Category: McCall Insights

  • Connection is Key

    Connection is Key

    Connection is a cornerstone of the human experience and is integral for our mental and physical wellbeing. Whether it’s the bond formed with loved ones or our favorite teddy bear, connection plays a pivotal role in our early childhood and remains ever present throughout our entire lives.

  • When Does Gambling Become a Problem?

    When Does Gambling Become a Problem?

    April 5th, 2024 It’s March – a time of basketball, brackets and, sometimes, betting. For some people, gambling can get out of control. Thanks to apps and the internet, the […]

  • A Lifetime of Learning and Healing

    A Lifetime of Learning and Healing

    A Message from Maria Coutant Skinner, President & CEO

  • Guiding Adolescents Toward a Brighter Tomorrow

    Guiding Adolescents Toward a Brighter Tomorrow

    Parenting teens in 2024 is no easy feat. With the problems of the world on their shoulders, the fallout from the pandemic, social pressures, and preparing for their futures, many teens are struggling and so is their mental health.

  • Confronting a Somber Experience

    Confronting a Somber Experience

    Every month, while creating reports for the Task Force Monthly Meeting, I do my best to relay any findings or takeaways from the Community Engagement Team (CET). This month’s topic is of a more serious and somber nature as I would like to discuss suicide and suicidal ideation.

  • The Timeless Gift of Hope

    The Timeless Gift of Hope

    A Message from Maria Coutant Skinner, President & CEO

  • The Value of Education

    The Value of Education

    As I reflected on our team’s efforts over the past year, I was looking for a main takeaway. One topic stood above the rest: Education.

  • Encouraging Joy and Happiness

    Encouraging Joy and Happiness

    A Message from Maria Coutant Skinner, President & CEO Dear friends, Many years ago, I was sitting next to my brother in church on Christmas Eve while we listened to […]

  • New Year, New Fresh Start

    New Year, New Fresh Start

    The new year means a fresh new start, filled with opportunities to embrace all the wonderful things that bring us joy. As the year progresses, let’s re-evaluate our priorities. Let’s […]

  • Recognizing One Another’s Humanity

    Recognizing One Another’s Humanity

    A Message from Maria Coutant Skinner, President & CEO Dear friends, Much has been discussed and written about Litchfield County’s efforts to shelter our unhoused community members this winter. I […]

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