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BHcare provides comprehensive behavioral health, prevention and domestic violence services that improve the lives and health of the individuals, families and communities we serve.
3,500 adults, children and families rely on BHcare for mental health and substance use treatment; these individuals are struggling with serious behavioral issues, and chronic illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, anxiety, substance use and trauma. Support services at our Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services and Hope Family Justice Center to help victims and families rebuild their lives free from fear and violence. Education about mental health and substance use has never been more important. Support our Alliance for Prevention and Wellness to ensure youth and adults in 34 cities and towns in central CT have access to critical mental health first aid and substance use prevention training and education.
Thanks to the generosity of donors, private foundations, and corporate supporters, BHcare provided behavioral health, domestic violence and prevention services for 15,000 people living throughout South Central CT including the Greater New Haven, the Lower Naugatuck Valley and the Shoreline communities. Last year, BHcare provided specialized treatment and care for nearly 3,000 adults who are working to recover from serious mental illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression. Services include group and individual therapy, medication management, on-site primary care, employment services, case management, housing assistance, crisis services, supported and supervised housing. BHcare behavioral health programming allows individuals with serious mental illness to remain living safely and independently in the community. Last year BHcare, through its Child Guidance Clinic, the Parent Child Resource Center, provided treatment to hundreds of children ages 3 to 18 with serious behavioral health disorders including, anxiety, depression, conduct disorders and suicidal ideation. More than 60% of children suffered from some type of trauma. PCRC services include psychiatric assessment, outpatient and intensive outpatient treatment, medication evaluation and medication management. We’ve expanded our children’s services into our outpatient clinics in Ansonia and Branford to help meet the increased need for children’s behavioral health treatment, and in November 2024, will open another Parent Child Resource Center at our new facility in North Branford, bringing our expertise, compassion and care to the Shoreline. Last year with your support, BHcare's The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services (UCDVS) and Hope Family Justice Center supported 6,004 victims of domestic violence and their children. UCDVS provided emergency shelter for 246 adults and children, and counseling and support on 3,489 hotline calls and 1,750 lethality screens for LAP line calls from police officers to assess the level of danger victims were facing, of those, 1,272 screened at high risk for lethality. UCDVS trainers provided outreach and education for more than 1,100 people. Thanks to donors like you, all domestic violence services are provided completely free of charge. BHcare provides prevention education through its Alliance for Prevention and Wellness (APW), which fosters positive mental health by preventing substance misuse and other health-risk behaviors and by building resources that promote wellness. APW offers a variety of interactive workshops and presentations for youth and adults that address substance use, mental health, suicide and risky behaviors, APW trainings serve to help parents, children and the larger community become better equipped to deal with harmful substances and issues in their everyday lives. APW is designated by the State as the Regional Behavioral Health Action organization for all of DMHAS Region 2 and as such is responsible for mental health and addiction advocacy, strategy, prevention and education for residents of 34 towns throughout Greater New Haven and some portions of Fairfield and Middlesex Counties.
As a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic and a regional leader in behavioral health, domestic violence services and prevention, BHcare continually strives to provide accessibility of services while maintaining the highest level of quality treatment and care. For the thousands of individuals, families and children that we serve each year, this means providing the services in the communities where they work and live, ensuring that those services are available to those who need them regardless of ability to pay, and empowering individuals to achieve the highest level of recovery with the least amount of long-term supports. Alliances, partnerships, and mergers of like-minded organizations (such as our partnership with CommuniCare, Inc.) have played a critical role in our success, while fundraising initiatives and private donations have enabled us to continue providing crucial services and address ever-evolving community needs. The COVID-19 pandemic shined a light on the importance of all of the services we provide. A greater population now understands that treatment and support are essential for everyone’s health. We need your support to ensure the stability and strength of this vital organization that brings help and hope to those at risk and in need. Please support BHcare and giveGreater.org. Together, we can make a true and measurable difference in thousands of lives. Roberta J. Cook, President/CEO
