Community Matters, LLC

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Community Matters works to enrich families one household at a time by providing individual, group, & family counseling, consulting, training workshops, and case management

01/26/2026

Community Matters is open normal business hours —remote only…

We are excited about the level of experience we are bringing to the community!!Meet Dr. Raja Staggers-Hakim. She is a cl...
01/21/2026

We are excited about the level of experience we are bringing to the community!!

Meet Dr. Raja Staggers-Hakim. She is a client-centered therapist who is committed to providing culturally responsive and affirming care.
She works collaboratively with clients to create a safe, supportive space where individuals can explore their experiences, strengthen self-awareness, and build tools for healing and growth.

Dr. Staggers-Hakim's therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based techniques, tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals.

Dr. Staggers - Hakim believes therapy is most effective when it honors clients’ identities, lived experiences, and resilience. Outside of the therapy room, she enjoys listening to live music, hiking, and cooking.

WE WELCOME DR. RAJA TO OUR DREAM TEAM!!
Call 860-282-8882 to schedule an appointment with her.

We are excited about the level of experience we are bringing to the community!!Meet Carrie Eichman. Carrie is a Licensed...
01/21/2026

We are excited about the level of experience we are bringing to the community!!

Meet Carrie Eichman. Carrie is a Licensed Masters Social Worker who specializes in older adults and gerontology, with experience supporting elderly individuals and their families. She has been working with the elderly for over 10 years. Her clinical work focuses on the emotional, psychological, and practical challenges that often accompany aging, including health transitions, caregiving stress, and adjustment to changing roles.

A graduate of the UConn School of Social Work, Carrie combines evidence-informed practice with a deep understanding of social systems. Carrie approaches therapy with empathy, structure, and a commitment to improving quality of life for older adults. Outside of work, she finds joy in being a dog-doodle mom.

WE WELCOME CARRIE TO OUR DREAM TEAM!!
Call 860-282-8882 to schedule an appointment with her.

We are excited about the level of experience we are bringing to the community!! Meet Haley Jones, LCSW, she is a license...
01/21/2026

We are excited about the level of experience we are bringing to the community!!

Meet Haley Jones, LCSW, she is a licensed lead clinical social worker at Community Matters OPCC, where she provides outpatient child and family therapy. Haley specializes in working with children and adolescents presenting with emotional, behavioral, and social concerns, and utilizes a strengths-based, developmentally appropriate, and trauma-informed approach to treatment.

Haley holds a Master of Social Work from Springfield College and a Bachelor of Arts in Art from Central Connecticut State University. Her clinical work is informed by her background in the arts, allowing her to incorporate creative and experiential interventions when clinically appropriate. She recognizes that children often communicate through movement, play, and creativity, and integrates these modalities to support emotional regulation, self-expression, and skill development.

Outside of her clinical work, she is an active artist and muralist and enjoys playing and coaching sports, experiences that further inform her understanding of teamwork, confidence-building, and child development.

Haley is committed to providing a structured, supportive, and affirming therapeutic environment where children feel safe to explore challenges and build resilience.

WE WELCOME HALEY TO OUR DREAM TEAM!!
Call 860-282-8882 to schedule an appointment with her.

Expansion Means More Community Access. As Community Matters continues to expand, our focus remains the same: providing h...
01/21/2026

Expansion Means More Community Access.

As Community Matters continues to expand, our focus remains the same: providing high-quality, compassionate mental health care delivered by skilled, dedicated clinicians.

Our expanding team includes experienced therapists who serve children, teens, adults, older adults, and families, offering care that is thoughtful, culturally responsive, and grounded in respect for individual values and faith-based needs.
Growth allows us to:

• Increase access to services
• Reduce wait times
• Offer specialized areas of care
• Better support individuals and families across the lifespan

We are proud of the clinicians who choose to grow with us and grateful to serve a community that trusts us with their care.

Call use for your clinical needs at 860-282-8882.
We are accepting new clients!!

12/19/2025

Servicing the Community requires in depth conversation about barriers that may be preventing access to those in need.

Community Matters provides the space where critical thinking takes place, action plans are developed, and implementation happens.

If you are a therapists who is ready make systemic and impactful changes in the community forward your resume to hr@comminitymattersopcc.com

~Dr. Tangie


12/18/2025

✨ The ink is dry… and the kickoff is TODAY! ✨

Community Matters, LLC is beyond excited to officially announce a new partnership with Community Solutions and the State Department of Corrections to provide mental health services within the reentry program.

This collaboration represents more than a contract it represents hope, restoration, and second chances. Reentry is not just about returning to the community; it’s about healing, stability, accountability, and support. We are honored to walk alongside individuals as they transition, rebuild, and redefine their lives with access to meaningful mental health care.

At Community Matters, we believe that mental health is foundational to successful reentry, safer communities, and long-term change.

Today marks the beginning of impactful work rooted in dignity, partnership, and purpose.

