Approximately1 in 5 adults in the U.S. - 43.8 million, or 18.5% - experiences mental illness in a given year.
Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S., the 3rd leading cause of death for people aged 10-14, and the 2nd for people aged 15-24.
Anxiety, depression, and divorceremain the three top issues clients bring to the Center.
Connecticut has surpassed the national death rate for drug and opioid overdoses since 2013. The 723 deaths in Connecticut in 2015 were from heroin, cocaine, or other drugs such as morphine.
Investment in mental health is a critical need.
Our vision is to increase healing and renewal in the community through:
a wider footprint of church and synagogue Mission Partners (83 of these have utilized our services)
continued building of a robust Scholarship Hope Bank to respond to those in need
increased seminars in community-based venues to reach many with enrichment and skill-building
strategic efforts to address mental health needs of children and youth
continued excellence in counseling and training
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