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 the event online. United Services held a weeklong online auction [...]
July 9, 2020 Organizers of the Particle Accelerator music festival announced today that the 2020 concert will be held entirely online on Saturday September 26. The annual concert is typically held in June in Putnam’s Rotary Park, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organizers in May announced the postponement to September. “Particle has always been about bringing people together,” [...]
After extensive preparation, United Services has resumed office visits for adult, child and family mental health and substance abuse services at our clinical locations in Dayville and Mansfield. An essential health care provider, United Services has remained open during the COVID-19 pandemic and had been providing the majority of its services via telehealth for the last several months. The [...]
What is EAP? United Services’ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a contracted service provided by employers to help employees and their families resolve job related, personal or family problems. Program Manager Liz Westcott, LCSW, explains the EAP benefit for employers and employees. For more information on EAP, visit [...]
Dr. Sarah deAsis brings experience in PTSD Dayville, CT - United Services, Inc., Northeast Connecticut’s non-profit Community Behavioral Health and Wellness Center, announced the appointment of Dr. Sarah DeAsis as Medical Director on Friday May 1. deAsis most recently was Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Day Kimball Hospital, where she had been on staff since 2012. deAsis [...]
Resources for Children and Families Related to Covid-19 Governor Lamont and DCF Commissioner Dorantes have launched the "When it Builds Up, Talk it Out" campaign. Talk It Out Flyer Public service announcements can be viewed at: TalkITOutCT.com TV PSA as well as radio: TalkItOutCt.com Radio PSA Parents who wish to access supports are invited to call 833-258-5011 and speak [...]
United Services is now offering Telehealth services. Please see below for FAQs about this new service. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 860-774-2020 or 860-456-2261. Telehealth FAQ What is telehealth? Telehealth is the remote delivery of health care services and clinical information by use of electronic technology over the Internet. Is telehealth safe? Telehealth is [...]
The CT Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) has provided some resources for Digital Social Support and Connection during the stay at home recommendation. View the resources by clicking Digital Social Support and Connection Options.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA - samhsa.gov) has provided some resources on taking care of your mental health during an infectious disease outbreak. The resources are provided below. Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health During Infectious Disease Breakouts Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Breakouts Talking With Children During Infectios Disease Breakouts For more information [...]
Woodstock, CT– United Services has made the decision to postpone our annual Irish Night event, scheduled for Friday March 13, to Friday October 16. The event will still be held at 6 p.m. at The Mansion at Bald Hill in Woodstock. “Given the current public health situation, we felt that postponing our event was the safest course of action,” [...]