12/01/2025
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Greenwoods Counseling & Referrals, Inc.
Community Outreach & Recovery Navigation
860-309-3845
stoomey@greenwoodsreferrals.org
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Winsted, CT โ Greenwoods Counseling & Referrals, Inc. has partnered with Town of Wi******er to develop a new part-time position, the Winsted Cares Coordinator, funded through a six-month pilot using Winstedโs Opioid Settlement Funds. The role will be housed within Greenwoodsโ Community Outreach & Recovery Navigation Department.
The position aims to strengthen Winstedโs response to substance use, mental health concerns, social service needs, and to support police, fire, and EMS. There are already some programs in place; we will work together to strengthen existing programs, fill in the gaps, address community and business concerns and advocate for the residents of Winsted.
Role of the Winsted Cares Coordinator
The coordinator will act as a direct link between residents, first responders, local businesses, and social service agencies. Key responsibilities include:
โข Conducting ride-along(s) with police and EMS to provide immediate resource connections
โข Assessing residents' needs and providing timely follow-up
โข Reducing repeated non-emergency 911 use by connecting residents to appropriate care
โข Assisting with care coordination and the removal of barriers
โข Collaborating with community partners to streamline care pathways
โข Supporting local businesses by addressing community concerns
A Strategic Use of Opioid Settlement Funds
The position aligns directly with the goals of the opioid settlement agreement, which prioritizes prevention, treatment, recovery, and the reduction of opioid-related harm. Through real-time engagement and follow-up, the Winsted Cares Coordinator would advance each of these objectives.
Sarah Toomey, Community Outreach and Recovery Navigator, at Greenwoods Counseling & Referrals, will dedicate 16 hours per week to Winsted in a fully community-based capacity. Sarah will spend her time visiting residents, engaging downtown businesses, and responding alongside first responders. Sarah has lived in Winsted for most of her life and is a former volunteer firefighter; she brings more than 15 years of outreach experience supporting the Winsted community.
โWe are already doing the work. By creating this program, we are formalizing the process and giving residents greater access to support, resources and servicesโ. Said Toomey.
"We are proud to welcome our new Social Services Representative, Sarah Toomey from Greenwoods Counseling to the team. Her experience and commitment to serving others aligns perfectly with our mission to provide responsive, accessible support to all residents." Said Paul Harrington Town Manager
WINSTED OFFICE HOURS-3rd Floor Social Services Office
Town Hall: Fridays 8:00a - 11:00a
Soup Kitchen back side of 160 Main St: Fridays 11:15a - 12:30p
Community Outreach: Fridays 12:30p-4:00p
Town Hall: Wednesdays 8:30a-11:00a
Soup Kitchen back side of 160 Main st: Wednesdays 11:15a - 12:30p
Town Hall: Wednesdays 1:00p-4:30p
By appointment M, T, TH call/text 860-309-3845
*Social Services Office does have other coordinators other days of the week, please review the schedule here: https://www.townofwinchester.org/entities/social-services
