It’s Saturday morning at 8 a.m. and the mental health first aid training in Washington, Connecticut, is packed. There are teenagers, grandparents, and people from all over the county. Learn more: http://wshu.org/post/look-mental-health-first-aid-litchfield-county#stream… Continue reading
Spurred by a recent report, U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., travelled to the city Wednesday to hear thoughts and suggestions on combating the opioid epidemic that has shaken and altered the lives of residents across Connecticut. Learn more: http://www.registercitizen.com/news/article/Blumenthal-visits-Torrington-to-receive-12211362.php#photo-… Continue reading
The resources for addiction and mental health services have always been limited, especially in rural areas like Litchfield County, but with more and more individuals in need, finding care has become an even more daunting endeavor. Learn more: https://ctmirror.org/2017/07/23/two-who-should-know-too-few-resources-to-meet-litchfield-countys-addiction-epidemic… Continue reading