For Immediate ReleasePRESS RELEASEDATE: May 24, 2022CONTACT: Kerry Bilda, Lead Recovery Coach kbilda@ucfs.org or 860-822-4392
UCFS Healthcare receives grant from the Dime Bank Foundation to support clients in recovery with job readiness.
Norwich, CT – UCFS Healthcare is honored to have been awarded a grant from the Dime Bank Foundation to implement a pilot project called Fashion Forward for clients in the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program. The grant and will be used to For Immediate Release
Contact: Pamela Allen Kinder, MS, MAVice President Business Developmentpkinder@ucfs.org
DATE: May 23, 2022
UCFS Receives the Annual Community Partner Award from The Connecticut Alliance of Foster and Adoptive Families.
The Connecticut Alliance of Foster and Adoptive Families presented UCFS Caregiver Support Team with the Annual Community Partner Award for our contributions to foster, adoptive and relative caregiver families in Connecticut.Caregiver Support Team is a More than 100 years ago, 1876 to be exact, Mrs. Fannie Palmer and Mrs. Emily Davies walked across the Norwichtown Green one afternoon and discussed the development of an association that would relieve all forms of suffering. Their idea was the foundation for what is today, UCFS Healthcare.
Fourteen years ago, UCFS created an award to recognize individuals in the community who have fostered an environment of community spirit and understanding that reflects the mission and organization’s values, much in UCFS Healthcare is accepting nominations for the 2019 Palmer Davies Leadership Award, which recognizes an outstanding leader in the community who has improved the health and well-being of the community or region through advocacy, leadership and by fostering a community spirit that reflects the mission and values of UCFS.
Nomination forms are available at ucfshealthcare.org or by calling Pam Kinder at 860.822.4146. Completed nomination forms are due by Friday, August 23. The award will be presented at our UCFS Healthcare (UCFS) is proud to announce we have been awarded a $20,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Eastern CT to support our Access to Care and Case Management programs, which provide insurance enrollment assistance and linkages to health and human services for the UCFS client population and the community. These staff members are on the front lines, meeting with clients and putting them in touch with necessary social supports such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and UCFS is looking for contractors to bid on the renovation of our New London office.
UCFS is seeking contractors to add a primary care function to our existing behavioral health practice located at 351 North Frontage Road, Suite 24, New London (Above Marshalls in the New London Mall). The project will be managed by the Vice President of Business Development (we are not looking for a general contractor or construction manager). The project includes creating two new examination rooms as well as a clean UCFS Healthcare is pleased to announce that Mamta Mishra author of Autism: Our Journey and Finding Happiness will be speaking at The Edward and Mary Lord Family Health Center, 47 Town Street, Norwich on Monday, April 1st from 12:00 pm-1:30 pm.
Her presentation includes an overview of our journey in tackling Autism, where we have come, and the continuous journey. She encourages parents, caregivers and teachers to be “hopelessly hopeful” in their journey.
Mamta Mishra was born in India. She received her
UCFS Healthcare is proud to announce that they have partnered with Teachers’ Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School and Girls on the Run to sponsor a Girls’ on the Run program this spring for girls at the middle school. The program is designed to use running to motivate girls, encourage life-long fitness, and build confidence. UCFS Healthcare is able to bring Girls on the Run to Teachers’ Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School thanks to a generous grant from Dime Bank.
The program runs for
UCFS Healthcare is thrilled to announce the award of a grant for $834,350 from the state’s Nonprofit Grant Program to implement a new agency-wide Electronic Records System.
“Connecticut’s nonprofit organizations serve every resident of Connecticut and play a substantial role in maintaining our safety net,” Governor Malloy said. “Partnering with them is a smart fiscal investment to ensure that they can continue to provide services while doing so in an efficient, cost-effective way. By supporting capital
United Community and Family Services (UCFS) is proud to announce that we have been awarded a $5,405 grant from the Petit Family Foundation to purchase art therapy supplies for our clients who are struggling with trauma or chronic illness.
UCFS’ Norwich Health Center currently offers art therapy programs for both adults and teens. All are designed to provide a space for individuals suffering from mental health, trauma and substance use issues to explore aspects of their disorders in a non-verbal way
UCFS is proud to announce the award of two grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, aimed at tackling the opioid crisis.
