McCall Behavioral Health Network

01/19/2026

On MLK Day, we honor Dr. King’s reminder that justice must be lived, defended, and extended to all people. Peace is not passive. It is built through compassion, dignity, and the courage to stand up for humanity. 💙

01/16/2026

Now more than ever, we are grateful for businesses that invest in local organizations and remain committed to their communities. Thank you, Lia Sforza and Gengras Subaru Torrington, for your recent donation to McCall and for standing behind our mission!

📸 Left to right:
Marisa Mittelstaedt, MBA, Director of Development and Marketing
Lia Sforza, Gengras Subaru Torrington
Maria Coutant Skinner, LCSW, President and CEO
Rosamma Vithayathil, MS, Chief Financial Officer

01/15/2026

Parenting can be overwhelming—but you don’t have to navigate it alone.

McCall’s Director of Prevention Services, Andrew Lyon, MPH, CPS, shares how McCall’s Parenting Support Services help families build confidence, strengthen connections, and create calmer, healthier homes.

Reinforced by more than 30 years of ongoing research, as well as access to two evidence-based models, McCall’s Parenting Support Services is one of the most effective parenting programs available to families with children ages 0-17.

Read the full blog post here: https://hubs.la/Q03-_01h0

01/14/2026

Thank you to Joy Pendola for joining For the People this past Sunday! 🎙️ In her conversation with host John Voket, McCall’s Chief Clinical Officer, Joy Pendola, LMFT, LADC, spoke about the growing mental health challenges facing young people and the gaps in access to comprehensive care that addresses both substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.

Joy also highlights our expanded services and shares an important message for parents: if you’re concerned about your child’s well-being, don’t hesitate to reach out. Call our main line at 860-496-2100 or visit our website to learn more about our adolescent services: https://hubs.la/Q03-Pq0h0

🎧 Listen to the full interview now! https://hubs.la/Q03-PgCS0

01/13/2026

🎉 We're officially Joint Commission Accredited!

Recognized as the Gold Seal of Approval®, the Joint Commission is the nation’s leading independent accrediting body for healthcare organizations and is awarded only to organizations that meet rigorous national standards for quality and patient safety.

Last fall, McCall underwent a comprehensive, on-site survey that included observations of care delivery, staff interviews, and a thorough review of policies, procedures, and daily operations to ensure full compliance with these standards.

This distinction is not just a recognition––it reflects our commitment to meeting the evolving needs of our clients through safe, high-quality, and patient-centered behavioral health care.

❤️ We extend our sincere gratitude to our staff and supporters whose dedication made this accreditation possible. Together, we are setting a higher standard for behavioral health care across Connecticut!

Read the full press release 🔗 https://hubs.la/Q03-B46Y0

01/10/2026

We’re honored to be featured on For the People, John Voket’s public affairs radio program, airing this Sunday!

🎙️ John recently interviewed Joy Pendola, LMFT LADC, McCall’s Chief Clinical Officer, about our expanded Child & Adolescent Outpatient Services, the growing need for youth mental health care, and how McCall is responding to increased demand—with support from a recent Cigna grant.

For the People's live airtime is every Sunday at:
6:00 a.m. on WEBE 108 FM
7:00 a.m. on STAR 99.9FM, 99.1 WPLR-FM, and The VOICE of Connecticut on 95.9 FM, 107.3 FM, and 600 AM

📡 Tune in Sunday morning or catch the interview afterward wherever you get your podcasts. Links below.
https://hubs.la/Q03-g2G50
https://hubs.la/Q03-f-m70
https://hubs.la/Q03-g0q60
https://hubs.la/Q03-g52s0
https://hubs.la/Q03-f_M50

01/09/2026

Maria opened our December newsletter with a personal story on hurt, apology, and repair, showing how empathy and accountability can heal relationships and guide us into 2026.

Her message gently reminds us that we are all human—we’ve all caused hurt or been hurt—and that honest reflection and reconciliation can open the door to true healing.

➡️ 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙖'𝙨 𝙛𝙪𝙡𝙡 𝙢𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚: https://hubs.la/Q03-dDMp0

01/07/2026

Help save a life! We have four upcoming opportunities to become trained in QPR – completely FREE and open to everyone!

🎟️ 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱! Click here to reserve your seat and learn more about each event: https://hubs.la/Q03ZSfPH0

Learn the three life-saving steps: Question, Persuade, and Refer. This nationally recognized, evidence-based training helps you recognize warning signs of su***de, offer hope, and connect someone to support.

✅ QPR Gatekeeper certification valid for 3 years.

12/31/2025

As we welcome 2026, we invite you to take a few moments to catch up on the latest from McCall! Our December newsletter is filled with meaningful reflections, community highlights, gratitude for our supporters, and much more!

From holiday outreach and family support to community education, this issue captures how we closed out 2025 together—and how we are moving forward with hope and purpose.

📬 Read the full newsletter here:
👉 https://hubs.la/Q03Zh5xG0

Thank you for being part of our community. Wishing you a happy, healthy, and hopeful New Year! 🎉

12/31/2025

Last call! Just hours remain to make a gift that gives someone a second chance. Your generosity can help turn today into a new beginning. 💙

McCall’s 2025 Annual Appeal ends at midnight tonight. If you’ve been meaning to give, now is the moment. Thank you to everyone who has already given and continues to support our services!

🎁 Give before midnight: https://hubs.la/Q03ZgT7H0

12/30/2025

The McCall Behavioral Health Network invites the community to join our upcoming Overdose Prevention Speaker Series, presented as part of the Recovering Together Support Group. These FREE educational sessions are designed to provide practical tools, resources, and peer-informed perspectives to support individuals, families, and the broader community.

📧 To RSVP or for more information, contact Ewa Szura, LMSW at ewa.szura@mccallbhn.org or call 860.496.2100 ext. 1143.

In-person sessions are held at McCall's Connection Hub at 883 Main Street in Torrington. Please help us spread the word by sharing this post!

12/29/2025

Don't miss our next Mental Health First Aid Training! ✨

𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙣𝙤𝙬: https://hubs.la/Q03Z62hR0

🗓️ 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: January 13, 2026
⏰ 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
📍𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 59 Field Street, Torrington

🛟 Just as CPR equips you to help someone during a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid empowers you to support someone facing a mental health or substance use crisis. Join our Prevention experts for an engaging training where you’ll learn essential skills to provide assistance in critical moments.

Questions? Contact Donna Bielefield, McCall Prevention Facilitator and MHFA Trainer at donna.bielefield@mccallbhn.org

Gain the skills to assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use-related crisis.