


CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR JUNE SPOTLIGHT RECIPIENTS!
Christopher Porcher, Director II
At this years' 100 Men of Color Awards Gala, there was only one Chris Porcher - and several CMHA supporters! In recognition of his outstanding community contributions and dedication to all the people he serves in his capacity at CMHA, Porcher was presented with an official declaration from the State of Connecticut. Congratulations Chris!
Amy Moylan, CCFS Recovery Specialist
In June especially, Amy Moylan has represented CMHA at numerous community events, educating people about our services, domestic violence awareness, and the importance of behavioral health. She has furthered CMHA's standing among area organizations and consistently goes above and beyond when engaging with the community. Thank you Amy!
The Events Committee
The Events Committee certainly set a new standard with our new and improved company picnic: The Staff Appreciation Summer BBQ! Held at the Tunxis Country Club Pavilion, it was a fun, relaxed event that celebrated everything CMHA's dedicated staff have achieved and overcome in this past year. Everyone enjoyed the music, raffle baskets, games, & superlatives - and we already can't wait for next year!
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR APRIL SPOTLIGHT RECIPIENTS!
Terrica Drummond, Jail Diversion
Terrica recently requested that customers of her Jawned Collection clothing store donate gently used items to participate in her stores' Give Back Gala. Thanks to her generosity, we had a variety of items for staff to distribute to clients! Thank you Terrica for your generosity and for thinking of CMHA!
Diego Peralta, Adult Outpatient Program
CMHA makes a difference to those we serve because our people are compassionate, dedicated, and connected to the community. Diego, a first-generation graduate of CCSU and multi-year recipient of the Robert T. Kenney Scholarship, is being featured by the American Savings Foundation as they celebrate their 25th Anniversary this year! Congrats Diego!
Benefits & Wellness Committee
Between Zoom meetings and the day-to-day hustle and bustle, it can be difficult to step back and check in with yourself or your colleagues. That's why the Walking Groups initiated by the Benefits & Wellness Committee are so nice: take a walk, have a chat, and enjoy a break! A big thanks to everyone coordinating these ongoing walking groups (any day you can, all sites), and we look forward to joining you!
CMHA is proud to announce a new collaboration with The Spott Unlimited, Inc. (The Spott) to provide Recovery Support Services for Greater New Britain residents struggling with behavioral health or substance use disorders.
The Spott Unlimited, Inc. is a nonprofit recovery-based service operating out of The Spottswood African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church in New Britain. This community-oriented collaboration will include the placement of 8-10 Recovery Assistants at The Spott. Trained in community trauma response and suicide prevention by the New Britain EMS Citizens Academy and Amplify’s Congregational Assistance Program (CAP), the Recovery Assistants will be overseen by a Certified Recovery Coach who is already part of The Spott Unlimited community.
Together, they will provide individuals at The Spott with one-on-one support and linkages to services and resources such as housing, clothing, toiletries, and food. The Recovery Coach and Assistants will connect individuals to outpatient or inpatient care for their substance use or behavioral health concerns, with CMHA available to conduct assessments and accept referrals if needed. As always, any individual ready to begin their path to Recovery is welcome at CMHA.
Describing the church’s mission and sense of purpose, Reverend Samuel C. Blanks said “It’s a matter of heart for us, the people who’ve been working in the trenches. We can reach people where they are, we’ve got the approach for it, and we can serve the community in a way that is needed, but not always addressed.”
On what would have been Dr. Martin Luther King's 92nd Birthday, CMHA's Valuing Diversity Committee hosted its first-ever Diversity Discussion, welcoming staff from across the agency to participate and share "What MLK Day Means to Me."
With a variety of participants, from one who recalls the first time they saw the Civil Rights Leader on television as a child to another who speaks of seeing MLK's global impact first hand, this discussion brought together multiple perspectives all while underscoring Dr. King's lasting impact across generations.
CMHA looks forward to sharing more of these conversations with you and seeing how together we can continuously strive to make this a better world for all. Watch the full discussion here on YouTube.
Later in February, CMHA's Valuing Diversity Committee shared the following message with our staff, clients, and supporters at the start of the month: "As an organization, we are proud to continue the celebration and recognition of Black History in our country. We often say that our culture is a differentiating factor that contributes to our success and makes CMHA unique. One key piece of our culture is our commitment to creating an inclusive environment..."
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