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:
Cherie Poirier, MBA
860-774-2020 (office)
cpoirier@usmhs.org
Latest News
Sunflowers for Kids to be held Sunday Sept. 3
Free, Family Friendly event to benefit local Children and Family Programs Pomfret, CT – Lapsley Orchard is set to host its 13th annual Sunflowers for Kids event on Sunday, September 3rd from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The orchard’s end-of-summer bounty of sunflowers and wildflowers will be harvested and sold [...]
Safety Committee Recognized with Award of Excellence
United Services Safety Committee was recently recognized by the Workers' Compensation Trust with their highest award, the Award of Excellence. Carol Fronczek, VP of Loss Control Services for Workers' Compensation Trust, praised United Services for the agency's safety culture and caring for clients and employees. Photographed are, front row from [...]
Free Community Training in Mansfield in July
United Services is offering free Mental Health First Aid training on July 18 at the Mansfield Town Hall. The 8-hour course will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday July 18 at in the Council Chambers, Mansfield Town Hall, 4 S Eagleville Road, Mansfield. There is limited availability [...]
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 [...]
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