Community Mental Health Affiliates (CMHA)

08/23/2026

If you're struggling with your mental health or recovery, CMHA can help. When you're ready, so are we.

Learn more at https://hubs.li/Q04tW8x-0

08/22/2026

Welcome back to Self Care Saturday! This week, Eric shares some ideas for relaxing and recharging with friends. How do you like to unwind after a long week?

08/21/2026

Stop by CMHA's table and say hello at Bristol's Overdose Awareness Day event — we'll be there rain or shine! International Overdose Awareness Day (the official observance will take place August 31) is observed globally to honor the lives lost to drug overdose, supporting grieving families, and promoting prevention.

Join us on Saturday at Rockwell Park to support those affected by drug overdoses.

International Overdose Awareness Day is observed globally to honor the lives lost to drug overdose, supporting grieving families, and promoting prevention.

This event is supported by the work of many local groups, health agencies, non-profits, as well as the Mayor's Office Bristol CT, Bristol Connecticut Police Department, Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services, Bristol Eliminating Substance Use Together and the Bristol-Burlington Health District.

08/20/2026

Teamwork makes the dream work at CMHA! 💙🐉

We had an amazing day at the Riverfront Dragon Boat & Asian Festival, and it was the perfect reminder that some of the best connections happen both in and outside the office.

From cheering each other on to sharing laughs, making new connections, and enjoying the day together, we’re grateful for the opportunity to build a team that works hard, has fun, and celebrates community.

Here’s to teamwork, joy, connection, and making great memories together! 🥰✨

08/19/2026

CMHA is hiring! We're seeking licensed clinicians to join our Adult Outpatient and Multidimensional Family Therapy Program (MDFT) teams. You'll work to help clients achieve their mental health and recovery goals and support them in accessing community services. For both positions, we are prioritizing candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish.

Learn more and apply: https://hubs.li/Q04tx4Yn0

08/15/2026

It's CMHA's first ever SELF CARE SATURDAY! This new series will offer weekly tips and advice on how to care for your mental, physical, and emotional health. This week, Amanda shares how she looks for those little moments that spark joy.

08/12/2026

Are you a mental health professional looking to make a difference? CMHA is seeking a Program Manager for our Assertive Community Treatment Team. You will lead an interdisciplinary team in a community-based program serving adults with SPMI and ensure clients are receiving excellent wrap around care. Bilingual in Spanish or Portuguese is a plus!

Learn more and apply: https://hubs.li/Q04s6NQr0

08/08/2026

Save the date! The hottest pickleball tournament of the year returns on May 1, 2027. More details will be announced as we get closer to the event. Have a happy National Pickleball Day, and we'll see you on the court!

Health

08/07/2026

CMHA is proud to partner with Waterbury PAL as part of the Gun Violence Prevention Partnership. When we work together to take care of our communities, everyone benefits.

Waterbury Health Department (WHD) has convened the Waterbury Gun Violence Prevention Partnership (GVPP) to better understand the drivers of gun violence in our community. WHD subcontracted with the Waterbury Police Activity League (PAL), which is adept at community engagement, to expedite getting funds to community partners to support their existing programming or to adopt a new approach. WHD will help them collect better data about their programs and share those outcomes through the GVPP learning collaborative. The collaborative will study the ecosystem of programs in the city to determine what initiatives can be replicated or amplified and what impact those programs have on the drivers of gun violence.

“The investment by Connecticut Department of Public Health in local health departments across the state highlights the value of engaging community organizations led by local health departments in a public health approach to gun violence prevention,” said Aisling McGuckin, Waterbury Director of Health, “Through the learning collaborative, we are looking at both risk and protective factors that can interrupt cycles of violence. We rely on community partners like PAL to extend the reach of this initiative.”

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The goal is to identify root causes of gun violence, build trust with the community and intervene before violence occurs.

08/07/2026

August is National Wellness Month — a time to focus on your mental, physical, and and emotional health. If you're struggling, you don't have to go it alone. Visit https://hubs.li/Q04s5-lc0 to learn more about our services and how we can help you take that first step forward. When you're ready, so are we.