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The Hub's Role in Advocacy

What we're doing, what you can do & why it all matters.

The current legislative session is in full swing and will continue through June. We wanted to share the advocacy work that The Hub is doing and give you specific ways you can contribute to advocacy efforts on your own. 

 

The Hub advocates for an effective, equitable and accessible behavioral healthcare system in Southwestern CT. We hear the voices of our region and support where we can. We become involved in and host events to educate in different opportunities such as public legislative forums. We recognize and uplift the amazing legislative work that is happening locally in our towns! We are here to amplify the stories, voices and legislative hopes of those in the region. We are also part of the Connecticut Prevention Network (CPN) which comprises the five Regional Behavioral Health Action Organizations (RBHAO’s). You can review the list of CPN priorities here.


Our Legislative Forum

Recently, The Hub hosted a Southwestern CT Regional Legislative Forum discussing a range of behavioral health topics with our local legislators. With our regional Catchment Area Council (CAC), our regional legislative workgroup, and a dedicated group of volunteers, we were able to identify our top legislative priorities. These priorities included Early Identification & Connection to Resources for Youth & Young Adults, Case Management & Case Coordination Services, Sustainability of Psychiatric Beds & Support Staff and Mental Health in Older Adults. We also discussed the importance of harm-reduction and trauma-informed care. We teamed with different speakers who shared their story and “asks” to legislators. Our forum was open to the public and many stakeholders as well as community members were in attendance to share their support or interest. Thank you to our legislators who attended, to the community who listened and especially to our speakers for their powerful and impactful testimonies! View our regional priorities and the recording below. We will be sending out our forum infobrief soon!


Read more for specific ways you can advocate for behavioral health.

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Events from The Hub

Check out all of The Hub's upcoming events HERE

Other Community Events

EVENT IS TODAY!

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Parenting Kids in a Digital World: Middle School and High School Years | Wilton Youth Council

Parenting Teens in a Digital World: Middle School and High School Years Diana Graber, Cyberwise CoFounder and CyberCivics Founder Thursday, February 9, 2023 7:00 pm Virtual Event This is a free event intended for parents of students in 6-12th grade.

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Opportunities & Resources

5-Minute Survey: Share Your Thoughts

This survey is for adults ages 18 and older who live in Connecticut. Please take 5 minutes to share your thoughts and experiences with gambling, gaming, substance use, and mental health. Take survey now.

Public Safety-led Community-oriented Overdose Prevention Efforts (PS-COPE) - National Council for Mental Wellbeing

The Public Safety-led Community-oriented Overdose Prevention Efforts (PS-COPE) Toolkit is a new approach to overdose prevention and response for Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) communities. It combines three proven models to enhance overdose prevention and response: trauma-informed care, recovery-oriented systems of care and procedural justice.


Interested in learning more? Join us on Mar. 8, 2-3 p.m. ET, for a webinar session where we dive deeper into the new framework and resources.

Download Toolkit Here

In the News

Tracking the opioid crisis: Inside the DEA's secret lab | CNN

Sitting among the warehouses of Dulles, Virginia, is one of the US Drug Enforcement Administration's forensic labs. It's one of eight across the country where scientists analyze illegal drugs and try to stay ahead of what's driving deadly overdoses. Starting in the late 1990s with overprescribing of prescription narcotics, the opioid epidemic has continued to plague the United States for decades.

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What is postpartum psychosis? Rare condition is in the spotlight after the killing of three children in Massachusetts

A Massachusetts woman accused of killing her three children has put a spotlight on a rare condition that mental health advocates say is shrouded in shame, often preventing mothers from seeking treatment. Postpartum psychosis is an illness in which hallucinations and delusions alter a person's sense of reality after giving birth, sometimes driving them to harm themselves or their children.

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The Hub: Behavioral Health Action Organization for Southwestern CT

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