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Bridges expands; honors 2 families

August 4, 2021 By whvoice

Bridges Board member Kathleen Hendricks, far left and Rep. Dorinda Borer, far right with honorees, Board member Joan Cretella, Former Board members Margaret Jerrell and Ann Yost.
Joan Cretella with family members accepted honors for her mother, Stella Cretella, pictured with Bridges’ Board member John Biancur at an earlier Bridges fundraising event.

Bridges Healthcare, Inc. hosted a reception on June 28 to officially open its new clinical offices at 98 Elm St. West Haven. The site is the base for the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, (CCBHC) a federally funded model which offers enhanced access to behavioral health and other integrated services in Milford, West Haven, Orange and Stratford. Bridges achieved CCBHC status in 2020.

Bridges’ President and CEO Jennifer Fiorillo stated hopes the new office will fill a need in the community.

“Opening an office and increasing the availability of services to West Haven residents has been a strategic planning goal, as we saw a growing need for behavioral health support, particularly when the CT Mental Health Center relocated their adult services clinic,” she said.

State Rep. Dorinda Borer (D-115) attended the reception and is happy to see the expanded services.

“I am so pleased that Bridges has expanded access to critical mental health and addiction recovery services for West Haven residents, right in our own community,” she said.

As part of the celebration, Bridges honored former Board Members and West Haven residents Margaret Jerrell and Ann Yost for their years of dedicated board service and support for Bridges’ and its clients. In addition, post humous honors were bestowed on former Board Member Stella Cretella.

A long-time advocate for mental health services and a passionate voice for eliminating stigma, Stella was active on the Region 2 Mental Health Board as well as many civic and political committees. Stella Cretella served on Bridges’ Board of Directors from 1994 to 2001 serving as Secretary from 2001-2004 and Vice Chair from 2004-2006. Stella was Chair of the Legislative Committee and participated on the Endowment Committee. She was a committed and generous supporter of Bridges’ mission. Joan Cretella continues her mother’s legacy as a member of Bridges’ Board of Directors since 2007.

Ann Yost served as a member of Bridges’ Board of Directors since 1998, served as the Vice Chair of Programs from 2013 – 2017 and on the Development and Scholarship Committees. Ann, a licensed clinical social worker along with her husband Art, also a former Board member, have been invaluable partners to Bridges offering professional experience, guidance and compassion to the Bridges community.

Margaret “Peg” Jerrell began her Board service with Bridges in 1997, serving as Assistant Treasurer and on committees including Development, Governance and Scholarship, Peg offered insight, professional expertise and support for Bridges’ mission throughout her tenure. Peg has also been a strong advocate for Bridges  to expand its presence and services in the City of West Haven.

The office features artwork on loan from several local artists with the theme: West Haven Connections: Landscape as a Point of Departure The exhibit was curated by Elinor Slomba of Verge Arts Group, a small business based in West Haven. For a list of artists please visit: www.bridgesct.org.

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