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Patient at Connecticut Valley Hospital Tests Positive for COVID-19
The Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) informed the public today that a patient at Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH) has tested positive for COVID-19.
Governor Ned Lamont and the members of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation today announced that the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is receiving a $5.8 million federal grant that will be used to enhance the state’s efforts to fight the opioid crisis.
Governor Malloy Proclaims May 14-20, 2017 as “Connecticut Prevention Week”
Press Release: Governor Lamont Proclaims May 12-18, 2019 as Prevention Week in Connecticut
Governor Ned Lamont has proclaimed this week, May 12-18, 2019, as Prevention Week in Connecticut, joining the nation for National Prevention Week (NPW) in an effort to increase public awareness of, and action around, substance misuse and mental health issues.
APRN LCSW Emergency Certificate
To request APRN/LCSW Emergency Certificates, call DMHAS at (860) 418-7000. Please specify your request for the "APRN/LCSW Emergency Certificate” form and provide your agency name and address.
Self-care, Reflection, and Using Available Mental Health Services are Critical to Help Combat Stress and Depression During the Holidays
Connecticut Valley Hospital Temporarily Closes Detoxification Unit
The Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) announced today that it will be temporarily closing its detoxification, or detox, unit located at the Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH) within its Addiction Services Division in Middletown to new admissions. The detox unit is expected to be closed by Friday, April 3, 2020.
DMHAS Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
The Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) announced today that a staff member has tested positive for COVID-19. The individual is an employee at the Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH) in Middletown and last reported to work on March 10, 2020.
Pretrial Intervention Program (PTIP)
The Office of Pretrial Interventions operates two programs under CT General Statutes 54-56g and 54-56i, respectively, to serve people referred by the court.