2013 May is Mental Health Month Activities in Southern Fairfield County

DATE/TIME EVENT LOCATION Anxiety Screening Greenwich Hospital May 1 Participants will view a video on anxiety disorders, complete a Watson Building 8am-10:30am questionnaire and then meet with a clinician, who will review Behavioral Health Center/2nd Floor and make recommendations. Appointments are required. Contact: Anne Ambrosio (203) 863-3305 Mental Health Information Table Norwalk Hospital May 1 Clinicians from the Department of Psychiatry at Norwalk Cafeteria Lobby 11am-2pm Hospital will provide pamphlets and brochures related to Contact: Lateef Habib mental health disorders and behavioral health services. (203) 852-2337 Clinicians will also be available to answer any questions. Taking Back 25 Conference Greater Bridgeport Mental Health May 1 On average, people living with long term mental health Center/P.U.S.H 10am-12pm disorders die 25 years earlier than people who don't have such 1635 Central Ave, Bridgeport challenges. Conference will explore how to reclaim the 25 Contact: Amina Hines years. (203) 551-7526 The Stressed Brain and its Effects on NAMI Fairfield May 1 Contact: Judy Gardner 7:30pm Mental and Physical Health (203) 650-3463 Presentation by Dr. Rajita Sinha [email protected] Learn how stress can affect your health and strategies to reduce stress. Laurel House Derby Dinner Dance For more information May 4 visit www.laurelhouse.net Champions for Recovery Contact: Ann Rogers Fundraising event for Laurel House. Laurel House provides [email protected] resources and opportunities for people living with mental illness to lead fulfilling and productive lives in their communities. Depression Screening Norwalk Community College May 7 East Campus Atrium 188 Richards Avenue, Norwalk 9am-2pm Depression Screening for Norwalk Community College Students Contact: Marguerite McVay (203) 857-7020 The Caring Network Film Series Cable Channel 88 May 7 Recognizing Your Child’s Mental Health Needs –a 30 minute film Greenwich, Stamford, Darien, New 6pm featuring 3 mothers who talk about their journeys to support Canaan, Norwalk, Westport, their children with behavioral health concerns and how they Weston, Wilton, Redding & Easton accessed mental health services.

Fashion Show GBCMHC/Auditorium May 8 1635 Central Avenue, Bridgeport 11am-1pm Presentation by Dress for Success based in Fairfield, CT. There Will be a fashion show following the presentation. Contact: Amina Hines (203) 551-7526

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2013 May is Mental Health Month Activities in Southern Fairfield County

DATE/TIME EVENT LOCATION Mental Health and HIPPA May 9 The Tully Health Center 7:30pm “Helping a Loved One Who Thinks There's Nothing Wrong” Conference Room B A presentation by Dr. Charles J. Morgan, Chairman, 32 Strawberry Hill Court, Stamford Department of Psychiatry, Bridgeport Hospital.

Family and Friends Open House Bridge House May 9 Dr. Karen Kangas: “Power of Sharing One’s Personal 880 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport 4:30pm-7:30pm Journey”. There will be tours of Bridge House and Contact: Maureen Cuda presentations by members of Bridge House. (203) 335-5339

Family Education Series FSW May 14 “Fighting The Stigma And Shame Of Mental Illness” LP Conference Room 11am 475 Clinton Avenue Guest Lecturer Art Gottlieb, LCSW, CSA (203) 551-7526

The Caring Network Film Series Cable Channel 88 Young Adults and the College Years - a 30 minute film about Greenwich, Stamford, Darien, New May 14 young adults & stress, setbacks, and mental health recovery Canaan, Norwalk, Westport, 6pm during college. Weston, Wilton, Redding & Easton Hearing Voices Trainings The Kennedy Center May 14 Participants will utilize a CD player with headset & listen 2440 Reservoir Ave. ,Trumbull 9am-12pm to a recording of voices simulating auditory hallucinations, Contact: Fiona Jones May 16 while reading an article. Then participants will answer (203) 365-8522 ext. 266 1pm-4pm questions based on what they’ve read.

