Providing Help and Hope In Overcoming Addiction
October 4th was a historic moment for the 85 million Americans who are impacted by addiction. Unite to Face Addiction is changing the conversation and the way we see this disease.

Unite to Face Addiction

October 4, 2015 was a history-making day in the effort to face addiction, and MCCA's CEO Joe Sullivan was there. Thousands of people showed up and 700 partners joined together for the first-ever rally and concert on the National Mall. There were incredible performances from Joe Walsh, Steven Tyler, Sheryl Crow and many others, and the Surgeon General announced the country's first ever report on addiction. This was the beginning of changing the conversation from problems to solutions for addiction in America.
Read Joe Sullivan's story here
Thank You Union Savings Bank

Union Savings Bank recently awarded MCCA $10,000 to support the expansion of outpatient services for opiate abuse and addiction at our New Milford location. The award was presented by Cynthia Merkle, President & CEO of Union Savings Bank and the Foundation Grants Committee at their annual Foundation Awards Breakfast on October 23rd. New Milford has been significantly impacted by the opiate epidemic and we recognize the need for expanded outreach and services to this community.

MCCA Is Awarded Three Competitive Grants

MCCA was recently awarded three grants for our Prevention, Smoking Cessation and Problem Gambling Programs. In the current economic climate we feel fortunate to be awarded these competitive grants as they will allow us to continue and in some instances expand these important services that we provide to our clients and the communities we serve.

Brad Davis & Joe Sullivan Discuss Addiction and the Growing Heroin Epidemic
 
Joe Sullivan, President & CEO of MCCA was a guest on the legendary Brad Davis radio show on October 14th. Joe and Brad discussed the growing heroin epidemic in Connecticut and throughout the country, and the increased attention Washington is giving to this important health crisis.

Listen to the full interview here
Resources to Recover

MCCA was recently added to the roster of family endorsed providers on Resources to Recover
(RtoR.org), a gateway website that helps families find resources and support for loved ones with mental health concerns. They offer families guidance, support and information on the best practices and providers in recovery-oriented substance abuse and mental health care. The idea for RtoR came from a small group of family members, volunteers and mental health providers who recognized that the mental health system can be extraordinarily difficult to navigate for families who are dealing with the emergence of a serious mental illness in a daughter, son or other relation, whether for the first time or following after years of struggle.

The John Allen Golf Tournament

MCCA extends a hearty "Thank You" for all those who participated in and/or sponsored our annual John J. Allen Memorial Golf Tournament that took place on  August 10th.  Our turnout was great, with many new and returning golfers.  The event was a success for MCCA and an enjoyable and exciting day amidst glorious weather at the Salem Country Club.  We could not have done it without your support!
 
Lee Bodkin | MCCA | 203-244-5336 | [email protected] | mccaonline.com
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