News from Wheeler

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.

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.

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, a time to acknowledge the challenges of problem gambling and remind individuals and families that hope and recovery are possible through Wheeler’s Bettor Choice Gambling Treatment Program, funded by the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS).

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.

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.

Wheeler Health has surpassed its expanded Bristol fundraising goal of $555,000, raising $606,000 in gifts and pledges one and a half years ahead of schedule for its new Bristol health center and administrative headquarters at One Hope Street in downtown.

Wheeler's FY 23 Annual Report highlights the many ways that we've provided hope while delivering compassionate care to thousands of individuals and families across Connecticut.

For the second year in a row, Wheeler earned six Community Health Quality Recognition (CHQR) badges from the federal Health Resources and Services Administration, tied for the most in the state.

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and Wheeler is presenting internal and community events to educate, inform, and save lives.

Wheeler's Community-Based Family Services programs and staff are highlighted in a powerful story from the Connecticut Department of Children and Families newsletter "Spotlight on What's Right."

Camila Rubino, MBA, MSN, BSN, RN, of Southington has joined Wheeler Health as senior director of nursing, overseeing all nursing and medical assistant operations at Wheeler’s five federally qualified health centers, congregate care settings, and Northwest Village School.

A five-year, $2-million federal grant will help individuals with behavioral health and substance use disorders returning to their communities in central Connecticut after incarceration.

Danielle Daversa, LCSW, was named program manager of Wheeler’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a confidential counseling program that helps employers help their employees through counseling, referrals, training, and policy development. She comes to this position following the retirement of Program Manager, Daniel Fallon, MS, LPC, CEAP.