HOPES, Fellowship Place’s group for older adults living with a mental illness, celebrated Older Americans Month with a special luncheon on May 20. The theme of the event was “The Importance of Social Connections.” Having friends and a daily routine is important to aging well and maintaining good health.
HOPES meets weekly and is funded by the Agency on Aging of South Central CT.
Fellowship Place participated in NAMIWalks on Saturday, May 18 at Bushnell Park in Hartford. This annual event raises funds for the CT Chapter of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, which sponsors education and advocacy programs for children and adults living with a mental illness.
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month and as part of the agency’s community relations program, Fellowship Place joined other mental health service providers for an information fair at the QHouse on May 11. Lee Marshall, LCSW, the agency’s Intake and Clinical Services Provider, staffed the agency’s table and greeted members of the public.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Fellowship Place encourages you to reach out and express support for anyone in your life who may be struggling with a mental health problem. This month is also a good time to tune into your own feelings and seek help if anything seems off. Taking care of your health means taking good care of your mind, body, and spirit. For more information about mental health resources available in your community, call 211.
More than 100 individuals served by Fellowship Place attended an informative presentation on Narcan and Overdose Prevention on April 30. Thank you to our partner the New Haven Department of Health for bringing this life saving information to our campus community.
Fellowship Place’s mission is to serve adults with mental illness by offering a full range of therapeutic support and rehabilitation services that promote independence, wellness, and a meaningful life. Our campus community, open 365 days a year, serves over 1000 individuals annually. Programs focus on deeply affordable permanent supported housing, employment, education, basic needs, and social integration. Individuals served struggle with poverty, food insecurity, inadequate housing, and poor physical health. More than half are homeless. This year alone, the agency’s Daily Meal program is on track to serve over 60,000 meals.
