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Programs

We inspire and sponsor innovative and academic endeavors that directly benefit people in recovery while leading to advances in community and public psychiatry. We are committed to:

• Health & Wellness
• Arts & Creative Expression
• Community Inclusion
• Peer & Family Support
• Work & Education

Many new and unique programs are conducted at our location at 34 Park Street in New Haven, at our satellite sites throughout the community, and on site with our partners in the Community Services Network (CSN).

Requests for Funds

The CMHC Foundation funds innovative projects that address the overall health and quality of life for people in recovery served by the Connecticut Mental Health Center and through the Community Services Network.  Eligible projects will provide direct and immediate access to resources, opportunities and supports that enhance the quality of life in the priority areas listed below, and, whenever possible, will utilize persons in recovery in the planning, provision, and evaluation of the activities or services.  Preference is also given to projects that demonstrate partnerships among organizations and individuals.

Please contact us for more information about current or past programs or for instructions and guidelines about applying for funds from the CMHC Foundation.  You may direct all inquiries to Director Kyle Pedersen at 203-974-7089 or kyle.pedersen@yale.edu.

Current Programs

The Hill Farmers' Market at CMHC, entering its second year at CMHC, a partnership with CitySeed to promote healthy eating and access to fresh food.  The 2011 market will be open every Friday from 11:30am-3:30pm from July 1 - October 28, and will feature food demonstrations and live entertainment.

Music & Meditation, introductory and intermediate music workshops with Korean musician and composer, Jin Hi Kim.

Studio Jams, creative arts workshops for 18-30 year old young adults in partnership with Area Cooperative Educational Services and Young Audiences/VSA Arts.

Children's Peer-to-Peer Support Project, a social-recreational support group for children whose parent or close caregiver is in mental health and addictions recovery.

2010 Programs

The Hill Farmers' Market at CMHC, a brand new partnership with CitySeed to promote healthy eating and access to fresh food for clients and staff at CMHC and neighbors in the Hill and at the Yale-New Haven Hospital and and Smilow Cancer Hospital.

Tune in with TV, a mini-research project using television programs to improve social connectedness.

Foot-Care Clinic for homeless men & women served by the Community Services Network Outreach & Engagement Team, providing foot care and podiatric screening along with pedicure kits, socks, and shoes.

Studio Jams, initial launch of creative arts workshops for 18-30 year old young adults, in partnership with Area Cooperative Educational Services and Young Audiences/VSA Arts.

LEAP Loans, micro-lending for small business ventures for people in recovery.

Music & Meditation, introductory music workshops with Korean musician and composer, Jin Hi Kim, in partnership with New Haven Symphony Orchestra's Artist in Residence Program.

Past Programs

Labyrinth Project

Welcome Basket

Therapeutic Horseback Riding

Smoking Cessation

The Parachute Factory

Harvest Haven

Wellness Project for Physical Fitness

Focus In Photography Project

In 2008, the Foundation funded two internship positions for persons in recovery at The Parachute Factory Gallery in Erector Square, New Haven.