As Chair of the BHcare Board of Directors, I am keenly aware of the behavioral health needs of members of our community and the incredible work this organization does to save lives and provide hope for those who are struggling. Unfortunately, the demand for services for individuals suffering from mental illness, addiction and domestic violence grows greater every year. We have all seen the statistics of the rising numbers of overdose deaths, suicides and intimate partner violence and homicides. And, the needs of those served by BHcare go well beyond these major issues. BHcare also helps individuals struggling with homelessness, hunger, unemployment, school absences, legal and medical problems. In addition to direct service programs, BHcare is the region’s largest provider of prevention and wellness programs to reduce suicide, addiction, overdose, and unhealthy lifestyles. As an organization BHcare has an important responsibility to address the behavioral health needs of our community by increasing service capacity, implementing new programs and adapting existing programs in response to the changing needs of our clients. I am honored to lend my experience and expertise to help build and maintain this organization. I am very proud of our outstanding executive leadership and our passionate, dedicated and very talented staff who make all of this happen. Each year, tens of thousands of individuals and families benefit from the services provided by BHcare. It takes significant resources to be such a dynamic organization. BHcare continuously searches for federal, state and foundation resources to support our work. And, we need and greatly appreciate support from individual donors, both large and small. Please join me in my commitment to ensuring the stability and longevity of BHcare so that help will always be available to those who need it - when they need it most. Michael Gulish Chair, BHcare Board of Directors
Areas Served |
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Greater New Haven |
Lower Naugatuck Valley |
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BHcare is designated by DMHAS as the Local Mental Health Authority for residents of Ansonia, Branford, Derby, East Haven, Guilford, Madison, North Branford, North Haven, Oxford, Seymour, and Shelton. The Parent Child Resource Center provides behavioral health services for children and families in the Lower Naugatuck Valley and beyond. UCDVS/HFJC serves the towns of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Orange, Oxford, Seymour, Shelton, New Haven, West Haven, East Haven, North Haven, Hamden, Milford, Bethany, Orange, Woodbridge, Branford, North Branford, Guilford, and Madison. APW is designated by DMHAS as the Regional Behavioral Health Action Organization (RBHAO) for the towns of Ansonia, Bethany, Branford, Chester, Clinton, Cromwell, Deep River, Derby, Durham, East Haddam, East Hampton, East Haven, Essex, Guilford, Haddam, Hamden, Killingworth, Lyme, Madison, Meriden, Middlefield, Middletown, Milford, New Haven, North Branford, North Haven, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, Orange, Portland, Seymour, Shelton, Wallingford, Westbrook, West Haven, Woodbridge.
BHcare provides a comprehensive array of services for children, adults and families with the most serious, complex mental illnesses and substance use disorders. Our approach to health care emphasizes person-centered recovery, wellness, trauma-informed care, and physical-behavioral health integration. Not all disabilities are visible, and mental health and substance use issues can affect every area of a person's life. We use a person-centered approach and work with each client to develop a plan that meets their individual needs and helps them achieve their goals. We employ an experienced team of psychiatrists, licensed clinical social workers, advanced practice registered nurses, certified alcohol and drug counselors, primary care providers, and other mental health professionals who provide a wide range of services for individuals affected by mental illness and/or substance use disorders. Our outpatient services provide individual and group therapy to help individuals build on their strengths and improve their overall quality of life. We offer specialized services for the treatment of trauma including EMDR (Eye Movement, Desensitization, and Reprocessing), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Seeking Safety, and Trauma Recovery Empowerment Model (TREM). We provide Medication Assisted Treatment, including the prescription of Suboxone for individuals struggling with opioid use disorder. Last year more than 3,500 people worked toward recovery in our outpatient clinics in Branford, Ansonia and Derby. Our Children’s Mental Health Services at the Parent Child Resource Center, and our outpatient clinics in Ansonia and Branford, provide a multi-disciplinary approach to problems associated with behavioral, emotional and learning difficulties of children and youth aged 3 to 18. Treatment is based on a comprehensive mental health evaluation and is intended to diminish the interference of psychiatric problems in everyday life while fostering age-appropriate development and supporting family preservation. Clinical services include diagnostic evaluation, individual, family or group therapy, intensive outpatient treatment, medication evaluation and management, crisis intervention and substance abuse counseling. We provide evidence-based treatment for Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Conduct problems and substance use. BHcare Community