Mental Health Connecticut

Mental Health Connecticut Established in 1908, we're one of the nation's oldest nonprofit mental health agencies.

Mental Health Connecticut (MHC) envisions a future where wellbeing is rooted in respect for the condition of being human. We get closer to realizing this future vision each day through our mission of partnering with individuals, families, and communities to create environments that support long-term health and wellness.

This season, the Winter Wellness Toolkit and Raffle are helping people create moments of joy, inspiration, and connectio...
01/12/2026

This season, the Winter Wellness Toolkit and Raffle are helping people create moments of joy, inspiration, and connection. ❄️

Congratulations to Meagan Smith, our Week Three winner! She received four tickets to the New Britain Museum of American Art, the first museum in the nation dedicated exclusively to American art. The museum’s collection spans early portraiture to contemporary works, and its exhibitions, programs, and galleries inspire creativity and cultural appreciation for all ages.

Looking for ways to bring a little calm, creativity, and joy into your winter? Download the Winter Wellness Toolkit and scan the QR code on page two to enter the raffle. Your next memorable experience could be just a click away!

📘 Explore the toolkit:https://www.mhconn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Winter-Wellness-Toolkit-2025-2026-2nd-Edition.pdf


Spending time in nature during the winter can boost mental health and wellbeing. Research shows that people who spend at...
01/12/2026

Spending time in nature during the winter can boost mental health and wellbeing. Research shows that people who spend at least 120 minutes in natural settings each week report higher psychological wellbeing and better overall health (White et al. 2019).

Activities like snowshoeing, walking, stargazing, watching birds, or crafting with natural materials help reduce stress and support emotional balance.

The Winter Wellness Toolkit offers additional strategies for managing Seasonal Affective Disorder, loneliness, and stress, along with practical ways to bring nature into your daily routine.

Explore the toolkit:https://www.mhconn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Winter-Wellness-Toolkit-2025-2026-2nd-Edition.pdf

01/09/2026

❄️ Budgeting for winter essentials doesn’t have to feel overwhelming! Nutmeg has partnered with Mental Health Connecticut to share winter wellness resources that help you plan ahead without stretching your finances. Find support today! https://bit.ly/nutmeg-financial-wellbeing

01/07/2026

After the holidays, many of us feel the quiet settle in, and with it, a sense of loneliness or isolation. But connection doesn’t end when the decorations come down.

Winter is a chance to be intentional about building community. Try:
📞 Scheduling regular check-ins with a friend
🧣 Planning a cozy get-together (virtual or in-person)
📬 Sending a handwritten note
🌍 Joining a local club, group, or wellness class

Connection is a powerful form of self-care. You are not alone, and your presence matters. Let’s keep showing up for each other. 💙

Check out our Winter Wellness Toolkit for more tips and resources!
https://www.mhconn.org/winter-wellness-with-mhc/

01/01/2026

The holidays are over, and for many, that can bring a heavy emotional shift. If you’re feeling low, unmotivated, or just off, you’re not alone.⁠
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This is the time to ask for help when needed and lean on your self-care toolkit:⁠
🧘 Return to grounding routines⁠
📓 Journal your thoughts or intentions⁠
🌤️ Get outside for some light and fresh air⁠
📞 Talk to someone you trust or reach out for professional support⁠
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Let’s start the new year by honoring where we are, and taking small, caring steps forward. 💛⁠

Check out our Winter Wellness Toolkit for resources and tools!
https://www.mhconn.org/winter-wellness-with-mhc/
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Looking to make new connections in CT?Visit Mental Health Connecticut’s Free Art of Wellbeing Studio in Hartford! We off...
12/31/2025

Looking to make new connections in CT?

Visit Mental Health Connecticut’s Free Art of Wellbeing Studio in Hartford! We offer free: visual art, music, dance, and writing workshops and an open studio for exploring your unique creative ideas.

Sign up for one of For All Ages events or programs located across CT! These programs improve the health and well-being of participants through meaningful social interactions that tackle loneliness, improve belongingness, provide purpose, and foster kindness.

