{"id":14627,"date":"2025-11-26T20:14:46","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T01:14:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unitedservicesct.org\/staging\/3295\/?page_id=14627"},"modified":"2026-09-28T18:35:35","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T22:35:35","slug":"history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.unitedservicesct.org\/staging\/3295\/about\/history\/","title":{"rendered":"History"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container fusion-parallax-none hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling lazyload fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-background-position:center top;--awb-border-sizes-top:0px;--awb-border-sizes-bottom:30px;--awb-border-sizes-left:0px;--awb-border-sizes-right:0px;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:280px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-padding-top-small:16vw;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:150px;--awb-margin-bottom-medium:145px;--awb-min-height:70vh;--awb-background-image:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(26,2,0,0.1) 0%,rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%);;--awb-background-size:cover;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" data-bg=\"https:\/\/www.unitedservicesct.org\/staging\/3295\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/banner-about_history.jpg\" data-bg-gradient=\"linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(26,2,0,0.1) 0%,rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%)\" data-animationType=\"fadeIn\" data-animationDuration=\"0.8\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_3_5 3_5 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-end\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:35px;--awb-padding-left:35px;--awb-padding-top-small:50px;--awb-padding-right-small:50px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:50px;--awb-padding-left-small:50px;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-image:linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%,rgba(255,255,255,0.5) 50%);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-transition:filter 100ms ease, transform 100ms ease, background-color 100ms ease, border-color 100ms ease;--awb-width-large:60%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.2%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:-130px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.2%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:28px;--awb-line-height:1.2;--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><p>About<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: flex-start;margin-right:auto;margin-bottom:2%;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:var(--awb-custom_color_2);border-color:var(--awb-custom_color_2);border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-margin-bottom:35px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&#039;Times New Roman&#039;, Times,serif;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;text-transform:var(--awb-typography1-text-transform);--fontSize:56;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">Our History<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"--awb-font-size:24px;--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);\"><p>Creating Healthy Communities Since 1964<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling awb-cv-auto\" style=\"--link_color: var(--awb-color5);--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:50px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" id=\"explore\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start fusion-no-small-visibility\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-border-top:4px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:0;--awb-border-left:0;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:30px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:18px;--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-text-font-family:&#039;MS Sans Serif&#039;, Geneva, sans-serif;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:700;\"><p>About United Services<\/p>\n<\/div><nav class=\"awb-menu awb-menu_column awb-menu_em-click mobile-mode-collapse-to-button awb-menu_icons-left awb-menu_dc-no mobile-trigger-fullwidth-off awb-menu_mobile-toggle awb-menu_indent-left awb-menu_mt-align-flex-start mobile-size-full-absolute loading mega-menu-loading awb-menu_desktop awb-menu_flyout awb-menu_flyout__fade\" style=\"--awb-line-height:1.5;--awb-margin-bottom:25px;--awb-gap:10px;--awb-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-active-color:var(--awb-custom_color_2);--awb-active-border-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-main-justify-content:flex-start;--awb-mobile-justify:flex-start;--awb-mobile-caret-left:auto;--awb-mobile-caret-right:0;--awb-fusion-font-family-typography:inherit;--awb-fusion-font-style-typography:normal;--awb-fusion-font-weight-typography:400;--awb-fusion-font-family-submenu-typography:inherit;--awb-fusion-font-style-submenu-typography:normal;--awb-fusion-font-weight-submenu-typography:400;--awb-fusion-font-family-mobile-typography:inherit;--awb-fusion-font-style-mobile-typography:normal;--awb-fusion-font-weight-mobile-typography:400;\" aria-label=\"About\" data-breakpoint=\"1024\" data-count=\"0\" data-transition-type=\"fade\" data-transition-time=\"300\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"awb-menu__m-toggle