Expanding Access to Quality Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Services (SUD-MH) award. We were awarded $289,250 in funding which will be used to expand access to our Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program to our New London Behavioral Health Office. The funding will also be used to expand primary care UCFS is seeking bids for snow removal services for the following UCFS locations: Plainfield, 120-122 Plainfield Road, Moosup and Griswold, 226 East Main Street, Griswold. Request for proposal documents may be obtained by contacting Pamela Allen Kinder, Vice President Business Development, pkinder@ucfs.org or 822-4146. A mandatory walk thru will take place on Tuesday, September 25th at 8 am at the Griswold Health Center, 226 East Main Street and then we will proceed to the Plainfield Health
More than 100 years ago, 1876 to be exact, Mrs. Fannie Palmer and Mrs. Emily Davies walked across the Norwichtown Green one afternoon and discussed the development of an association that would relieve all forms of suffering. Their idea was the foundation for what is today, United Community & Family Services.
Twelve years ago, UCFS created an award to recognize individuals in the community who have fostered an environment of community spirit and understanding that reflects the mission and UCFS is requesting bids to rebuild the front brick/slate steps for our Shelering Arms building located at 165 McKinley Avenue, Norwich. Submittal date is September 21st. For a copy of the RFP, please contact Janis Davis at jdavis@ucfs.org. Jennifer Granger, President & CEO of United Community and Family Services (UCFS) has been appointed by Speaker of the House, Joe Aresimowicz to the Medical Assistance Program Oversight Council (MAPOC).
Ms. Granger’s extensive background and career experience in public health will make her a strong contributor to this vital council,” said Speaker of the House Joe Aresimowicz (D-Berlin/Southington). “Thousands of Connecticut residents depend on the services under the Council’s oversight, and I appreciate UCFS is pleased to announce that we are accepting nominations for the 13th Annual Palmer Davies Leadership Award. The award was created in 2006 to recognize an outstanding leader in the community who has improved the health and well-being of the community or region through advocacy, leadership and by fostering a community spirit that reflects the mission and values of UCFS.
This years recipient will join 12 other distinguished citizens who have received the Palmer Davies Leadership Award.
The winner will
UCFS is proud to announce we have been selected to participate in the State of Connecticut’s Medicaid Person-Centered Medical Home (PCMH+) Program. PCMH+ provides person-centered, comprehensive and coordinated care to HUSKY members. The goal of the program is to improve the quality of care provided to HUSKY members with the goal of improving their overall health and assist with access to services like healthy food, transportation to appointments, and connecting with resources in the community that can Colchester - United Community and Family Services (UCFS) is proud to announce we have been awarded a $14,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Eastern CT to support our Access to Care and Case Management programs, which provide insurance enrollment assistance and linkages to health and human services for the UCFS client population and the community. These staff members are on the front lines, meeting with clients and putting them in touch with necessary social supports such as the Supplemental
UCFS is proud to announce we have been awarded a $75,000 grant from the Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority (CHEFA) to equip 8 medical treatment rooms and a laboratory. UCFS was one of 19 applicants selected this year to receive a grant from CHEFA out of 40 applications they received in the areas of healthcare, education, culture, and childcare. CHEFA has been an ongoing supporter of UCFS’ mission and this latest award will go a long way to meeting our funding needs for the new
Norwich, CT – UCFS Healthcare is pleased to offer our clients and staff the resources provided by myStrength. myStrength Inc. is a recognized leader in digital behavioral health and utilizes a model which enhances traditional care models. myStrength empowers clients with innovative self-care resources to manage and overcome challenges with a multitude of diagnoses including depression, anxiety, stress, substance use, chronic pain and sleep.
Cara Westcott, COO of UCFS stated: “UCFS is excited to Norwich, CT – United Community & Family Services, Inc. (UCFS) is honored to have been awarded a grant from the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Foundation to address treatment and prevention of Domestic Minor Human Trafficking (DMST) in the region.
The aim of this $3000 grant is to provide additional training to staff in the risk factors, warning signs, and prevention of DMST, and establish new therapy for at-risk youths with the goal of preventing future DMST victimization. Founded in 1989 by Harvard Medical School physicians, Best Doctors is a global benefits provider that serves more than 40 million members in every major region of the world. Since then, Best Doctors has conducted one of the largest ongoing polls in health care to identify the physicians that other physicians trust most. Their global database includes more than 50,000 physicians in over 450 specialties and subspecialties, with Dr. Bregman recognized under Pediatric Specialist/Child and Adolescent Psychiatry A new vaccine management system, refrigerators, and a freezer for five health center sites of United Community and Family Services will now be a reality thanks to a $64,431 grant from CHEFA, the Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority. UCFS is the largest health agency dedicated to serving the medical, dental, and behavioral health needs of the Eastern Connecticut community. The grant was made in November, 2017 and the much needed equipment is now arriving at UCFS locations.
