Reflecting Back: SOGIEcon 2025
By: Jacquilyn Davis, CDP® On March 21, 2025, I walked into the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts at UCONN and took a seat near the front of the stage, unsure of what to expect from my first SOGIEcon. As the screens lit up and the opening ceremonies began, I knew this was special. The […]
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.” But what do we really mean by talking? By awareness? By problem? And more importantly, is the current level of awareness truly enough? Yes, mental […]
Supporting the Mental Health of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Individuals
Mental health is essential for everyone, but for deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHOH) individuals, the journey toward wellness is often met with additional barriers. While society has made strides toward greater inclusivity and awareness, mental health care still falls short in providing equitable and accessible services for DHOH communities. As Deaf History Month draws to a […]
Mental Health Musings: Let’s Face It
WARNING: Some of the contents of this blog entry may be upsetting, as the blog includes information about the troubling phenomena of stigma. Truthfully, I think that any discussion of stigma should be upsetting, but I hope in a way that motivates rather than simply generates pain or discouragement. I hope, brave reader, that you […]
Let’s Face It Campaign Returns this May to Eliminate Stigma and Enhance Access to Services
This May, Mental Health Connecticut (MHC) will once again launch its impactful Let’s Face It campaign to recognize Mental Health Awareness Month. Now in its fourth year, the campaign aims to erase the stigma surrounding mental health, increase public awareness, and make mental health resources more accessible to communities throughout Connecticut. At the heart of […]
Mental Health Connecticut Earns Prestigious 2025 USA TODAY Top Workplaces Award
Farmington, Connecticut 03/21/2025 – Mental Health Connecticut is proud to announce that it has earned the prestigious 2025 USA TODAY Top Workplaces award. The award honors organizations with 150 or more employees that have created exceptional, people-first cultures. This year, more than 42,000 organizations were invited to participate. The winners are recognized for their commitment […]
Mental Health Musings: Understanding Terms – Mental Health
Mental health. Mental illness. Mental disorder. Behavioral health problem. These are among many terms used to refer to mental functioning, and it can be daunting to understand the differences between and among these terms. In this and future blog entries, then, I will try to explain my understanding of and thoughts about these different designations. […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month: Ways to Get Involved
As Mental Health Awareness Month approaches in May, this is the perfect time to raise funds and hold events supporting Mental Health Connecticut’s programs and initiatives. Fundraising is a powerful way to enhance access to services and resources, and we couldn’t achieve what we do without the generous support of individuals like you across Connecticut. […]
Remarkable Young Adults Making a Difference for Mental Health in Connecticut
Mental Health Connecticut is fortunate to partner with many wonderful community organizations throughout the state that provide support and safe spaces for individuals facing various mental health challenges. We want to introduce you to three remarkable young adults who inspired and motivated by their personal experiences, are making a huge difference in our community. JoJo […]
Supporting Our Community
by Jacquilyn Davis, CDP® Director of Workplace Mental Health & DEI Since 1908, our organization made a commitment to advocate for and support the residents of Connecticut. Our mission of partnering with individuals, families, and communities to create environments that support long-term health and wellness is core to everything we do at MHC. We are […]