awb-menu__m-toggle_no-text\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"menu-about\"><span class=\"awb-menu__m-toggle-inner\"><span class=\"collapsed-nav-text\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Toggle Navigation<\/span><\/span><span class=\"awb-menu__m-collapse-icon awb-menu__m-collapse-icon_no-text\"><span class=\"awb-menu__m-collapse-icon-open awb-menu__m-collapse-icon-open_no-text fa-bars fas\"><\/span><span class=\"awb-menu__m-collapse-icon-close awb-menu__m-collapse-icon-close_no-text fa-times fas\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"awb-menu__flyout-close\" onClick=\"fusionNavCloseFlyoutSub(this);\"><\/button><ul id=\"menu-about\" class=\"fusion-menu awb-menu__main-ul awb-menu__main-ul_column\"><li  id=\"menu-item-15638\"  class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-15638 awb-menu__li awb-menu__main-li awb-menu__main-li_regular\"  data-item-id=\"15638\"><span class=\"awb-menu__main-background-default awb-menu__main-background-default_fade\"><\/span><span 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awb-menu__main-li_regular\"  data-item-id=\"15636\"><span class=\"awb-menu__main-background-default awb-menu__main-background-default_fade\"><\/span><span class=\"awb-menu__main-background-active awb-menu__main-background-active_fade\"><\/span><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedservicesct.org\/staging\/3295\/about\/our-impact\/\" class=\"awb-menu__main-a awb-menu__main-a_regular\"><span class=\"menu-text\">Impact<\/span><\/a><\/li><li  id=\"menu-item-15637\"  class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-15637 awb-menu__li awb-menu__main-li awb-menu__main-li_regular\"  data-item-id=\"15637\"><span class=\"awb-menu__main-background-default awb-menu__main-background-default_fade\"><\/span><span class=\"awb-menu__main-background-active awb-menu__main-background-active_fade\"><\/span><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedservicesct.org\/staging\/3295\/about\/our-partners\/\" class=\"awb-menu__main-a awb-menu__main-a_regular\"><span class=\"menu-text\">Partners<\/span><\/a><\/li><li  id=\"menu-item-16913\"  class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-16913 awb-menu__li awb-menu__main-li awb-menu__main-li_regular fusion-flyout-menu-item-last\"  data-item-id=\"16913\"><span class=\"awb-menu__main-background-default awb-menu__main-background-default_fade\"><\/span><span class=\"awb-menu__main-background-active awb-menu__main-background-active_fade\"><\/span><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedservicesct.org\/staging\/3295\/about\/neuroaesthetics\/\" class=\"awb-menu__main-a awb-menu__main-a_regular\"><span class=\"menu-text\">Neuroaesthetics<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><div class=\"fusion-testimonials classic awb-testimonials-layout-fade awb-testimonial-content-flex-start awb-speech-bubble-show awb-testimonial-author-inline fusion-testimonials-1\" style=\"--awb-flex-align-items:stretch;--awb-backgroundcolor:var(--awb-color2);--awb-testimonial-border-style:solid;--awb-testimonial-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-testimonial-text-font-size:16px;--awb-testimonial-text-line-height:1.5;--awb-textcolor:var(--awb-color6);--awb-name-company-font-size:14px;--awb-name-company-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-content-valign:center;--awb-initials-bg-color:var(--primary_color);--awb-initials-text-color:#ffffff;--awb-testimonial-icon-size:2em;--awb-navigation-size:12px;--awb-margin-top:30px;--awb-margin-right:15px;--awb-margin-bottom:30px;--awb-border-top-left-radius:0px;--awb-border-top-right-radius:0px;--awb-border-bottom-left-radius:0px;--awb-border-bottom-right-radius:0px;--testimonial-border-width-top:1px;--testimonial-border-width-right:0px;--testimonial-border-width-bottom:1px;--testimonial-border-width-left:0px;--awb-testimonial-text-font-family:&#039;Palatino Linotype&#039;, &#039;Book Antiqua&#039;, Palatino, serif;--awb-testimonial-text-font-style:italic;--awb-testimonial-text-font-weight:400;--awb-name-company-font-family:var(--awb-typography5-font-family);--awb-name-company-font-weight:var(--awb-typography5-font-weight);--awb-name-company-font-style:var(--awb-typography5-font-style);\"><div class=\"reviews awb-carousel awb-swiper awb-swiper-dots-position-below\" data-touchscroll=\"touch\" data-loop=\"yes\" data-pagination=\"bullets\" data-autoplay=\"yes\" data-autoplayspeed=\"4000\" data-autoplaypause=\"no\" style=\"--awb-arrow-bgcolor:hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),calc( var(--awb-color8-l) - 20% ),calc( var(--awb-color8-a) - 40% ));--awb-arrow-color:#fff;--awb-arrow-hover-bgcolor:hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),calc( var(--awb-color8-l) - 20% ),calc( var(--awb-color8-a) - 30% ));--awb-arrow-hover-color:#fff;--awb-dots-align:center;--awb-arrow-position-vertical-transform:none;\" data-slide-effect=\"fade\" data-itemmargin=\"0\"><div class=\"swiper-wrapper\"><div class=\"swiper-slide review alignment-right no-avatar\"><blockquote><div class=\"awb-quote awb-testimonial-icon\"><i class=\"awb-t-icon-left fa-comment fas\"><\/i><div class=\"awb-quote-content\">\n<p><em><br \/>\n\u201cEAP gave me a place to start when I was feeling overwhelmed.