AGENDA REQUEST
GENERAL DISCUSSION ITEM
Subject:
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Continued discussion to present information to bring awareness to October being "Depression and Mental Health Month".
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Background:
In preparation for the winter months the Community Relations Committee planned to host a Booth at the Farmers' Market in late August or early September to provide information regarding the following programs that were available:
* Home heating fuel through Thames Valley Council for Community Action (TVCCA) and other assistance programs.
* Utilities - Electric/Water Assistance.
* Homeowners Assistance program that provided no interest loans to help people replace their furnace, roof or septic system, etc.
* Home meal delivery available for those who cannot get out to grocery shop through Thames Valley Council for Community Action (TVCCA)
* The Linda C. Davis Food Pantry located in Ledyard Center.
* United Way located in Gales Ferry was a great resource.
* Connecticut's Paid Family Medical Leave Program.
Meeting Action Detail:
Community Relations Committee Meeting 10/19/2022
File #: 22108 Version: 1
Type: General Discussion
Title: Continued discussion to present information to bring awareness to October being "Depression and Mental Health Month".
Action: Continued
Minute Note:
Councilor Rodriguez stated Ms. Ann Dagel from the Brian Dagel Foundation - Brian's Healing Hearts - Family Suicide Prevention Group, located at 461 Main Street in Niantic, was available to attend the Town Council's October 26, 2022 meeting. Councilor Rodriguez noted Ms. Dagel was looking forward to giving a presentation to the Town Council and that Ms. Dagel hoped the town would develop a relationship with the Brian Dagel Foundation - Brian's Healing Hearts - Family Suicide Prevention Group. She stated Ms. Dagel was pleased to hear that the Town Council would be wearing Green to show their support for Depression and Mental Health.
Councilor Paul thanked Councilor Rodriguez fo...
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