
In its partnership with Greenwich Hospital, GUW is leading the charge to address the town’s youth mental health crisis.
The Greenwich United Way (GUW) presented “A Conversation About Youth Mental Health” at the Foundation House Tuesday evening to raise awareness about local resources to help address the youth mental health crisis in Greenwich. Led by moderator Demetra Ganias, founder of Ganias Media Lab, the panel discussion featured Dr. Amir Garakani, Chair of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health at Greenwich Hospital; Dr. Joshua Hrabosky, program director of Outpatient Behavioral Health; Dr. Toni Jones, superintendent of Greenwich Public Schools; Clarena McBeth, licensed professional counselor; and Debra Hess, Greenwich United Way board member and advocate for youth mental health care.
The GUW recently partnered with Greenwich Hospital to launch a new Adolescent Behavioral Health Outpatient Program and is committed to raising $1.6 million to support the build-out and operation of the facility. The GUW’s ongoing program campaign is a critically necessary component for the community’s first behavioral health program designed for young people ages 12 to 18. The new facility will be located at 500 W. Putnam Avenue, co-located with Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital Pediatric Specialty Center in Greenwich.
“Without the backing of the Greenwich United Way and our supporters, this facility simply will not get built in our community,” said Rabin. “Greenwich is in desperate need of accessible mental health care for its young people and we are proud to lead the charge with Greenwich Hospital in building this essential program.”
To contribute to GUW’s campaign to build the Adolescent Behavioral Health Outpatient Program or learn more, call 203-869-2221.