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-triangle\"><\/span><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong class=\"testimonial-name\">Anonymous<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide review alignment-right no-avatar\"><blockquote><div class=\"awb-quote awb-testimonial-icon\"><i class=\"awb-t-icon-left fa-comment fas\"><\/i><div class=\"awb-quote-content\">\n<p><em><br \/>\n\u201cI came here during one of the hardest times in my life. I was met with kindness, patience, and people who truly listened.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-triangle\"><\/span><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong class=\"testimonial-name\">Melissa<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide review alignment-right no-avatar\"><blockquote><div class=\"awb-quote awb-testimonial-icon\"><i class=\"awb-t-icon-left fa-comment fas\"><\/i><div class=\"awb-quote-content\"><em><br \/>\n\u201cUnited Services helped me find stability when everything around me felt uncertain.\u201d<\/em><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-triangle\"><\/span><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong class=\"testimonial-name\">J.R.<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide review alignment-right no-avatar\"><blockquote><div class=\"awb-quote awb-testimonial-icon\"><i class=\"awb-t-icon-left fa-comment fas\"><\/i><div class=\"awb-quote-content\">\n<p><em><br \/>\n\u201cLocal care. Real relationships.\u201d<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-triangle\"><\/span><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong class=\"testimonial-name\">Family Member<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide review alignment-right no-avatar\"><blockquote><div class=\"awb-quote awb-testimonial-icon\"><i class=\"awb-t-icon-left fa-comment fas\"><\/i><div class=\"awb-quote-content\"><em><br \/>\n\u201cThe staff treated me with dignity and respect from the very beginning.\u201d<br \/>\n<\/em><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-triangle\"><\/span><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong class=\"testimonial-name\">Angela<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide review alignment-right no-avatar\"><blockquote><div class=\"awb-quote awb-testimonial-icon\"><i class=\"awb-t-icon-left fa-comment fas\"><\/i><div class=\"awb-quote-content\"><em><br \/>\n\u201cRecovery is not something I had to face alone. I felt supported every step of the way.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-triangle\"><\/span><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong class=\"testimonial-name\">D.<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide review alignment-right no-avatar\"><blockquote><div class=\"awb-quote awb-testimonial-icon\"><i class=\"awb-t-icon-left fa-comment fas\"><\/i><div class=\"awb-quote-content\"><em><br \/>\n\u201cEAP staff are attentive, empathetic and gives valuable advice\/information.\u201d<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-triangle\"><\/span><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong class=\"testimonial-name\">Anonymous<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide review alignment-right no-avatar\"><blockquote><div class=\"awb-quote awb-testimonial-icon\"><i class=\"awb-t-icon-left fa-comment fas\"><\/i><div class=\"awb-quote-content\">\n<p><em><br \/>\n\u201cFor the first time in a long time, I felt hopeful again.\u201d<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-triangle\"><\/span><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong class=\"testimonial-name\">Kevin<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide review alignment-right no-avatar\"><blockquote><div class=\"awb-quote awb-testimonial-icon\"><i class=\"awb-t-icon-left fa-comment fas\"><\/i><div class=\"awb-quote-content\">\n<p><em><br \/>\n\u201cThe services here helped me build coping skills, confidence, and a better future.\u201d<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-triangle\"><\/span><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong class=\"testimonial-name\">Maria<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide review alignment-right no-avatar\"><blockquote><div class=\"awb-quote awb-testimonial-icon\"><i class=\"awb-t-icon-left fa-comment fas\"><\/i><div class=\"awb-quote-content\">\n<p><em><br \/>\n\u201cWhat stood out most was how genuinely people cared.