The Latest News in Our Mission to Create Healthy Communities
We’ve got a lot going on, and that’s a wonderful thing. From program and services news to community events, to legislative advocacy and more – here’s what’s happening at United Services.
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Diane Manning, President CEO
860-774-2020 (office)
dvdlmanning@usmhs.org
Latest News
United Services to offer “In Her Shoes” Presentation at QVCC
Addresses the Common Question: “Why Doesn’t She Just Leave” Windham County, CT - October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, an issue that remains prevalent in Northeast Connecticut communities; yet is often ignored and many times misunderstood due to its complexities. In Her Shoes is a two-hour interactive presentation that explores [...]
United Services marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month
United Services marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month DCIM100MEDIADJI_0142.JPG Windham County, CT – October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, an issue that remains prevalent in Northeast Connecticut communities; yet is often ignored and many times misunderstood due to its complexities. This year alone there have been 9 intimate partner [...]
United Services’ to hold “Super Hero Fun Day” At Wauregan Clinic on October 15th
United Services’ to hold “Super Hero Fun Day” At Wauregan Clinic on October 15th Free Family Friendly Event gives Kids a Chance to Meet First Responders Wauregan, CT – United Services will hold it’s first ever “Super Hero Fun Day” on October 15th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at [...]
USDA & USI discuss plans for new Windham Region Health Center
UNITED SERVICES WELCOMES USDA ADMINISTRATOR HERNANDEZ TO DISCUSS PLANS FOR NEW WINDHAM REGION BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINIC USDA LOAN OF $9.9 MILLION WILL HELP INITIATE THE $14 MILLION PROJECT September 23, 2016 - Willimantic, CT - United Services, Inc. today welcomed U.S. Department of Agriculture Administrator for Rural Housing Services Tony [...]
United Services Secures Federal Loan for New Windham Region Behavioral Health Center
USDA LOAN OF $9.9 MILLION WILL HELP INITIATE THE $14 MILLION PROJECT Mansfield, CT - Members of the Connecticut Congressional Delegation, including U.S. Sens. Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal and U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has approved United Services’ application for [...]
Congressman Joe Courtney Celebrates United Services Wellness Programs
Congressman Joe Courtney today visited members of United Services Lighthouse Clubhouse as they enjoyed a healthy wellness feast, commemorating their first year as participants in the nationwide InSHAPE wellness pilot program, a research study to improve the physical health of people with serious mental illness by The National Council for [...]
United Services Selected for National Tobacco and Cancer Control Program
Local Agency one of 10 Nationwide Chosen DAYVILLE - The National Council for Behavioral Health recently announced United Services is one of 10 community behavioral health organizations nationwide that will participate in a new initiative aimed to help eliminate tobacco and cancer disparities among people with behavioral health conditions. During [...]
Free Mental Health First Aid Training in August
United Services will be hosting a free 8-hour Mental Health First Aid training to the community on August 2 and 4 at United Services’ Dayville Clinic at 1007 North Main Street, Dayville, CT from 9:00am – 1:00pm each day. Participation is required for both sessions to become certified in Mental [...]
Particle Accelerator raises awareness, funds for mental health
Organizers of Particle Accelerator were honored for a decade of raising awareness for suicide and depression at the 10th Annual Particle Accelerator concert June 11 in Putnam's Rotary Park. From left: Putnam residents Jack and Grace Young, United Services President/CEO Diane Manning, and Putnam residents Eric and Sandy Gould. PUTNAM [...]
Teen Healthy Relationship Poster Contest at Willimantic Library Gallery
Contest is part of United Services Domestic Violence Program’s Youth Outreach Program WILLIMANTIC - Voting is now open on a Healthy Relationship Poster Contest by local teens at the Willimantic Public Library. Voting opened Monday and will continue until June 7 on five posters created by local students enrolled in [...]