News from Wheeler

Pregnant and parenting women with substance use issues and their families can access recovery resources, behavioral health, primary care, and additional supports through Wheeler’s Women’s REACH program (Recovery, Engagement, Access, Coaching & Healing).

Rita Demo, MPH, LMFT, has been named vice president of Community, Crisis, and Prevention Services for Wheeler, providing clinical and administrative supervision for more than 25 programs.

On July 30, more than 200 community leaders, donors, supporters, friends, and employees attended a remarkable celebration of Wheeler’s One Hope Street headquarters and health center, which will begin primary care services on August 13 and all other services beginning on August 19.

Residents and visitors to Bristol are invited to share their perspectives by participating in a "Celebrate Bristol" Photo Contest from Wheeler Health. This contest coincides with Wheeler’s move to a new facility—a convenient, accessible community health center and administrative headquarters—at One Hope Street.

Wheeler is One of 384 Health Care Facilities Nationwide, and Only Community Health Center in Connecticut, to Earn the “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader” Designation.

Starting April 23rd in #NewBritainCT and April 24th in #BristolCT, our Mobile Family Health & Wellness Center will be stationed to provide primary care and mental health support every Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively.

Katie Kirch, LCSW, ICGC-II, BACC, clinical supervisor, Wheeler’s Bettor Choice Gambling Treatment Program, was a guest on Connoisseur Media’s “For the People Radio” show on March 17, where she highlighted Wheeler’s program and the array of services we offer for individuals and families.

Wheeler’s Family Health & Wellness Center at 43 Woodland Street in Hartford was the site of a visit this morning from U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) where he asked sports betting companies to stop targeting problem gamblers with promotions and ads, and to make it easy for problem gamblers to remove themselves from online gaming platforms.

We all know Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) can be a game-changer for weight management and chronic disease control. But did you know it offers a treasure trove of benefits that extend far beyond the typical reasons people seek it out? As a registered dietitian, I am here to shed light on the hidden gems of nutrition education.

A March 4 Record-Journal/CT Insider story highlights the Child Health and Development Institute’s new publication, “Intermediate Levels of Care for Children with Behavioral Health Needs.” Wheeler’s Dr. Elisabeth Cannata, vice president of Community Based-Family Services and Practice Innovation, was quoted in this piece.

For the first time, Wheeler is launching a unique residency program for nurse practitioners and physician assistants designed to cultivate clinical leaders in community health.

Deescalating a youth in crisis requires patience, empathy, and effective communication. In this article learn three steps to help in such situations.

Wheeler and WFSB Ch. 3 are partnering to share the latest information about behavioral health issues to keep you and your family healthy.

The winter season, especially, underscores the persistent, sometimes serious challenges for individuals with depression. A new, highly effective treatment for depression, Spravato® therapy (Esketamine), is available to adult patients through Wheeler’s Hartford and Waterbury Family Health & Wellness Centers.

Wheeler’s Family Health & Wellness Center at 855 Lakewood Road in Waterbury offers Intensive Outpatient Services (IOP): small therapy groups for children and adolescents that meet frequently each week to address mental health issues and help participants acquire coping and communication skills.