This year, Continuum is celebrating Autism Acceptance Month by highlighting four incredible people on the autism spectrum who embody the power of neurodiversity.
May their stories inspire you to celebrate differences – the Autism Society of America's theme this year.
Continuum of Care, Inc. is a not for profit organization serving adults diagnosed with mental illness, (such as major depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder [OCD], post-traumatic stress disorder [PTSD], borderline personality disorder, etc.) or severe developmental and intellectual disabilities, (such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, traumatic brain injury, or seizure disorders).
From its founding, Continuum has sought to demonstrate that previously institutionalized adults can live meaningful lives in the community with the right support and services. Today, we are one of the largest community housing providers in Connecticut for persons with mental illnesses and substance abuse. Continuum operates 52 licensed group homes, supported and independent living programs, crisis and respite services, and residential case management programs throughout the state of CT.
On Tuesday, June 16, The Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce’s Health Care & Life Sciences Council awarded Continuum in the Nonprofit Category at the 18th Annual Health Care & Life Sciences Awards.
The virtual ceremony recognized individuals and organizations that have gone above and beyond to support the Greater New Haven business community during COVID-19. Continuum was honored for the compassionate and proactive way in which all levels of our organization worked toward caring for and protecting our clients and staff during these several months of the COVID pandemic. The Chamber recognized Continuum’s efforts in implementing new policies for screening, and in proactively and vigorously protecting and nourishing clients and staff by providing supplies and tools for cleaning, protecting, working from home, adjusting staffing levels, and more amidst the crisis.
Honorees in each of the other category were: Well-Being/Wellness Program Honoree: Yale New Haven Hospital Employee & Family Resources (EFR); Clinical Program Honoree: Grant Street Partnership at Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center; Bio/Life Sciences Honoree: Homodeus, Inc. for their exciting new early, rapid, affordable coronavirus home test; Research Company Or Project Honoree: The Jackson Laboratory for the research and expert curated information relevant to coronavirus research; and Manufacturing Company Honoree: Bio-Med Devices for two specialized ventilators critical to treating the virus.
The event opened with an impressive panel of experts from Greater New Haven’s health care and life sciences community. Panelists discussed the current news on the COVID-19 pandemic in the State; innovative strides that companies in Greater New Haven have made in the areas of COVID-19 research, promising new therapies, tests, and vaccines; and solutions for addressing racial inequity in their respective fields. Panelists included Dr. Todd E. Arnold, Ph.D., Chief Laboratory Operations Officer, Sema4; Dr. Albert Ko, MD, Chair, Department of Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases, Yale School of Public Health; David Lehman, Commissioner & Governor’s Senior Economic Advisor, Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development; George Llado, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc.; and Erika R. Smith, CEO, ReNetX Bio, Inc.
Garrett Sheehan, President & CEO of the Greater New Haven and Quinnipiac Chambers of Commerce, shared, “Our region’s robust health care and life sciences community will advance health care across the Greater New Haven region. Panelists also affirmed that Connecticut, and specifically this region, are renowned as a primary bio science hub in the country.
During the ceremony, we shared a video of Continuum efforts during COVID. Check it out below.
Continuum is Seeking Direct Support Professionals in Eastern CT! Work with adults dually diagnosed with mental illness and developmental disabilities, such as autism, in a residential setting (Sprague, Lebanon or Norwich) that supports independence, skill learning, and community connection.
Chapel Haven's Admissions Office invites families to check out our award-winning postsecondary school and transition program for adults with a variety of disabilities.
Founded in 1972, Chapel Haven is a nationally accredited transitional living program and approved private special education school founded in 1972 in New Haven, Connecticut, with a mission of teaching adults with cognitive disabilities and social disabilities to live independent and productive lives. Chapel Haven has grown to serve more than 250 adults (18 years of age and older) in the residence and the community with three distinct programs; REACH, Asperger’s Syndrome Adult Transition (ASAT), and Chapel Haven West (Tucson, AZ).
Chapel Haven also offers classes, social communication therapy and supported living services for families living within the New Haven area. Information about extended services provided by Chapel Haven available upon request.
To learn more about our programs, please call the Admissions Office at (203) 397-1714, ext. 148. Watch for workshops and open houses this winter and spring. You also can learn more online at www.chapelhaven.org.