Let’s Face It: Meet Corey “Pheez” Lee
Corey’s story was recently highlighted by NBC. Watch the powerful feature here. Corey Lee, better known as Pheez, is a hip-hop artist, Navy veteran, father, husband, homeowner, podcast host, and […]
Let’s Face It: Meet Julia DiCola
At 68 years old, Julia DiCola is living proof that it’s never too late to become who you truly are. A proud transgender woman, community advocate, and founder of OurTransLife, […]
Let’s Face It: Meet Evelyn Alejandro
For Evelyn Alejandro, mental health isn’t just a topic, it’s a journey she’s lived. A business owner based in Connecticut, Evelyn has experienced firsthand the ripple effects of silence and […]
Let’s Face It: Meet David Haberfeld
A landlord by trade, David has witnessed a wide range of human experiences, including housing instability, addiction, loneliness, and hoarding, some of which he has also encountered within his own […]
Let’s Face It: Meet Mimi Gonzalez
An award-winning social impact strategist, mental health advocate, LinkedIn influencer, and founder of griefsense, Mimi Gonzalez is reshaping how we talk about grief and mental health, especially in the workplace. […]
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 […]
Election Season at Work: Protect Your Mental Health
Election season can be a divisive time for families, friends, co-workers, and especially communities that frequent the comment section of social media posts. With early voting being a new option […]
Make Your Voice Heard by Voting
At Mental Health Connecticut, we believe individual advocacy is the foundation of collective progress. Voting is a crucial way to advocate for the issues that matter most to us—like mental […]
People in Addiction Recovery: Make Extra Money with These Side Gigs
Contributed by: June Lawrence When addiction takes over your life, you suffer in many ways. A common trouble among many addicts who are going through the recovery process is money. […]
How Being Outdoors Helps My Mental Health
Contributed by: Sylvia DeMichiel I have always felt drawn to the outdoors. There was so much I wanted to explore and do, but I was terrified. Any time I tried […]
