As Continuum celebrates Black History Month, we would like to highlight some of the pioneers who have made significant contributions to the field of mental health, tirelessly advocating on behalf of some of the most vulnerable amongst us. Click here to read and download the full poster: https://www.continuumct.org/newsItem/february-2022#1
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Now more than ever, teens are struggling with depression, anxiety and loneliness. World Teen Mental Wellness Day is celebrated on March 2 every year to raise awareness about teen mental health and remove stigma.
Check out our resources: https://continuumct.org/resources
Read on for articles and new resources to help sustain your mental health. In this newsletter, Continuum also discusses our continued growth – particularly our Veterans Programs – and highlights the inspiring accomplishments of our clients and staff.
https://www.continuumct.org/newsItem/the-continuum-exchange-winter-2022
Contact jwilson@continuumct.org if you would like a hardcopy.
Applications are now open for Continuum's South Central Peer and Employment Services' Consumer Initiative Grants.
People in recovery (receiving DMHAS services) can apply to complete a rewarding project, take a class, go on an eye-opening adventure, and so much more.
Applications are due Friday, November 5. Visit the website for more information: https://www.continuumct.org/scpes#4
Have questions? Contact Ivette - ialtieri@continuumct.org
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.
Click here to view our open positions: https://www.indeedjobs.com/continuum-of-care/_hl/en?cpref=JXWAtnzf3XWjLOi4YeVNLqyMzQ_zPWPBMGFJuOJhrKI
On Wednesday, July 29 (9 am - noon), Continuum Recovery Services will be hosting a FREE Virtual Training on Emergency Response to a Mental Health Crisis ...needed now more than ever.
Earn 3 CEUs, and learn the steps for best outcomes during a mental health crisis from the perspective of police, mobile crisis and emergency room providers.
Register here by July 24: http://www.continuumct.org/emergency-response
Prioritizing your mental health is more important than ever.
Inside Our Newsletter
- Discover great resources during the times of COVID and beyond (pg 3)
- Ease re-entry anxiety (and boost immunity) with essential oils (pg 12)
- Read about creative ways Continuum has been coping (pg 8)
- Nominate a Hero working with COVID patients to win Free Landscaping (pg 4)
- Get advice from an operator of our Safe Harbor Warm Line which provides a listening ear to 5,000 callers each month (pg 6)
*There's lot's more inside*
Click here for a downloadable newsletter with clickable links
You can help us expand our services to hundreds more veterans like Craig during The Great Give®.
Read about how Air Force Veteran Craig found his way, and give today: https://continuumct.org/great-give#1
For Information: Rista Luna, MA, RLuna@continuumct.org / 475.224.1864
Schedule a Tour: Shayla Collier, MPA, SCollier@continuumct.org / 203.530.4496
https://www.continuumcrisisrecovery.com/
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.
In honor of Women’s History Month, Continuum is highlighting some remarkable women whose accomplishments we hope will inspire you to dream big and fight for the less fortunate.
Visit link to view the full-size poster with clickable links: https://www.continuumct.org/newsItem/womens-history-month
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.
- Competitive Wages
- Excellent Benefits
- Ongoing Training
- Culturally Diverse
- Safe Workplace
Contact Ebony Rainge, Director at erainge@continuumct.org or visit www.ContinuumCT.org/Careers to apply.
Father's Day is around the corner. This year, why not honor your dad in a special way?
Make a gift to some very vulnerable people with urgent needs. Your donation will go directly to providing Continuum of Care's clients with food and basic needs to keep them nourished, sheltered, and protected.
http://www.continuumct.org/fathers-day
