CHR on WILI-AM

CHR was featured on 3 interviews over the last few days on WILI-AM to promote CHR and the services in Willimantic. Featuring: Michael Asinas, Service Director with the Child and Family Division of CHR Featuring: Jennifer Doutre, Service Director with the Adult Division of CHR Featuring: Marisol Tromley, Senior Program Director at CHR     The post CHR on WILI-AM appeared first on CHR....[More]

CHR on WILI-AM

CHR was featured on 3 interviews over the last few days on WILI-AM to promote CHR and the services in Willimantic. Featuring: Michael Asinas, Service Director with the Child and Family Division of CHR Featuring: Jennifer Doutre, Service Director with the Adult Division of CHR Featuring: Marisol Tromley, Senior Program Director at CHR     The post CHR on WILI-AM appeared first on CHR....[More]

How to make your microwave last longer

Microwave ovens are essential in every household and dorm room, and they are a quick and easy way to heat food when you're in a hurry or defrost those frozen steaks when you forget to take them out of the freezer. With proper maintenance, your microwave can last for seven years.But if you want your microwave to last longer, there are a few ways to help it outlive the expected lifespan.Clean spills right away: Microwaves can get messy, especially when heating something like pasta or soup. When spills happen, it's best to clean them right away, a...[More]

How to make your microwave last longer

Microwave ovens are essential in every household and dorm room, and they are a quick and easy way to heat food when you're in a hurry or defrost those frozen steaks when you forget to take them out of the freezer. With proper maintenance, your microwave can last for seven years.But if you want your microwave to last longer, there are a few ways to help it outlive the expected lifespan.Clean spills right away: Microwaves can get messy, especially when heating something like pasta or soup. When spills happen, it's best to clean them right away, a...[More]

871 Los Angeles Firefighters File Notice of Intent to Sue City Over Vaccine Mandate

871 Los Angeles city firefighters have filed a notice of intent to sue over the public employee vaccine mandate passed by City Council. The vaccine mandate requires the firefighters to be vaccinated by October 20th. The L.A. ordinance requiring vaccines leaves the door open for requiring booster shots, stating that they may be required for […] The post 871 Los Angeles Firefighters File Notice of Intent to Sue City Over Vaccine Mandate appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: 871 Los Angeles Firefighters File Notice of Intent to Sue ...[More]

871 Los Angeles Firefighters File Notice of Intent to Sue City Over Vaccine Mandate

871 Los Angeles city firefighters have filed a notice of intent to sue over the public employee vaccine mandate passed by City Council. The vaccine mandate requires the firefighters to be vaccinated by October 20th. The L.A. ordinance requiring vaccines leaves the door open for requiring booster shots, stating that they may be required for […] The post 871 Los Angeles Firefighters File Notice of Intent to Sue City Over Vaccine Mandate appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: 871 Los Angeles Firefighters File Notice of Intent to Sue ...[More]

CHR Named Top Workplace and Heather Gates, named Top Leader!

Top Workplaces 2021: Compassion and flexibility have been the rules during the pandemic for Heather Gates at Community Health Resources By ELIZA FAWCETT HARTFORD COURANT | SEP 23, 2021 AT 4:00 PM Heather Gates is president and CEO of Community Health Resources, the most comprehensive non profit behavioral healthcare provider in Connecticut. Gates is the winner of The Hartford Courant Top Workplaces 2021 award for leadership in the large employers category (Mark Mirko/The Hartford Courant) For Heather Gates, stee...[More]

CHR Named Top Workplace and Heather Gates, named Top Leader!

Top Workplaces 2021: Compassion and flexibility have been the rules during the pandemic for Heather Gates at Community Health Resources By ELIZA FAWCETT HARTFORD COURANT | SEP 23, 2021 AT 4:00 PM Heather Gates is president and CEO of Community Health Resources, the most comprehensive non profit behavioral healthcare provider in Connecticut. Gates is the winner of The Hartford Courant Top Workplaces 2021 award for leadership in the large employers category (Mark Mirko/The Hartford Courant) For Heather Gates, stee...[More]

Heather Gates, CHR’s President and CEO was recently appointed to a second term on the Board of Directors for the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, the nation’s leading advocacy organization representing agencies like CHR that provide mental health and substance use services for people across the country. “I am delighted to continue my service with the National Council, especially now as the nation addresses the enormous mental health and substance use emergencies stemming from the pandemic,” Gates said. Since joining the Nationa...[More]

