News, Events & Press

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR AUGUST SPOTLIGHT RECIPIENTS!

Chris Marino, Clinical Director

For his significant contributions to the community, Chris Marino, Clinical Director was recently nominated as a "Living Legend" of New Britain. The Consolidated School District of New Britain invited Chris to be interviewed by their Grade K-3 summer students, where he discussed his work, hobbies, and involvement in the community. Well done, Chris!

Dawn Zabek, Clinical Director I

The pandemic continues to impact how we provide services and manage our programs - especially those for children and families. Dawn Zabek, Clinical Director I in Waterbury has wonderfully handled numerous changes and challenges, working tirelessly to ensure that our clients and their families continue to receive the best care possible. Kudos to you, Dawn!

Maria Torres, Residential Monitor

CMHA's Residential staff provide around-the-clock care to some of our most vulnerable clients, and helping them cope with the ongoing pandemic has not been easy. Maria Torres, Residential Monitor at Harvest House has a unique way of engaging residents, and is able to reach even the most challenging clients 'where they're at'. Maria, you truly care about their well-being, and it shows every day. Thank you, Maria!

Wow, what a masterpiece!

CMHA staff members volunteered to help students from the Consolidated School District of New Britain's X-Factor summer program complete a large art project over the past few weeks. The artwork, a giant puzzle mural, is going to be displayed at the Student Showcase starting August 8th at the New Britain high school.

Special thanks to the CSDNB for having CMHA be a part of this, and to the Fund for Greater Hartford for sponsoring this special initiative.

Thank you Chris, Haley, Luis, Shasterin, Adleen, and Leah for volunteering your time and being stellar representatives of CMHA!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR JULY SPOTLIGHT RECIPIENTS!

Czes Dzierlatka, Lead Peer Recovery Coach

A staple of CMHA since starting with the agency in June of 2019, Czes has recently been promoted to the position of Lead Peer Recovery Coach. Czes' engaging, personable nature has helped countless clients access and stay in treatment. He looks forward to providing leadership support to his fellow Peers and developing more peer-led groups in his new role!

Raymond J. Gorman, President & CEO

Peer Support is critical to the recovery centered services that CMHA provides. That is why Gorman, a staunch advocate for quality, accessible care throughout his years of experience in the public and private sector, has accepted a position as an appointed member of Governor Ned Lamont’s Task Force To Study Peer Support Services.

Ali Saleh, Recovery Specialist

CMHA aims to provide compassionate, culturally aware services to all who enter our doors. As a CCBHC (Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic), we continue to expand our ability to serve diverse communities. Ali Saleh, Recovery Specialist is actively helping to coordinate those efforts with our Muslim & Arabic-speaking community members, recently providing leaders of the Attaqwa Mosque in New Britain with a tour of 233 Main Street. Thanks Ali!