Services offer the highest quality, individualized care whenever and wherever it is needed. Following best practices in our field, BHcare emphasizes learning and skill-building, so clients can become more independent. We believe individuals with mental health and co-occurring disorders (mental health and substance use) can recover and lead full lives in their communities. The services focus on skill acquisition and mastery, environmental adaptations to support recovery, and accessing resources. Services are offered in locations that meet participants' needs. Such locations may include individuals' homes, hospitals, shelters, correctional facilities, courts and other community locations. Community Services has three main components: Adult Community Support Services, Young Adult Services, and Housing Services. structured and unstructured activities geared toward building self-confidence and self-sufficiency. | |
Example of Program Success | Melinda's Story “Transforming the life of our 16-year-old daughter Melinda has been a journey of resilience, growth, and hope. Faced with anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive behaviors, Melinda’s struggle not only affected her academic focus but also led her to a dark place where she talked about being better off dead along with other passive suicidal ideations. The turning point came when we went to the Parent Child Resource Center’s (PCRC) children’s outpatient clinic. Melinda’s weekly battles, sometimes lasting for hours, needed immediate attention, and PCRC became our refuge. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Melinda began a journey of self-discovery, acquiring coping skills that extended beyond the clinic walls into her home and school life. Her father and I actively participated in her treatment and we, too, learned valuable and practical ways to support Melinda. Today, the transformation is evident – Melinda is thriving, attending biweekly sessions, and inching closer to achieving her goal of discharge. The support we received from PCRC fostered a stronger bond within our family. Melinda now communicates openly, signaling when she needs our support during challenging moments. PCRC saved Melinda and revitalized the fabric of our family, and for that, I’ll be eternally grateful.” With heartfelt appreciation, Melinda’s mother Rick’s Story I was a functioning alcoholic for years. I tried to get sober several times. I’d spend three or four days in a hospital, get 30 days of sobriety under my belt, then relapse. I thought I could be a casual drinker and that a few drinks would be okay, but that ended up with me drinking nearly a liter of vodka a day. My so-called rock bottom was when I needed surgery for a shoulder injury. I showed up to the pre-op appointment drunk and realized that I had to quit for good. I was finally ready to get help. I knew needed to learn how to live without alcohol so I started an IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program) at BHcare. Through IOP, I learned what triggered me to drink and how to avoid those triggers. I developed coping skills that helped me manage my cravings. I learned that you can’t be afraid of failing and to celebrate small successes. I made a commitment to myself and take one day at a time. I am becoming a better person no longer let alcohol get in the way of my goals. I put every ounce of effort into my recovery. I know I am responsible for my success and hold myself accountable. BHcare has so many resources available to help with recovery. The programs are individualized so you and your clinician can pick and choose what is right for you. Everyone that I have met is so helpful. Even if you just need someone to talk to because you are having a bad day, they are there for you. I have been sober for seven months now. I am forever grateful for all that BHcare has done for me. My goal is to get my master’s degree in social work so I can pay it forward. It is my turn to make a difference. - Rick |
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The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services (UCDVS)/Hope Family Justice Center is dedicated to increasing awareness of domestic violence and its effect on the community, empowering those victimized by providing advocacy and safe and effective services, and working for social change to eliminate domestic violence. UCDVS offers a 24-hour hotline, individual and group counseling, emergency safe houses in New Haven and Ansonia, advocacy, information and referrals to local providers, children's counseling, court-based victim advocacy, Lethality Assessment Programs with local police departments and long-term clinical and support services for high risk victims of domestic violence. All services are free of charge and confidential. Services support 170 different languages 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. UCDVS supports residents of 19 towns in the Greater New Haven and Lower Naugatuck Valley regions. In 2023 UCDVS/HFJC provided domestic violence services for 5,840 victims and their children. 323 adults and children received safe shelter, and 1,726 received support via our hotline. Each year UCDVS provides community education for more than 1,000 individuals and groups. In 2019, BHcare opened the Hope Family Justice Center (HFJC) in downtown New Haven. The HFJC consists of a multi-disciplinary team of professionals from various collaborative agencies who work together, under one roof, to provide coordinated services to victims of domestic violence. Family Justice Centers are identified as a best practice in the field of domestic violence intervention and prevention services by the United States Department of Justice. | |
