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you good?
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Our Mission:
The KV Foundation for Mental Health ("The Foundation") is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a threefold mission:
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Raising awareness of mental health and reducing the stigma surrounding open discussions about mental health.
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Partnering with the local community to improve understanding and accessibility of mental health resources for individuals in crisis.
3. Creating annual scholarships for students pursuing careers as Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs).
Our Story:
The KV Foundation was established in honor of Kevin Vigeant, a beloved resident of Glastonbury, CT. Kevin was known for his warmth, charisma, and generosity. His kindness touched everyone around him, whether as a loving husband and father, a supportive youth sports coach, or a friend who always brought joy and laughter to those he encountered. Through his enduring spirit, Kevin’s legacy lives on, helping us to foster a community committed to supporting mental health awareness.
Our Future:
Mental health struggles are just as real and potentially as debilitating as physical health challenges, yet society's comfort level in discussing them often differs significantly. This can lead to delays in seeking the help needed for mental health issues. Our Foundation aims to change that by encouraging our local community to treat mental health with the same care and attention as physical health.
Our slogan, "You good?", serves as a simple, open-ended question that we hope will spark meaningful conversations between friends and loved ones. These conversations could lead to timely intervention and support from mental health professionals when needed. We understand that, unlike physical health services, accessing mental health care can be a more complicated and less immediate process.
To address this, the Foundation will partner with local businesses, schools, religious organizations, and community groups to raise awareness of vital resources like the crisis hotline (988) and the text line (741741). Our goal is for these numbers to become as recognizable and accessible as 911.
Additionally, we will raise funds to establish a scholarship to encourage more community members to pursue careers in Licensed Clinical Social Work. We envision a future where professional help is readily available to anyone in need, whenever they need it.
Board of Directors:
Executive Board:
President - Tim Durant
Vice President - Alejandro Rivera III
Secretary - Shannon Vincelette
Treasurer - Shannon Goode
Chris Berube
Brooke Berlet
Anne Ciccalone
Dr. Marialice Curran
Deb Franklin
Billy Maag
Sandy Ouellette
Dave Peniston
Sean Tomany
Resources
Resources
Welcome to our Mental Health Resources page. Here you will find important information and resources for crisis intervention, access to care, and support in the state of Connecticut. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, these resources can provide immediate help and guidance.
Crisis Intervention & Access to Care
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911 - Behavioral Health Emergency EMT
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or experiencing a behavioral health emergency, call 911 and request an EMT with behavioral health training.
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988 - Suicide & Crisis Lifeline988 offers 24/7 support for mental health, substance abuse, and more. If you or someone you know needs support now, call of text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
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211 - Mobile Mental Health Crisis Hotline
The 211 mobile mental health crisis hotline can assist with both adult and child mental health crises. Request an in-person crisis evaluation by calling:
Visit 211 CT
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Same-Day Walk-in Psychiatric Evaluations
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Children's Crisis Evaluations:
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Urgent Crisis Center - The Village (Hartford)
For children and adolescents in crisis, the Urgent Crisis Center at The Village offers same-day evaluations. Please see the attached information for more details.
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Adults' Crisis Evaluations:
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Wheeler Clinic
Wheeler Clinic offers same-day walk-in psychiatric evaluations for adults. For more information, visit their website:
Wheeler Clinic - Same-Day Evaluations
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Additional Resources
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211 CT Resources
The 211 CT website offers a comprehensive list of mental health resources and crisis services available in Connecticut. Visit 211 CT for more information.
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Mental Health Services
Click here for a list of Mental Health Services available in CT.
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Warm Lines
A warm line is a non-crisis, confidential support line available to anyone in need of emotional support. Learn more about warm lines here: CT Warm Lines
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CT Local Mental Health Authorities
For access to local mental health services, including crisis intervention and ongoing care, find your local authority here:
Local Mental Health Authorities in CT-
Example: Glastonbury - InterCommunity (East Hartford)
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Care Coordination Overview
Care coordination services are available to children under 18, regardless of insurance. This free service helps families navigate the mental health system and find the support their children need.
Learn More about Care Coordination
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Amplify
Amplify promotes best practices that help communities live well and be well. They offer a depth of knowledge about behavioral health prevention, treatment and recovery across the lifespan. Amplify offers QPR Training (Question, Persuade, Refer), free of charge to everyone, and provides many resources on Suicide and Prevention. Click here for more.
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CT Suicide Advisory Board
Statistics, Resources, and more. Click here
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​​Please reach out to any of these resources if you or someone you know needs assistance with mental health services. We are committed to providing support and ensuring access to the care that is needed.
Events
Events
Music for the Mind
When: Sunday, May 4th
Time: 1pm - 6pm
Where: Elks Club, 98 Woodland Street, S. Glastonbury
Who: All are welcome!
Join us for an afternoon of delicious food from Gio's on the Go, socializing, and enjoying music from the PPT's! Admission is free, though donations are welcome and appreciated!
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“Music Speaks what cannot be expressed, soothes the mind and gives it rest.”
Join us for Mental Health Awareness night at Yard Goats Stadium
Thursday, May 15th
Game time: 7:10pm
Tickets: $20 each
Join us for Mental Health Awareness Night at Yard Goats Stadium on the Right Field Porch!
The KV Foundation for Mental Health Presents the Second Annual
Golf Tournament for healthy minds.
Monday, September 15, 2025
Glastonbury Hills Country Club
239 Country Club Road
South Glastonbury, CT
Sponsorship Levels Available:
Presenting Sponsor: $8,000
Gold Sponsor: $5,000
Silver Sponsor: $3,000
Dinner Sponsor: $2,500
Beverage Sponsor: $1,500
Lunch Sponsor: $1,000
Cart Sponsor: $750
Scoreboard Sponsor: $500
Prize Sponsor: $400
Tee/Hole Sponsor: $150
(Click any sponsorship for instant purchase)
Amazing Prizes for:
Longest drive
Closest to the pin
Hole in one
Raffles
Registration 9:30-10:30am
Shotgun Start 11:30am
Cocktails 4pm
Dinner & raffles 5pm
$250 Golf, Lunch, Cocktails
and Dinner
$80 Cocktails and Dinner
where you keep your
putts close...
and your friends closer!
Click below for
tournament registration and sponsorships . Golf Registration Deadline: September 2nd.
Contact Us / Resources
Need Help?
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​988 - Call/Text - Suicide Crisis & Lifeline
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211 - Health and Social Services Assistance
*Visit our Resources Page for more information
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Copyright 2024
Together, we can create a community where mental health is prioritized,
understood, and supported.
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