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Health & Human Services commission approves recommendations to boost seniors’ behavioral‑health outreach
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The New Canaan Health & Human Services Commission approved recommendations from a seniors behavioral‑health subcommittee to centralize information, expand non‑crisis mental‑health supports, and convene local partners to reduce social isolation and improve access for older residents.
The New Canaan Health & Human Services Commission on Wednesday approved a set of recommendations from its seniors behavioral‑health subcommittee aimed at improving outreach and connections for older residents.
The subcommittee presented findings from the town’s October 2024 Community Health and Well‑Being survey and four follow‑up focus groups that identified several gaps: limited affordable, senior‑friendly housing near downtown; fragmented information channels that leave some seniors unaware of local services; and persistent stigma and access barriers for non‑crisis behavioral‑health supports.
Marcy, director of Human Services, summarized the subcommittee’s view that “programs and resources are…
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