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ABOUT RELIANT

Empowering Diverse Communities.

Reliant Behavioral Health and Community Services evolved based upon the needs of community members residing throughout New Haven County and CT. Servicing individuals and families require are systemic and require macro-level interventions and strategic planning that are essential in order to sustain one’s overall well-being.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

Address the needs of individuals, adults, children, youth, and families.

Develop individualized plans that cater to the needs of individuals and families who are at-risk, in crisis or require basic need supports.

Address the needs of people with addictions.

Develop programs to serve seniors, veterans and the disabled.

Provide psycho-education, awareness and support about mental and physical health.

Individualized and group counseling along with case management as needed.

Community development and capacity building

Diffusing disparities in urban communities

VALUES:

RESPECT FOR

DIVERSITY

SERVICE
EXCELLENCE

ACCOUNTABILITY

INNOVATION

STAFF & PARTNERS/LIASONS

RBHCS provides a wrap around and holistic approach to clinical counseling
which is why we have community partners listed below.

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LISA HARDY-GARDNER OWNER & CEO      LMSW(PENDING LICENSURE), CHW, MHFA

Lisa is the Owner and CEO of Reliant Behavioral Health and Community Services LLC and Effective Community Services 

TLC (Transforming Life's Circumstances), both community-based clinical therapy and resource-based agencies. Her team offers comprehensive services, including mental health counseling, basic needs support, and Integrated Care Coordination and Case 

Management services for individuals, children, and families.

      

             

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    FELICIA RUMPH, CLINICAL THERAPIST LMSW

Felicia Rumph obtained her Master’s degree in Social Work at Springfield College School of Social Work. She has over 25 years of experience working as a Medical Social Worker in both Acute Inpatient and Outpatient hospital settings providing services from pediatric to...

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             TRACEY FOSKEY BS OF SCIENCE
            COMMUNITY LIAISON PARTNER

Tracey Foskey completed her undergraduate studies at Delaware State University in Dover, Delaware. Tracey has over 20 years of experience working with children and families. She is the founder/owner of Total Joy Are You (TJAY) Autism Foundation. 

 

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         FANNIE HARDY, LCSW SUPERVISOR, MHFA

Fannie Hardy, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with many years of experience. Fannie has a passion for working with and helping people. This ignited her interest and career choices which directed her in pursuing a career in human services and social work.

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                    PAMELA ALLEN MHFA, CHW
       COMMUNITY LIAISON SUPPORT PARTNER

Pamela Allen, is the founder, chief executive officer (CEO), and president of Evergreen Family Oriented Tree, Inc.   At present, she coordinates four sober living houses in New Haven, Connecticut for men and women ages 18 years and older.

 

 

 

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  MELANIE MERRITT, CLINICAL THERAPIST  LMSW

Melanie is a graduate of  the University of Connecticut School of Social Work. Melanie has completed her last phase of internship at the Intensive Outpatient Center at UConn Health Center, where she conducts individual and group sessions.

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           DR. DAVID ASBERY, PHD ED, MS, CHW
          MEN'S SUPPORT GROUP FACILITATOR

David received his Associates degree from the Borough of Manhattan Community College. He received his Baccalaureate and Master’s Degrees from the College of New Rochelle. In 2012 he received his Doctorate degree in Executive Leadership from St. John Fisher College. Fixing Fathers

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