Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA)

CMHA's IFP team was pleased to attend the 'Art for Autism' event at the FOCUS Center for Autism. This event provided a valuable opportunity for our team to support FOCUS Center's important initiatives in Canton and strengthen community ties. We believe in the power of team engagement in fostering positive community impact. #CommunityEngagement #IFP #TeamBuilding #Nonprofit #CMHA #FOCUSCenterForAutism

CMHA is delighted to announce the appointment of Grace Cavallo, LCSW, as our new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective July 1, 2025. Grace brings over two decades of experience and a proven track record of leadership within CMHA, most recently serving as Chief Operating Officer. Her strategic vision and commitment to innovative care models will be invaluable as we continue to expand our services and impact in the community. "After a thorough and diligent search, I am confident that Grace Cavallo is the right choice to lead CMHA," said outgoing CEO Raymond J. Gorman. We are excited for Grace to lead CMHA into its next chapter of growth and service. Please join us in congratulating her on this well-deserved appointment. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e5kJQvCz #Leadership #Healthcare #BehavioralHealth #MentalHealth #ExecutiveLeadership #CMHA #Connecticut #Nonprofit #CommunityHealth

After more than a decade of underfunding and federal funding in doubt, our communities are in crisis. Connecticut nonprofits and the people who depend on them are facing uncertainty and it is important that state government protect our most vulnerable residents. Community-based nonprofits contract with the state to provide a wide range of behavioral, developmental, community justice, shelter and other human services to thousands of people across the state every day. The General Assembly and the Governor have approved some increases in recent years, but after two decades of underfunding, nonprofits today have 30 percent less buying power than they did in 2007. This year, nonprofits are seeking a $264 million increase for FY26 and we need your help. Please like and share.

🌟 CMHA’s WOW Van at the Parent Power Summit! 🌟 Our Wellness on Wheels (WOW) van made a stop at the Waterbury Bridge to Success Parent Power Summit at Waterbury Career Academy — and what an incredible turnout! 🎉 More than 50 parents attended to connect, learn, and access valuable resources. A huge THANK YOU to our amazing Waterbury team — Wendy, Kathleen, and Fernanda — for making it all possible and supporting families in our community! ❤️👏 #CMHACommunity #WellnessOnWheels #ParentPowerSummit #CommunitySupport

The Alliance for Nonprofit Growth & Opportunity (TANGO) hosted their first Women Take the Lead event of 2025 at the New Britain Museum of American Art this week. Speaker Marlia Fontaine-Weisse, Vice President at Tangible Development, facilitated a discussion on the challenges and opportunities facing women leaders today, focusing on Resilience, Inclusivity, and cultivating equitable opportunities for future leaders. During the event, TANGO’s Director of Operations & Marketing Rob Bloomstone made a shout out to the CMHA table – where we had not one, but two, prior recipients of TANGO’s Rising Star Award. Prior to joining the team at CMHA, Thais Ortolaza the first-ever recipient to receive a scholarship from TANGO to support her educational pursuits. In 2019, Sol Karnuk was nominated by CMHA and received the Rising Star Award while she was pursuing her B.S in Business Administration (focus in Healthcare) at Southern New Hampshire University. Along with Thais Ortolaza and Sol Karnuk, CMHA’s Jessica Cestaro, Alyssa Hunter, and Meaghan McFall Gorman attended.

🌟 Team CMHA attended the 2025 DMHAS Trauma Conference: Helping the Helpers! 🌟 Our team had an incredible time connecting with fellow behavioral health professionals and exploring new strategies for self-care and trauma-informed care. We left feeling recharged and equipped with fresh insights to better support our clients — and ourselves — in the important work we do. 💙✨ Thank you to The Connecticut Women's Consortium for organizing! #HelpingTheHelpers #TraumaInformedCare #MentalHealth #CMHA

💙 Happy Social Work Month from CMHA! 🎉 To all the incredible social workers — your strength, empathy, and commitment to helping people cope with life’s challenges, advocating for those in need, and making a real difference is truly inspiring. Thank you for everything you do! 🌍💖 For this #ThrowbackTuesday, we're sharing some sweet memories from our annual summer picnic — a reminder of the amazing team spirit and dedication that drives our work! 🥰🍉🌞 Let’s keep making a difference together! 💪 #SWMonth2025 #CompassionPlusAction #SocialWorkMatters #ThankYouSocialWorkers #TBT

CMHA is excited to announce that we have been selected once again as a nonprofit partner in the Big Y Community Bag Program! 🎉 For the entire month of March 2025, CMHA will receive $1 for every $2.50 reusable Community Bag purchased at Big Y (275 New Britain Ave, Plainville, CT). By choosing a Community Bag, you’re not only helping the environment but also supporting mental health services for those in need. 💙 🌍 Shop sustainably. 💙 Support CMHA. #CMHA #BigYCommunityBag #SupportMentalHealth #GiveBack

🌟 CMHA Gives Back! 🌟 We’re proud to donate $500 to the BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF NEW BRITAIN, INC. in support of their incredible programs that empower local youth! 💙 It was also a pleasure touring the center with CEO James Jones and seeing firsthand the amazing impact they have on our community. At CMHA, we believe in supporting the next generation and fostering opportunities for growth and success. Thank you to the Boys & Girls Club for all that you do! 🙌 #CMHAGivesBack #CommunityMatters #BoysAndGirlsClub #NewBritain #StrongerTogether

🚨 Nonprofits are at a critical crossroads! This week, many key bills moved through legislative committees at the Capitol, and CMHA’s Meaghan Gorman (Development & Community Engagement Coordinator) testified before multiple committees to advocate for essential funding. 🔹 Right now, an Appropriations Committee hearing is underway—expected to last over 13 hours with 300+ people testifying. Our message is clear: Connecticut cannot continue to underfund critical nonprofit services. 📉 The Governor’s proposed budget adheres to ‘fiscal guardrails’ but reduces bond funding opportunities for nonprofits and leaves us with hundreds of millions of $$$ less in social services compared to last year (CT Mirror, 2/28/25). With one-time ARPA dollars depleted and no new allocations, nonprofit health and human service providers face an alarming funding crisis. 💙 Our clients, our staff, and our communities deserve better. We must work together to demand change. ✊ How You Can Help: ✅ Contact your legislators—share how nonprofits like CMHA impact your life. ✅ Stay informed on key bills and advocacy efforts. ✅ Visit our Advocate for Nonprofits page for resources! Let’s raise our voices and fight for the funding our communities need! #FundNonprofits #AdvocateForChange #CMHA