The Health Education Center

07/02/2025

A huge thank you to all who joined us for our ASIST Workshop last week! 🎉

It is always inspiring to see a group of people so dedicated to making their communities a su***de-safer community. These 10 amazing people proved that they were ready, willing, and able to help our communities be a safer place 💚

✨Did you know this training was free?✨

We are excited to have been awarded the MHAT grant through SAMHSA to conduct su***de first-aid trainings for free here in Connecticut! If you are interested in taking QPR or ASIST for free, visit our website at https://www.healtheducenter.org/ and sign up for a training today.

Space is limited for ASIST, so sign up for our October ASIST training today!

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07/02/2025

We’re excited to welcome Brenda Portella, BSPH, to the HEC team as our new Program Manager. In her role, Brenda primarily works with the Youth Health Service Corps, serving as both coordinator and facilitator. She also collaborates with local schools, mainly middle and high schools, to help students gain insights into careers within the professional health field.

Before joining HEC, Brenda was a Resident Advisor at Southern Connecticut State University for two years, where she guided first-year students through their college transition. Her focus was on ensuring students' well-being and connecting them with valuable resources to help them thrive.

Brenda recently earned her Bachelor of Science in Public Health with a minor in Spanish. She is passionate about youth education and engagement and is committed to providing access to resources that empower young people. As she continues her journey in public health, Brenda aims to make a lasting impact on youth communities throughout Connecticut, with a particular interest in maternal and child health.

07/01/2025

⏰ Just 12 Hours Left! ⏰

Don’t miss your chance to apply for our Health Professions Student Scholarship! Applications close TONIGHT at midnight!

For more information, visit our website at www.healtheducenter.org or follow that QR code!

06/30/2025

You only have 1 day left to apply for our Health Profession Student Scholarship!

We are awarding several $1000 scholarships to students studying in a health profession field! But you only have until July 1st to apply!

✔️Students must be from Windham or New London counties with the intention of returning to the area to work and improve community health
Eligibility:
✔️Students must be from Windham or New London counties with the intention on returning to the area to work and improve community health
✔️Students must be a high school senior, college student, or part of a healthcare certificate program
✔️Must include a short personal statement and submit a transcript

Don't wait! Apply today! 🎉

06/27/2025

🎓 Only 4 days left to apply to our scholarship!🎓

Are you a student pursuing a career in healthcare or public health? Do you know someone passionate about their schooling? We want to support their journey!

We are awarding several $1000 scholarships to students studying in a health profession field! But you only have until July 1st to apply!

Eligibility:
✔️Students must be from Windham or New London counties with the intention on returning to the area to work and improve community health
✔️Students must be a high school senior, college student, or part of a healthcare certificate program
✔️Must include a short personal statement and submit a transcript

What are you waiting for? You only have 4 days to apply! 🎉

06/24/2025

🎓 Apply Now for Our Scholarship! 🎓

Are you a student pursuing a career in healthcare or public health? We want to support your journey!

We are awarding several $1000 scholarships to students studying in a health profession field!

Eligibility:
✔️Students must be from Windham or New London counties with the intention on returning to the area to work and improve community health
✔️Students must be a high school senior, college student, or part of a healthcare certificate program
✔️Must include a short personal statement and submit a transcript

What are you waiting for? You only have 1 week to apply!

06/23/2025

Stay safe and stay cool in this extreme heat advisory ☀️

SVdPP is a designated Cooling Center! Governor Ned Lamont announced that the Extreme Hot Weather Protocol is activated for today through Wednesday evening due to the heat.

This protocol ensures that the most vulnerable populations receive protection from the hot conditions. SVdPP is a cooling center; everyone is welcome to drop in to escape the heat. We will add another water station and prepare larger containers of ice water for anyone in need, especially unsheltered people. PLEASE remember to stay hydrated!

06/18/2025

THANK YOU! Our 3rd Annual ScholarSip Fundraiser was such a success, and we have each of you to thank for it! We are able to continue to provide Health Profession Students Scholarships in Eastern Connecticut!

There is still a chance to donate, please use the link: https://www.healtheducenter.org/index.php/donation

We appreciate all the support!