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  • Reframing Trauma

    Why is understanding trauma important for those who work in social services? Statistics tell us that nearly 95 – 100% of those served in social service settings have experienced trauma in their lives, specifically physical, sexual, and or emotional abuse. Many individuals have experienced trauma as children and may grow into adults who continue to…

  • 45 Mental Health Resources

     June 15, 2021 – As we continue to celebrate our 45th year of providing mental health services, we wanted to share 45 mental health resources you may find helpful. If you click the name of the resource, you will be brought to its website, where more information can be found. Some are resources local to Southeastern…

  • Spread Happiness for Mental Health Month

    May 13, 2021 – This past year presented so many different challenges and obstacles that tested our strength and resiliency. The global pandemic forced us to cope with situations we never even imagined, and a lot of us struggled with our mental health as a result. There are many tools that can help to improve…

  • Win Free Pizza!

    April 14, 2021 –  Or whatever else you may want to eat from La Stella Pizzeria since everything they make is delicious! For this year’s “May is Mental Health Month” we’re looking to spread happiness while promoting mental health awareness. Send us a picture of what makes you happy, along with a one-sentence description to contactus@relianchealthinc.org by…

  • Help Support Increased Funding for Community Nonprofits

    February 26, 2021 – Reliance Health, along with many community nonprofits across the state, has a long-standing history of providing affordable, high-quality services. While the cost of living has increased, cost of service delivery has increased, the cost to do business has increased, and a global pandemic has sparked the need for services, community nonprofits…

  • Reliance Health Recognized As A Top Workplace for 9th Year

    Despite a year full of changing protocols, expectations, and imposed restrictions, the staff at Reliance Health have demonstrated their incredible skill in supporting and caring for those served by the agency. We are honored that during such a difficult time our employees have once again recognized Reliance Health as a Top Workplace through the Hartford…

  • A Not So Tiny Project

    Many people are finding ways to adapt to the unexpected changes that have taken place since the start of the pandemic. For Sarah Edmond, the sudden shift from teaching at Norwich Free Academy to being home every day jump-started a project she had been putting on hold since buying her house in 2013. Sarah is…

  • Agency Updates Regarding COVID-19

    Hello Reliance Health family. We hope you are well and secure at home.  As Governor Lamont has stated, it is critical that those who can stay at home do so. We continue to reach out to our membership to assess immediate needs, arrange for supports such as food bags and emergency resources, and navigate individualized…

  • A Season of Gratitude

    Reliance Health is grateful to those who support our mission through a variety of ways. It is through your fiscal contributions, in-kind donations, time, advocacy, and general encouragement that we are able to provide those experiencing mental health symptoms with high-quality services. During the last fiscal year, Reliance Health provided mental health services to 1,595…