MHC Supports State Inquiry into Killingly High School
On Wednesday, the Connecticut Board of Education voted unanimously to open an official inquiry into the Killingly Board of Education (BOE). This drastic step by the state is the result of formal complaints made by Killingly residents who claim that the Killingly BOE violated the educational interests of the state after the board voted against […]
DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) at MHC
DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) Established in 1908, Mental Health Connecticut, Inc. (MHC) has a long-standing history of combatting the stigma and discrimination associated with a mental health diagnosis, co-occurring conditions, and their associated symptoms. As society continues to face stigma in all forms, MHC is committed to combat them both internally for the safety and […]
Luis B. Pérez HBJ C-Suite Award Honoree
By: Brayden Ransom, MHC’s Marketing and Communications Coordinator MHC is pleased to announce that President and CEO, Luis B. Pérez has been recognized as a 2022 C-Suite Award honoree by the Hartford Business Journal (HBJ).HBJ’s 2022 C-suite Awards recognize top executives who have made significant contributions to their companies over the last year. Luis and other honorees […]
MHC Received CARF Accreditation and Re-Affiliates with Mental Health America
By: Brayden Ransom, MHC’s Marketing and Communications Coordinator Mental Health Connecticut (MHC) has received its triennial accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) after having successfully completed a comprehensive assessment of the organization in May 2022. Findings from the report reflect multiple strengths of the agency, including positive feedback on our success […]
Mental Health Connecticut Stands With Parents and Teachers of Killingly
A statement from MHC’s President and CEO At a time when the worsening crisis in child and adolescent mental health both nationally and locally is in dire need for intervention, it is extremely troubling to witness the blatant disdain of well-equipped groups to take the necessary action to address this issue. Mental Health Connecticut stands […]
9-8-8 in Connecticut
By: Brayden Ransom, MHC’s Marketing and Communication Coordinator On Saturday, July 16th The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) launched a new 3-digit number known as 9-8-8. United Way has worked collaboratively with DMHAS to prepare CT-focused FAQs around the soft launch of 988 – click here to […]
July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
July is celebrated as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. A tradition that began in 2008 to bring awareness and focus to the obstacles and struggles that minorities face in caring for their mental health and in honor and remembrance of a phenomenal woman, Bebe Moore Campbell. Born in Pennylvania on […]
Macy’s To Sponsor LGBTQ+ focused Write On! Class
MHC’s Write On! program is designed for young adults who want to find their voice and share their truth. Participants leave Write On! with advanced writing and storytelling skills, new ways to cope in times of emotional distress, and the confidence to share their story with others. Thanks to the generous and ongoing support from […]
SCOTUS Ruling Overturning Roe v. Wade Will Impact the Mental Health of Individuals Seeking Care and Health Care Workers
Overturning Roe v. Wade Will Impact Mental Health – according to the National Library of Medicine, “Lack of choice is associated with higher levels of emotional stress, physical strain, and negative health impacts.” Our mission at Mental Health Connecticut (MHC) is centered on creating environments that support long-term health and wellness. A healthy environment is not possible […]
Flawed Ruling Jeopardizes Coverage for Millions of Connecticut Patients
MHC shared the following opinion editorial on June 23, 2022 In a moment where over 28% of Connecticut’s adults report symptoms of anxiety or depression —up from 19% just two years earlier— the country’s largest insurer is threatening to hinder access to much-needed mental health care. The present ruling in the Wit v. United Behavioral […]
