Rep. McCarty Seeks to Pinpoint the Gaps in Mental Health Services

MONTVILLE– State Representative Kathleen McCarty (R-38) is hosting a Mental Health Forum on Thursday, April 7 at the Montville Town Hall. The forum panel will feature experts and officials from various Connecticut organizations such as the Eastern Regional Mental Health Board, Hartford HealthCare Behavioral Health, the Southeastern Regional Action Council, Montville Police Department, Montville Youth Services, Montville Public Schools and the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.

Mayor Ron McDaniel and Brian Levesque, Superintendent of Schools, will also be panel participants.

The forum will include a Q&A on the availability and quality of mental health services in the region and in the State of Connecticut.

What: Mental Health Forum: Panel of Speakers and Q&A Session

When: Thursday, April 7, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Where: Montville Town Hall Council Chambers, 310 Norwich-New London Turnpike, Montville, CT

“I hosted a Mental Health Forum in Waterford last year and received such a great turnout and support that I thought it would be beneficial to expand the program to Montville,” said Rep. McCarty. “I’m looking forward to bringing this opportune and informational event to Montville, and encourage constituents to attend and share their stories, or simply listen to the advice panelists have to offer on making the most of state services.”

Attendees are encouraged to bring any material they might like to hand out, and invite interested participants from the public or other organizations to attend. This event is free and open to the public.

Please contact Rep. McCarty’s office for any questions or concerns: Her outreach coordinator, Daniel Davis, can be reached at 860-240-8705, Daniel.Davis@cga.ct.gov.

Rep. McCarty represents the 38th district of Waterford and Montville.