\u201d<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-triangle\"><\/span><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong class=\"testimonial-name\">S.T.<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide review alignment-right no-avatar\"><blockquote><div class=\"awb-quote awb-testimonial-icon\"><i class=\"awb-t-icon-left fa-comment fas\"><\/i><div class=\"awb-quote-content\">\n<p><em><br \/>\n\u201cI felt safe, welcomed, and understood.\u201d<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-triangle\"><\/span><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong class=\"testimonial-name\">Rachel<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide review alignment-right no-avatar\"><blockquote><div class=\"awb-quote awb-testimonial-icon\"><i class=\"awb-t-icon-left fa-comment fas\"><\/i><div class=\"awb-quote-content\"><em><br \/>\n\u201cEAP staff are super flexible and accommodating.\u201d<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-triangle\"><\/span><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong class=\"testimonial-name\">Anonymous<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide review alignment-right no-avatar\"><blockquote><div class=\"awb-quote awb-testimonial-icon\"><i class=\"awb-t-icon-left fa-comment fas\"><\/i><div class=\"awb-quote-content\">\n<p><em><br \/>\n\u201cThese services helped me reconnect with myself, my family, and my goals.\u201d<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-triangle\"><\/span><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong class=\"testimonial-name\">Anthony<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide review alignment-right no-avatar\"><blockquote><div class=\"awb-quote awb-testimonial-icon\"><i class=\"awb-t-icon-left fa-comment fas\"><\/i><div class=\"awb-quote-content\">\n<p><em><br \/>\n\u201cThe support I received changed the direction of my life.\u201d<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-triangle\"><\/span><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong class=\"testimonial-name\">K.<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide review alignment-right no-avatar\"><blockquote><div class=\"awb-quote awb-testimonial-icon\"><i class=\"awb-t-icon-left fa-comment fas\"><\/i><div class=\"awb-quote-content\">\n<p><em><br \/>\n\u201cRecovery happens through connection.\u201d<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-triangle\"><\/span><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong class=\"testimonial-name\">Client Feedback<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide review alignment-right no-avatar\"><blockquote><div class=\"awb-quote awb-testimonial-icon\"><i class=\"awb-t-icon-left fa-comment fas\"><\/i><div class=\"awb-quote-content\">\n<p><em><br \/>\n\u201cI learned that asking for help is not weakness\u2014it\u2019s part of healing.\u201d<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-triangle\"><\/span><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong class=\"testimonial-name\">Danielle<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide review alignment-right no-avatar\"><blockquote><div class=\"awb-quote awb-testimonial-icon\"><i class=\"awb-t-icon-left fa-comment fas\"><\/i><div class=\"awb-quote-content\">\n<p><em><br \/>\n\u201cHelping people move forward.\u201d<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-triangle\"><\/span><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong class=\"testimonial-name\">Client Feedback<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide review alignment-right no-avatar\"><blockquote><div class=\"awb-quote awb-testimonial-icon\"><i class=\"awb-t-icon-left fa-comment fas\"><\/i><div class=\"awb-quote-content\">\n<p><em><br \/>\n\u201cThe people here helped me believe I could move forward.\u201d<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-triangle\"><\/span><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong class=\"testimonial-name\">M.B.<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide review alignment-right no-avatar\"><blockquote><div class=\"awb-quote awb-testimonial-icon\"><i class=\"awb-t-icon-left fa-comment fas\"><\/i><div class=\"awb-quote-content\">\n<p><em><br \/>\n\u201cSometimes what helps most is simply having someone who listens without judgment.\u201d<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-triangle\"><\/span><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong class=\"testimonial-name\">Nicole<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide review alignment-right no-avatar\"><blockquote><div class=\"awb-quote awb-testimonial-icon\"><i class=\"awb-t-icon-left fa-comment fas\"><\/i><div class=\"awb-quote-content\"><em><br \/>\n\u201cEAP was amazing. I was skeptical at first, but the program helped me much more than i initially expected.\u201d<\/em><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-triangle\"><\/span><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong class=\"testimonial-name\">Anonymous<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide review alignment-right no-avatar\"><blockquote><div class=\"awb-quote awb-testimonial-icon\"><i class=\"awb-t-icon-left fa-comment fas\"><\/i><div class=\"awb-quote-content\">\n<p><em><br \/>\n\u201cI wasn\u2019t treated like a diagnosis. I was treated like a person.