Rushford

Purple Light Project 5K Race & Walk Saturday, Oct 4th, 2025 HHC Institute of Living Campus 200 Retreat Avenue, Hartford Registration 8am - Race 9am Adults and children welcome - Join the Fun! All proceeds support psychiatric patients in the HHC Behavioral Health Network. For more info and to register visit: https://lnkd.in/ec9ni2n5

We're excited to recognize Andrea Messenger as Rushford's Colleague of the Month! As our wonderful Customer Service Representative in Glastonbury, Andrea brightens every client's day with her caring attitude and efficient support. She goes above and beyond to help her teammates and always brings positivity, trust, and teamwork to the forefront. Thanks, Andrea, for making a difference and for all that you do—congratulations!

We're excited to celebrate Meghan Sharp, our latest Rushford Colleague of the Month! As a dedicated Behavioral Health Clinician at Cheshire Adult Ambulatory, Meghan shines with her caring approach, integrity, and openness. She helps everyone around her feel heard, respected, and valued, always leading with empathy. Meghan goes above and beyond to support her clients and teammates, making our community a more welcoming and supportive place. Congratulations, Meghan!

Rushford is pleased to announce the opening of our new Esketamine Clinic, dedicated to supporting individuals with treatment-resistant depression or major depressive disorder (MDD) who have not responded to traditional therapies. Under the leadership of Dr. Ran Zhao, Associate Medical Director, the clinic will provide Esketamine nasal spray, an FDA-approved option in conjunction with oral antidepressants. If you or someone you know may benefit from this treatment, learn more at https://lnkd.in/etnWVvBr

We're so happy to celebrate Barbara Cousins, a wonderful Cook with HHC Food and Nutrition in Middletown, as one of our newest Rushford Colleague of the Month honorees! Barbara’s dedication, kindness, and teamwork make a big difference every day at our Silver Street Food and Nutrition operation. She always brings compassion and goes the extra mile to care for both our clients and her coworkers. Congratulations, Barbara!is a dedicated and flexible team player who shows great compassion and empathy to both clients as well as colleagues and goes the extra mile to make sure clients’ nutritional needs are met.

Let's give a big shoutout to one of our latest 2025 Colleague of the Month Lisa Daniels! From her start as a Recovery Support Specialist to her current role as Medical Navigator at Ridge Recovery Center, Lisa’s warm, empathetic approach and dedication to meeting everyone where they are truly shine. She goes above and beyond to make clients feel welcome and supported from the moment they arrive. We’re so grateful to have Lisa on our team—her kindness and authenticity make a real difference every day!

We’re feeling inspired by the beauty of nature surrounding our team and clients at The Ridge Recovery Center in Windham, CT! Nestled on 60 serene acres, we’re here to help people on their unique journeys to recovery with personalized care, evidence-based treatment, private rooms, group therapy, and much more. If you or someone you know needs help with long term addiction treatment, visit RidgeRecovery.org to learn more.

Congratulations to Francesca Bruzy, Education Assistant at the Rushford Clinical Day School in Middletown for being recently chosen as Colleague of the Month. Fran steps in wherever needed—whether assisting in Math classes, covering English and Science, or helping students de-escalate with empathy and understanding. Her dedication, reliability, and positive impact make her a true asset to our school community. Thank you Fran!

Congratulations to Christy Williams, Medical Navigator at the Rushford Silver Street Middletown location for being recently chosen as Colleague of the Month. Christy is a loyal and reliable coworker whose compassion for clients shines through in everything she does. She consistently goes above and beyond and her dedication and kindness make her an invaluable part of our team. Thank you Christy!

JOIN US! Rushford Race for Recovery 5K Color Run Saturday, June 21, 2025 Agogliati Field, 25 Middlesex Avenue, Portland 8:30am registration; 9:30am race start $25 pre-registration; $30 day of event Proceeds benefit clients in recovery at Rushford’s Stonehaven facility in Portland.