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11th Annual Particle Accelerator Raises Awareness, Funds for Mental Health

Hundreds of local residents and families came out to Main Street in Putnam Saturday for the 11th Annual Particle Accelerator: A Day of Music and Hope, an annual benefit concert that raises awareness for suicide and depression and funds for United Services. The free, all day music festival featured 15 bands playing music of all genres and for all ages. [...]

June 13th, 2017|Categories: News|

Rotaract Donates $2,500 to Particle Accelerator

In advance of the 11th Annual Particle Accelerator this coming Saturday June 10, organizers were thrilled Tuesday to receive a donation of $2,500 from the Quinebaug Valley Regional Rotaract Club’s 2nd Annual Cornhole Classic. “Particle Accelerator is dedicated to raising awareness for suicide and depression, and community partnership is critical to achieving that mission,” said United Services President/CEO Diane Manning. [...]

June 7th, 2017|Categories: News|

United Services Appoints Medical Director

Dr. Alexander Miano brings added expertise in patient-centered healthcare Dayville, CT - United Services, Inc., Northeast Connecticut’s non-profit Community Behavioral Health and Wellness Center, is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Alexander Miano as United Services’ Medical Director as of May 15, 2017. Dr. Miano previously served as Chief of Outpatient Behavioral Medicine with the Lawrence and Memorial Hospital [...]

May 15th, 2017|Categories: News|

Free Community Trainings in May from United Services

Free Youth Mental Health First Aid Trainings in May Community trainings funded by Particle Accelerator concert, coming on June 10 DAYVILLE - Area residents will have two opportunities in May to attend free Youth Mental Health First Aid trainings. United Services will be holding the free 8-hour course twice in May, on Monday May 15 and Monday May 22 from [...]

May 2nd, 2017|Categories: News|

United Services Announces Appointment of VP/COO

Colleen Harrington, LCSW, MBA, Returns to United Services, Inc. Dayville, CT –  United Services is proud to announce that effective Friday, April 28, Colleen Harrington, LCSW, MBA will begin serving as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of United Services, Inc., Northeast Connecticut’s non-profit community behavioral health center. Ms. Harrington previously served in numerous senior management positions with the Connecticut [...]

May 2nd, 2017|Categories: News|

Particle Accelerator Moves to Main Street

The 11th Annual Particle Accelerator: A Day of Music and Hope will be held Saturday, June 10, 2017 and for the first time will be on Main Street in downtown Putnam. The free, all day music festival features 20 bands playing music of all genres and for all ages. The concert begins at noon and will continue until 9 p.m. The [...]

April 20th, 2017|Categories: News|

Irish Night Raises $10,000 for Children and Family Programs

Boosted by event sponsorships and attendance of more than 120 people, United Services 16th Annual Irish Night raised $10,000 for Children and Family Programs on Friday, March 17 at The Mansion at Bald Hill in Woodstock. The night included a gourmet corned beef and cabbage dinner, live music with Irish sing-alongs from Dragonfly Diversion, and a silent auction featuring many [...]

March 29th, 2017|Categories: News|

Tickets Now Available for Irish Night!

Local residents have the opportunity to support critical children and family programs at United Services 16th Annual Irish Night, to be held Friday, March 17 at The Mansion at Bald Hill in Woodstock. Irish Night includes a gourmet corned beef and cabbage dinner, with fish and vegetarian options available, live music with Irish sing-alongs, and a silent auction featuring many [...]

February 23rd, 2017|Categories: News|

Legislators Urged to Support Behavioral Health

United Services, Inc. held its annual Legislative Dinner on Thursday, January 26th to provide area members of the General Assembly with an overview of the growing need for behavioral health and wellness programs throughout the region. The evening meeting, hosted at United Services Dayville Regional Clinical Center and attended by legislators and members of the United Services Board of [...]

February 7th, 2017|Categories: News|Tags: |

More than 80 attend Putnam Ford’s 19th annual “Christmas is for Kids” Party

Putnam Ford staff and President Rick Place helped to spread holiday cheer to local families Thursday, December 15 at their 19th annual “Christmas is for Kids” party. The party, hosted at the dealership, was attended by more than 80 children and adults from United Services’ human service programs, including the Domestic Violence Program, Center for Autism, and other family-oriented programs, [...]

December 20th, 2016|Categories: News|
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