\u201d<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-triangle\"><\/span><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong class=\"testimonial-name\">James<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide review alignment-right no-avatar\"><blockquote><div class=\"awb-quote awb-testimonial-icon\"><i class=\"awb-t-icon-left fa-comment fas\"><\/i><div class=\"awb-quote-content\">\n<p><em><br \/>\n\u201cCompassion makes a difference. I experienced that here.\u201d<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-triangle\"><\/span><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong class=\"testimonial-name\">Lydia<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide review alignment-right no-avatar\"><blockquote><div class=\"awb-quote awb-testimonial-icon\"><i class=\"awb-t-icon-left fa-comment fas\"><\/i><div class=\"awb-quote-content\">\n<p><em><br \/>\n\u201cSupport rooted in compassion.\u201d<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-triangle\"><\/span><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong class=\"testimonial-name\">Community Member<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.56%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:30px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.56%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:24px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><p>Founded to address urgent gaps in behavioral health and human services, United Services has grown into one of Connecticut\u2019s most comprehensive providers. We remain committed to innovation, evidence-based care, and strengthening community health through responsive, accessible services.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p>What began as a community-based effort to respond to local mental health needs has grown into a comprehensive behavioral health organization serving individuals across Windham County and the surrounding region. Over time, United Services has expanded its scope to meet the changing realities of the communities it serves\u2014responding not only to mental health concerns, but also to substance use, trauma, crisis, family instability, and the broader factors that shape well-being.<\/p>\n<p>Today, United Services is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), providing integrated, coordinated care that brings together clinical services, peer support, crisis response, and community-based programs. This model reflects a core belief that effective care must look beyond symptoms to the full context of a person\u2019s life\u2014connecting services in a way that is accessible, responsive, and sustainable over time.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout its growth, United Services has remained grounded in its community. Its programs and services have been shaped by local need, strengthened through partnerships, and supported by individuals and organizations who recognize the importance of accessible, high-quality behavioral health care.<\/p>\n<p>For those seeking support, United Services offers a place to start\u2014whether in a moment of crisis or as part of a longer journey toward stability and well-being. For funders and community partners, it represents a trusted, established organization with the capacity to deliver meaningful, measurable impact.<\/p>\n<p>At its core, United Services continues to do what it has always set out to do: meet people where they are, and build the support around them that helps them move forward.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-min-height:no;--awb-min-height-medium:no;--awb-min-height-small:no;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:50px;--awb-margin-bottom:25px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&#039;Times New Roman&#039;, Times,serif;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:42;line-height:1.25;\">How We Began<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p>As de-institutionalization was introduced into Connecticut in the late 1970\u2019s and 1980\u2019s, United Services was among the first in the state to implement a range of community-based support services for mental health clients.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-min-height:no;--awb-min-height-medium:no;--awb-min-height-small:no;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:30px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:50px;--awb-margin-bottom:25px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&#039;Times New Roman&#039;, Times,serif;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:42;line-height:1.25;\">Growth Over Time<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><p>United Services joined with another local agency, Quinebaug Valley Youth and Family Services, in July of 1999. Because the two agencies provided complementary services, the merger strengthened both organizations and allowed the new United Services to provide expanded prevention services and community-based programs for youth, adolescents and their families in a cost-effective manner.