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
Big Five Charity Ride Raises $2,500 for Domestic Violence Program
5th Annual Quiet Corner Charity Motorcycle Ride held June 25th Plainfield, CT – Hundreds of motorcycle riders came together Sunday and raised $2,500 for United Services Domestic Violence Program at the 5th Annual Big Five Charity Ride at the Plainfield VFW. The Big Five, established in 2012, is committed to [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]