Author: kvogelduval

  • The Importance of Self-Care

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    March 7, 2019 – The term self-care has been thrown around a lot lately, making it seem almost too trendy to fully appreciate. What is self-care anyway? Buying a coffee on the way into work? Taking a walk? Signing up for an art class? Using an umbrella on a rainy day? All these activities count…

  • GSA: Gay Straight Alliance

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    February 15, 2019 – Several years ago we collaborated with the Southeastern Mental Health Authority to develop a community gay straight alliance, or GSA. The purpose of this group was simple, offer a safe and welcoming place for anyone to be supported, accepted, and heard. We are proud to say the group continues to flourish.…

  • January is Mental Wellness Month

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    January 7, 2019 – We’re a week into the new year! Did you make any resolutions for 2019? If you did, what did you focus on? Weight management? Fitness? Being more organized? Less busy? How about mental wellness? Often, our resolutions are focused on goals that promote wellness, but we often forget to focus on…

  • 6th Annual Reliance Health Norwich WinterFest 5K

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    Novenber 13, 2018 – The 6th Annual Reliance Health Norwich WinterFest 5K is just around the corner with a new date! Join us on December 1st at 10:30 at the Norwich Free Academy as we kick off another year of wellness. We have Matthew’s Catering providing 4 varieties of soups for participants and volunteers, Veggie Characters…

  • Moving People Toward Recovery

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    September 20, 2018 – There were over 1,000 opioid overdose deaths in the state of Connecticut last year, 82 in New London County alone. “I think with this epidemic, no matter where you’re at, what community you’re in, it can happen. I think it’s going to become more common place,” said Norwich city zoning enforcement…

  • Auricular Acupuncture

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    August 13, 2018 – Last week four Reliance Health clinicians were trained on how to provide auricular acupuncture as part of a Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services’ initiative to implement the treatment into clinical services. So, what it auricular acupuncture, and how does it help those with mental health diagnoses? Auricular Acupuncture is…

  • Moving Day

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    July 16, 2018 – We’ve come a long way. Almost 42 years ago we occupied a small space in the Shannon Building in downtown Norwich. As a single-staffed drop-in center, we didn’t need much more than a room or two to operate. To say we’ve grown would be an understatement. Today, we serve over 1,000…

  • Par 4 Charity Golf Tournament

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    June 15, 2018 – Have you registered for the 2nd Annual Par 4 Charity Golf Tournament yet? If not, what are you waiting for? Last year, the Reliance Health Leadership Academy hosted our first Par 4 Charity Golf Tournament, raising funds to support the education goals of those we serve. Over $4,000 was raised to…

  • Help Us Build a Teaching Kitchen

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    Last year our Leadership Academy chose to host a golf tournament to raise funds for members looking to further their education goals. The Par 4 Charity Golf Tournament was a huge success, and a lot of fun! The Leadership Academy graduates raised over $4,000 which has been used to assist 4 members in paying for…

  • May is Mental Health Month

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    May 1, 2018 – When you or someone you love is dealing with a mental health concern, sometimes it’s a lot to handle. It’s important to remember that mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well-being, and mental illnesses are common and treatable. So much of what we do physically impacts us mentally.…