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Federal Cuts Threaten Victim Services in Connecticut – “A Big Hit” for Vulnerable Children from CT Mirror
Connecticut’s victim services sector is facing a looming crisis as federal funding from the Crime Victims Fund continues to dry up. The fund, once flush with over $13 billion in 2017, has dropped to just $3.3 billion in 2024, forcing Connecticut nonprofits to brace for sharp budget cuts.
Wellmore Behavioral Health
May 92 min read
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How the 2025 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal Supports Wellmore Behavioral Health
This year, the Appeal revisits Wellmore Behavioral Health in Waterbury, Connecticut, highlighting the profound impact of donor generosity on local mental health services.
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May 71 min read
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Caring for the Urgent Behavioral Health Needs of Youth: PRESERVING CONNECTICUT’S COMPREHENSIVE CRISIS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Connecticut is facing a rise in youth behavioral health challenges, including increased youth suicides & mental health services.
Wellmore Behavioral Health
Feb 281 min read
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Journey to Wellness - Issue 1
We are introducing the return of the Wellmore quarterly newsletter! Check out all of the exciting things happening here.
Wellmore Behavioral Health
Feb 261 min read
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Wellmore on the front lines of financial, mental health crisis - CT Insider
CEO Gary Steck heard some good news from the state's budget chief, who praised the 24-hour urgent care center for children.
Wellmore
Feb 62 min read
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Kids mental health programs in CT are running out of money and at risk of shutting down - CT Insider
Connecticut's children's mental health programs face uncertainty as federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) run out.
Wellmore
Dec 17, 20241 min read
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Surge in Alcohol-Related Deaths: Connecticut's Crisis and the Call for Change
From 2012 to 2022, Connecticut experienced a dramatic rise in alcohol-related deaths, with the rate nearly tripling.
Wellmore
Aug 6, 20242 min read
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Conflicting opinions on state's financial future Fiscal guardrails hot topic at chamber meeting
Members from the business and nonprofit sides of the Waterbury Regional Chamber offered conflicting opinions Friday to Gov. Ned Lamont on fo
Wellmore
Mar 4, 20242 min read
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"Finding the Middle Ground: Navigating Funding Challenges for Nonprofits in Connecticut"
Connecticut's Nonprofit Funding Conundrum: A Call for Fiscal Responsibility and Fairness in State Budgeting
Wellmore
Feb 5, 20243 min read
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Connecticut Nonprofits Struggle to Find Staff, Adequate Funding for Health Services
In January, the state increased the payment rates to in-home service providers by 15%. But nonprofit agencies say even this isn’t enough.
Wellmore
Sep 14, 20237 min read
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Gov. Lamont announces new 'kids cabinet' to advise on children's issues in CT
Gov. Ned Lamont will establish a new “kids cabinet” to advise him on children’s issues, he announced Tuesday.
Wellmore
Sep 12, 20233 min read
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Connecticut child crisis centers ready for new year
by: Eva Zymaris | WTNH News 8 Posted: Aug 29, 2023 / 05:53 PM EDT Updated: Aug 30, 2023 / 03:22 AM EDT HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Students...
Wellmore
Aug 29, 20231 min read
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Advocates laud ‘radical change’ in children’s mental health care
Four new Urgent Crisis Centers in Connecticut aim to get children in crisis connected quickly with care.
Wellmore
Aug 23, 20233 min read
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Capitol News Briefing with DCF Commissioner Dorantes on the Opening of a Children Urgent Crisis Cent
Capitol News Briefing with DCF Commissioner Dorantes on the Opening of a Children Urgent Crisis Center in Waterbury
Wellmore
Aug 22, 20231 min read
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Youth mental health center opens in Waterbury
Children in western Connecticut will have a place to go day or night if they need help with a mental health crisis.
Wellmore
Aug 22, 20232 min read
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Urgent Crisis Center in Waterbury offers specialized care to children in crisis
Families in the Waterbury area have a new resource to help when a child is struggling with behavior and mental health. It is called the Urge
Wellmore
Aug 22, 20231 min read
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Last year, CT launched 'historic' kids mental health programs. This year, there may be no funding.
Alex Putterman, Staff writer April 21, 2023 CT Insider Last year, Connecticut's state legislature passed several large bills establishing...
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Apr 21, 20234 min read
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Wellmore Featured In Connecticut Fatherhood Initiative Newsletter!
Community Resource Highlights Wellmore Behavioral Health 14 East Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06702 Tel: 203-574-9000 Wellmore Behavioral...
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Jan 25, 20232 min read
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Wellmore Staff Featured In United Way of Greater Waterbury's Annual Report!
BASIC NEEDS STORY BUILD THE BRIDGE: BASIC NEEDS HEALTHCARE, HOUSING, & FOOD Mobile Crisis Intervention Services, provided by United Way’s...
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Jan 24, 20234 min read
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Evicted In CT: How one ninth-grader navigated new obstacles
By Ginny Monk · December 12, 2022 @ 5:00 am | The CT Mirror High school was going to be hard enough for Loryann Pisani. Loryann, 16,...
tsayah
Jan 24, 202312 min read
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