Naugatuck Valley Health District: 2 more COVID-19 associated deaths

State issues reopening processes for museums, zoos

Klarides-Ditria offers update on state's response to COVID-19 pandemic

Dear Friend, I wanted to take this opportunity to update you on the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and some recent announcements including current plans for reopening our state in phases. ______________________________ Gov. Lamont Releases Rules for Businesses Opening May 20th Earlier this week Governor Lamont announced specific rules that eligible businesses falling under phase 1 of Connecticut’s reopening plans must follow amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This first phase includes restaurants, offices, hair salons and barbershops, retail stores, and outdoor museums and zoos. You can find more specific information about the rules for each of these businesses at this link. _____________________________________________ Schools To Remain Closed Last week, Governor Lamont announced that due to the ongoing pandemic, in-person classes at K-12 schools in Connecticut will remain canceled for the rest of the academic year. There is still no determination regarding plans for summer school. You can read the announcement from Governor Lamont at this link. ______________________________ Unemployment Claims for the Self-Employed After weeks of waiting and several false starts, the “big RED button” for self-employed workers to file for the federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) is finally live on the Department of Labor (DOL) website. This is a two-step process. You must first file for state unemployment benefits using the BLUE button and then file for PUA using the RED button. In addition, DOL recommends clicking on the GREEN button to sign-up for direct deposit. The system defaults to debit card benefits payment and that can take 10 days to 3 weeks to get. Direct deposit takes about a week.  For more information on how to apply for benefits under the PUA system, including step by step instructions, please read this press release issued by the Connecticut Department of Labor. You can go directly to the link for filing here. ______________________________ Useful Links and Resources As we continue to address the current COVID-19 pandemic, my colleagues and I have been working to provide you with the most current information. Our office has created a page with information and links to resources and programs you might find useful during and after the coronavirus outbreak. You can read more here. I wanted to also remind you that the state of Connecticut has a comprehensive COVID-19 website for the most up-to-date information information for individuals and businesses that you can view here as well as a 'Frequently asked Questions' document which can be found here. If you have any questions or concerns on these or any other issue, please contact me at Nicole.Klarides-Ditria@housegop.ct.gov or call 860-240-8700. I will be providing more frequent updates on my Facebook page, which you can find by clicking here.

CT Air National Guard C-130 flies over Griffin Hospital in Derby

Thursday morning's event was part of Operation American Resolve to salute hospital workers who are hailed as heroes during the COVID-19 pandemic. 
It's also National Hospital Week May 10-16.

The flyover happened so quickly that photo-taking was a challenge! 
I'm sure there are better shots out there but I haven't looked. It was a well-attended community event. 

Recuperation journey: Around the yard - Part 4

Where there's a will there's a way.

Air National Guard to fly over Griffin Hospital in Derby to salute heroes

Schedule of Connecticut flyovers listed below:

Adam's House in Shelton to reopen May 20, schedules programs

Adam's House Will Re-Open May 20th

During the Coronavirus pandemic, we have made the necessary adjustments to support the community, and our program families needs, by conducting our "Helping Hearts Heal" sessions and intakes via Zoom. Starting May 20th, we will be opening the house back up for intakes, and will conduct an in-person graduation for our Winter "Helping Hearts Heal" program participants. As we slowly transition back to our "new normal" we look forward to continuing to support grieving

We CAN'T wait to have you walk through our OPEN red doors! children and their families as they look to Adam's House so they may regain strength, resiliency and most of all, hope!

Know a child who will benefit from our no-cost program? Please schedule an appointment to meet with a grief specialist today.

Schedule

FIG Training is June 4-6

Board member and FIG, Austin Mcannery describes the vital role of a FIG A FIG (Friend in Grief) is a special volunteer that works with kids during our evening program nights. After the 12 hour training, we hope you can commit to an 8-week session over a two year period.

All of the dates listed need to be completed in order to qualify to volunteer in group. We hope to hold this training in house June 4, 5 & 6. If Gov. Lamont extends the "stay at home" order, training will be held via Zoom, and June 3rd will be added. $100 fee includes background check and cost of materials. In Person Training dates and times: June 4th 5PM - 8PM June 5TH 5PM- 8PM June 6th 9AM - 3PM

YES! I want to be a FIG! Community Connections to Start May 22nd

As a community reshaped by loss, we are sensitive to how painful and difficult your journey may have been, and we also know the healing power of social connection. COVID-19 has created an environment of fear, stress and anxiety, but being in isolation doesn't mean you are alone - and we are here to help! Introducing “Community Connections” support designed for widows and widowers while homebound. You will look to others for encouragement, motivation and strength, as we deal with quarantine together. At times like this, we need community more than ever, so sign-up now and get connected today! **This will be an online event** Friday, May 22nd 6PM- 8PM via ZOOM Ready to Connect?

Grief 4 Graduates: "Helping Hearts Heal" for Young Adults

Thanks to a grant awarded by The Valley Community Foundation, we are excited to offer "Grief 4 Graduates." This support group is geared toward 18 to 25-year-olds who are grieving the loss of a loved one. We will meet at Adam’s House on Wednesday evenings throughout July from 630PM - 8PM. During these 5 sessions you will gain support, knowledge, and friendship as you navigate through your feelings of grief and isolation, while connecting with your peers who are experiencing the same challenges of young adulthood.

This group will be led Co-led by Katie Regan, an Adam's House "Helping Hearts Heal" program Alumni. Hear how Adam's House helped Katie through her grief.

Learn more about Grief 4 Graduates

Adam's House |203-513-2808 | www.adamshousect.org

This is a release from Adam's House.