Dec 11
Chanel Sheffield, House Manager
Dungarvin Connecticut
Israel is an individual supported by Dungarvin Connecticut. With the help of Chanel Sheffield, Dungarvin House Manager, Israel was reunited with family after 20 years. Chanel tells the story of their adventure to Puerto Rico:
Israel and … Read Full Post
Jul 30
Hannah Jurewicz, Senior Director
Dungarvin Connecticut
Thousands of individuals with problem drinking and drug misuse do not recover due to the lack of specialized programs that meet their needs. Dungarvin Connecticut's Supported Sobriety addresses addiction recovery for those with concurring developmental disorders: Substance Use Disorder, Mental Health Disorders, and Developmental Disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, or other learning disabilities. Individuals … Read Full Post
Mar 22
Hannah Jurewicz, Senior Director
Dungarvin Connecticut
Did you know that opioid overdoses are on the rise; 30% in 52 areas across 45 states from 2016 to 2017?
Specifically, it rose 70% in the Midwest, and 54% in large cities according to the Vital Signs Report published by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Every day, more … Read Full Post
Mar 22
Hannah Jurewicz, Senior Director
Dungarvin Connecticut
Dungarvin Connecticut is adding Mental Health First Aid to its Conditions of Employment training along with First Aid, CPR, and other mandated trainings.
What is Mental Health First Aid?
Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour course that prepares participants to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders; to reach … Read Full Post