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
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 [...]
Particle Accelerator Moves Online for 2020
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 [...]
United Services Resumes Office Visits
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 [...]
What is EAP?
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 [...]
Telehealth Services Survey
Have you received Telehealth Services from United Services? An external research organization is conducting a survey about these new services. Your response will be completely anonymous. United Services will receive aggregate data with no identifying or individual information and will use this data to examine our existing services and [...]
United Services Announces New Medical Director
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 [...]
Resources for Children and Families
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 [...]
Telehealth FAQs
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 [...]
Digital Social Support and Connection Options
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.