Integrated Primary and Behavioral Health Care

A two-year, $400,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) will help Wheeler improve developmental outcomes for children ages birth through five through increased screenings and follow-up care. Services are offered through its five community health centers in Bristol, Hartford, New Britain, Plainville, and Waterbury.

Individuals and families are invited to submit a brick design to be considered for display at One Hope Street, Bristol, when Wheeler’s new community health center opens.

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.

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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.

Wheeler Health has exceeded its original four-year fundraising campaign goal for its new Bristol health center and administrative headquarters two years ahead of schedule and is extending its goal to celebrate and honor its 55th anniversary in 2023.

Wheeler patients who opt for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for depression will embark on a journey guided by a skilled, caring team, including two certified TMS physicians. A state-of-the-art suite, comfortable treatment chair, inspiring wall messages, and more, are part of a tranquil treatment setting.

Two new, highly effective treatments for depression are offered through Wheeler in Hartford and New Britain. Referrals are being accepted.

Family activities and more will be part of a Chalk Walk event at the Wheeler Family Health & Wellness Center, 855 Lakewood Road, Waterbury, on Saturday, June 24, from noon to 3pm.

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.