Health & Fitness

Need Mental Health Care? Visit Southington Library

The Wheeler behavior health clinic has free, walk-in consultation services at the Southington Public Library this Thursday.

SOUTHINGTON, CT — A local behavior health clinic is hosting a regular, walk-in program at the Southington Public Library Thursday where folks who might need help can learn how to go about getting it.

"Wheeler’s Southington Health Outreach Project facilitates access to behavioral and mental health care for Southington residents," wrote the Southington Library.

From 2:30 to 5 p.m. at the library, located 255 Main St., folks can chat with Holly Hansen, Wheeler's senior community health outreach coordinator.

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According to the library, Wheeler's Southington project uses a three-tiered approach to serving people and families.

Those include outreach and health education; system navigation assistance; and efforts to cut down on issues that might impede someone getting help, such as transportation, child care and other worries.

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