Fresh River Healthcare held a well-attended Christmas Bazaar and holiday party that was fun for all ages. The residents and the staff and their families as well as members of the public came together to celebrate the season. Santa Claus was on hand to listen to the wishes of all the good boys and girls. Breakfast was served and money was raised for a good cause. All proceeds went to local Families affected by Parental Substance Use Disorder.

MANCHESTER (December 14, 2018) – On December 12, 2018 members of iCare Health Network’s leadership team visited the lobbies of all 10 iCare care centers across greater Hartford to check out the Christmas decorations. Skits were performed. Carols were sung. Lots of eggnog and cookies were consumed. Check out the pictures!

Chelsea Place Care Center in Hartford will hold a Festival of Lights event to raise money for Intercommunity, a non-profit substance use treatment, behavioral health and primary care provider in Hartford and East Hartford. The event will include Pictures with Santa, Hot Cocoa and Bake Sale and Raffle Prizes. $5/ticket, $10 max/family.  December 12th 4:00pm-7:00pm; December 13th noon-1:00pm and 4:00-7:00pm. 

In late November 2018, Touchpoints at Chestnut’s Therapy Department received a glowing testimonial from a resident who felt his expectations were met and exceeded by the team. In part, he said, “The staff of the therapy department in my opinion were very professional and knowledgeable in their treatment. Overall my experience at Touchpoints therapy was an  enjoyable and productive experience…I would recommend Touchpoints at Chestnut therapy unit to anyone.”

The team at Chelsea Place Care Center held a retirement celebration for Maintenance Assistant Azzad Ishmael after 38 years of service. Chelsea Place Administrator Judy Konow expressed her appreciation for all of the years of hard work and dedication. Azzad celebrated with his wife Maureen and his team and was all smiles.