Author: kvogelduval

  • All-Gender Restrooms – SmartSign

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    January 18, 2018 – In 2014, Reliance Health began an initiative to be more trauma-informed and gender-sensitive. Our goal was to improve the experience of members, from the moment they walked through our doors. Part of this initiative encouraged us to review our practices, policies, and physical layout to ensure a trauma and gender informed…

  • Omega Institute’s Strengthening Communities Summit

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    December 12, 2017 – We were honored to be invited to the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY for their “Strengthening Communities Summit” in May. 18 individuals attended on behalf of Reliance Health, to strategize about our overall wellness plan. The time was spent strengthening relationships, discovering passions, and creating goals. One attendee stated “Omega was…

  • Men’s DBT Group starting in January

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    December 4, 2017 – Is DBT right for you? Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) can help you learn skills to improve your ability to manage emotions (anger, sadness, guilt, hopelessness, etc), maintain health relationships, as well as improve your ability to tolerate distressful situations and focus on the present. New group starting in January! Men’s 20…

  • Reliance Health Gets a New Home!

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    October 19, 2017 – For years, Reliance Health has had a goal to own a space that would allow us to once again offer a variety of programs under one roof. We have drawn plans to build, we have explored vacant mills, we have toured offices for sale but we had yet to find the right space. For the…

  • 2017 Top Workplace

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    September 25, 2017 – Reliance Health was honored, once again, to be nominated by it’s employees as a Top Workplace! Not only did our employee survey result in a 2nd place ranking among mid-sized Connecticut companies, but we won the additional distinction of receiving top scores for “Direction” among ALL of the companies surveyed across the…

  • Norwich WinterFest 5K Updates

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    September 14, 2017 – Planning for our 5th Annual WinterFest 5K is coming along nicely! We have Matthew’s Catering providing 4 varieties of soups for participants and volunteers, Kelley’s Pace in the Mystic Village has donated a $25 gift card that we plan to raffle off, and several sponsors have stepped up to support this community wellness event.…

  • Rally at the Capitol

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    September 8, 2017 – Yesterday, Reliance Health staff and members joined with the non-profit community to advocate for our state legislatures to pass a budget and protect community services. We stood on the steps of our state capitol to put faces to the numbers. We cannot allow our budget crisis to rest on the shoulders…

  • An Easy Way to Double Your Donation

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    September 1, 2017 – Through a variety of programs aimed at building skills and increasing independence, Reliance Health helps over 1,000 individuals with mental health barriers work toward realizing their dreams. Many of these dreams include returning to work, learning to use public transportation, getting connected to doctors, furthering education, and obtaining safe and affordable…

  • Finding Confidence on the Water

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    August 24, 2017 – Members of our Teamworks Clubhouse have experienced substantial growth this summer. Each Monday, members have been given the opportunity to get out on the water in 5 kayaks, purchased through a generous grant from the Dime Foundation. These adventures have been monumental in assisting members in gaining confidence, overcoming anxiety, developing…

  • 5th Annual Norwich WinterFest 5K – Sponsors Needed!

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    July 20, 2017 – On November 25th, 2017, hundreds of runners and spectators will be gathering at Norwich Free Academy for the 5th annual Norwich WinterFest 5K. Will you join Reliance Health and the Hartford Marathon Foundation as we bring the crowds to Norwich for this feel good, community wellness event? In 2016, 470 people, including…