Author: Licursi

  • Finding Peace Amid the Politics

    Finding Peace Amid the Politics

    A Message from Maria Coutant Skinner, President & CEO – With the election upon us, there is an increasing anxiety building…I am hoping that we are guided by choices in our voting and beyond that will stitch together our world in unity, compassion and inspiration for each of us to regard one another with our…

  • Domestic Violence Awareness Month

    Domestic Violence Awareness Month

    October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Family Recovery Coach Alicia Peterson, RSS, writes about the correlation between substance use disorder and domestic violence (DV).

  • Suicide Prevention Month

    Suicide Prevention Month

    In an ongoing effort to save lives, Donna Bielefield, BA, a member of McCall’s Prevention Services team, wants everyone to know about McCall’s FREE QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention Training.

  • National Recovery Month

    National Recovery Month

    National Recovery Month is observed every September. It’s a month dedicated to hope and healing. Emmanuelle Barreto, Managing Director of Tidewater Residences in Canaan, CT (a facility that supports individuals in recovery) was kind enough to share his personal story with us.

  • Embracing Change – with John Fecteau, LCSW, Director of Mental Health

  • Hispanic Heritage Month

    Hispanic Heritage Month

    A reflection and celebration of life as a Dominican growing up in the US. The following article was graciously contributed by Euchy Silven, an Addictions Case Manager here at McCall.

  • Healing Forces

    Healing Forces

    A Message from Maria Coutant Skinner, President & CEO – With August marking Overdose Awareness Month and September observing both Recovery Month and Suicide Awareness Month, there is a wearisome intensity to this time of the year. However, finding inspiration and renewal is vital even when you are weary.

  • Family in Recovery Newsletter – National Recovery Month

    Family in Recovery Newsletter – National Recovery Month

    Helping a loved one transition home after treatment – Since 1989, September has been recognized as National Recovery Month, an observance that promotes and supports new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, honors the country’s strong and proud recovery community, and salutes the dedication of service providers and community members who make recovery in all its…

  • Suicide Prevention Month 2024 – with Donna Bielefield

  • Overdose Awareness

    Overdose Awareness

    August 25 through August 31 marked Overdose Awareness Week, with International Overdose Awareness Day being observed on August 31. This year’s theme, “Together We Can,” highlights the power of our community when we all stand together.

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