The following post is a collection of news releases and announcements received by The Valley Indy this week from elected officials representing the Valley in Hartford.
REP. WELANDER PARTICIPATES IN NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MENTAL HEALTH LEGISLATION
State Rep. Mary Welander
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – State Representative Mary Welander (D‑Derby, Orange, Woodbridge) was sent to the Nation’s Capital to advocate for mental health legislation and expansion on behalf of the Connecticut General Assembly at this year’s National Council for Mental Wellbeing.
At the conference, Rep. Welander joined discussions with fellow legislators, public health officials, and care providers from across the country and shared her legislative efforts and successes to address and bolster children’s mental health in Connecticut. Offering her own insight and guidance, and listening to others, the conference provided important information on how to implement and reimagine mental and behavioral health policies from the ground up.
“It is an honor to be asked to represent your state in our Nation’s Capital for any scenario, but to be nominated because I have made it a legislative priority to protect our kids through better mental health practices is one I am even more grateful for,” Rep. Welander said. “I can only hope that my outlook, perspective, and legislative work so far has taught at least one person something that they can then bring back to their home state to progress policies that put children first. I know I have learned a tremendous deal at NatCon22 and am excited to share these new ideas with my colleagues back in Connecticut.”
At the conference, Rep. Welander shared recently released data provided from the working group – she helped establish in PA 21 – 35 – which identified 36 high-need sites in the state for strategic expansion of school-based health center services. Data from this report will also offer guidance to newly proposed mental health-based legislation like SB 1, which would allocate funds to those identified high-need sites.
The National Council for Mental Wellbeing was founded in 1969, to help address policy and social change on behalf of nearly 3,500 mental health and substance use treatment organizations and the more than 10 million children, adults, and families they serve.
REP. ROCHELLE, SEN. CABRERA TO HOLD IN-PERSON OFFICE HOURS AND LISTENING SESSION AT COPPER CITY BAR & GRILL
REP. ROCHELLE, SEN. CABRERA TO HOLD IN-PERSON OFFICE HOURS AND LISTENING SESSION AT COPPER CITY BAR & GRILL
Monday, April 18, 2022 | 6 p.m. — 7 p.m. | Copper City Bar & Grill, 82 – 84 Main St, Ansonia
State Representative Kara Rochelle (D — Ansonia, Derby) and Senator Jorge Cabrera (D — Hamden) will hold an in-person Office Hours and Listening Session event on Monday, April 18, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Copper City Bar & Grill, 82 – 84 Main St, Ansonia.
During the event, residents will be able to connect with Rep. Rochelle and Sen. Cabrera to discuss their thoughts, questions, and feedback on state issues, and receive an update on the 2022 legislative session.
“Your voice matters and our legislative process is stronger when you share your ideas with us. No matter how busy the legislative session gets, I want to be available to hear from you about the issues you care about most,” Rep. Rochelle said. “Please join us for this in-person event to ask questions and discuss your concerns and thoughts on the 2022 legislative session.“
This office hours and listening session is part of Rep. Rochelle and Senator Cabrera’s series of online and in-person events to build strong relationships with residents of the community.
For immediate assistance, residents can call Rep. Rochelle’s office at 860 – 240-8585 or email her at Kara.Rochelle@cga.ct.gov
