Have you heard that The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) will make health insurance coverage more affordable for many CT residents? If you're ready to take advantage of these savings, Access Health CT has opened a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) running through August 15, and we'll introduce you the the CEO of Connecticut's exchange to tell you all about it.
 
Then we'll hear from the Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC) - supporting individuals on their journey to safety by providing support for individuals who are experiencing abuse in personal relationships with free victim services. And we'll invite you to support the cause at DVCC's upcoming 'Voices of Courage' Spring Luncheon.
 
And we'll close celebrating Connecticut educators as we wrap up Teacher Appreciation Week with an ambassador from TEACH Connecticut, who will explain how this program is bringing folks from the workforce to our classrooms, and helping former educators jump back into their calling.

 

EMS Charity Run – Assisted Living Services / CT Assc for Healthcare at Home – Aspetuck Land Trust

After celebrating National EMS Week earlier we'll circle back with an EMT who you'll see running through Shelton for 24 hours next weekend to help raise funds for a new Echo Hose Co. ambulance.

Then we'll bring you some advice for folks who are aging in place while facing COVID-19 restrictions with our sources from Assisted Living Services, and the CT Association for Healthcare at Home.

Then it's time for some exciting news from the Aspetuck Land Trust - which just completed a key farmland preservation project, along with an update on the group's green corridor initiative and how everyone can be part of it.

 
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Eversource COVID Response – The Beardsley Zoo – Bridgeport Rescue Mission

Today we continue our deeper dive showcasing how local agencies and human service programs are maintaining, surviving, and continuing to serve in a COVID-19 world.

We'll let you know how Eversource is keeping utility services operational, how you can save a few bucks even if you're using more energy these days, and how the utility is helping keep critical nonprofits operational during this health emergency.

Then we'll check in and see how everyone is doing at the Beardsley Zoo - while learning how zoo staffers are supporting your kids education through a ton of virtual learning programs.

And we'll find out how the Bridgeport Rescue Mission is maintaining its mission to feed and protect families already living on the edge facing domestic violence, poverty, and hunger. 

 
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Call Before You Dig Month – Connecticut Children’s Youth Suicide Prevention – CT State Colleges & Universities

Early last winter we ran a segment that helped homeowners and excavation contractors get prepared for spring and all the planned outdoor projects involving excavation. Now that April and Call Before You Dig Month has arrived, we're replaying the segment to remind you about a new educational resource and certification program from Call Before You Dig that will help ensure any deep dig projects you are planning in the future at home or on the job - roll out safely.

Then we're tackling the difficult subject of youth suicide and prevention with a couple of expert sources from Connecticut Children's medical system talking about how the risk of suicide is increasing - shockingly among youths as young as 10-years-old. And we'll learn how this statewide healthcare network is doing groundbreaking work identifying suicide risk factors and saving lives as a result.


And address breaking news that state colleges and universities are resuming in-person classes and activities as early as the summer, with a representative of the Connecticut State College and University system who's going to also discuss opportunities available for students of all ages through the state's diverse community college system.

 
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