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Reliance Health Recognized as a Top Workplace
Friday, September 20, 2019
Reliance Health Recognized as a Top Workplace

Reliance Health has been recognized by its employees as a 2019 Top Workplace through the Hartford Courant. In addition to ranking 6th among mid-sized employers, Reliance Health received “standout scores” resulting in Special Award recognition for their Managers. The Hartford Courant partnered with Energage to survey companies within Hartford, Tolland, Windham, Middlesex, and New London counties to identify the top workplaces in Connecticut. 686 companies participated in the survey with a total of 13,747

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Carrie Dyer appointed as CEO of Reliance Health
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Carrie Dyer appointed as CEO of Reliance Health

Reliance Health announced this week that their Board of Directors has appointed Carrie Dyer as Chief Executive Officer upon current CEO, David Burnett’s retirement. Burnett, who has been the organization’s CEO for nearly 41 years, announce plans to retire by the end of 2019 in a press release last month. Dyer, who has worked for the agency since 1994, has served as Reliance Health’s Chief Operating Officer for the past 12 years. “For some time now, Carrie has had more ability than I to handle the

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Reliance Health Seeks Sponsors and Players for 3rd Annual Par 4 Charity Golf Tournament Sept 13
Monday, May 13, 2019
Reliance Health Seeks Sponsors and Players for 3rd Annual Par 4 Charity Golf Tournament Sept 13

Reliance Health is looking for sponsors and players for their 3rd Annual Par 4 Charity Golf Tournament on September 13 at River Ridge Golf Course in Griswold. 4-Person Scramble, Cash Prizes, Awards Dinner, Raffles, Silent Auction, and of course, fun! Registration: $150 per player or $600 foursome. *Register early and save!! Register before August 1 and pay only $130!!* Registration includes cart, green fees, and dinner. Check-In at 9 - Tee off at 10 Proceeds will once again support the Teaching Kitchen in

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Reliance Health CEO David Burnett to Retire After 41 Years
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Reliance Health CEO David Burnett to Retire After 41 Years

Reliance Health announced last week that after nearly 41 years Chief Executive Officer, David Burnett, will retire by the end of this year. The agency’s Board of Directors will announce a successor in the coming months. Burnett has been with Reliance Health since 1978 when the nonprofit mental health agency was known as The Leisure Center. At that time, Burnett served as the agency’s only employee, running day to day operations and providing support to people who had been discharged from Norwich Hospital.

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Reliance Health Wants to Know How You...
Thursday, April 04, 2019
Reliance Health Wants to Know How You Care For Your Mental Health

Reliance Health, a nonprofit community mental health agency based out of Norwich, is looking for help to identify ways you care for your mental health to honor May is Mental Health Month. May is Mental Health Month was started 70 years ago by the national organization, Mental Health America, to raise awareness about mental health conditions and the importance of good mental health for everyone. As community leaders in mental health education and advocacy, Reliance Health strives to share the importance of

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Three Rivers Community College to Hos...
Tuesday, March 05, 2019
Three Rivers Community College to Host Veterans Resource Fair April 10

Wednesday, April 10, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.  Norwich, CT – Three Rivers Community College will be hosting Vets Connect, its annual veterans resource fair, a one-stop resource for jobs, education, health services, networking and more.  This year the fair will include 40 organizations and 20 yellow-ribbon colleges. Vets Connect will be held on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Three Rivers Community College’s Multi-Purpose Room, and the expanded education resources will be nearby in the

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Reliance Health Offering CCAR Recovery Coach Training
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Reliance Health Offering CCAR Recovery Coach Training

Reliance Health will be providing CCAR Recovery Coach Academy© for community members this May. Recognized nationally as the original and leading recovery offering of its kind, CCAR Recovery Coach Academy© is an innovative new approach to healing people's lives that is unlike any other training. It offers participants the once-in-a-lifetime experience to gain new knowledge, be challenged, and reap valuable rewards, providing the essential learning, tools, and resources needed to become an effective recovery

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Reliance Health's Norwich WinterFest 5K Set for Dec 1
Monday, November 05, 2018
Reliance Health's Norwich WinterFest 5K Set for Dec 1

Reliance Health is teaming up with the Hartford Marathon Foundation for their 6th annual Norwich WinterFest 5K and Free FitKids Fun Run. All runners receive swag bags, long sleeved shirts, and soup from Matthew's Catering. The race is open to both walkers and runners at all fitness and experience levels – a fun family event to get moving and active! Proceeds from the race will support Reliance Health's mission of enhancing health through mental wellness. Join in for a fun morning to kick off the holiday

