CHR’s Foster Care Featured on WILI

Annelyse Cyr, Recruitment Coordinator of the Functional Family Therapy-Foster Care program, was interviewed on WILI on Friday to talk about CHR’s Foster Care program. Annelyse discusses the urgent need for foster parents in the Willimantic area and explains the process of working with CHR. Listen to her interview on WILI below. http://https://media.transistor.fm/b4d9ba1d/982ecd58.mp3 The post CHR’s Foster Care Featured on WILI appeared first on CHR....[More]

CHR’s Foster Care Featured on WILI

Annelyse Cyr, Recruitment Coordinator of the Functional Family Therapy-Foster Care program, was interviewed on WILI on Friday to talk about CHR’s Foster Care program. Annelyse discusses the urgent need for foster parents in the Willimantic area and explains the process of working with CHR. Listen to her interview on WILI below. http://https://media.transistor.fm/b4d9ba1d/982ecd58.mp3 The post CHR’s Foster Care Featured on WILI appeared first on CHR....[More]

Empowering Young Adults

CHR proudly participated in a roundtable discussion organized by LifeSet Youth Villages focusing on the success of a DCF-funded program, Transitional Support for Emerging Adults (TSEA).  This evidence-based model has helped more than 240 young adults since 2019, through programs run by CHR and Wheeler Clinic. Specifically, TSEA helps young adults who have aged out of foster care and are ready to work on the next chapter in their lives, including help with education, job training, housing and more. Special thanks to Senator Matt Lesser, Chair o...[More]

Empowering Young Adults

CHR proudly participated in a roundtable discussion organized by LifeSet Youth Villages focusing on the success of a DCF-funded program, Transitional Support for Emerging Adults (TSEA).  This evidence-based model has helped more than 240 young adults since 2019, through programs run by CHR and Wheeler Clinic. Specifically, TSEA helps young adults who have aged out of foster care and are ready to work on the next chapter in their lives, including help with education, job training, housing and more. Special thanks to Senator Matt Lesser, Chair o...[More]

CHR is Proud to Support NASW Awards Dinner! 

Hosted by the CT Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers, the event honored dynamic leaders in the social work field and statewide advocates. Amy Di Mauro, LCSW, Senior Vice President for Adult Behavioral Health Services at CHR and President-Elect of the CT/NASW, is pictured with Stephen Wanczyk-Karp, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award, and Nebiyou Masresha, MSW of the Year. The post CHR is Proud to Support NASW Awards Dinner!  appeared first on CHR....[More]

CHR is Proud to Support NASW Awards Dinner! 

Hosted by the CT Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers, the event honored dynamic leaders in the social work field and statewide advocates. Amy Di Mauro, LCSW, Senior Vice President for Adult Behavioral Health Services at CHR and President-Elect of the CT/NASW, is pictured with Stephen Wanczyk-Karp, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award, and Nebiyou Masresha, MSW of the Year. The post CHR is Proud to Support NASW Awards Dinner!  appeared first on CHR....[More]

CHR on The Hill!

Heather Gates, President and CEO of CHR and Second Vice Chair of the National Council for Wellbeing, recently participated in the National Council’s annual Hill Day event in Washington, D.C., to advocate for federal funding for mental health and addiction services. Heather Gates participates in a discussion with U.S. Sen.  Chris Murphy about legislation to support mental health services. From left to right, Ben Shaiken and Gian-Carl Casa from the CT Nonprofit Alliance join with U.S. Congressman Joe Courtney and Heather Gates during recent ...[More]

CHR on The Hill!

Heather Gates, President and CEO of CHR and Second Vice Chair of the National Council for Wellbeing, recently participated in the National Council’s annual Hill Day event in Washington, D.C., to advocate for federal funding for mental health and addiction services. Heather Gates participates in a discussion with U.S. Sen.  Chris Murphy about legislation to support mental health services. From left to right, Ben Shaiken and Gian-Carl Casa from the CT Nonprofit Alliance join with U.S. Congressman Joe Courtney and Heather Gates during recent ...[More]

WFSB News Coverage of New Collaboration

WFSB reported on CHR’s recently launched innovative pilot program in collaboration with Somers Fire Department Paramedics and Trinity Health New England known as the Somers Fire Department Prehospital Suboxone program. The interview featuring Somers Paramedic Cody Lemire and Brittany Liebla, DNP, APRN, CHR’s Addiction Medicine Specialist for the Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) Program � who coordinated the Prehospital Suboxone pilot together � highlights the importance of this program in helping prevent overdose deaths and con...[More]

WFSB News Coverage of New Collaboration

WFSB reported on CHR’s recently launched innovative pilot program in collaboration with Somers Fire Department Paramedics and Trinity Health New England known as the Somers Fire Department Prehospital Suboxone program. The interview featuring Somers Paramedic Cody Lemire and Brittany Liebla, DNP, APRN, CHR’s Addiction Medicine Specialist for the Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) Program � who coordinated the Prehospital Suboxone pilot together � highlights the importance of this program in helping prevent overdose deaths and con...[More]

