Response to Maui Wildfires #MauiStrong
Mental Health Connecticut is greatly devastated to see the loss that has been caused by the Maui wildfire in the town of Lahaina. MHC sends condolences to Mental Health America […]
Examples of Individuals and Families Experiencing Parity Issues Needed
Mental Health America’s national office is asking affiliates to share stories of lived experience with difficulties accessing mental health services within a private health insurance plan that we may include […]
Response to The Attack on State Representative Maryam Khan
The attack on state Representative Maryam Khan and her family while they participated in an Eid-al-Adha prayer service at the XL Center in Hartford is a blatant display of hatred […]
Mental Health Connecticut (MHC) Receives Support from Macy’s to Bring Enormous “LOVE” Mural to Parkville Market during Pride Month
*Disclaimer: the following contains mention of physical injury and domestic violence* Join us at Parkville Market on The Patio at 4 PM as we unveil “The LOVE Mural” and stay […]
Response to Mass Violence & Tennessee Three
In previous statements in response to mass violence MHC has called attention to the need for communities to come together for support and healing. Yet another community today, this one […]
Response to Memphis Police Brutality and Vicarious Trauma
The recent acts of police brutality in Memphis are sure to rightfully bring outrage and devastation to each of us, our communities, and across the nation. Tyre Nichols passed away […]
MHC Statement on Mass Shootings in California and A Call for Community Support
Today, another community grieves and learns to navigate trauma due to senseless violence. Three mass shootings in California have occurred in under one week in the communities of Monterey, Tulare […]
CT Nonprofits Call Upon the Governor to Increase Funding
Last week, Luis B. Pérez, LCSW, President and CEO of Mental Health Connecticut (MHC) and Board Chair of the CT Alliance of Nonprofits (The Alliance), joined other leaders from the The […]
Applications Are Open for The Spring 2023 Write On! Class For LGBTQIA+ Young Adults (ages 18-25)
Mental Health Connecticut (MHC) is partnering with IDONTMIND to offer a Write on! class focused specifically on young LGBTQIA+ adults ages 18-25. Write On! is a writing and advocacy program […]
Honoring the Legacy of Sandy Hook Through Support and Action
The ten-year anniversary of Sandy Hook is here. As communities across the country sit in silence and raise flags to half-staff, MHC hopes 12-14-22 will be a day to reflect […]
