Category Archives: Mental Health

CHC Meriden 5k: Race for Mental Health – Post-Event Press Release

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Pat Wildes

Below, you’ll find the post-event press release from the first annual CHC Meriden 5k: Race for Mental Health. Photographs from the event can be found on our Facebook page! Written by Pat Wildes FIRST ANNUAL 5K IN MERIDEN A GREAT … Continue reading →

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CHC Meriden 5k: Race for Mental Health

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Pat Wildes

     As the month of May fast-approaches, many efforts are underway nationwide to raise awareness about mental health. May is officially Mental Health Awareness Month, and the Community Health Center, Inc. is doing its part by presenting the first annual … Continue reading →

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Press Release – CHC Meriden 5k: Race for Mental Health

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Pat Wildes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Patrick Wildes Community Health Center, Inc. (860) 347-6971 ext. 3686 or wildesp@chc1.com       THE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC. PRESENTS 5K PROMOTING MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield as lead sponsor, and eight other local … Continue reading →

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Psychology Postdoctoral Resident Profile – Andrew Daren

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Pat Wildes

Meet Andrew Daren, a resident in CHC’s Psychology Postdoctoral Residency Program! -          Can you tell us a bit about your educational background?     Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology at Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology.  I went to Brandeis University in Massachusetts for undergrad … Continue reading →

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Julie Nash – Registered-Play Therapist Supervisor

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Pat Wildes

We are proud to announce that Julie Nash, Ph.D. and Behavioral Health Clinician at CHC, is now a fully-certified Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor! This esteemed credential is granted by the Association for Play Therapy (APT) and is the highest level of … Continue reading →

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Books to Help Your Child Cope With Tragedy

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Aldon Hynes

Here is a list of books to help your child cope with tragedy, provided by Alison Urban, Social Worker/Behavioral Health Clinician at our Smalley Academy School Based Health Center: Grief and Loss Chester Raccoon and the Acorn Full of Memories  (Audrey Penn) … Continue reading →

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Coping With Disaster In Our Community

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Aldon Hynes

As part of our ongoing efforts to help the people of Connecticut cope with the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Dr. Tim Kearney, our Chief Behavioral Health Officer, hosted a live teleconference Wednesday evening on the topic, ‘Coping With … Continue reading →

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Continuing the Discussion about Mental Health

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Aldon Hynes

Over the past few days, there has been increased discussion about mental health in our country after the shooting at Sandy Hook.  Dr. Tim Kearney, our Chief Behavioral Health Officer, has provided talking points about the recent school shooting in … Continue reading →

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Talking with children about the recent school shooting in Sandy Hook

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Aldon Hynes

Many people have been telling us that they have found the talking points that Dr. Tim Kearney, Chief Behavioral Health Officer, Community Health Centers, Inc. produced very helpful and have asked for a ready to print version and versions in Spanish … Continue reading →

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Talking to Adults About the Sandy Hook Shootings: Ways to Help

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Aldon Hynes

On Friday,  Dr. Tim Kearney, Chief Behavioral Health Officer, Community Health Centers, Inc. shared information about Talking with children about the recent school shooting in Sandy Hook.  Today, we are sharing information from Dr. Kearney about talking with adults.  The primary audience … Continue reading →

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