“Through My Eyes” NAMI Fairfield May 15 NAMI Fairfield’s Essay Contest encourages writers to share Contact: Judy Gardner Due Date their individual feelings and experiences about how mental (203) 650-3463 illness has affected then or touched their life. This scholarship [email protected] contest is open to Fairfield County residents.

May 15 “Making Ends Meet” GBCMHC/Auditorium 10am-12pm Speaker Betty McCree will speak about getting financial house 1635 Central Avenue, Bridgeport in order. She will discuss credit card repair, spending, getting Contact: Amina Hines out of debt, and living on a limited income. (203) 551-7526

Health Fair Bridge House May 16 “Promoting Wellness” 880 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport 2pm-4pm There will be blood pressure screening, diabetes education, Contact: Maureen Cuda

smoking reduction materials, chair yoga demonstrations and (203) 335-5339 raffle.

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2013 May is Mental Health Month Activities in Southern Fairfield County

DATE/TIME EVENT LOCATION Pathways Field Day Pathways Inc. May 16 509 E. Putnam Ave, Greenwich 11am-2pm Pathways staff and clients will have a Field Day and Contact: Michelle Chiappa Barbeque. There will be outdoor sports including: horse shoes, (203) 869-0378 badminton, ping pong, croquet and bocce.

Book Club Meeting Fairfield Public Library May 16 1080 Old Post Road, Fairfield 7pm Contact: Judy Gardner NAMI Fairfield members will discuss the book Shockaholic by (203) 650-3463 Carrie Fisher. [email protected] Presentation Optimus Health Care May 16 “The Long Term Effects if Substance Abuse in Children, Chase Wellness Center 10am-7pm Adolescents and Young Adults”. The permanent and at times 1071 E. Main Street, Bridgeport irreversible brain damage as a result of substance abuse Contact: Carmen Calder contributes to an array of mood and mental health disorders. (203) 333-6864

NAMI Walks May 18 A 5K walk through Bushnell Park in Hartford. Teams from Bushnell Park, Hartford 9am Check-in all over Connecticut come to walk and promote awareness For more information visit

for mental illness. www.nami.org

The Caring Network Film Series Cable Channel 88 May 21 Greenwich, Stamford, Darien, New 6pm “Women in Recovery” - a 30 minute film about women’s Canaan, Norwalk, Westport, experiences with and recovery from mental illness. Weston, Wilton, Redding & Easton

Wellness Works

Ferguson Library May 22 An information table will offer mental health materials. Staff 1 Public Library Plaza, Stamford 10am-2pm and consumers from F.S. DuBois Center will “walk” downtown to Contact: Jessica Elliot

raise awareness and support mental health awareness. (203) 388-1648

Presentation Keystone House Inc., “Current Mental Health Research & the Future of Treatment” May 22 147 Main St, Norwalk 11am Dr. Hilary P. Blumberg, Prof. of Psychiatry will explore some of the latest research and data surrounding the mental health Contact: Virginia Mittelstadt field, as well as implications on the future of treatment. (203) 855-7920

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2013 May is Mental Health Month Activities in Southern Fairfield County

DATE/TIME EVENT LOCATION Grandma’s Alley: Musical Production GBCMHC/Auditorium May 22 1635 Central Avenue, 7pm-9pm This is a tale of tests, trials, and triumphs. The dedication Bridgeport of three grandmothers who refuse to let their families be Contact: Amina Hines defeated and their mission to NOT see their families fall (203) 551-7526 by the wayside.

The Caring Network Film Series Cablevision Channel 88 May 28 Greenwich, Stamford, Darien, 6pm “Men and Depression” – a 30 minute film about men New Canaan, Norwalk, and their journeys to recovery from depression. Westport, Weston, Wilton, Redding & Easton Mental Health Awareness Table May 29 Arena at Harbor Yard At the Game An information table will offer mental health materials. Bridgeport Staff The Kennedy Center will provide information to the public during the baseball game.

