A very special thank you to our corporate underwriters, guests and supporters for joining us for “Moon Over Paris” on October 25th at Whitneyville Cultural Commons. All proceeds will be invested in direct services, including the agency’s Healthy Meals program and other supportive services for adults living with mental illness.
Sandi Sibilio, Director of Career Development Services at Fellowship Place, was a presenter at the CT APSE Conference, Employment First in Action on October 25. Sandi’s workshop, Acquiring the Job Skills Employers Need focused on resources available online and in the community for vocational services providers seeking to help their clients develop in-demand job skills.
Members of Fellowship Place came together today to celebrate Spirit Day for LGBT History Month. On this day, each year, millions wear purple as a sign of support for LGBTQ youth and to speak out against bullying. Members of Fellowship took the pledge to go purple!!!
See the artwork of Fellowship Place artists at City Wide Open Studios Saturday October 14 and Sunday October 15, from 12-6PM at the New 
Haven Armory. Shown is a collaborative project they are working on for the event. City Wide Open Studios showcases the work of artists from all over Connecticut. The Expressive Arts, including visual art, writing, and music have many therapeutic benefits for adults living with a mental illness.
100% of the fees from the machines goes to the organization dedicated to that branch’s machine. Fellowship Place will receive the funds raised from the North Haven branch coin machine located at 412 Washington Avenue, from October 1 – December 31, 2017.The Dept. of Mental Health & Addiction Services recently completed comprehensive fidelity reviews of Fellowship Place’s Supportive Housing program and the Supported Employment program. The purpose of the reviews is to determine how closely each program is following best practices and meeting benchmarks established by DMHAS. The review process includes an audit of policies & procedures, a review of client files, client interviews, and staff interviews. We are proud to announce the outstanding results. The Supportive Housing program received an overall rating of High Quality, scoring a total of 130 points out of a possible 140, and the Supported Employment program received an overall rating of Exemplary, scoring a total of 121 points out of a possible 125. Congratulations to the Housing staff and the Career Development staff on a job well done!
