McCall Behavioral Health Network

11/11/2025

Today and every day, we thank our Veterans. ❤️ Your courage, resilience, and dedication inspire us. On this Veterans Day, we want to express our deepest gratitude to all who have served and sacrificed for our country.

At McCall, we are proud to serve those who have served our country. Our dedicated team provides compassionate, confidential care for Veterans—offering mental health and substance use counseling, recovery support, and connection to resources designed to meet your unique needs.

To learn more about our services and discover resources specific to Veterans, visit https://hubs.la/Q03SBKhy0.

11/06/2025

Millions of Americans are struggling as the government shutdown continues and halts SNAP funding. In her latest message, Maria calls on us to step up — support your local food banks and help neighbors in need. 💛

➡️ 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙖'𝙨 𝙛𝙪𝙡𝙡 𝙢𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚: https://hubs.la/Q03R_PBX0

For local food assistance and resources, visit: https://211.org

There are multiple ways to find your nearest food pantry:
📞 Call 2-1-1 (or 1-800-203-1234) or text FOODSHARE to 85511
💻 Visit https://www.ctfoodshare.org/find-food

Connecticut Foodshare

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween!

10/31/2025

🧡 Hunger Pains: A Call to Action 🧡

In this month’s newsletter, our President and CEO, Maria Coutant Skinner, LCSW, shares an urgent message about the impact of the ongoing government shutdown on families across Connecticut. More than 360,000 Connecticut residents — including children, seniors, and people with disabilities — will lose access to food assistance through SNAP.

Maria reminds us that this is a moment to act, to support our neighbors, and to ensure no one in our community goes hungry. 🍎
➡️ Learn how you can help by donating to local food banks or visiting https://hubs.la/Q03R5WBb0 for resources and to learn how to help.

This issue also features:
💬 Conversations about mental health and how to help loved ones who are struggling
🚓 McCall’s presentation on deflection efforts at the International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference in Denver
🎁 Community support through the Holiday Angels Program and generous local donors
🎃 October events like Trunk or Treat, Mission Health Day, and more!

Read the full October Newsletter here 👉 https://hubs.la/Q03R5V7y0

10/30/2025

With millions of Americans facing hunger due to the current government shutdown and its impact on SNAP benefits, it’s more important than ever to ensure that those we serve know about local food pantries.

There are multiple ways to find your nearest food pantry:
📞 Call 2-1-1 (or 1-800-203-1234) or text FOODSHARE to 85511
💻 Visit ctfoodshare.org/find-food

Please print and share these flyers created by Connecticut Foodshare to help spread the word!

For the latest updates from Connecticut Foodshare and federal sources, visit
https://hubs.la/Q03R0nbQ0

10/30/2025

10/29/2025

It’s time for Trunk-or-Treat at Wellmore Behavioral Health in Waterbury! 🍬🎃 Visit us from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. for some sweet treats!

Located at 141 E Main St. Waterbury.

10/24/2025

Thank you, John and 97.3 WZBG, for this important conversation on mental health! 🙌

Wednesday morning, McCall’s Director of Mental Health, John Fecteau, LCSW, shared his expertise on how far we’ve come in breaking the stigma around mental illness, how to start caring conversations with loved ones, and where to find help when it’s needed most. 💙

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄! 🎧 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲: 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 – 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘑𝘰𝘩𝘯 𝘍𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘶, 𝘓𝘊𝘚𝘞, 𝘋𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘔𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩: https://hubs.la/Q03Q1_L40

10/21/2025

Starting the conversation about mental health can be the first step toward healing. It’s okay to ask, listen, and offer support. 💙 That’s why our Director of Mental Health, John Fecteau, LCSW, will be on air tomorrow morning on 97.3 WZBG to share tips on how to connect with and support loved ones facing mental health challenges.

🎙️ Listen live tomorrow morning at 8:20 a.m. on 97.3 WZBG or visit https://www.wzbg.com

10/21/2025

Saturday, October 25th is "Drug Take Back Day"! A day to dispose of outdated, unused medications and drugs, free, no questions asked! Lisa Juliano-Coudriet, Prevention Coalition Coordinator for the Torrington Awareness and Prevention Partnership, and Joanna Keyes, Public Health Specialist with the Torrington Area Health District were my guests this morning about this national bi-annual event. So, clean out those medicine cabinets and learn more at www.dea.gov/takebackday -Dale

10/17/2025

Help save a life! We’re excited to offer four upcoming opportunities to get trained in QPR – completely FREE and open to everyone!

🎟️ 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱! Click here to reserve your seat and learn more about each event: https://hubs.la/Q03P8zN00

Learn the three life-saving steps: Question, Persuade, and Refer. This nationally recognized, evidence-based training helps you recognize warning signs of su***de, offer hope, and connect someone to support.

✅ QPR Gatekeeper certification valid for 3 years.

As a QPR-trained Gatekeeper, you'll learn to recognize the warning signs of su***de, how to offer hope, and how to refer someone to resources in the community to help save a life.

10/15/2025

Call 860.496.2100 to learn more.