Wheeler and the Jordan Porco Foundation recently were featured in a CT News Junkie story on what families can do about mental health during the COVID-19 crisis.

"This is an individual, organizational, community, national, and international issue, and it starts with a mirror." Letters to Wheeler's staff on June 1 and June 6 by Sabrina Trocchi, PhD, MPA, President and CEO.

If you or a loved one are in emotional crisis, here are some short-term strategies.

On April 16th, Wheeler's Brandi Sabato, LPC, clinical quality manager, was a guest on Miss Greater Rockville, Leah Juliett's (they/them) podcast, discussing LGBTQ+ healthcare accessibility​.

The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), in partnership with local organizations and communities, kicks off National Prevention Week 2020 with an array of theme-specific online and social media activities, and two scheduled webinars led by spiritual and clinical leaders.

COVID-19 does not discriminate based on age. A group that can easily be overlooked are teens, who are going through a transitional period towards becoming an adult. On a normal day, teens are navigating so many feelings, awkward social moments, and discovering who they are.

In March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic prompted passage of the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act, a $2.2-trillion stimulus package that is focused on assisting individuals and businesses through loans and incentives, but which also affects philanthropic giving in some significant ways for the 2020 tax year and beyond.

Intimate partner violence (IPV)—often aggravated by external events—has moved to forefront during the COVID-19 outbreak, as families and partners spend more time together at home, struggling with the tensions and mental health impact of job loss, food and other forms of economic insecurity, health-related fears, and isolation.

While many of us remain at home, there are tangible steps we can take to manage our chronic health conditions and preserve our overall health and well-being. Wheeler's Dr. Rebecca Eleck-Bruce, offers some ideas.

During this unprecedented time, our lives and routines have been turned upside down. We find ourselves limiting our time outside of the home and spending 24 hours a day, seven days a week at home with our families. Our homes have been transformed into offices and schools, which can be overwhelming at times.