Example of Program Success | “I was completely isolated and had no control over my own life. My husband dictated everything. I had a strict allowance for food and clothing. My girls had the bare minimum as far as school clothes and supplies. It was really tough trying to raise my daughters under such harsh circumstances. When I tried to do something that he didn’t approve of, I paid the price. At first, it was endless hours of yelling and lectures, then it escalated to pulling my hair and slapping me in the face. I was scared things would get even worse, so I took my daughters and left. I was fortunate enough to find The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services and they took us to their safe house. About two weeks after I arrived at the safe house, my husband took me to court. When leaving the courthouse, he took my girls home with him. I felt defeated and hopeless. The shelter staff worked with me and helped me gain my independence. During my stay, I got a job, financial support and health insurance through the state and learned how to use the bus and train systems. I received regular counseling along with parenting skills classes, child services and legal support. As a result of this support, I was able to get visitation time with my girls and file for divorce with shared custody. I was matched to rapid re-housing and found an apartment that was big enough for me and my girls. Although I continue to fight for custody and longer visitation, I have a safe place to call my own, I feel empowered and have the self-confidence to move forward.” ~ Mira |
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Alliance for Prevention and Wellness is the Regional Behavioral Health Action Organization (RBHAO) contracted with the CT Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) to provide prevention and training for behavioral health and promote mental health services to 34 towns and communities in the South-Central Region of Connecticut, also known as DMHAS Region 2. Communities include: Ansonia, Bethany, Branford, Chester, Clinton, Cromwell, Deep River, Derby, Durham, East Haddam, East Hampton, East Haven, Essex, Guilford, Haddam, Hamden, Killingworth, Lyme, Madison, Meriden, Middlefield, Middletown, Milford, New Haven, North Branford, North Haven, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, Orange, Portland, Seymour, Shelton, Wallingford, Westbrook, West Haven, Woodbridge. Our role as a regional entity is to: • Assess the behavioral health needs of the across the lifespan in the region and develop regional strategic plan to include priority recommendations for prevention, treatment and recovery services. • Administer the Local Prevention Council (LPC) and other grants to local coalitions to build capacity, raise awareness and provide the development and implementation of prevention efforts for substance abuse, problem gambling, and mental health promotion. • Raise awareness and provide advocacy to the general public and stakeholders related to mental health promotion and substance abuse prevention, treatment and recovery. • Provide training and technical assistance to the towns and communities in DMHAS Region 2. | |
Example of Program Success | Suicide Prevention Training Works! I took the QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) suicide prevention training because I thought it would be a useful tool since I worked as a nanny and tutor. Mental health awareness is so important especially now during the pandemic. I’m the kind of person who makes friends easily and wants everyone to be happy and feel safe. I had a student who was thinking about suicide. I had been tutoring him for a while and I noticed changes in him. He lived in a room in the basement of his parents’ house but recently his room had to share his space with his grandfather, who came to live with the family. My student, who has autism, was usually happy and beginning to come out of his shell, suddenly started to have mood swings. He’d be up one day and down the next, in addition, he started texting me outside of tutoring. He had a strained relationship with his father, who never fully accepted his autism. His dad would get upset with him when he didn’t follow through on a plan or slack off on his schoolwork. My student began to self-medicate with alcohol, and it was during this time that his text messages started to become very concerning. He would say things like I’m a failure, I’m disappointing everyone and life would be better without him. Through my QPR training, I recognized these warning signs. I was comfortable asking him the right questions and letting him know what he was feeling was not okay. I provided him and his family with a list of resources to get him professional help. My student ended up being hospitalized for two weeks. His parents took advantage of many of the resources I gave them and together they developed an aftercare plan for him. I’m glad I had the training and knowledge to help him get the support and care he needed. Everyone can do something to prevent suicide. All it takes is one caring person to save a life! ~ Elizabeth |
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CEO First Name | CEO Last Name | CEO Email |
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Roberta | Cook | rcook@bhcare.org |
Number of Full-Time Staff | 238 |
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Number of Part-Time Staff | 37 |
Number of Volunteers | 66 |