After
UCFS is seeking bids for interior signage vendors for our new Griswold Health Center located at 226 East Main Street, Griswold, CT. Request for proposal documents may be obtained by contacting Pamela Allen Kinder, Vice President Business Development, pkinder@ucfs.org or 822-4146. A mandatory walk thru will take place on Wednesday, February 21st from 1:20-2:30 at 226 East Main Street, Griswold.
Proposals are due by 2:00 pm on Monday, February 26, 2018. Proposals must be hand delivered, mailed or overnight Please join UCFS on Friday, March 2nd at 9:00 am at The Edward & Mary Lord Family Health Center, 47 Town Street, Norwich to learn more about CHEFA’s funding priorities and recent grant to UCFS.
CHEFA is a quasi-governmental agency created to help Connecticut-based non-profit organizations raise the funds needed to meet their goals of improving the health and education of the citizens of this state. UCFS President and CEO, Jennifer Granger praised CHEFA as “a tremendous resource for non-profits who UCFS is pleased to recognize Stephanie Donovan for receiving her Early Childhood Mental Health Endorsement (ECMH-E). She is only one of three endorsees in Connecticut, and one of the first eleven clinicians to receive this endorsement.
The ECMH-E® is a workforce development initiative with the potential to positively impact the depth and breadth of knowledge, understanding and skills of early childhood mental health professionals across multiple disciplines and service sectors. The ECMH-E® is for On behalf of United Community and Family Services, Amanda Solis (Supervisor of the Intensive Family Preservation Program), Krista Kennedy (Clinician in the Intensive Family Preservation Program) and Kaylyn Hewey (Clinician II in Plainfield) were present to receive a Certification of Appreciation from the Willimantic Department of Children and Families - Human Anti Trafficking Response Team (HART) on January 11, 2018.
The UCFS programs that have worked collaboratively with DCF on these specific cases UCFS is seeking proposals for furniture vendors for our new Griswold Health Center located at 226 East Main Street, Griswold, CT.
Request for proposal documents may be obtained by contacting Pamela Allen Kinder, Vice President Business Development, pkinder@ucfs.org or 822-4146. Proposals are due by2:00 pm on Monday, February 26, 2018.
Proposals must be hand delivered or mailed to Pamela Kinder, UCFS 47 Town Street, Norwich, CT 06351. Envelopes must be sealed and labeled: Pamela Allen Kinder, UCFS UCFS is pleased to announce that Pam Manke has become certified as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). The BCBA is a post-graduate degree. In order to become certified as a BCBA Pam had to obtain her Master’s degree and pass a national exam.
BCBAs are trained clinicians in the field of behavioral science that aid individuals by developing behavior plans, setting functional living goals, and assisting in the improvement of transition skills essential in day-to-day life. They utilize treatment
UCFS is pleased to announce we have been recognized as a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace (BFW) by the Connecticut Breastfeeding Coalition. This award recognizes UCFS for supporting working mothers in meeting their breastfeeding goals.
BFW supports women by creating a supportive atmosphere for moms returning to work, allowing flexible break times to express breast milk until baby’s first birthday, and providing private, accessible, sanitary space to express milk.
“Being out front as a Breastfeeding UCFS is proud to announce that they have partnered with Kelly Middle School and Girls on the Run to sponsor a Girls on the Run program this fall for 7th and 8th grade girls at Kelly Middle School. The program is designed to use running to motivate girls, encourage life-long fitness, and build confidence. UCFS is able to bring Girls on the Run to Kelly Middle School thanks to a generous grant from Dime Bank.
The program runs for 10 weeks and the girls meet twice each week to discuss motivational topics UCFS is proud to announce that they will hold their first annual Food Drive to benefit the Rosalyn Allen Food Pantry on November 4th, 2017 from 11 am – 4 pm at the Norwich Stop & Shop. Non-perishable food items will be accepted to fill emergency bags for UCFS clients in immediate need of food assistance.
The Rosalyn Allen Food Pantry opened in January 2017 to help UCFS clients who experience food insecurities. Since January we have provided food to 1, 300 clients. When any client visiting a healthcare
UCFS has been recognized by the Hartford Courant/FOX 61 as a Top Workplace in Connecticut in the Not-For-Profit sector for the 3rd year in a row. UCFS employees answered questions related to their jobs and overall organizational health in such areas as development opportunities, individual jobs, pay and benefits, management staff, their belief in the organization’s direction, communication and leadership.
