The Creation of the Stamford Youth Mental Health Alliance

In late 2021, after Caroline Simmons was elected the city’s mayor, she held a series of advisory group meetings including one that touched on youth mental health. 

“The question was raised, ‘What can we do?’” said Vin Tufo, a leader of the Vita Health & Wellness Partnership and CEO of Charter Oak Communities, the city’s public housing authority. 

The discussion that followed ultimately led to the creation of a new group, the Youth Mental Health Alliance, a collaboration and partnership between more than 20 organizations in the city including the mayor’s office, the school district and police department. 

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available.
Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org

The Stamford YMHA is a city-wide network of providers, advocates and concerned individuals to improve conditions for children and adolescents struggling with their mental health. Questions concerning individual cases and concerns should be referred directly to your care provider.

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c/o The Fiduciary Entity: Dovetail: SIP, Inc. | 40 Clinton Avenue | Stamford, CT 06901

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org

The Stamford YMHA is a city-wide network of providers, advocates and concerned individuals to improve conditions for children and adolescents struggling with their mental health.  Questions concerning individual cases and concerns should be referred directly to your care provider.

Instagram
© Stamford Youth Mental Health Alliance

c/o The Fiduciary Entity: Dovetail: SIP, Inc. | 40 Clinton Avenue | Stamford, CT 06901