Lunch Break With The Village is a monthly Facebook Live event series that features Village staff and community guests who provide expert tips and advice on navigating challenging life situations and other relevant topics.
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Black Men and Boys’ Mental Health
October 10, 2024
Join us on Facebook Live on Thursday, October 10 at noon for an episode of Lunch Break With The Village focused on Black Men and Boys’ Mental Health and learn about some of the unique challenges that Black men and...
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Mobile Recovery and Harm Reduction Support
September 19, 2024
On Lunch Break With The Village we focused on an innovative mobile substance use recovery and harm reduction support service available in Greater Hartford.
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Transforming Youth Mental Health Care
August 8, 2024
The Village’s Urgent Crisis Center (UCC) in Hartford has now been open for one year. On Lunch Break With The Village we learned how this game-changing new level of care is helping youth across CT and ensuring families can access care quickly.
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Lunch Break With The Village: The Power of Your Vote
July 18, 2024
On this special episode of Lunch Break With The Village our guest was Connecticut Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas. We discussed the power of voting, the importance of ensuring your voice is heard, and explore options and requirements with early voting.
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New Walk-In Healthcare Station in Hartford
June 20, 2024
On this month’s episode of Lunch Break With The Village and we learned about our new OnMed Care Station, a walk-in, primary and urgent care resource at our South End location in Hartford (331 Wethersfield Avenue) that’s bridging the gap to healthcare access.
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The Reality of OCD
May 23, 2024
On this month’s episode of Lunch Break With The Village, we focus on the reality of living with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and discussed common misconceptions and other factors that contribute to misunderstanding and stigma.
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Supporting Pinwheels for Prevention at the Second Chance Shops
April 9, 2024
On this episode of Lunch Break With The Village we learned about our volunteer-run Second Chance Shops in Glastonbury, Simsbury, Suffield and West Hartford and how they’re helping support child abuse prevention efforts at The Village this April.
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No Health Equity Without Racial Equity
March 27, 2024
This month's episode of Lunch Break With The Village focused on healthcare equity and how racial inequity must be addressed to improve systems that shape and support our health. Our guest was Tiffany Donelson, the president & CEO of Connecticut Health Foundation.
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Addressing Community Violence and Urban Trauma
February 22, 2024
When a violent act impacts a community, it has lasting negative and traumatic effects on youth and adults. In this month’s episode of Lunch Break With The Village, experts discussed factors that contribute to what’s known as “urban trauma” and new treatment that’s designed to help those who’ve been exposed to violence in urban settings.
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Ending Human Trafficking in CT
January 25, 2024
Human trafficking happens across Connecticut, impacting both youth and adults. This #HumanTraffickingAwareness Month, local experts joined Lunch Break With The Village to help you understand the scope of human trafficking and how to protect yourself, your family and your community.
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