“UCFS is honored to be recognized by the Hartford Courant / Fox 61 again this year. It's even more
UCFS is pleased to announce that Deberey Hinchey, LCSW, has accepted the position of Vice President of Behavioral Health Services. Hinchey brings 30 years of experience as a behavioral health therapist and manager to UCFS, a provider of medical, dental and behavioral health services to 18,200 people throughout southeastern Connecticut.
As a past board member, Ms. Hinchey has a clear understanding of, and commitment to, the mission of UCFS. She will be responsible for the Behavioral Health Division of More than 100 years ago, 1876 to be exact, Mrs. Fannie Palmer and Mrs. Emily Davies walked across the Norwichtown Green one afternoon and discussed the development of an association that would relieve all forms of suffering. Their idea was the foundation for what is today, United Community & Family Services.
Twelve years ago, UCFS created an award to recognize individuals in the community who have fostered an environment of community spirit and understanding that reflects the mission and organization’s UCFS is pleased to announce that our Plainfield, Griswold and Norwich Health Centers have been recognized as Level 3 (highest level) Patient Centered Medical Home by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). This is the second time UCFS has achieved Level 3 Patient Centered Medical recognition from NCQA for all three primary care locations.
The NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home standards emphasize the use of systematic, cost-effective, coordinated care that supports quality, access, UCFS is hosting an Access Health CT enrollment event on Saturday, January 21st from 9:30am – 1pm at its health center at 47 Town Street, Norwich for anyone who needs to enroll in or renew health insurance coverage through the Access Health CT health insurance marketplace.
Certified Application Counselors and Access Health CT Enrollment Specialists will be available to help with the online application process. The event is free and open to the public. Appointments are encouraged.
Please call UCFS is hosting an Access Health CT enrollment event on Saturday, December 3, 2016 from 9am – 1pm at its health center at 47 Town Street, Norwich for anyone who needs to enroll in or renew health insurance coverage through the Access Health CT health insurance marketplace.
Certified Application Counselors and Access Health CT Enrollment Specialists will be available to help with the online application process.
The event is free and open to the public. Appointments are encouraged. Please call United Community & Family Services (UCFS) received a $1,000 grant from Charter Oak Federal Credit Union. Funding will be used to purchase dental kits for diabetic, hypertensive, and behavioral health clients of UCFS’s Griswold and Plainfield Health Centers. Clients with these diagnoses are at higher risk for oral health disease which is also linked to higher rates of heart attack. Preventative dental services are available at UCFS’s Griswold and Norwich locations, and include oral health examinations, Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced an award of $40,000 to United Community and Family Services, Inc. as part of its quality improvement initiative to support Federally Qualified Health Centers in their efforts to deliver superior health care that engages patients, improved care coordination and bridges overall access to care. Health centers received these funds based upon high levels of performance in one or more of the following categories: Improving Quality of Care, UCFS will be holding a blood drive on Tuesday, August 9th from 8 am - 1 pm at The Edward & Mary Lord Family Health Center at 47 Town Streeet.
If you would like to donate, please email Jennifer Ermler at jermler@ucfs.org or call 860-822-4147. On Thursday, June 16th, the Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced funding to increase integrated oral health care services and improve health outcomes for Health Center Program patients.
President and CEO Jennifer Granger stated: “We are very grateful to HHS, our federal and state legislators who supported our grant, and to the Town of Griswold for their ongoing support of UCFS.” This funding will enable UCFS to expand integrated oral health care services and increase the
Nancy Cowser, Senior Vice President of Strategy at UCFS has been appointed to the Population Health Council for the Connecticut State Innovation Model (SIM). The purpose of the Council is to advise on the population health planning initiative by developing strategies to: a) maintain a system of overall population health metrics, b) establish community-based prevention service centers, and c) designate health enhancement communities.
As a member of this committee, Nancy will work with other UCFS invites you to walk with Dr. RachnaWalia as we kick off the Walk with A Doc program. Walk with A Doc is a national non-profit organization that encourages healthy physical activity for people of all ages. Additional walks will be held on July 9th, August 6th, September 3rd and October 1st.
All walks will begin at 8:30 am at The Edward & Mary Lord Family Health Center, 47 Town Street, Norwich. All participants will receive a free t-shirt and pedometer.
