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"Radical Recovery" https://bit.ly/45Dw7fg the final Modern Minds video podcast celebrating the Hartford HealthCare/Institute of Living 200th Anniversary - is now posted! On this episode, mental health advocate, author and podcaster Mark Henick, speaks with Dr. Ahmed Hankir about his new book "Breakthrough: A Story of Hope, Resilience and Mental Health Recovery". Dr. Javeed Sukhera also drops by to talk about the radical recovery movement at Hartford Healthcare. The podcast series tackles mental health trends and innovations and features a range of innovative and creative guests, all at the forefront of the mental health revolution. SUBSCRIBE TODAY to Modern Minds - available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple and Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeartRadio, the HHC Institute of Living 200th Anniversary webpage, as well as @markhenick on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

The Ridge Recovery Center had a great time collaborating and sharing resources hosting the HHC Center of Wellbeing team for a recent visit. Pictured are Director of Wellness Jennifer Ferrand, Clinical Director Lauren Galarneau LCSW, LADC, ADS, and Manager of Well-Being Department Sarah Jones. If you or someone you care about has a substance use disorder, EMAIL or CALL our exclusive onsite admissions team at RidgeAdmissions@hhchealth.org or 877.30RIDGE (877.307.4343) to learn more about The Ridge Recovery Center. LEARN MORE at https://ridgerecovery.org

St. Vincent’s Medical Center Behavioral Health Inpatient Services in Westport is now offering streamlined access to appropriate inpatient services for people wishing to safely bypass the emergency department by scheduling an appointment by telephone for an urgent behavioral health assessment within 24 hours. If an individual is seeking assistance for their behavioral health concerns, they can schedule a comprehensive, confidential telephone screening to determine if they are eligible for admission. The team will discuss with the individual their history and current challenges, and if appropriate, then schedule a same-day or next-day in-person behavioral health assessment with a licensed clinician at 47 Long Lots Road, Westport. No physician referral is required and most major insurances are accepted. Appointments are required. For more information or to make referrals, please call 203.341.4500 or visit https://lnkd.in/eW3KyUCz

The Institute of Living recently celebrated the conclusion of its 200th Anniversary with a campus community block party attended by over 400 colleagues, family, and friends. Attendees enjoyed swag bags, music, dancing, great food from local restaurants, and marching performances by the Hartford Magic Soul Drumline team. The festivities also included ways for all to express the mental challenges and joys of recovery many experience including a public art project, patient testimonials, and time capsule messages to future leaders. Thank you to all who organized, volunteered and attended as we took a moment to celebrate the past, honor the present, and look ahead to providing a future of patient-centered care fueled and supported by the healing power of our communities.

Thoughtful spaces are part of why recovery never stops at The Ridge Recovery Center in Windham. Providing a restful and warm environment for treatment is one of our priorities. Nestled on a ridge with nearly 60 private wooded acres in Eastern CT, our new in-patient facility offers intensive evidence-based treatment including withdrawal management and extended stay options for adults 18 and older with substance use disorders involving alcohol, opiates, stimulants and other addictive substances. Our private rooms, alternative and group therapies, walking trails, and fitness center all form a holistic approach to treatment and provide a clearer path to recovery. If you or someone you care about has a substance use disorder, EMAIL or CALL our exclusive onsite admissions team at RidgeAdmissions@hhchealth.org or 877.30RIDGE (877.307.4343). LEARN MORE at https://ridgerecovery.org

The Hartford HealthCare Behavioral Health Network received two honors at this year's New England Society for Healthcare Communications (NESHCo) Annual Lamplighter Dinner in Newport, RI. • Gold Award - Natchaug Hospital Microsite website • Silver Award – IOL 200th Anniversary campaign/press relations In addition, HHC Photographer Chris Rakozy won a gold award in the In-House Photography category for a photo he took of Dr. Bharat Narapareddy for the HHC "Moments" magazine. Hartford HealthCare earned 32 awards in total including 11 gold, nine silver and 12 Awards of Excellence. Congratulations to all!

Don’t forget to sign up to run or walk to support Hartford HealthCare’s Rushford 7th Annual Race for Recovery! The 5K Race and Fun Walk on Saturday, June 22 and participants can either run or walk the course. The race will be held at Agogliati Field, 25 Middlesex Avenue, Portland, CT. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with the race start time at 9:30 a.m. The Rushford Race for Recovery is held in memory of Jill Bertolini Furlan and Michael Sienkiewicz and will benefit substance use clients in recovery at Stonehaven in Portland. More info and register here: https://lnkd.in/eD8VMp6z

Javeed Sukhera, MD, Ellen Blair, DNP, APRN, and Michael Dewberry, MD, attended the 2024 American Psychiatric Association conference in New York. Ellen and colleagues Michael Dewberry, MD, Paul Paseos RN, MBA, Sonia Perez, RN, Tess Atkinson, and Javeed Sukhera, MD, worked on and presented two papers on display - Participatory Policy Co-Design and Restraint, Seclusion, and Workplace Violence: Exploring Correlations to Census and Milieu Acuity in an Inpatient Psychiatric Setting. Thanks to all of our Hartford HealthCare Behavioral Health colleagues who shared their expertise at this year's conference.

In commemoration of Mental Health Awareness Month, Hartford HealthCare and the Behavioral Health Network sponsored the Hartford book launch of A Candid Conversation “Peace Be Still” Navigating My Son's Bipolar Disorder by Author Medina Jett, JD, MBA. It was an evening of sharing experiences and increased awareness and inspiration as author Medina Jett shed light on the often-unspoken fear and frustration faced by individuals and the families of those struggling with mental health challenges. Thank you to all who attended and the HHC presenters and volunteers for supporting this special Mental Health Awareness Month event View an event video here: https://lnkd.in/e-RzF3Qm -