COMMUNITY HEALTH RESOURCES INC

CHR provides residential and housing services to children, adults and families in need. CHR focuses on promoting growth and development through supportive and empowering residential programs. Services were provided to 773 individuals, generally on a long-term basis. Of these 91% either obtained permanent stable housing or were able to return to live with their families. 34 persons were served in six therapeutic group homes avoiding their admission to state or private hospital facilities, a much more expensive and less effective setting. 62% avoided admission to long-term hospitalization or residential care.

CHR's extensive clinical services help people work towards lives of health and wellness. Staff provide treatment for emotional and behavioral problems, mental illness, substance abuse, significant stress and other needs. By empowering individuals to reach personal goals, we help people manage their illness and live happier, more independent lives. Over 12,600 persons were served in eleven office based clinics across eastern and central Connecticut. These persons were served by doctors, nurses, and other licensed mental health professionals in a coordinated manner to address their needs in recovering from the effects of mental illness and substance abuse. 86% of those served reported improvements in meeting their personal goals. In addition over 6,500 persons contacted our information, assessment, and referral center and were assessed and/or referred to various CHR programs or to independent community agencies for needed services.