Bring your walking shoes and take a step UCFS Clinician Receives National Recognition
UCFS is pleased to announce that Becky Moore, LPC at the UCFS Colchester office has become nationally certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is an evidenced based treatment that helps children and adolescents recover from traumatic events that have occurred in their lives. The model is a short term, structured model involving both the youth and the caregiver. Research has shown It is our pleasure to announce the appointment of Dr. Joel Bregman to the behavioral health team at UCFS. Dr. Bregman is a Board Certified general, child and adolescent psychiatrist with expertise in the treatment of those with autism spectrum disorders and related conditions.
Dr. Bregman graduated from Yale University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine and the University of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine.
Dr. Bregman will be accepting new
UCFS Healthcare receives grant from the Dime Bank Foundation to support clients in recovery with job readiness.
UCFS Receives the Annual Community Partner Award from The Connecticut Alliance of Foster and Adoptive Families.
UCFS selects The Edward & Mary Lord Foundation as the recipient of the 2019 Palmer Davies Leadership Award.
UCFS seeks nominations for the 2019 Palmer Davies Leadership Award
UCFS Healthcare awarded grant from the Community Foundation of Eastern CT
UCFS Seeking Contractors to Bid on Renovation of New London Office
UCFS Healthcare Announces Guest Speaker in Recognition of National Autism Awareness Month
Girls on the Run Program at Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School
UCFS Healthcare Receives Grant from the state’s Non Profit Grant Program for a New Electronic Health Records System
UCFS awarded grant from the Petit Family Foundation
UCFS Awarded Federal Grants to Combat the Opioid Crisis
Request for Bids for Snow Removal the UCFS Griswold and Plainfield Health Centers
UCFS selects Michael Aliano, President of the American Group,, as Recipient of the 2018 Palmer Davies Leadership Award
Request for Bids for Rebuild of Brick/Slate Steps - UCFS Eldercare - Sheltering Arms
Jennifer Granger, President & CEO of UCFS, Appointed to Medical Assistance Program Oversight Council.
UCFS Accepting Nominations for the 13th Annual Palmer Davies Leadership Award
UCFS to join CT DSS Person- Centered Medical Home Initiative
UCFS awarded grant from the Community Foundation of Eastern CT
UCFS Awarded CHEFA Grant to Equip New Griswold Health Center
UCFS Announces Partnership with myStrength to Provide Behavioral Health Services through Innovative Online Resource
UCFS Receives Grant from the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Foundation
UCFS Congratulates Dr. Joel Bregman, Best Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in 'Connecticut Magazine'
UCFS Receives $64,431 Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority (CHEFA) Grant
Request for Bids for Interior Signage for UCFS' New Griswold Health Center
UCFS to Host Connecticut Health & Educational Facilities Authority March 2nd at The Edward and Mary Lord Family Health Center at UCFS
UCFS Clinician Stephanie Donovan Receives Early Childhood Mental Health Endorsement
UCFS receives a Certificate of Appreciation from Willimantic DCF Human Anti Trafficking Team (HART)
Request for Proposals/Bids for Furniture - UCFS Griswold Health Center
UCFS Congratulates Pamela Manke on Receiving Certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
UCFS Recognized as Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace by CT Breastfeeding Coalition
Girls on the Run Program at Kelly Middle School
Rosalyn Allen Food Pantry at UCFS to Hold First Annual Food Drive
UCFS Named Among Top Workplaces in Connecticut for 3rd Straight Year
UCFS hires Deb Hinchey, LCSW as Vice President of Behavioral Health Services
UCFS Selects Dr. Yvette C. Jacaruso as Recipient of the 2017 Palmer Davies Leadership Award
UCFS Receives Level 3 Patient Centered Medical Home Recognition by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
UCFS to Host Access Health CT Enrollment Event
UCFS will host an Access Health CT enrollment event on December 3, 2016 in Norwich.
Charter Oak Federal Credit Union Awards UCFS $1,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards $40,000 to UCFS.
UCFS to Hold Blood Drive
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) awards $338,803 to UCFS to expand oral health services.
UCFS' Nancy Cowser Appointed to the Population Health Council for the CT State Innovation Model
UCFS Kicks off Walk with a Doc Program on Saturday, June 4th at 8:30 am.
UCFS Clinician Receives National Recognition
Dr. Joel Bregman joins Behavioral Health Team at UCFS
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