Meet Floyd Green
#LetsFaceIt Meet Floyd Green, a retired vice president from Aetna turned philanthropist, an advocate for mental health awareness, and a beacon of resilience and vulnerability. Floyd’s journey is one of overcoming challenges, embracing vulnerability, and fostering positive connections. After retiring in 2021, Floyd embarked on a new chapter filled with purpose and passion. He sits […]
Monday Motivation with Angela Silva Mendes
#LetsFaceIt Welcome to our Monday Motivation series, where we kickstart your week with a dose of inspiration and positivity. Mondays can sometimes feel like a daunting hurdle to overcome, but with the right mindset and a dash of motivation, they can become the launchpad for a successful and fulfilling week ahead. Join us as we […]
Self-Care Sunday: Daily Practices
At MHC, we understand that self-care is a deeply personal journey, with individual needs and approaches varying widely. However, one thing remains universal: the more tools you have in your toolkit, the better prepared you’ll be to access those tools as a means of prevention and intervention before reaching the point of distress. We also […]
Shout Out Saturday: Thank You to ConnectiCare
#LetsFaceIt the backbone of our community support lies in the generosity of our community members themselves. During this #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, we’re overflowing with gratitude for the incredible donors and champions of our #Let’sFaceIt initiative. Your contributions fuel our mission of partnering with individuals, families, and communities to create environments that support long-term health and wellness. This […]
Meet Ben Dubow
#LetsFaceIt In the bustling heart of Hartford, Connecticut, there’s a man on a mission, and his name is Ben Dubow. With a multifaceted background that spans the culinary world, nonprofit sector, and spiritual leadership, Ben serves as the Executive Director of Forge City Works, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing culinary and customer service job […]
Find MHC’s Table at These Events In May
Come visit our table at the following events: CHAC Forum: Wake Up to Wellbeing Tuesday, May 14th, 8:30 am – 10:30 am Tunxis Country Club, Farmington, CT The Collective Healing Arts Community (CHAC) proudly announces its inaugural 2024 Spring Forum “Wake Up to Wellbeing” in partnership with Mental Health Connecticut (MHC), Natural Nutmeg Magazine, and […]
Wellness Fair on Pratt Street May 4th, 2024
Event Details Kick off Mental Health Awareness Month in May with MHC! Don’t miss this opportunity to nourish your mind, body, and spirit in the heart of Hartford. Join us for a day of wellness, community, and empowerment at the Wellness Fair on Pratt Street. Date: May 4, 2024 Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm […]
We Are Better Together: The Power of Community-Based Healing
The Power of Community. What does it mean to be a part of a community? How can we better respond to unexpected events, together, to create a ripple effect of healing? Just as a human body can experience injury, disease, and trauma, a community can also experience wounds and scars left by traumatic events. Even […]
MHC Applauds Governor Lamont on Response to the Defacement of the City of Hartford’s Black Lives Matter Mural
MHC applauds Governor Lamont on the response to the defacement of the City of Hartford’s Black Lives Matter mural on Trinity Street, which was found over the weekend with graffiti depicting a swastika and a coded message of white supremacy. Local artists worked together to quickly repaint over the hateful message. Immediately following the event, […]
Remembering Pulse Night Club
Today marks the seven year remembrance of the Pulse nightclub shooting, where we tragically lost 49 individuals to gun violence. The majority of those directly impacted identified as LGBTQ+ and young people of color. The violence on that night, amidst pride celebrations at a known LGBTQ+ nightclub, was a targeted attack meant to disrupt the […]
