Fellowship Place’s Supported Employment Program Scores Exemplary on the Dept. of Mental Health & Addiction Services Fidelity Review

The results are in!

Fellowship’s Supported Employment program scored 120 out of 125 on the Dept. of Mental Health & Addiction Services fidelity review conducted on May 6. Once again, the Career Office scored in the Exemplary range, which is no easy accomplishment. The comprehensive evaluation consists of interviews with administration, staff, clients, family members, collateral agencies, direct observation of employment specialists in the field, and case record review.

Congratulations to Sandi Sibilio, Director of Career Development Services and her team, on a job well done!

Greetings from Camp CONNRI

Members of the Fellowship Place community enjoyed a wonderful vacation last week at Camp CONNRI, a vacation and retreat center sponsored by the Salvation Army. Activities ranged from boating & swimming to making S’mores around the fire pit. Our annual trip to Camp CONNRI provides our clients a welcome respite from urban life and a chance to try new things like shuffleboard and archery. Special thanks to supporters of the Birgitta Johnson Campership fund for donations to cover some of the costs associated with the trip and to the Salvation Army for their warm hospitality.

Construction of Campus Storage Facility Completed

Construction of Fellowship Place’s new storage facility is now completed. The building replaces a dilapidated garage and will be used to store supplies, maintenance equipment, and donations. This project was the last phase of the campus renovation master plan, which began in 2007. Funding for the project was provided by the CT Office of Policy & Management’s Non-Profit Grant program, and private donors. A special thank you to our Architect Eric Epstein for his vision and support, and our remarkable and hardworking construction team from Hylwa Inc., led by Scott Torre and Bob Landry.

Congratulations! – Fellowship Place’s Annual Career Development Awards

Fellowship Place’s annual Career Development Awards celebration was held on June 11.  About 50 clients from the agency’s Supported Education, Supported Employment, and Food Service Training programs were recognized for achievements ranging from starting and successfully completing a certificate program, returning to college, finding employment, and volunteering at local non-profit agencies.  Award recipients spoke about the importance of resilience, setting goals, and overcoming obstacles that come along every day with the help of counselors, peers, and family.

Each year Fellowship Place’s Career Development office facilitates pathways to employment and greater independence for more than 200 individuals living with a serious mental illness.

Fellowship Place is Proud to Participate in the Dwight Neighborhood Festival

Fellowship Place thanks the Dwight Central Management Team for a wonderful afternoon-great food, music, and lots of community spirit. We are proud to be a part of the Neighborhood.

Thank You Renaissance Men for a Stellar Performance for Fellowship Place

A very special thank you to Renaissance Men for their memorable performance of RenMentality on May 16th on Fellowship Place’s New Haven campus. Over 100 people attended the performance, including members of the general public, parents of mental health consumers, professionals in the mental health field, Fellowship Place clients, and members of the Fellowship Place Board of Directors. The evening included a pre-performance art exhibit and sale by the agency’s clients, and was followed by a talk-back session with the performers.