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Good to be Alive:
Henry's Story
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Henry and Verelda
Photo: Carl Kaufman
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In this summer's lead story, Henry talks about his recovery journey. Shown here with his CMHC clinician Verelda Wilson, MSW, Henry is part of a growing movement of people stepping out to share their experiences with mental illness and addiction.
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Farmers' Market with a Mission
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Fresh produce at the Market
Photo: Amy Etra
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The Hill Farmers' Market at CMHC returns, continuing its mission to help support the overall health and wellness of clients, staff, and neighbors.
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Citizenship Project Launches at CMHC
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Michael Parrish speaks about the impact of citizenship-oriented programs on his life.
Photo: Carl Kaufman
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A new initiative at CMHC will help people deepen their civic identities and increase their participation in the community. It's the next step in the evolution of a recovery system of care. Read the full story |
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A Conversation With
Peggy Bailey, LCSW
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Peggy Bailey, LCSW
Photo: Carl Kaufman
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Meet Peggy Bailey, LCSW, Director of Clinical Services at Connecticut Mental Health Center. Her career at the Center began in 1978. Over the years, she's helped to implement many changes in the way clinical services are provided. She's still deeply involved with this process today as the system of mental health care in Connecticut continues to evolve. Read the interview |
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Lunch with Peers
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The CMHC Peer Support team this spring.
Photo: Carl Kaufman
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Have lunch with these friendly people and learn about Peer Support at CMHC!
Time & Location: 12 Noon-1 PM, Room 135
Bring your own lunch
August 27th - What is Peer Support?
September 24th - Wellness Recovery Action Plan
October 22nd - Project Connect
November 24th - Peer Support & Recovery
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September is Recovery Month
CMHC's Recovery Month celebration will take place on Friday, September 20th at the Farmers' Market between 11 AM-2 PM. Stay tuned for more information!
Friday September 20th 9 AM, Noon, 3:30 PM
For more information, please contact ronna. keil@ct.gov, (860) 418-6985.
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Editor's Desk
Why had these words mysteriously appeared in the second floor window, above the main entrance to CMHC? I pictured the madcap author, late at night, hunched in front of a computer screen, struggling to find the largest possible font size for a single page, printing the letters one by one, carefully taping them to the glass.
I finally tracked him down.
"I can't be trusted with plants," he laughed. "I didn't want my window ledge to turn into a graveyard for uncared-for vegetation."
Suddenly he got serious. "I did it for the cancer patients," he said.
From his window Ed Renaud, PhD, LCSW, CMHC's Associate Director of Clinical Services, sees people walking the hallways of Smilow Cancer Center, directly across the street from CMHC. Some wear hospital gowns. Others push IV poles.
"You're not spending time in that building unless you're having a hard time," he reflects. "I wanted to send that message to them."
Never give up. It's a message, he says, for everyone at CMHC too, "but mainly, it was for the person walking down the Smilow hallway."
Mike Sernyak, MD, CEO of CMHC, has said he wants to bring "community" back into "community mental health." It starts by looking outside.
Where are you? What do you see?
What words would you tape to your window?
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Ed Renaud
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Thank you, Ed, for changing the perspective.
Until next time,
Lucile Bruce, Editor
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CMHC
News & Updates
Meet our Wellness Center Staff
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CMHC Wellness Center Staff:
(Clockwise from lower left):
Lashanda Wallace, Health Navigator; Jeuse Saint-Fleur, APRN; Michal Sobotka, LPN; and Lorena Guerrero, CMA.
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The staff at the new CMHC Wellness Center, jointly run by Cornell Scott Hill Health Center and CMHC, is busy seeing patients. The Wellness Center offers primary care for all CMHC clients. It's easy to get a referral--just talk to your clinician!
To learn more about the Wellness Center, click here.
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...for Clients & Staff!
Tune-ups are offered every Friday, 11 AM-2 PM, at the Farmer's Market, August 16 through October 25. Contact Dawn Stewart to reserve your slot: dawn.stewart@yale.edu, (203) 974-7145.
CMHC is a bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Workplace as designated by the League of American Cyclists.
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Hill Community Garden Celebration
This Friday!
For more information, please contact geanine.peck@ct.gov, (203) 974-7034.
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Congratulations, Elaine Henley
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Elaine Henley
Photo: Carl Kaufman
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CMHC clinician Elaine C. Henley was honored this spring by The New Haven Club of The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc. She received the prestigious Professional Award for her career and personal accomplishments.
Elaine has worked at CMHC since 1980 and is beloved throughout the building for her skill, kindness, and philanthropic spirit.
Congratulations, Elaine!
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Together in the Garden
Photos by Jerry Domian
The CMHC Courtyard Garden received a boost in July when community members gathered together for a group planting.
Above, a staff member cares for the Remembrance Tree, where anyone can place the name of a friend, loved one, or inspirational figure.
 Luis Anez, director of the Hispanic Clinic, puzzles over a potted plant.
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