Potential SCOTUS Ruling Overturning Roe v. Wade Will Impact the Mental Health of Individuals Seeking Care and Health Care Workers
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 […]
Meet Ally Kernan
#LetsFaceIt If Ally Kernan could change one often prevailing and inaccurate belief about substance abuse and addiction and mental health, it would be this: contrary to popular assumption, they are […]
Meet Jose Martinez
#LetsFaceIt Jose Martinez of Waterbury knows what it’s like to be on the outside. He grew up in an abusive family where his father didn’t want him to follow his […]
“A Type of Sublime Experience”
By Mending Art Artist, Jose Martinez It’s April 15th 2022, World Art Day and just days after the Personaland opening at the Five Points Annex Gallery in downtown Torrington, CT, […]
Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz Recognizes Remi Kyek for Women’s History Month
By: Brayden Ransom, Mental Health Connecticut Marketing and Communications Assistant Thank you to Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz for recognizing MHC’s Chief Experience Officer, Remi Kyek, during Women’s History Month. The […]
FCP Euro Volunteers Help Create MHC Wellness Program Welcome Kits
By: Amy Smith, MHC’s Mending Art Coordinator MHC’s Wellness Programs help individuals learn new skills, engage in the community, and find and utilize creative outlets of expression to connect with […]
MHC Attends CT Historical Society Exhibition Opening “Common Struggle, Individual Experience: An Exhibition About Mental Health”
On Nov. 10th, members of Mental Health Connecticut joined many others in the community at The Connecticut Historical Society to attend the exhibition opening, “Common Struggle, Individual Experience.” Their […]
Mental Health Connecticut’s Mending Art Program Recognized as Honoree at the Litchfield Hills Creative Awards
By: Brayden Ransom with contributions from Amy Smith Mental Health Connecticut’s (MHC) Mending Art Program was recently recognized as an honoree for the Litchfield Hills Creative Awards. These awards highlight […]
Five Points Art Center Open in Torrington
October 16, 2021 marks the date of the new, world class, Five Points Art Center, Opening Celebration Benefit! The Five Points Arts center is an educational facility designed for artistic […]
Paul Atkinson Supports Mental Health Connecticut in Hartford Marathon
October 9th, 69-year-old Paul Atkinson tied his sneakers tight and took off to compete the 2021 Eversource Hartford Marathon, his many supporters rallying behind him. With a personal interest in […]
