Wheeler's Values In Action | | Expert Insight: Managing Stress & Anxiety in Uncertain Times | | |
Heather Arduini, LMFT, Wheeler's director of Behavioral Health in New Britain, joined Teresa Dufour on FOX61’s Live. Work. Play. to talk about something that touches all of us—stress and anxiety. With so much going on in the world, it’s more important than ever to check in with ourselves and each other. Heather shared thoughtful, down-to-earth tips to help us all navigate these challenging times with a little more calm and compassion.
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Julia Echevarria, LCSW, senior bilingual integrated healthcare clinician, sat down with NBC Connecticut and Telemundo to also share tips and insight about mental health, coping strategies, and where to go for help when you or someone you know needs it.
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| | Wheeler's 40th Annual Golf Classic, Registration is Now Open | | |
Wheeler’s 40th Annual Golf Classic will take place at The Country Club of Farmington on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Registration is open, and sponsors, players, and prize donors are welcome. Help improve the health and wellness of everyone we serve through our Basic Needs Fund! For more information, contact Sarah Kane at 860.793.4214 or via email at sckane@wheelerclinic.org.
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| | Wheeler Featured on Bristol All Heart Podcast | | We are honored to be featured in a Bristol All Heart podcast series about how the American Rescue Plan Act helped transform the city! Wheeler was awarded ARPA funding to support our new Family Health & Wellness Center and administrative headquarters on Hope Street. Joining President & CEO Sabrina Trocchi, PhD, MPA, was Ella Asher, HRIS manager, one of the many administrative employees who moved from our former Plainville office to Bristol. | | Cultivating the Next Generation of Leaders | | |
After months of planning, we launched our fourth annual Wheeler Leadership Development Program, a six-month journey designed to cultivate the next generation of leaders. Participants will receive mentorship from senior executives and engage in expert-led workshops covering key leadership topics.
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| | Preparing for What's Next: Transition Fair Empowers Northwest Village School Students | | |
Practical preparation for life and work is part of the Northwest Village School (NVS) experience. Earlier this month, NVS staff hosted a multi-faceted transition fair featuring career, financial, and post-secondary resources to help students grow and thrive in the community.
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| | April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month | | |
Last week, members of our Foster Care team planted blue and white pinwheels on the Wolcott town green as part of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This yearly observance seeks to empower every child in America to lead a fulfilling life of dignity and love.
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| | Same-Day, Walk-In Primary Care Now Available in Bristol & Waterbury | | | |
Accessing same-day, walk-in primary care is now easier than ever for the Bristol and Waterbury communities. From Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 3:30 PM, both new and existing patients can walk into Wheeler’s Family Health & Wellness Centers at One Hope Street, Bristol and 855 Lakewood Road, Waterbury.
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| | | Supporting the New Britain Community | | |
On April 18th, we distributed food to nearly 141 members of the New Britain community with help from our volunteer from M&T Bank, thanks to our partnership with Connecticut Foodshare. This amazing mobile food pantry happens on alternate Fridays at our community health center at 40 Hart Street.
The Next Mobile Pantry
Friday, May 2nd
10:45am-11:30am
40 Hart Street, New Britain
While supplies last
| | Mobile Health Services Resumes | | |
Wheeler provides a full range of integrated primary and behavioral health care, as well as community education and mobile clinics, through its two Mobile Family Health & Wellness Centers.
Agape House
43 School Street, Bristol
Wednesdays, 9:00am to 11:45am
Root Center for Advanced Recovery
542 East Main Street, New Britain
Fridays, 8:30am to 11:30am
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| | School-based Celebrate Bristol Art and Photo Contest: Entries Due May 30 | | |
As part of the upcoming national 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and the City of Bristol’s local celebration through its Bristol America250 Committee, Wheeler Health and the City of Bristol invite all students in Bristol to celebrate this milestone and our amazing city by creating and sharing original artwork or photography featuring Bristol-focused places, events, people, or iconic symbols. Watercolor and acrylic paintings, color pencil, crayon, or charcoal drawings, as well as all forms of photography, including cell phone images, are welcome!
Winning entries, selected by community leaders, will be featured in a 2026 “Celebrate Bristol” calendar, free while supplies last.
Entries are due on May 30, 2025.
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| | Final Chance to Apply for Wheeler’s Fall Residency Class | | |
Applications are open until April 30th, 2025 for the Fall 2025 class. Our primary care and psychiatry residency programs for nurse practitioners and physician assistants provide hands-on, mission-focused experience in a leading Federally Qualified Health Center with a focus on providing community-based care.
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| | Your support is crucial in helping Wheeler continue to provide vital services to families and individuals in need. This month, your donation can make a significant impact by supporting our Basic Needs Fund and ensuring that everyone has access to the resources they need to thrive. Together, we can make a difference and create a brighter future for our community. | | | | |