Number of Contract Staff | 9 |
American Indian or Alaskan Native | 0 |
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Asian | 4 |
Black or African American | 59 |
Middle Eastern or North African | 0 |
Mixed | 4 |
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 0 |
White | 138 |
Other | 41 |
Choose Not to Answer | 57 |
Hispanic or Latino/a/x | 36 |
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Not Hispanic or Latino/a/x | 198 |
Choose Not to Answer | 69 |
Male | 49 |
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Female | 201 |
I am: (Fill In Below) | Nonbinary - 1 |
Choose Not to Answer | 53 |
Board Chair First Name | Board Chair Last Name | Board Chair Email Address | Board Chair Term Start Date | Board Chair Term End Date |
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Michael | Gulish | Mggolf@ymail.com | November 1, 2021 | November 1, 2024 |
Board Member First Name | Board Member Last Name | Board Member Affiliation |
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Tammy | Burrell | Tammy Burrell CPA |
Lynne | Perry | Newbury Place |
Sean | Thomas | Wells Thomas |
Joyce | Barcley | TwoTech |
William | Bassett | Retired |
Loretta | DiMatteo-Lesko | DiMatteo Group |
Stephen | Guarerra | Carey & Guarerra Real Estate |
Dominick | Thomas | Cohen Thomas |
Joseph | Verrilli | PKF O'Connor Davies |
Andrew | Lubin | Neubert, Pepe & Monteith |
Mark | Kirschbaum | United Illuminating |
Bernard | Lynch | Visiting Nurse Services of CT |
Catriona | MacAuslan | Retired |
Anthony | SanAngelo | Ferguson McGuire |
Ronald | Villani | University of New Haven |
Cynthia | Palmisano | Apex Psychological Services |
George | Logan | Aquarion Water Company |
Yi | Wang, MBA, PhD | Yale Ventures |
Current List of Board Members as of | October 15, 2024 |
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American Indian or Alaskan Native | 0 |
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Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Middle Eastern or North African | 0 |
Mixed | 0 |
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 0 |
Other | 0 |
White | 16 |
Choose Not to Answer | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino/a/x | 0 |
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Not Hispanic or Latino/a/x | 18 |
Choose Not to Answer | 1 |
Male | 12 |
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Female | 6 |
I am: (Fill In Below) | N/A |
Choose Not to Answer | 1 |
Additional Comments (Optional) |
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Fiscal Year Start Date | Fiscal Year End Date | Projected Revenue | Projected Expenses |
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July 1, 2024 | June 30, 2025 | $31,398,300 | $31,415,049 |
Fiscal Year | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
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Total Revenue | $30,617,395 | $27,847,123 | $26,478,852 |
Total Expenses | $30,815,419 | $27,606,271 | $25,962,745 |
2021 990 Tax Form | Download |
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2022 990 Tax Form | Download |
2023 990 Tax Form | Download |
2024 990 Tax Form |
Financial Statements | Download |
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Financial Documentation Year | 2022 |
Financial Documentation Type | Audited Financial Statements |
Financial Statements | Download |
Financial Documentation Year | 2023 |
Financial Documentation Type | Audited Financial Statements |
Financial Statements | Download |
Financial Documentation Year | 2021 |
Financial Documentation Type | Audited Financial Statements |
Federal EIN Number | 22-2598799 |
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Organization's type of tax exempt status | 501c3 |
Website | https://bhcare.org |
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BHcare is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, a regional nonprofit behavioral health services organization that provides a comprehensive and integrated system of care for adults, children and families who are struggling with mental health, domestic violence, substance use and other health-risk behaviors. For more than 40 years, BHcare has been providing hope, health, and recovery for children, adults, and families throughout Greater New Haven and beyond.
The BHcare family of services includes locations in Ansonia and North Branford, The Alliance for Prevention and Wellness, the Hope Family Justice Center, the Parent Child Resource Center, and The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services. Last year, thanks to the support of our generous donors and communities, BHcare provided services for more than 15,000 individuals. That number represents countless hours of hard work, empathy, patience, creativity, and lives that changed for the better. The impact is far greater than the people we’re serving directly, it touches the lives of their loved ones, their networks, and their communities. The work you help make possible has a ripple effect that reaches far beyond its initial scope, creating a positive transformation that radiates outward, touching the hearts and minds of many, and transforming lives for generations to come.
Become a part of the BHcare family and help us create healthier communities where all can thrive by fostering resilience, promoting recovery, and empowering individuals to achieve their fullest potential.
127 Washington Avenue, Third Floor West
North Haven, CT 06473
Emily Granelli
egranelli@bhcare.org
Phone: 203-446-9739 x2207
https://bhcare.org/
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