Advocating for Improved Access to Care

Heather Gates, President and CEO of CHR and 2nd Vice Chair of the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, joined advocates from across the country this week for the Alignment for Progress Conference and the Kennedy Forum’s 10th Anniversary Celebration and Awards Ceremony. Held at the Kennedy Library in Boston, the event was designed to elevate the national conversation on providing equitable and accessible behavioral healthcare services for all Americans. Speakers included Amy and Patrick Kennedy, Rebecca O’Bagley, President and CEO of the K...[More]

Advocating for Improved Access to Care

Heather Gates, President and CEO of CHR and 2nd Vice Chair of the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, joined advocates from across the country this week for the Alignment for Progress Conference and the Kennedy Forum’s 10th Anniversary Celebration and Awards Ceremony. Held at the Kennedy Library in Boston, the event was designed to elevate the national conversation on providing equitable and accessible behavioral healthcare services for all Americans. Speakers included Amy and Patrick Kennedy, Rebecca O’Bagley, President and CEO of the K...[More]

CHR AWARDED NCCHC ACCREDITATION

CHR AWARDED NATIONAL ACCREDITATION FOR ITS OPIOID TREATMENT PROGRAM IN SIX CT PRISONS Community Health Resources (CHR), the most comprehensive nonprofit behavioral healthcare provider in Connecticut, recently earned accreditation from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) for its opioid treatment programs in six CT jails and prisons. Accreditation recognizes CHR’s commitment to providing opioid treatment � often called Medications for Opioid Use Disorder or MOUD � for incarcerated men and women. “Along with providi...[More]

CHR AWARDED NCCHC ACCREDITATION

CHR AWARDED NATIONAL ACCREDITATION FOR ITS OPIOID TREATMENT PROGRAM IN SIX CT PRISONS Community Health Resources (CHR), the most comprehensive nonprofit behavioral healthcare provider in Connecticut, recently earned accreditation from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) for its opioid treatment programs in six CT jails and prisons. Accreditation recognizes CHR’s commitment to providing opioid treatment � often called Medications for Opioid Use Disorder or MOUD � for incarcerated men and women. “Along with providi...[More]

CHR is a Top Workplace Again!

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. By ED STANNARD | [email protected] | Hartford Courant September 13, 2023 at 6:25 p.m. As Community Health Resources’ more than 830 employees provide a vast array of mental health and substance use services to more than 25,000 people, the fuel that keeps the nonprofit running is ...[More]

CHR is a Top Workplace Again!

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. By ED STANNARD | [email protected] | Hartford Courant September 13, 2023 at 6:25 p.m. As Community Health Resources’ more than 830 employees provide a vast array of mental health and substance use services to more than 25,000 people, the fuel that keeps the nonprofit running is ...[More]

Rep. Courtney Announces $625,000 Federal Grant to Combat Youth Substance Misuse in Griswold

NORWICH, CT � On International Overdose Awareness Day, Rep. Joe Courtney announced a $625,000 federal grant for Griswold PRIDE to help prevent youth substance misuse. The new federal funding will help Griswold PRIDE decrease youth’s access to prescription drugs and other substances, increase youth mental health resources, provide educational resources to youth and families, and more. The grant comes from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Community Health Resources will ser...[More]

Rep. Courtney Announces $625,000 Federal Grant to Combat Youth Substance Misuse in Griswold

NORWICH, CT � On International Overdose Awareness Day, Rep. Joe Courtney announced a $625,000 federal grant for Griswold PRIDE to help prevent youth substance misuse. The new federal funding will help Griswold PRIDE decrease youth’s access to prescription drugs and other substances, increase youth mental health resources, provide educational resources to youth and families, and more. The grant comes from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Community Health Resources will ser...[More]

CHR Recognizes International Overdose Awareness Day

 Offers Range of Services to Help Individuals Reach and Maintain Recovery Nonprofit behavioral healthcare provider Community Health Resources (CHR) is joining a global movement for understanding, compassion, and change by recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 31. Founded by the Australian Penington Institute, International Overdose Awareness Day seeks to create a better understanding of overdose, reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths, and create change that reduces the devastation associated with drug use. Global overdos...[More]

CHR Recognizes International Overdose Awareness Day

 Offers Range of Services to Help Individuals Reach and Maintain Recovery Nonprofit behavioral healthcare provider Community Health Resources (CHR) is joining a global movement for understanding, compassion, and change by recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 31. Founded by the Australian Penington Institute, International Overdose Awareness Day seeks to create a better understanding of overdose, reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths, and create change that reduces the devastation associated with drug use. Global overdos...[More]