Panel Presentation Norwalk Hospital May 29 Perkin Auditorium 5:30pm-7pm A panel of clinicians from the Department of Psychiatry at 34 Maple Street, Norwalk Norwalk Hospital will describe/discuss the Behavioral Contact: Lateef Habib Health Services offered at the hospital. (203) 852-2337

Mental Health Awareness Day May 30 Staff from the Psychiatry Department at Bridgeport Bridgeport Hospital 8:30am-10am Fresh Inspirations Café 11am-2pm Hospital will provide information about mental health awareness to the public. 267 Grant Street, Bridgeport

Continuing Education Symposium St. Vincent’s Behavioral May 30 Lesbian,Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Health Services 8:30am-1pm in Childhood and Adolescence Symposium 47 Long Lots Road, Westport Presented by: Dr. Heino F.L. Meyer-Bahlburg and Robin Contact: Lisa Colvin McHaelan (203) 341-4532

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2013 May is Mental Health Month Activities in Southern Fairfield County

Support Group When Where Contact BRIDGEPORT: 1st & 3rd United Congregational Church Call Sandra Emotions Anonymous Tuesdays 877 Park Road 203-362-0251 *For people experiencing 3:30 PM Bridgeport emotional difficulties FAIRFIELD: Third Wed. of the First Congregational Church Call Judy NAMI Fairfield month Eliot Room Library 203-650-3463 *For friends and family 7:30-9PM 148 Beach Road, Fairfield members of individuals with mental illness FAIRFIELD: Saturdays Fairfield Library (Main Branch) Call 203-218-7233 Recovery is for Everyone! 2-3:30PM Conference Room-D *Peer support for mental illness 1080 Old Post Road, Fairfield

FAIRFIELD: Fourth Fairfield Public Library Email Brendan GRASP, Greater Bridgeport Monday 1080 Post Rd, Fairfield [email protected] Area of the month *Support Group for older teens 7:00-9:00 PM and adults on the Autism Spectrum GREENWICH: Fridays 27 Stag Lane, Greenwich Call Mary Lou Brown Depression & Bipolar Support 2:30-4:30PM 203-531-7505 Alliance *For consumers, family members & loved ones GREENWICH: Sundays 50 Brookside Drive, Greenwich Call Don NAMI Connection 3:00-4:30PM 860-882-0236 *Recovery support group for individuals living with mental illness GREENWICH/COS COB Third Saturday of ARC Youth Division Call Lolli Families with Bipolar Children every month (ARC is above the "Food Mart"; 203-629-1880, ext. 132 10:00 AM exit 4 off of I-95) 132 East Putnam Ave. Cos Cob

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2013 May is Mental Health Month Activities in Southern Fairfield County

Support Group When Where Contact NEW CANAAN: Second Tues. of Silver Hill Hospital Call Lorraine NAMI Stamford/Greenwich the month Jurgenson Building, Room 5 203-858-1477 or Support 7:00-8:30PM East Campus Peter 203-322-3383 *For friends and family of 206 Valley Rd., New Canaan individuals with mental illness

NORWALK: Wednesdays Cranbury Community Chapel Email YAPS-Young Adult Peer 8:30-9:45PM 365 Newtown Ave. [email protected] Support Norwalk *For young adults (ages 16-26) with mental illness

STAMFORD: First Wed. Tully Health Center Call Lorraine NAMI Stamford/Greenwich of the month 32 Strawberry Hill Court 203-858-1477 or Support Group 7:30-9PM Conference Room B, Stamford Peter 203-322-3383 *For friends and family members of individuals with mental illness

WESTPORT: Last Tues. St. Vincent’s Behavioral Health Call Jim Bombaci NAMI Stamford/Greenwich of the month Community Room 203-362-3929 *For friends and family 6:30-8:00PM 47 Long Lots Rd, Westport members of individuals with mental illness

WESTPORT: Wednesdays Christ and Holy Trinity Call ahead - Dolores Emotions Anonymous 7:30 AM Episcopal Church 203-655-8435 *For people experiencing Corner of Church/Myrtle Street emotional difficulties Westport

WESTPORT: Thursdays St. Vincent’s Behavioral Health Call Alan Depression and Bipolar 6:00-8:00PM Community Room 203-779-5253 Support Group 47 Long Lots Rd, Westport

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