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
Killingly Youth Substance Prevention Coalition Looking for More Members
Killingly’s Youth Substance Prevention Coalition is looking for more members! We are looking for parents and caregivers in Killingly, young people under 18, and civic or volunteer organizations. This coalition is seeking members to attend meetings once a month, every 3rd Thursday of the month from 11am-12:30pm via Zoom. [...]
United Services Celebrates Long Serving Staff, Board with Annual Dinner
Woodstock, CT – After a COVID hiatus last year, United Services once again recognized long-serving staff and welcomed new board members with its Annual Dinner Thursday at The Mansion at Bald Hill. United Services President/CEO Diane L. Manning reflected on the tumultuous past two years, which has brought record [...]
United Services Receives New Federal Funding To Support Mental Health Treatment Services
New federal funding will help offset local resource deficits driven by COVID-19 NORWICH, CT – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded a federal grant totaling $3 million to United Services, Inc., a non-profit Community Behavioral Health Center [...]
Town of Plainfield Provides $53,000 in Funding Support for United Services
DAYVILLE – Plainfield First Selectman Kevin Cunningham visited United Services Dayville clinic this week to deliver $53,000 in funding support from the Town of Plainfield. “We are grateful for the Town of Plainfield’s support of the critical programs United Services provides to their residents,” said United Services President/CEO Diane [...]
15th Annual Particle Accelerator raises awareness, funds for mental health
Putnam’s Rotary Park was filled once again on Saturday August 7 with live music and local residents and families enjoying the gorgeous day and the free family event, Particle Accelerator: A Day of Music and Hope. After moving the concert online last year, Particle returned to an in-person concert [...]
United Services receives Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval, Certification for Behavioral Health Home
United Services, Inc., northeastern Connecticut’s behavioral health center, has once again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Behavioral Health Care Accreditation and this year adds Joint Commission Certification for its Behavioral Health Home program. United Services underwent a rigorous, unannounced survey from January 25-29. During the [...]
TO SUPPORT CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, UNITED SERVICES LAUNCHES MATCHING DONATION CAMPAIGN
Dayville, CT– To support children and families as they continue to experience the stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic, United Services has launched a Matching Donation Campaign. Safe at Home will benefit United Services Children and Family programs. This includes the region’s only Child Guidance Clinic, providing trauma-focused mental health [...]
United Services and QVCC Partner to Provide Internships for Human Services Majors
Quinebaug Valley Community College has announced its partnership with United Services, Inc. to provide up to 20 Human Services majors with paid internships for the Spring and Fall 2021 semesters. Funding for each of the $1,000 internships is made possible by a generous grant to United Services, Inc., by the [...]
Surveys on DMHAS Mental Health Bed Website
The Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) launched a mental health bed website in August of this year. The funder, the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD), requires an evaluation of this effort. The DMHAS Research Division is conducting that evaluation and have [...]
Irish Night Moves Online, Raises Record $13,000 for United Services Children and Family Programs
Boosted by event sponsorships, United Services 19th Annual Irish Night raised a record $13,000 for Children and Family Programs in its first online event, held Friday October 16. The COVID-19 pandemic forced the agency to postpone its annual St. Patrick’s Day themed event in March, as well as move [...]