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Human Services Advisory Board

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0 active membersLast meeting Aug 6, 20267 summaries in 30d

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Aug 21, 2026

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Youth Programs Collect Food, Clothing, and Grant Support

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Aug 6, 2026

Backpack Distribution Planned Before School Starts

The board said backpacks will be distributed during the two weeks before school begins on August 25. It also reported that the part-time administrative position remains open and that one board member expects to leave within 30 to 60 days.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jul 9, 2026

No Board Business Conducted

No meeting was held because only two members attended; the session adjourned at 6:20 p.m.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 7, 2026

Mental health service demand rises

CHS reported that clinical cases tripled, with increased referrals from the elementary school, Social Services, and adult walk-ins. The elementary intervention waitlist was approximately nine families deep.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 9, 2026

Human Services Board Plans for Two Vacancies

The board expects two openings after June 30, 2026, as Melissa Harris leaves and Gerry Baird reaches the maximum service period. The full-time clinical position remains vacant, while the Grief and Loss group and HS REACT continue. Expanded opioid spending parameters may support additional activities and collaborative groups.

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Briefing

Mar 19, 2026

Human Services Works to Fill Clinician Vacancy

The board reported that the Human Services clinician position has had no candidates after being posted for more than a year. It plans to change the requirement from licensed to licensed-eligible to expand the candidate pool. Opioid settlement funds also provided $10,000 to a Police Youth Group fund and $10,000 to Clinton Go for young adults.

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Briefing

Feb 5, 2026

Board pursues up to $10,000 prevention grant

The board planned to submit an application for the Connecticut Underage Nicotine Prevention Program grant, which could provide up to $10,000. It also discussed fundraising and a matching contribution of nearly $1,000 to purchase 15 sensory bags for first responders.

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Briefing

Jan 8, 2026

Youth Programs Collect Food, Clothing, and Grant Support

The board reported that the Interact Club collected more than 600 pounds of food, the Honors Society organized a winter clothing collection, and a youth group received a $750 Education Association grant.

1 min readMunicipal coverage