Stories of Impact
Adult Mental Health & Wellness
“If it wasn’t for The Village, I don’t know where I would be right now.” Elizabeth was experiencing homelessness and challenges with her health when she first connected with The ...
Ian Dugan has come a long way since he first moved to Hartford eight years ago. His story, once clouded by challenges with substance use and debilitating anxiety, has transformed ...
The Village Expanded Recovery Vehicle (VERV) is a mobile recovery support service that travels across Greater Hartford, offering essential resources and support to individuals and families affected by opiate use. ...
The start of a new year is a time to celebrate new beginnings, like Anthony's. After a harrowing experience led him to begin his healing journey, Anthony was connected to ...
Samar was completely broken after escaping a domestic violence situation. She reached out to The Village for help, despite being told by others that she wouldn’t be able to make ...
Having already been diagnosed with cancer and grieving the loss of her mother, the COVID-19 pandemic added even more mental, physical and financial stress to Liza Huertas’ life. Struggling with ...
Struggling from the effects of the Vietnam War on his mental health, Billy connected to The Village for help. With newly regulated medicine and support through counseling and resources as ...
“I was feeling depressed and there was a lot of anxiety going on. I didn’t really love Leah. I love who I am now. If it wasn’t for The Village, ...
When we are stressed, our bodies feel it. When we are sick, our minds feel it. The idea that physical, social and emotional health are connected is the driving force ...