My People

My People is a community based, social service organization in Hartford, CT. We aim to SUPPORT, EMPOWER and REBUILD all people.

My People Clinical Services (MPCS) is a social service agency that provides support and services to families and children, involved with the Department of Children and Families (DCF). We provide these services through seven (7) different programs, which include:

Home-Based Therapeutic Services (therapy)
Therapeutic & Support Services
Supervised Visitation
Community Housing Assistance Program (CHAP)
Father to Father Program
Female Empowerment Program
Supportive Apartment Programs

Our community based approach, allows us to work with our clients in their personal setting, giving us the ability to truly connect. Our model is to SUPPORT, EMPOWER AND REBUILD the families that we work with.

01/01/2026

Hello, 2026! 🎉

As we step into a new year, we carry with us the stories, victories, lessons, and love shared in 2025. We’re incredibly grateful for everyone who has walked alongside us — cheering, collaborating, donating, mentoring, and believing in the work we do.

Here’s to a year of growth, impact, and possibility. Together, we’ll continue building stronger, healthier communities where everyone has the chance to thrive.

Happy New Year from My People! 💙

12/30/2025

Yesterday, the My People team came together to celebrate someone who brings dedication, kindness, and heart to our work every day — happy birthday to John from our Community Team! 🎉

John’s commitment to connecting with our community and supporting our mission makes a real impact, and we’re so grateful to have him on the My People team.

Please join us in wishing John a very happy birthday! 🎂💙

12/26/2025

Habari Gani?

Today we celebrate the start of Kwanzaa — a time to honor culture, community, unity, and purpose. ✨

Each of the seven principles reflects what My People is built on: standing together, supporting one another, and uplifting every person’s potential. May this week bring reflection, connection, and a renewed commitment to collective progress.

Happy Kwanzaa! 🖤❤️💚

12/25/2025

Wishing you a Christmas season filled with peace, joy, and connection. 💙
At My People, we’re grateful for every young person, family, partner, and supporter who reminds us what community truly looks like — showing up for one another with compassion, love, and hope.

May your home be warm, your heart be full, and your day be spent with the people who matter most.

From our family to yours, Merry Christmas! ✨

12/22/2025

The holidays bring joy, but they can also bring pressure, expectations, and a whole lot of stress. If you're feeling stretched thin this season, just know: you’re human, and you’re not alone.

Here are a few ways to protect your peace:

🎄 Set boundaries that honor you. “No” is a complete sentence, and rest is a valid plan.
🎄 Stay within your budget. Gifts don’t measure love—presence matters more than presents.
🎄 Take space when you need it. A breath, a walk, or a quiet moment can make all the difference.
🎄 Share the load. Ask for help with cooking, planning, or hosting. You don’t have to do it all.
🎄 Focus on what feels meaningful. Make room for the traditions and moments that feed your spirit.

This season can look different for everyone. No matter what your holidays hold, give yourself kindness and choose what supports your well-being.

12/17/2025

As the seasons shift, some of us feel it deep in our mind, body, and spirit. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is more than “winter blues”—it’s a real change in mood and energy that shows up when the sunlight fades and the days get colder. And if you’re experiencing it, we want you to know: you’re not alone, and nothing is wrong with you.

Here are a few ways to support yourself through SAD:

✨ Let the light in. Open the blinds, sit by a window, or step outside for a few minutes of daylight. Light therapy lamps can also help.
✨ Create gentle structure. Regular sleep, steady meals, and simple routines bring grounding and stability.
✨ Move in ways that feel doable. A walk, stretching, or slow movement can help lift your mood.
✨ Stay connected. Reach out to your community—talk, laugh, check in. Being seen and supported matters.
✨ Seek professional support if needed. Therapists and medical providers can help you find strategies that truly fit your life.

Most of all, be patient with yourself. SAD can make even simple tasks feel heavier—but you are still capable, worthy, and deserving of care. We’re here with you through the season.

Address

111 Gillett Street
Hartford, CT
06105

Telephone

+18606560450

Website

http://www.mypeople-ct.com/

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Our Story

My People Clinical Services (MPCS) is a mission driven, community based social service organization established in the city of Hartford, CT in 2005 to “Support, Empower, and Rebuild” the lives of individuals and families in the Greater Hartford area. As a collective group of culturally competent and diverse professionals consisting of social workers, marriage and family therapists, parent educators, therapeutic support specialists, and professional human service practitioners we aim to advocate, empower, and strengthen the lives of all families behind the mission “To enable My People to help Your People so that Our People will succeed”.

Recognizing the urgency of social and mental health needs of Hartford youth and families, our staff is recruited and trained to provide immediate therapeutic and crisis intervention support services to families. Our treatment services are non-traditional, creative and holistic which highlights several of the strengths of our staff that are dedicated to the wellness of our community. MPCS staffs are trained to advocate and empower youth and parents to overcome family disruptions, parenting deficits, negative effects of domestic violence, substance abuse recovery issues, and other barriers impacting independence, safety, and stability.