<\/p>\n<p>Today, United Services is among Connecticut\u2019s most comprehensive private, non-profit providers of mental health and social services. With more than 30 programs, 12 service locations, and a dedicated staff of over 250 professionals, we are proud to continue growing in our mission of \u201cCreating Healthy Communities\u201d by providing top-notch, caring mental health and social services to the children, adults, families and communities of Northeastern Connecticut.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><p><strong>1960s\u20131970s<\/strong><br \/>\nUnited Services is established to respond to growing mental health needs in Northeastern Connecticut, grounded in a community-based approach to care.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1980s\u20131990s<\/strong><br \/>\nServices expand to include outpatient mental health care, child and family services, and community-based supports, reflecting a broader understanding of behavioral health.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2000s<\/strong><br \/>\nUnited Services grows its reach across Windham County and surrounding areas, adding programs focused on substance use, crisis response, and family stability.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2010s<\/strong><br \/>\nThe organization continues to expand integrated care models, strengthening partnerships and increasing access to coordinated behavioral health services.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2020s<\/strong><br \/>\nUnited Services becomes a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), further advancing its ability to provide comprehensive, connected care\u2014including crisis services, peer support, and wraparound programs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-large-visibility\" 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I was met with kindness, patience, and people who truly listened.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-triangle\"><\/span><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong class=\"testimonial-name\">Melissa<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide review alignment-right no-avatar\"><blockquote><div class=\"awb-quote awb-testimonial-icon\"><i class=\"awb-t-icon-left fa-comment fas\"><\/i><div class=\"awb-quote-content\"><em><br \/>\n\u201cUnited Services helped me find stability when everything around me felt uncertain.\u201d<\/em><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-triangle\"><\/span><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong class=\"testimonial-name\">J.R.<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide review alignment-right no-avatar\"><blockquote><div class=\"awb-quote awb-testimonial-icon\"><i class=\"awb-t-icon-left fa-comment fas\"><\/i><div class=\"awb-quote-content\">\n<p><em><br \/>\n\u201cLocal care. Real relationships.\u201d<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-triangle\"><\/span><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong class=\"testimonial-name\">Family Member<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide review alignment-right no-avatar\"><blockquote><div class=\"awb-quote awb-testimonial-icon\"><i class=\"awb-t-icon-left fa-comment fas\"><\/i><div class=\"awb-quote-content\"><em><br \/>\n\u201cThe staff treated me with dignity and respect from the very beginning.\u201d<br \/>\n<\/em><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-triangle\"><\/span><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong class=\"testimonial-name\">Angela<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide review alignment-right no-avatar\"><blockquote><div class=\"awb-quote awb-testimonial-icon\"><i class=\"awb-t-icon-left fa-comment fas\"><\/i><div class=\"awb-quote-content\"><em><br \/>\n\u201cRecovery is not something I had to face alone. I felt supported every step of the way.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-triangle\"><\/span><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong class=\"testimonial-name\">D.<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide review alignment-right no-avatar\"><blockquote><div class=\"awb-quote awb-testimonial-icon\"><i class=\"awb-t-icon-left fa-comment fas\"><\/i><div class=\"awb-quote-content\"><em><br \/>\n\u201cEAP staff are attentive, empathetic and gives valuable advice\/information.\u201d<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-triangle\"><\/span><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong class=\"testimonial-name\">Anonymous<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide review alignment-right no-avatar\"><blockquote><div class=\"awb-quote awb-testimonial-icon\"><i class=\"awb-t-icon-left fa-comment fas\"><\/i><div class=\"awb-quote-content\">\n<p><em><br \/>\n\u201cFor the first 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