Mental Health Connecticut, Inc.

#LetsFaceIt the backbone of our community support lies in the generosity of our community members themselves. During this #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, we’re overflowing with gratitude for the incredible donors and champions of our #Let’sFaceIt initiative. Your contributions fuel our mission of partnering with individuals, families, and communities to create environments that support long-term health and wellness. This week we are shouting out a big thank you to our Gold Sponsor, @StamfordHealth https://lnkd.in/ejckMZWV

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and in Connecticut, Mental Health Connecticut (MHC) is leading the charge to illuminate the state in green. This symbolic gesture serves as a beacon of hope, understanding, and support for individuals grappling with mental health challenges. Sasha Wahl, a local artist and ally of MHC, has crafted green light boxes, serving as both decor and a symbol of solidarity. You can see some of them in person at Playhouse on Park or check out the blog to visit Sasha's website! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eD6BzTFt

As we embark on our #ThrowbackThursday journey for #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth this May, we are peaking into the history of the Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH). "Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH) opened in 1868 as the State’s public hospital for the treatment of persons with mental illness. Throughout its history, it has experienced many medical, social and political changes, all of which have affected such facilities. CVH has a cemetery in one part of that campus. All the gravestones have numbers — no names, no date of birth/death, no memorials. Why? Because when individuals died their families did not want the family name listed on the gravestones." Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eZ7Bp2_s Thank you to the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History for partnering with us for #ThrowbackThursday in May! A huge thank you to our Presenting Sponsor for this year's #letsfaceit campaign, ConnectiCare! #mentalhealthmatters #ConnecticutHistory

This week, we’re getting the pulse about Yoga in Our City and the positive impact this program is making on our community, both mentally and physically. Joining the conversation today is Kasara Philippas, representing ConnectiCare and Yoga in our City, and Brayden Ransom, MHC's Marketing and Communications Coordinator. Pulse of the Region is produced in partnership with Oak Hill. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gpKWCB3e

Meet Floyd Green, a retired vice president from Aetna turned philanthropist, an advocate for mental health awareness, and a beacon of resilience and vulnerability. Floyd’s journey is one of overcoming challenges, embracing vulnerability, and fostering positive connections. After retiring in 2021, Floyd embarked on a new chapter filled with purpose and passion. He sits on multiple boards, pursues a doctorate at the University of Hartford, and founded a consulting company focused on marketing strategies for various sectors, including the arts, healthcare, education, and nonprofits. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eY5k5RbB

We are one week out from "Wake Up to Wellbeing"! Don't miss this discussion hosted by Collective Healing Arts Community (CHAC) and Mental Health Connecticut, Inc. where I will be joining some phenomenal individuals who have inspiring stories to tell. This panel discussion includes CT residents from diverse backgrounds who have all found unique ways to approach self-care. I had the pleasure to meet the panelists this week and I could not be more excited to share the stage with this group. We will be exploring our individual approaches to self-care, ways to support yourself and your loved ones who may be struggling, and how to tap into your own energy, power, and creativity to care for your mental health each and every day. Tickets are only $25 to join the discussion, network, and enjoy a continental breakfast as we "Wake Up to Wellbeing" on May 14. Purchase your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/eVnce6-c

Thank you to Kate Baumann for the opportunity to have ConnectiCare join #PulseofTheRegion to discuss the pulse on this year's upcoming Yoga In Our City (YIOC) season, including the program's continued expansion to its seventh community, Middletown! A huge shout out to Brayden Ransom of Mental Health Connecticut, Inc., for joining us to share why MHCT supports YIOC and how yoga can help bring communities together, lessen loneliness, and benefit an individual's overall mental health. Listen to the full interview here:

The mission of the Let's Face It campaign is simple yet profound: to foster a greater understanding of the unique and diverse journeys individuals undertake in managing their mental health. By doing so, we hope to inspire action to create a safer and kinder Connecticut. This May, take action and make a donation to give support to the thousands of CT individuals experiencing a mental health condition. Donate today and your impact will be doubled! https://lnkd.in/eBwW6n23 #letsfaceit #31daysofwellness #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmonth #donate #giveback

Join us for the first ever CHAC Forum - "Wake Up to Wellbeing," it's time to unite, pooling our resources, knowledge, and passion to overcome mental health challenges. Register now: https://lnkd.in/emaPyuK5 This event is open to all seeking to enhance daily wellness, with opportunities to network with various agencies and practitioners. Please spread the word and share the information with your friends and colleagues.

Welcome to Tuesday Tips, where we gather insights from staff, participants, and community partners on navigating life’s challenges with resilience and strength. Today, we’re sharing valuable advice from Amber Borges, a clinician at Stokes Counseling Services and from a Mental Health Connecticut (MHC) participant. Read the blog here: https://lnkd.in/e4agHp59 Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, ConnectiCare!