Heather Gates, CHR’s President and CEO was recently appointed to a second term on the Board of Directors for the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, the nation’s leading advocacy organization representing agencies like CHR that provide mental health and substance use services for people across the country. “I am delighted to continue my service with the National Council, especially now as the nation addresses the enormous mental health and substance use emergencies stemming from the pandemic,” Gates said. Since joining the Nationa...[More]

National Honor for CHR

  National Honor for CHR Service Director Bisrat Abebe, LCSW, Elected to Board of Social Work Association   Bisrat Abebe, LSCW, a Service Director at Community Health Resources (CHR), was recently elected to the Board of Directors for the National Association of Social Workers, the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world focused on enhancing professional development and advocacy for social workers. At CHR, the state’s most comprehensive nonprofit behavioral healthcare agency, Abebe coordinates Medication ...[More]

National Honor for CHR

  National Honor for CHR Service Director Bisrat Abebe, LCSW, Elected to Board of Social Work Association   Bisrat Abebe, LSCW, a Service Director at Community Health Resources (CHR), was recently elected to the Board of Directors for the National Association of Social Workers, the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world focused on enhancing professional development and advocacy for social workers. At CHR, the state’s most comprehensive nonprofit behavioral healthcare agency, Abebe coordinates Medication ...[More]

Weaponizing Fear, Biden Administration Contemplating Mandating Vaccines for Interstate Travel – Th

Many outlets have reported on a leak from the White House that JoeBama was considering a vaccine mandate for interstate travel. These public probes into how far they can go should not come as a surprise; however, as each day passes more and more people are realizing COVID fear is being weaponized. As a result […] The post Weaponizing Fear, Biden Administration Contemplating Mandating Vaccines for Interstate Travel � They Won’t, But They Will Push Further appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Weaponizing Fear, Biden Administra...[More]

Weaponizing Fear, Biden Administration Contemplating Mandating Vaccines for Interstate Travel – Th

Many outlets have reported on a leak from the White House that JoeBama was considering a vaccine mandate for interstate travel. These public probes into how far they can go should not come as a surprise; however, as each day passes more and more people are realizing COVID fear is being weaponized. As a result […] The post Weaponizing Fear, Biden Administration Contemplating Mandating Vaccines for Interstate Travel � They Won’t, But They Will Push Further appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Weaponizing Fear, Biden Administra...[More]

Thursday August 12th – Open Thread

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Thursday August 12th � Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Thursday August 12th � Open ThreadThe Last Refuge...[More]

Thursday August 12th – Open Thread

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Thursday August 12th � Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Thursday August 12th � Open ThreadThe Last Refuge...[More]

Virtual Job Fair – August 13th! RSVP Today!

Calling all Masters & Bachelors Level Therapists, APRNS, Caregivers, Administrators, & New Graduates! RSVP now -> www.chrhealth.org/careers/more/ Join us for a virtual, informational Job Fair to learn more about Community Health Resources (CHR) and career opportunities with hiring managers in a safe and convenient way! RSVP & Resume Required to Attend. Submit by August 11th! Email: [email protected]. CHR offers qualified candidates: • Competitive salaries and excellent benefit packages! > Sign-on bonus potential!! • Scholarship o...[More]

Virtual Job Fair – August 13th! RSVP Today!

Calling all Masters & Bachelors Level Therapists, APRNS, Caregivers, Administrators, & New Graduates! RSVP now -> www.chrhealth.org/careers/more/ Join us for a virtual, informational Job Fair to learn more about Community Health Resources (CHR) and career opportunities with hiring managers in a safe and convenient way! RSVP & Resume Required to Attend. Submit by August 11th! Email: [email protected]. CHR offers qualified candidates: • Competitive salaries and excellent benefit packages! > Sign-on bonus potential!! • Scholarship o...[More]

Doors Open at Promise House Apartments

Tenants have started moving into Promise House, a new CHR apartment building in Manchester designed to help young adults, ages 18-25, move on from homelessness to healthy, productive lives. Promise House provides 12 efficiency apartments, together with an array of services to help tenants connect with education, job training, life-skills and healthcare resources. This is one of only a handful of similar programs nationwide and features on-site services coordinated by CHR staff all day, every day, including a Site Advisor, who lives in the 13th ...[More]

Doors Open at Promise House Apartments

Tenants have started moving into Promise House, a new CHR apartment building in Manchester designed to help young adults, ages 18-25, move on from homelessness to healthy, productive lives. Promise House provides 12 efficiency apartments, together with an array of services to help tenants connect with education, job training, life-skills and healthcare resources. This is one of only a handful of similar programs nationwide and features on-site services coordinated by CHR staff all day, every day, including a Site Advisor, who lives in the 13th ...[More]