Family Wellness Fair, Saturday, August 1, 2026
PLAINVILLE, Conn. (July 7, 2026) – Connecticut Clearinghouse, a program of Wheeler Health, is hosting a Family Wellness Fair on August 1 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Connecticut Clearinghouse, 334 Farmington Avenue, Plainville.
“This event provides an opportunity to introduce our organization to the local community and connect with families,” said Cathy Sisco, MPA, CPS, senior director of Wheeler’s Prevention, Wellness, and Recovery. “Our goal is to create a space where people can have fun and comfortably explore no-cost tools that can enhance their awareness of mental health and help children thrive."
The fair will feature an array of activities, including a live magic show, hands-on arts and crafts, face painting, therapy dogs, the Connecticut Prevention mascot, Stella the Starfish, resource tables hosted by local organizations, and more.
The following organizations will have a table at this event:
Wheeler Family Health & Wellness Center
Plainville Adult Education and Youth Services Bureau
Change the Script Resource Van
Youth Recovery CT (YRCT) – Connecticut Youth Recovery Program
True to You / LLTF Campaign
Wheeler’s Bettor Choice Gambling Treatment Program
Connecticut Foodshare
Plainville Library
Bristol Boys & Girls Club
Be in the Know Campaign
Prudence Crandall Center – New Britain
About Wheeler’s CT Clearinghouse
Connecticut Clearinghouse is a statewide library and resource center for information on substance use and mental health disorders, prevention and health promotion, treatment and recovery, wellness, and other related topics. Materials from its specialized library and resource center are available to Connecticut families, teachers, students, professionals, communities, and children. A program of Wheeler’s Connecticut Center for Prevention, Wellness and Recovery, Connecticut Clearinghouse is funded by the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. Learn more: ctclearinghouse.org.
About Wheeler
Wheeler provides comprehensive solutions that address complex health issues, providing individuals, families, and communities with accessible, innovative care that encourages health, recovery, and growth at all stages of life. Our integrated approach to primary and behavioral health, education, and recovery creates measurable results, positive outcomes, and hopeful tomorrows for more than 70,000 individuals across Connecticut each year. Learn more at WheelerHealth.org.