There is still time to participate in the BHcare Annual Appeal. Donations are due by 12/31/13 to be eligible for a tax deduction on your 2013 income taxes.

All contributions made to BHcare help support critical and live saving services for more than 14,000 individuals and families living in your community. Gifts are used to subsidize the cost of services, medications, safe shelter and much more.

• Just $50 provides food for a client in our group home for two weeks.
• $100 provides vocational training and employment services for one week.
• You can provide a respite bed for someone who needs extra help and supervision for $500 for five weeks!

Every gift to BHcare provides Hope ~ Health ~ and Recovery. We thank you so much for your continued support and hope you have a very Happy and Healthy Holiday Season.

Many thanks to everyone who came out to support BHcare at our Holiday Gala on Saturday, December 7. This year’s event was a fantastic success and we owe that to all of our dedicated supporters. Thank you so much for all that you do to support our clients, programs, services and our community.

Learn more about our 2013 Gala Sponsors

BHcare held its second Annual Meeting on November 13 at the New Haven Lawn Club. 100 supporters gathered to bid farewell to long-term Board Chair, Bill Bassett, to honor the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, and to listen to success stories from BHcare clients.

Ambiguities and unintended consequences regarding the dispensing and use of medical marijuana were in focus Friday at a Greater Valley Substance Abuse Action Council workshop. Read article in the New Haven Register

BHcare would like to thank everyone who helped us raise more than $10,000 in 36 hours via The Great Give! Your generosity, dedication and support is incredible and we couldn’t be more grateful. Our Annual Appeal is ongoing, so if you missed the opportunity to participate during The Great Give, please be sure to check your mail for an envelope from BHcare, or donate safely online now via our website. Again, we thank you for your support, you are helping to light the way to hope, health and recovery for more than 14,000 individuals and families.

BHcare is excited to announce that the Board of Directors has appointed Roberta J. Cook as President and Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Cook has more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit administration, and previously served as the organization’s CEO.

BHcare was formed in 2012 in a merger that united the resources of Birmingham Group Health Services in Ansonia, and Harbor Health Services in Branford. Prior to the merger, Ms. Cook served as President/CEO of Harbor Health Services.
As president/CEO of BHcare, Ms. Cook will oversee a budget of approximately $19M, a staff of nearly 300, and programs and services in 19 cities and towns throughout Greater New Haven, the Lower Naugatuck Valley and the Shoreline. Ms. Cook is a Certified Public Accountant, and has a true passion for helping individuals who are struggling with mental illness, addiction, or who are fleeing domestic violence.

Of her new position Ms. Cook says, “I am excited to resume the role of President and CEO, and to continue to work in a dynamic environment that is committed to excellence, growth and successful recovery for our clients.”