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.
Media Contact:
Diane Manning, President CEO
860-774-2020 (office)
dvdlmanning@usmhs.org
Latest News
Summer Leadership Week for Teens!
United Services will host a Summer Leadership Week from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 20th - 24th at Temple B'nai Israel at 345 Jackson Street in Willimantic. This free program for boys and girls ages 12 to 16 is designed to teach leadership and relationship skills including communication, confidence, [...]
The Inn at Woodstock Hill Summerfest to benefit USI Center for Autism
The Inn at Woodstock Hill is set to host its 11th annual Summer Fest on Saturday, August 1st from 6 to 9 p.m. The event will feature a lobster dinner and a varied and delicious buffet and $15 from each ticket sale will be donated to children’s treatment and supportive programs at the United Services [...]
United Services Staff and Board Member Recognized as Family Champions
The Connecticut Council of Family Service Agencies (CCFSA) recently named United Services Positive Parenting Program Counselor Aimee Terwilliger and Board Member Terri Pearsall as recipients of the 2015 “Family Champion Award.” Annually the Council recognizes one staff member and one board member from each of its member agencies as Family Champions for [...]
Particle Accelerator: Free Music Festival on June 13
Particle Accelerator: A Day of Music and Hope will be held Saturday June 13, 2015 in Rotary Park, Putnam from noon to 11 p.m. The 9th annual event, in memory of Jack Young Jr., is a free music festival featuring 20 bands of all musical genres and dedicated to raising [...]
United Services to offer Free Youth Mental Health First Aid Trainings in May
United Services will be hosting a free Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHA) training open to the community in May, as part of Mental Health Awareness Month activities. The two-part YMHFA training will take place at United Services’ Dayville clinic at 1007 North Main Street on Tuesday, May 19th and [...]
Dining for a Cause to benefit United Services May 5
Please join United Services at the 99 Restaurant in Dayville from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday May 5 for a Dining for a Cause to benefit Particle Accelerator. Particle Accelerator is an annual, free, all-day benefit concert to raise awareness on depression and suicide and funds for United [...]
April 23: Community Conversation about Youth Services and Juvenile Justice
United Services Youth Service Bureau Invites You to Attend A Community Conversation about Youth Services and Juvenile Justice Please join youth service staff for a guided discussion to help identify strengths and service gaps within the greater Plainfield area. This is the first of several community conversations that will be [...]
FREE Integrated Play Group for Preschool-aged children
Come and join us for a FREE peer play group experience. Our play group is open to children ages three to five and their parents. Every Wednesday from 9-10 a.m. at United Services Center for Autism. 303 Putnam Road, Wauregan. Spring Session is starting soon: May 6th-June 17th Snack will be provided [...]
United Services to partner with ECSU to offer Domestic Violence training
United Services will partner with Eastern Connecticut State University in Willimantic later this month for a training to educate men on issues of domestic violence. The 10x10 Campaign engages men and boys in preventing intimate partner violence, dating violence and stalking. The free training provides tools for men to educate [...]
Upcoming The Parent Project® Classes
United Services has two upcoming series of The Parent Project® starting in February. The Parent Project®: Empowering Parents * Transforming Children (8-17 yrs.) Learn how to never argue with your child again! Prevent or intervene in alcohol or drug use! Improve school attendance and performance! Find resources to help your [...]