Connecticut, Nine Other States see 18% Drop in Suicide Rates among Young People with Launch of 988

Connecticut, Nine Other States see 18% Drop in Suicide Rates among Young People with Launch of 988

The use of 988 CT and the expansion of chat and text are making a difference for Connecticut residents. State support for 988 CT means that users can expect a quick response. United Way of Connecticut answers 97% of 988 calls within 5 seconds, outperforming the national goal for speed to answer.

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For Youth Ages 5 to 18 Experiencing Mental Health Emergencies, CHR Opens a New Facility in Eastern Connecticut

For Youth Ages 5 to 18 Experiencing Mental Health Emergencies, CHR Opens a New Facility in Eastern Connecticut

Nonprofit behavioral healthcare provider Community Health Resources (CHR) celebrated the ribbon-cutting and dedication of The Rose Center in Norwich earlier this month, a Sub-Acute Crisis Stabilization Center for youth ages 5 to 18 who are experiencing mental health emergencies, and the first of its kind to open in Eastern Connecticut.

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University of New Haven Announces $4 Million Gift to Help Combat Human Trafficking

University of New Haven Announces  $4 Million Gift to Help Combat Human Trafficking

The University of New Haven has announced that it has received a landmark $4 million philanthropic contribution from Janet Jensen ’17 Hon, a former member of its Board of Governors and the founder of The Jensen Project, a nonprofit organization fueling the fight against sexual violence.

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John Krystal, RTX Technology Research Center Earn Connecticut Medals of Technology

John Krystal, Robert L. McNeil, Jr. Professor of Translational Research and Professor of Psychiatry, of Neuroscience, and of Psychology at Yale University, and the RTX Technology Research Center (RTRC), have been selected as the 2026 recipients of the Connecticut Medals of Technology.

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Partisanship Aside, New England Governors Share Commitment To Explore Advanced Nuclear Energy

Partisanship Aside, New England Governors Share Commitment To Explore Advanced Nuclear Energy

The governors of all six New England states have issued a joint statement outlining their regional commitment to exploring advanced nuclear energy technologies while continuing to support the safe, affordable, and reliable operation of the region’s existing nuclear facilities.

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