NORWALK, Conn. -- Carlos Reinoso of the Human Services Council in Norwalk has been chosen to attend an intensive five-day training that will certify him as a mental health first-aid instructor. Reinoso is director of the Mid-Fairfield Substance Abuse Coalition at the Human Services Council. The selection was made  by the state Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services in ...

NORWALK, Conn. — The Norwalk-based Human Services Council will step off for its seventh annual SoNo Stroll Benefit on Wednesday, June 10. This year’s cocktail reception takes place at Johnny Utah’s South Norwalk, 80 Washington St. Johnny Utah’s provides country flair, down-home cooking, line dancing and mechanical-bull riding. The SoNo Stroll festivities kick off at 5:30 p.m. Tickets ...

NORWALK, Conn. — The Human Services Council will present its Seventh Annual SoNo Stroll Benefit on Wednesday, June 10. This year’s cocktail reception takes place at Johnny Utah’s South Norwalk, 80 Washington St. Johnny Utah’s provides country flair, down-home cooking, line dancing and mechanical-bull riding. The SoNo Stroll festivities kick off at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $150 per ...

NORWALK, Conn. – Amid talks of expanding gambling in Connecticut through a new casino and keno, Carlos Reinoso Jr. of the Human Services Council in Norwalk is working to bring the issue of problem gambling to light. Reinoso is director of the Mid-Fairfield Substance Abuse Coalition of the Human Services Council, which is a member of the Region 1 Gambling Awareness Team. It works ...

WILTON, Conn. -- A course in mental health first aid for public safety workers will be offered this week at the Georgetown Fire Headquarters at 6 Portland Ave.  The course will be offered from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday and 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.  Mental Health First Aid USA is an intensive course that teaches a five-step action plan encompassing the skills, resources and ...

NORWALK, Conn. -- Norwalk Community College's West Campus will be hosting its Fresh Check Day at the East campus parking lot from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday. Fresh Check Day aims to create an approachable atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in dialogue about mental health. The celebration helps to build a bridge between students and the mental health resources and ...

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- First responders from around Connecticut will compete in a hockey tournament at Harbor Yard Arena in Bridgeport this weekend to benefit local charities. The third annual First Responders Hockey Tournament will be April 17-19, with the proceeds going toward the Norwalk-based Human Services Council's Children's Connection, the Kevin L. Bell Memorial Fund and Hope for ...