State of Mental Health in Lower Connecticut with Greenwich United Way

Join us at Foundation House for an engaging discussion on mental health services and resources for young adults in Greenwich, CT, and surrounding communities. This panel brings together distinguished leaders from medicine, education, research, and community outreach to explore early intervention, service accessibility, stigma reduction, and innovative collaborations between healthcare providers, schools, and community organizations in addressing youth mental health.

The event will spotlight Greenwich Connects, a new collective impact program by Greenwich United Way, Liberation Programs, and the YMCA of Greenwich. This initiative provides personalized support, wellness services, and resource coordination for young adults aged 18-25 navigating workforce entry, educational transitions, and mental well-being challenges.

Attendees will gain practical insights into the current landscape, hear about promising local initiatives, and leave with actionable resource information. Open to the public and ideal for parents, educators, healthcare providers, and community members.

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Featured Speakers

* subject to change

• David Rabin, Greenwich United Way

• Ellen Brezovsky, Kids in Crisis

• Etana Solomon, Social Impact Consultant

• John Hamilton, Liberation Programs, Inc.

• Joseph DeLuca, Fairfield University

• Dr. Maggie Young, Liberation Programs, Inc.

• Rachel Kornfeld, Jewish Family Services of Greenwich

• Richard Zimmerman, Executive Director, Foundation House

Program at a Glance

* subject to change

9:00 AM – Arrivals & Light Breakfast

9:45 AM – Program Start

• Welcome by Foundation House & Greenwich United Way

• The State of Mental Health in and around Greenwich 

• Greenwich Connects

11:00 AM – Closing Remarks and Networking

11:30 AM – Event concludes

Who's in the Room

*The RSVP list will be updated on an ongoing basis. If you prefer to keep your name private, contact Jaclyn at jaclynl@foundationhousect.org

• Alicia Cruz, Family Centers

• Amanda Finn, Greenwich High School

• Amanda Valitutto, N/A

• Dr. Amir Garakani, Yale New Haven Hospital

• Arlene Mark, Family Centers

• Chelsea Woody, Greenwich United Way

• Claudia Tirana, Greenwich CT Community and Events

• Colette Franceschini, The RealReal

• Danielle Jean-Guillaume Sittol, Greenwich Department of Human Services

• David Rabin, Greenwich United Way

• Deb Rogan, Coffee for Good

• Denise Qualey, Kids in Crisis, Inc.

• Denise Vestuti, Laurel House, Inc.

• Ellen Brezovsky, Kids in Crisis, Inc.

• Erin Keys, The Greenwich Center for Hope & Renewal

• Erin Tishman, Jewish Family Services of Greenwich

• Fahmi Syed, Quanta Love Inc.

• Frank Huck, Liberation Programs, Inc.

• Gabby Cocco, Abilis

• Heidi Mangines, Liberation Programs, Inc.

• Ibeth Espinoza, N/A

• Jaime Baumann, Child Guidance Center of Southern CT

• Jan Mittleman, Jewish Family Services of Greenwich

• Jen Danzi, Jen Danzi Real Estate

• Jenn Mason, Filling in the Blanks

• Jill Winner, Family Centers

• Jillian Diaz, Kids In Crisis, Inc.

• John Hamilton, Liberation Programs, Inc.

• John Hicka, Psychotherapist

• Joseph DeLuca, Fairfield University

• Julie Faryniarz, Greenwich Alliance for Education

• Karen Saggese, Food Rescue US - Fairfield County

• Karin McShane, Greenwich United Way

• Krista Biello, Laurel House, Inc.

• Kristan Roth, Revively

• Leslie Coplin, LEC Psychotherapy

• Lillian Steinmayer, Round Hill Community Church

• Lin Valitutto, Licensed Mental Health Professional

• Lorenzo Colon Munroe, MunroeTherapies & Consultation, P.C.

• Maggie Young, Liberation Programs, Inc.

• Marion Murphy, Greenwich United Way

• Mary Ann Debnar, Round Hill Community Church

• Matthew Skaarup, YMCA of Greenwich

• Melissa Perez-Constantine, Catalyst CT | The Hub

• Meloee Tanenbaum, N/A

• Meredith Gold, MLG Psychotherapy

• Nijole Vileikis, Building One Community

• Patty Toth, Greenwich United Way

• Rachel Finn, River House Adult Day Center

• Rachel Kornfeld, Jewish Family Services of Greenwich

• Raymond Garrison, Scouting America, Greenwich Council

• Rev. Stephanie Johnson, Greenwich Clergy Fellowship

• Richard Zimmerman, Foundation House

• Rob Moore, Greenwich United Way

• Sabrina Forsythe, Greenwich United Way

• Samuelle Jacobs, Junior League of Greenwich

• Sarah Osnoss, BGCG

• Sharon Walker Epps, The Rowan Center

• Tracy Cramer, Liberation Programs, Inc.

• Tyler Nolan, Laurel House, Inc.