The Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), in partnership with state and local organizations, and communities, celebrates National Prevention Week from May 9-15, 2021. Now in its 10th year, the effort is designed to build and expand outreach, education, and public awareness of—and action around—substance misuse and mental health.

Wheeler’s New Britain community health center at 75 North Mountain Road is moving on June 21 to 40 Hart Street, and an expanded array of health care services will now be available to people of all ages.

Art in Action: Young Artists’ Vision of 2020; a collection of creative work that captured the thoughts and emotions of teens from across the Greater Hartford region during the pandemic, related to COVID-19 and the protests that took place across the country.

New hires at Hartford Foundation for Public Giving will enhance the Foundation’s grantmaking and learning and evaluation efforts.

Wheeler’s Family Health & Wellness Centers in Waterbury, Hartford, and Plainville will host Saturday COVID-19 vaccination clinics for the public, adults ages 18+, as well as additional clinics for adults during the week in Waterbury and Hartford. No appointment or referrals are needed, and the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccines will be available.