Grateful for the trust placed in us.
We are setting seats at tables will restoration and dignity is reserved ‼️

🌟 BECOME OUR NEXT RISING STAR--Meet LOVE ANDERSON!!🌟The Heart of an Internship: Where You Learn, Grow, and Become Who Yo...
12/07/2025

🌟 BECOME OUR NEXT RISING STAR--Meet LOVE ANDERSON!!🌟

The Heart of an Internship: Where You Learn, Grow, and Become Who You Were Called to Be.

An internship is more than a graduation requirement it’s where a future clinician discovers their voice, their strengths, and their calling. It’s where knowledge becomes skill… and skill becomes impact.

But the right internship site does more than teach you the educational components. The right site pours into you your confidence, your leadership, your purpose, and your potential.

At Community Matters, we believe interns are not just students passing through:

They are future colleagues.

Future leaders.

Future changemakers in our community.

That’s why we create an environment where interns feel SEEN, SUPPORTED, and SET UP FOR SUCCESS.

Here, you don’t just observe you become:

✨ Clinically Ready, gaining hand on experience with children, teens, and families

✨ Skill Built, learning assessment, treatment planning, and real documentation

✨ Community Involved, working in schools, homes, and community mental health spaces

✨ Leadership Oriented, with opportunities to run groups, present workshops, and join initiatives

✨ Mission Driven, shaping the future of mental health with compassion and advocacy

Our internship experience is rooted in our CARES model:

Culturally Responsive. Accessible. Respectful. Empathetic Services. Because the heart of Community Matters is exactly that community. And every intern becomes part of the legacy we are building.

When you choose an internship site, don’t just ask…

“Will I learn the skills?” “Will they see me? Will they grow me? Will they invest in who I am becoming?”

At Community Matters, we pour into the whole person. We mentor. We nurture. We prepare. And we celebrate our interns like our Award-Winning Intern, Love Anderson whom The University of Saint Joseph recognizes her for embodying excellence, readiness, leadership, and advocacy.

If you are ready for an internship that will stretch you, support you, and elevate your future:

Become our next success story!!!

See the link to apply in comments:

~Dr. Tangie

From our table to yours- We wish you a HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!
11/27/2025

From our table to yours- We wish you a HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

As we continue expanding our footprint in Hartford, Community Matters is proud to stand as your Award-Winning Behavioral...
11/25/2025

As we continue expanding our footprint in Hartford, Community Matters is proud to stand as your Award-Winning Behavioral Health Partner — committed to increasing access, supporting families, and strengthening community wellness.

Our leadership team remains focused on building strategic partnerships that help children, youth, adults, and families receive the care and support they deserve.

We are now accepting new collaborations with:

✔️ Hartford Public Schools
✔️ Local nonprofits
✔️ Youth and family programs
✔️ Community agencies
✔️ Healthcare partners

If your organization is seeking behavioral health support, on-site programming, or clinical partnerships that prioritize impact, integrity, and excellence. let’s connect. Booking link in the comments.

Together, we can transform lives and strengthen Hartford.
💙 Community Matters Behavioral Health Services – Hartford

~Dr. Tangie

❤️❤️There are others who have come and blessed the mission of Community Matters and for your hands and hearts I am grate...
11/25/2025

❤️❤️There are others who have come and blessed the mission of Community Matters and for your hands and hearts I am grateful. Oftentimes, I’m too busy building to stop and reflect on all that has been accomplished.
This is year 8. The year of abundance.
📷 inspo. Dr. Tamara

FAREWELL WITH GRATITUDE: As we continue to grow and strengthen our commitment to high-quality psychiatric care for child...
11/24/2025

FAREWELL WITH GRATITUDE:
As we continue to grow and strengthen our commitment to high-quality psychiatric care for children and families, we would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Rathi for his years of dedicated service. His leadership and compassion have supported countless children and contributed significantly to the foundation of excellent psychiatric care offered through our community partnerships. We wish him continued success in his new endeavors and are grateful for the impact he has made.

WELCOME OUR NEW MEDICAL DIRECTOR:
At this time, we are honored to welcome Dr. Mohammad Dada, MD as our new Medical Director at the Community Matters Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic for Children.

ABOUT DR. DADA:
Dr. Dada recently acquired Connecticut Psychiatric Partners, succeeding Dr. Rathi in this role, and also serves as the long-standing owner of Central Connecticut Behavioral Health. Board Certified, Dr. Dada brings more than 30 years of experience. across adult, geriatric, and child psychiatry, His expertise in diagnostic evaluation, complex case management, and medication oversight will play a critical role in enhancing the clinical quality and continuity of care within our practice.

OUR COMMITMENT MOVING FORWARD:
Dr. Dada will oversee our psychiatric team, support advanced clinical decision-making, and ensure we deliver the highest standards of care to the children and families we serve.

WELCOME TO OUR TEAM DR. DADA:
We are thrilled to welcome him to our leadership team as we continue expanding our clinical footprint and deepening our community impact.




Address

531 Main Street
East Hartford, CT
06108

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+18602828882

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