Road To Recovery Under Construction: Spring 2011
Road To Recovery Under Construction: Spring 2011
14 Sycamore Way
Branford, CT 06405
he Road to Recovery is ever‐changing, growing and
www.harborhealthservices.org maturing to help better meet the needs of the
people who are on it each day. To create a
Harbor Health Services, Inc. is a multi-
service, nonprofit behavioral health healthier environment and to help those who are
agency. It is licensed by the Connecti- recovering from addiction to nicotine, on May 31,
cut Department of Public Health, ac-
credited by the Commission on Accredi-
2011, the Harbor Health Services, Inc. (HHSI) main
tation of Rehabilitation Facilities, and building (14 Sycamore Way) will officially become a
designated the Local Mental Health “tobacco‐free” campus, prohibiting smoking and
Authority for the towns of Branford, East
Haven, Guilford, Madison, North Bran- other tobacco use on the property. The policy
ford and North Haven. applies to all HHSI consumers, visitors, volunteers,
For more information, call:
employees, contractors, and anyone who enters the
Clinical Services property at 14 Sycamore Way.
203-483-2630 x245
Social & Vocational Services Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United
203-483-2645 x244 States and second hand smoke contributes to respiratory infections, asthma, heart
Administration
203-483-2630 x245 disease and cancer. HHSI is committed to providing a healthy and safe environment
Human Resources for its consumers, employees and visitors, and we believe that eliminating tobacco
203-483-2667 x227
Community Support Services use on our campus will help us to achieve that goal.
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Development & Public Relations In support of this new policy, HHSI will provide a variety of free resources to assist
203-483-2630 x227 our consumers and employees who wish to quit smoking/using tobacco, including
Leadership
offering support groups, assistance with quit plans, education about tobacco
treatment medications, and other measures. These changes are a great step to‐
President/Chief Executive Officer ward a healthier environment. We will be discussing these changes with our clients,
Roberta J. Cook
staff and community to see how we can best address tobacco use to create a
Board of Directors healthier environment at our other locations.
Margaret Livingston, Chair
Janet Poss, Vice Chair As a leading health care provider in our community, HHSI is
Charlotte Mattei, Secretary
Sean Thomas, Treasurer proud to join the growing number of like‐minded organizations
Richard Bell, Esq.
David Crompton
across the nation that are also becoming “tobacco‐free.” Please
Deepak Cyril D’Souza, MD support us in our efforts to serve our consumers and employees
Brock Dubin, Esq.
Natalie Feingold in the best possible manner and create a healthier, happier com‐
Catriona MacAuslan munity for us all. If you have any questions, please contact
John Monico
Maggie (203) 483‐2630 x208.
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to benefit Harbor Health Services
Thursday, May 26, 2011
6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Amarante’s Sea Cliff
62 Cove Street, New Haven
Join Harbor Health Services for its 5th Annual Road to Recovery Gala & Auction! This year’s event will
feature live music by Airborne Jazz, a social hour, buffet dinner, silent auction,
raffle, live auction and awards presentation.
Tickets are only $65 and include food & entertainment. RSVP using the enclosed envelope,
register online www.harborhealthservices.org, or call to make a reservation (203) 483‐2630 x227.
We are also seeking donations for the auctions and raffle, if you would like to contribute an auction or
raffle item, please call (203) 483‐2630 x227.
Honoring State Representative Patricia M. Widilitz with the Community Partner Award recognizing all
that she does both locally and at the capitol to support our clients, mission, programs and services.
Honoring Charlotte V. Mattei, with our Volunteer of the Year Award, recognizing Charlotte’s true
dedication and strength of spirit for our mission, clients, programs and services.
Last year’s event raised $20,000 to support our programs and services,
we truly hope you can be a part of our event this year.
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Girl’s Night Out
Fashion Show Success
Our second annual Girl’s Night Out Fashion Show Fundraiser was a great success, it raised $5,000 and drew a crowd of
175 women to Terminal 110 in New Haven on March 18. Guests enjoyed a fabulous fashion show by Ella, where She
shops… of Guilford, food and drinks by Terminal 110, many thanks to Echo Salon for doing our models’ hair, to Jennie
Fresa Beauty Library for makeup, and Amy Leiner for jewelry.
Boutique shopping featured Carol’s Creations, Ella where She shops…, Idiom, Premier Designs Jewelry, Traveling
Boutique—Scout Bags, Runaway Divas, Girls Gotta Bling, Maidenform at Home, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Thirty‐One Gifts
and 10 percent of all sales were donated back to the event.
Many thanks to our sponsors: Terminal 110, Ella where She shops..., Jennie Fresa Beauty Library, Echo Salon,
MoonWolf Creations, Shoreline Center for Family Counseling, Salon Massimo, Pawson Insurance– John Dendas and
Rosemary Sette, Webster Bank and Wooster Lodge #79 Masonic Temple.
Check out pictures from our fun photo booth sponsored by MoonWolf Creations:
News 8’s Sara Welch did a fantastic job as MC of our fashion show, and all of our models looked
absolutely fabulous! Many thanks to News 8’s Sonia Baghdady, Grisel Carrano from Richard
Penna Salon, Patricia Andriole from Branford Counseling, Gina Ragusa from Napoli Nissan, Betty
Ann Donegan, Terri Goclowski, Jo Ann Begley from VNA Community Healthcare, Heather
Mahoney, State Representative Lonnie Reed, and Nonprofit Liaison to the Governor, Deb
Heinrich.
Our auction donors played a large part in our success as well, special thanks to Bill
Donaruma, Kristen Augustine, Guilford Savings Bank, Rain Wellness Spa, Gram’s
Sweet Treats, Charlotte Mattei, Christine Fontana, American in Paris Beads,
Essentials Nail & Body Boutique, Ella, where She shops…, Towne Pharmacy,
Carol’s Creations, Image Salon, Lifetime Solutions, Myers Flowers, Karla Erickson,
LMT, and Wood‐n‐Tap.
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Doctor’s Corner Top 10: Estate Planning
Live Your Life Well includes ten tips to reduce stress and live a Groups meeting at HHSI, 14 Sycamore Way, Branford
healthier life: connect with others, stay positive, get physically Every Tuesday: DBSA peer‐led support group, 6‐7 p.m.
active, help others, get enough sleep, create joy and
Third Thursday each month: HHSI Parents & Families
satisfaction, eat well, take care of your spirit, deal better with
Support Group, 5:30‐7 p.m.
hard times, and get professional help if you need it.
Second Thursday each month: NAMI support group,
OPTIONS will celebrate Mental Health Month with a picnic 7‐ 8:30 p.m.
event on Wednesday, May 4 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Guests will **Please note that the HHSI Parents & Families
enjoy lunch, games, prizes and raffles. Please RSVP to Kerry if Support Group now meets on only the third Thursday of
you plan to attend (203) 483‐2645 x204. each month from 5:30 –7 p.m.**
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Branford, CT 06405
14 Sycamore Way