Check out the CT Visit Events Calendar for free, local events including board game clubs, yoga, dance classes, and more, and Meet Up to join outdoors, social, toastmasters, art, architecture, improv, business, games, exercise, pet, and book clubs!

Find more resources and tips in our Winter Wellness Toolkit:
https://www.mhconn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Winter-Wellness-Toolkit-2025-2026-2nd-Edition.pdf

❄️ MHC’s Winter Wellness Raffle is still going! ❄️⁠⁠This season, we’re spreading warmth, calm, and connection through ou...
12/29/2025

❄️ MHC’s Winter Wellness Raffle is still going! ❄️⁠
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This season, we’re spreading warmth, calm, and connection through our Winter Wellness Toolkit and Raffle, and you could be one of our lucky winners! 💙⁠
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🎉 Congratulations to Gizelle Ticuit, our second raffle winner! Gizelle won six passes to the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, a private, nonprofit organization established in 1825 as the state’s premier historical society, and cultural institution. Located in the historic West End of Hartford, the Museum houses exhibitions, a library, a research center, and a vast collection that includes more than 4 million manuscripts, graphics, objects, and artifacts.
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🛍️ With 20+ more prizes still to be claimed, from wellness services to cozy self-care gifts, there’s still time to enter! Explore our Winter Wellness Toolkit at the link below and scan the QR code on page two to enter.

https://www.mhconn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Winter-Wellness-Toolkit-2025-2026-2nd-Edition.pdf

There’s still time to make your tax-deductible gift and help Mental Health Connecticut provide life-saving, person-cente...
12/26/2025

There’s still time to make your tax-deductible gift and help Mental Health Connecticut provide life-saving, person-centered care to individuals and families across our state.

Give Smart. Give Big. Consider these tax-wise giving strategies before the end of the year:
💚Donating Appreciated Stock: Avoid capital gains tax and deduct the full market value.
💚IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs): If you're 70½+, make a tax-free gift from your IRA that counts toward your RMD (if you're 73+).

Every dollar helps someone in urgent need of mental health care, and right now, your gift will have double the impact, thanks to a generous matching gift of up to $5,000.

https://secure.givelively.org/donate/mental-health-connecticut-inc/winter-wellness-with-mhc-2025

Reflecting on the "condition of being human" means honoring where we’ve been while looking forward to where we want to b...
12/24/2025

Reflecting on the "condition of being human" means honoring where we’ve been while looking forward to where we want to be. We recently hosted a gratitude-themed Vision Board Workshop where participants mapped out their paths for 2026.

By centering these visions on gratitude, our community is building the mental resilience needed to navigate the winter months and beyond. We are so grateful to everyone who joined us to create a safe, creative haven for self-discovery and hope.

#2026

12/24/2025

The way you start your day can shape how you move through it.

A strong morning routine doesn’t have to be complicated. Try:
✅ Waking up with intention (not just to your alarm)
✅ Letting in natural light or using a sun lamp
✅ Moving your body, even just stretching
✅ Sipping something warm while you set your intention

https://www.mhconn.org/winter-wellness-with-mhc/

Light therapy, a treatment used for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) since the 1980s, involves sitting in front of a li...
12/23/2025

Light therapy, a treatment used for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) since the 1980s, involves sitting in front of a light box that emits 10,000 lux, which is about 20 times brighter than typical indoor lighting, for 30 to 45 minutes daily, usually in the morning. To use a lightbox, place it in front of you or to the side, and though you should keep your eyes open, do not look directly at the light.

According to Harvard Health Publishing, a bright sunny day is about 50,000 lux, and a gray day is around 10,000 lux, so adding a walk to your morning routine can also help.

This therapy can start to alleviate symptoms within a week, and side effects, such as eye strain or headaches, are rare and generally mild. Light boxes are not regulated so it is important to understand the specifications needed before purchasing one.

The Center for Environmental Therapeutics, a nonprofit organization dedicated to researching light therapy and related treatments, offers expert guidance on choosing the right light box for effective therapy.

https://cet.org/how-to-select-a-light-box/

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