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Emergency management: new case‑management data, caregiver support group and wellness fair plans
Summary
Emergency management staff reported updated client counts after a new case‑management system (225 active clients noted), five adult domestic‑violence reports, a caregiver support group launching in April at Lapham, ongoing bereavement support, and plans for an employee wellness fair with New Canaan Cares providing Narcan kits.
Marcy, the town's emergency management representative, gave a brief report on social‑service caseloads and upcoming programs. She said the town’s new case‑management system produced clean, firm active‑client numbers: "I am up to 225," she said, and she added that colleague Jackie has 308 clients in her caseload. Marcy said the department had five adult domestic‑violence reports this period and that Jackie follows up on those cases, though privacy limits the details staff can share.
Marcy said she will begin a caregiver support group in April at Lapham and will continue grief and bereavement support offerings. She described the caregiver group as open to any caregivers rather than focusing on one condition, though she expects many attendees will be older or caring for spouses.
On workforce wellness, Marcy said the town plans an annual employee wellness fair (timed around flu season) that will include New Canaan Cares distributing Narcan kits, participation from the fire department and basic health screenings such as blood‑pressure checks. Members asked for clarification and Marcy said she would invite Jackie to present on a new Rowan Center app for children and families at a future meeting.
No formal directives or votes were recorded; the items were reported for the committee's information and for future follow up.
