Reliance Health employs over 250 people who do tremendously important work providing services to 2,000 adults annually throughout 30+ programs. Our values of respect, growth, choice, teamwork, unity in diversity, and integrity are reflected not only in the services provided but also in the way we treat our staff. This has led to Reliance Health being recognized as a Top Workplace for a ninth year. Learn more about how to join our team on our Employment page.
Leadership
Our Agency Leadership Team is focused on establishing and nurturing relationships to create rich and meaningful collaborations. Learn more about their roles at Reliance Health.
- Carrie Dyer, Chief Executive Officer
- Mike Van Vlaenderen, Chief Operating Officer
- Amy O'Day, Chief Financial Officer
- Laura Mello, Chief Human Resource Officer
- Amanda Ferrari, Interim Clinical Director
- Nicole Reynolds, Corporate Compliance and Privacy Officer
- Jennifer Brayman, Quality Services Director
- Sue Caplet, Property Manager and Executive Office Manager
- David Norkeveck, Information Technology Director
- Heather-Renaé Paul, Agency Development Director
- Laurie Bartholic, Service Director - Young Adults, Transitional Housing
- Sheila Lake, Service Director - Service Coordination, Education, and Clubhouse
- Alisa Lecours, Service Director - Outreach to Homeless; Permanent and Veteran Housing
- Karen Palenski, Service Director - Residential Housing and Acquired Brain Injury
- Pete Schackner, Service Director - Supported Living Programs
Board Of Directors
Our Board of Directors is composed of former service recipients, business leaders, relatives of individuals who receive services, neighbors, and mental health advocates from the Norwich, CT community. The Reliance Health Board is responsible for advising on policies, programs, finances, and overall agency direction.
The Reliance Health Board of Directors includes David Allard (President), Angelo Callis (Vice President), Nicole Sweeney (Secretary), Linda Smith (Treasurer), John Mercier, Wilfred Blanchette, Sam Bliven, Roy Bourque, Alissa Mulliken, Evangeline Sargent, and Jim Smith.
