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 often related problems. Kernan’s story is just one example. After a childhood of abuse, she tried college, only to have pills and other drugs eventually […]
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 interest in art. He was bullied in school. “I never could be a part of things,” he says. “I was always being attacked for the […]
“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, that I was invited to exhibit in. I was introduced to the Personaland, online global art village website, by MHC Mending Art Program at the […]
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 post shared to Facebook, Instagram and Twitter commends Remi for her efforts facilitating MHC’s transition from nearly 90% in-person services to 75% virtual delivery of care during the pandemic. Named […]
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 oneself and the community. As MHC works on the expansion of our wellness program offerings, we have been working to ensure that all of our […]
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 hope is that individual stories and perspectives from both the past and present will help all of us understand people’s lived experience with mental health […]
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 local individuals, organizations, businesses, programs, projects, and events that positively impact the region through the arts, history, culture and creative means. The ceremony, held on […]
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 exploration and community driven activity. With a 90-acre Art Park, and the emerging artist Launchpad, this arts destination will add significantly to the social fabric […]
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 supporting mental health efforts, Paul Atkinson chose to support Mental Health Connecticut (MHC) through his participation in the marathon. “Mental health issues have affected […]
Mental Health America Publishes 2022 The State of Mental Health in America
Mental Health America’s annual report, “2022 The State of Mental Health in America” is a collection of data across all 50 states and the District of Columbia and seeks to answer questions on the status of individuals living with mental health issues and access to insurance and health care. The report is designed to provide […]
