NASW Advocacy Days! Amy Di Mauro, LCSW, center, SVP for Adult Behavioral Health Services at CHR and past chair of the CT Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers, recently joined colleagues from across the country during the NASW Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C. Together, they met Congressional leaders from CT and other states to advocate for living wages, equity in mental health funding, and the protection of social safety nets. Thank you, Amy!
Nonprofit behavioral healthcare provider Community Health Resources (CHR) celebrated the ribbon-cutting and dedication of The Rose Center in Norwich alongside DCF Commissioner Susan Hamilton, State Senator Cathy Osten, Norwich Mayor Swarnjit Singh, local elected officials, healthcare providers, CHR’s Board of Directors, and donors and supporters of CHR. Read more: https://www.chrhealth.org/new-program-for-children-and-teens-experiencing-mental-health-emergencies/. Explore career opportunities with The Rose Center: www.chrhealth.org/careers.
Community Health Resources (CHR) was recognized as one of America’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces for Culture, Belonging & Community in 2026 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. “Our employees do amazing work every day to fulfill CHR’s mission of inspiring hope for individual and community wellbeing. In return, we work hard to foster an environment where all employees can grow, thrive, and meet their potential,” said Heather Gates, CHR’s President and CEO. This award reflects our commitment to creating a workplace where every person feels valued, supported, and empowered. This recognition is a testimony to CHR’s workplace and culture. Thank you to everyone at CHR who work together each day to make this possible. To learn more about employment opportunities at CHR, visit www.chrhealth.org/careers.
CHR at #NatCon26! Several leaders from CHR were recently in Denver, participating in the annual conference of the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. Known as NatCon, the conference brings together policy leaders, experts, and behavioral health advocates each year from across the country to deliver solution-driven workshops and sessions related to mental health and substance use treatment. CHR was honored to attend NatCon again this year and returned feeling inspired!
During Women’s History Month, Community Health Resources (CHR) was recognized as one of America’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces for Women in 2026 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. CHR is the only healthcare provider in CT to be recognized on the Greatest Midsize Workplaces for Women list and has previously been named as a Top Workplace by Newsweek and USA Today. Additionally, CHR has been recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in CT for the last 12 years. Learn more about this honor: https://www.chrhealth.org/chr-honored-as-one-of-americas-greatest-midsize-workplaces-for-women/. “It’s gratifying to know that women employees value CHR as a place to learn, grow, and reach their full potential,” said Heather Gates, CHR’s President and CEO, First Vice Chair of the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, and Chair of the CT Community Nonprofit Alliance. “We work hard to maintain a dynamic and welcoming environment that fosters growth for all employees.” The Newsweek designation follows a nationwide survey of more than 2.6 million online employee reviews from 4,700 workplaces. Companies were evaluated across 120 key performance indicators, including workplace happiness, culture, belonging, and work-life balance. To learn more about employment opportunities at CHR, visit www.chrhealth.org/careers.
In recognition of National Employee Appreciation Day this month, Ben & Jerry’s visited our CHR locations with ice cream! We are incredibly thankful to our staff for their dedication, compassion, and commitment to our clients and CHR’s mission. Interested in joining our award-winning team? Explore our open positions on our Careers page: www.chrhealth.org/careers.
CHR’s BLACC (Black Leaders at CHR Creating Change) Employee Resource Group hosted its annual Black History Month event at Goodwin University to celebrate 100 years of history, achievements, and milestones. CHR was joined by amazing speakers and storytellers including Andre Keitt, a Connecticut-based storyteller, educator, and cultural interpreter known as the Greatheart Griot, and Jason Williamson Ed. D, a dynamic speaker with expertise in leadership, P.A.C.E. for Success, and effective communication. We were also joined by local businesses including Launch Clothing, Granny's Doggie Treats, and Designs by Jackie. Thank you to everyone who organized the event and joined us for this celebration of community and culture!
Communication & Collaboration at CHR! As part of CHR’s ongoing commitment to foster open communication and collaboration, Alice Tyson, Director of Human Resources & Labor Relations, and Julie Quinn, HR Business Partner, have been hosting visits across all CHR locations. This month’s visit was with CHR’s East Hartford office! The purpose of the “Connect with HR” visits is to give CHR employees the opportunity to engage, share updates, provide insight, and hold discussions about thoughts or feedback. At CHR, we believe that communication and collaboration are the key to success. Thank you to everyone who has participated in these important site visits, and for sharing your voices. Interested in joining our award-winning team? Visit www.chrhealth.org/careers to learn more about our open positions!
CHR was proud to participate in the Annual Nonprofit Conference, hosted by the CT Nonprofit Alliance. We joined more than 700 colleagues from nonprofits across the state for a day of education, inspiration, and engaging workshops. Thank you to the CT Community Nonprofit Alliance for another great event!
Join us for CHR’s Fall Career Social on Wednesday, November 5 from 10am-4pm at our Manchester office (444 Center Street, Manchester; 3rd Floor Training Room)! Participants can also join virtually via Teams. Register today: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=XeKehTUJw0ayd2Itmw9GCzu6sTaNWXhHsabHEUnKzaJUNkhKOTUzUU9DNEFRUklDQ0k4STJIR1A4Sy4u&origin=lprLink&route=shorturl What to Expect: 10-11am: Explore Adult Programs 11am-12pm: Opportunity for 1:1 Recruiter Connect (Adult Programs & Opportunities) 12-1pm: Lunch, Networking, & Portraits 1-2pm: Explore Child & Family Programs & Opportunities 2-3pm: Opportunity for 1:1 Recruiter Connect (Child & Family Programs & Opportunities) 3-4pm: Networking and Final Opportunity for LinkedIn Portraits Spend the whole day with us or come in for the first half (10am-12pm) or the second half (1-3pm). Please tune in promptly. Don’t miss out! • Connect in-person with recruiters & hiring managers • Complete same-day interviews • FREE LinkedIn portraits • Refreshments & lunch will be served • And more! To learn more about career opportunities within CHR, visit www.chrhealth.org/careers.