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Reliance Health GSA to Host Stonewall Speakers
Thursday, October 18, 2018
Reliance Health GSA to Host Stonewall Speakers

The Connecticut Stonewall Speakers are coming to Norwich! When: Wednesday, November 7th Time: 5-7 pm Where: The Community Conference Room at Otis Library - 261 Main Street, Norwich, CT The Stonewall Speakers is a panel consisting of volunteer speakers from the LGBTQ Community who openly share their stories and perspectives in order to create an atmosphere where diversity is expressed and honored. The Stonewall Speakers volunteers offer an opportunity for members of the community to become educated on

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Reliance Health and United Way's 2-1-1 Partner to Provide Recovery Coach Services
Thursday, September 20, 2018
Reliance Health and United Way's 2-1-1 Partner to Provide Recovery Coach Services

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 officer Richard Shuck.  Outreach efforts, access to treatment services, and stigma are just some of the many challenges individuals needing assistance face on a daily basis.     Reliance Health, Inc., in

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Reliance Health Now Offering Youth Mental Health First Aid
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Reliance Health Now Offering Youth Mental Health First Aid

Reliance Health is now offering Youth Mental Health First Aid. Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis.The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for

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Arts & Health InterSECT to Catalyze Arts-based Health and Wellness Efforts in Southeastern CT
Monday, January 08, 2018
Arts & Health InterSECT to Catalyze Arts-based Health and Wellness Efforts in Southeastern CT

The Southeastern CT Cultural Coalition will present “Arts & Health InterSECT: Creating Health & Wellness Through the Arts in Southeastern CT” on Friday, February 2, 2018 from 9:00am to 11:30am at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center in Ledyard, the first of its kind in the region. The event is free to attend but registration is required, www.CultureSECT.org . Southeastern CT Cultural Coalition Executive Director, Wendy Bury, said, “The arts have a powerful impact on health and wellness.“  Bury

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Reliance Health Purchases 2-6 Cliff Street from Lord Properties
Tuesday, October 03, 2017
Reliance Health Purchases 2-6 Cliff Street from Lord Properties

Norwich, CT – Reliance Health (formerly Reliance House), a non-profit community mental health center, has purchased 2-6 Cliff Street in Norwich from Lord Properties. With several day programs already in place at the building, including their Outpatient Clinic, Reliance Health is focused on bringing programs together, providing increased accessibility, and enhancing service offerings. Reliance Health has experienced rapid growth and expansion since its inception in 1976. The agency, which started as a

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Reliance Health recognized as a Top Workplace by The Hartford Courant for 6th year
Friday, September 22, 2017
Reliance Health recognized as a Top Workplace by The Hartford Courant for 6th year

Norwich, CT – Reliance Health, Inc. has been awarded a 2017 Top Workplaces honor by The Hartford Courant. Reliance Health was recognized as the #2 Top Workplace amongst mid-size businesses in Connecticut, as well as special recognition for Direction. The Top Workplaces lists are based solely on the results of an employee feedback survey administered by WorkplaceDynamics, LLC, a leading research firm that specializes in organizational health and workplace improvement. Several aspects of workplace culture

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Community Groups Award Generous Grant...
Friday, June 09, 2017
Community Groups Award Generous Grants to Horses Healing Humans

Stonington, CT – Horses Healing Humans of Stonington is very pleased to announce several recent, very generous grant awards from our community leaders. A $10,000 grant was awarded from the Community Foundation of Eastern CT to help support the “Common Ground” collaborative, providing Equine-Assisted Learning, Life Skills and Nature Immersion programs to participants from VISTA Life Innovations, The Lighthouse, Reliance Health, and United Community Family Services. The  Chas. B Allyn Foundation awarded

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Reliance Health Receives 2016 Backus ...
Thursday, November 17, 2016
Reliance Health Receives 2016 Backus President’s Award

Norwich, CT – Reliance Health, formerly Reliance House, a Norwich-based non-profit community mental health center on a mission to enhance health through mental wellness, is the recipient of the Backus 2016 President’s Award. The award, which includes a $5,000 donation to the organization, was announced at Backus Hospital’s Annual Meeting on Nov. 16. It was established in 2011 to honor people and organizations that collaborate with Backus to help improve health and quality of life in the community. “In

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