Let’s Face It: Meet Corey “Pheez” Lee
Corey’s story was recently highlighted by NBC. Watch the powerful feature here. Corey Lee, better known as Pheez, is a hip-hop artist, Navy veteran, father, husband, homeowner, podcast host, and […]
Let’s Face It: Meet Julia DiCola
At 68 years old, Julia DiCola is living proof that it’s never too late to become who you truly are. A proud transgender woman, community advocate, and founder of OurTransLife, […]
Let’s Face It: Meet Evelyn Alejandro
For Evelyn Alejandro, mental health isn’t just a topic, it’s a journey she’s lived. A business owner based in Connecticut, Evelyn has experienced firsthand the ripple effects of silence and […]
Let’s Face It: Meet David Haberfeld
A landlord by trade, David has witnessed a wide range of human experiences, including housing instability, addiction, loneliness, and hoarding, some of which he has also encountered within his own […]
Let’s Face It: Meet Mimi Gonzalez
An award-winning social impact strategist, mental health advocate, LinkedIn influencer, and founder of griefsense, Mimi Gonzalez is reshaping how we talk about grief and mental health, especially in the workplace. […]
Let’s Face It: Mental Health Awareness Isn’t at the Finish Line
By: Bethany Simmonds I hear it all the time: “People can talk about their mental health now.” “Mental health awareness has been achieved.” “We all have mental health problems.” […]
A Call to Action: Addressing Connecticut’s Behavioral Health Parity Crisis
Recent national events have illuminated frustrations and systemic issues within our healthcare system, including disparities in insurance coverage that make access difficult. These challenges are particularly significant in Connecticut, especially […]
Make Your Voice Heard by Voting
At Mental Health Connecticut, we believe individual advocacy is the foundation of collective progress. Voting is a crucial way to advocate for the issues that matter most to us—like mental […]
MHC Legislative Accomplishments
This legislation requires health carriers to report on their processes for assessing mental health and substance use disorder benefits compared to medical and surgical benefits. It also mandates that non […]
MHC’s President and CEO, Luis Perez Joined Gary Stock From Wellmore Behavioral Health and Leadership & The CT Community Nonprofit Alliance For a Virtual Press Conference
Mental Health Connecticut’s (MHC) President and CEO, Luis Perez joined Gary Stock from Wellmore Behavioral Health and Leadership and the CT Community Nonprofit Alliance for a virtual press conference on Monday, […]
