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On this program, hosts Ann Baldwin and Lisa DeMatteis-Lepore speak with Blaine McKay, who exemplifies a true success story of someone who has benefited from the amazing services available at The Connection. He discusses his battle with addiction and how he turned his life around.

On this program, hosts Ann Baldwin and Lisa DeMatteis-Lepore speak with Mae Maloney. Since 2007, Mae has worked with Leadership Greater Hartford in a variety of capacities. Mae currently serves as the Program Director for the Leaders on Board program, where she connects individuals to nonprofits in need of new board members. Mae also conducts workshops regarding nonprofit board service for local n...

There is a big event coming to the Portuguese Cultural Center in Danbury, CT on Saturday, May 11th. On this show, host’s Ann Baldwin and Lisa DeMattis-Lepore are joined by Dawn Blom to talk about this fundraiser that will benefit the C.A.R.E.S. Foundation, as well as The Connection. Dawn’s Pizzazz Group is passionate about issues related to suicide and substance use and this event will...

Meet Willie, a man who spent 56-years of his life in addiction and 18 years behind bars. After losing his parents at a young age, Willie turned to the life in the streets coping with drugs and crime. It wasn’t until he was put in touch with Helen McAlinden at The Connection that his life drastically changed for the better. Tune in to hear this man’s amazing story with host Ann Baldwin...

In this segment of The Connection, hosts Ann Baldwin and Lisa DeMatteis-Lepore talk with Sherrie Weaver, Program Director of Women and Children’s Services at The Connection. On March 1, Sherrie launched The Women’s Reach Program where passionate, dedicated staff members are trained in gender responsive, co-occurring enhanced, and trauma informed women’s services. Find out the inf...

Join hosts Ann Baldwin and Lisa DeMattis-Lepore for a captivating conversation with former television news anchor, and recovering addict, Brandon Lee. In this emotional segment of The Connection, Brandon shares his horror stories of drug addiction and how a twelve step meeting changed his life forever. Today Brandon, nine years sober, is a motivational speaker and soon to be author. This is a show...

Hosts Ann Baldwin CEO of Baldwin Media and Lisa DeMatteis-Lepore CEO of The Connection are joined by 5th district State Representative Brandon McGee Jr., a self-proclaimed community activist and architect of social solutions. He shares his thoughts on what his priorities are for the City of Hartford, the Town of Windsor, and for the people of Connecticut. Tune in as we discuss criminal justice ref...

Hosts Ann Baldwin CEO of Baldwin Media and Lisa DeMatteis-Lepore CEO of The Connection sit down for a real and raw discussion in the studio. They talk about the challenges of dealing with elderly parents and keeping life in perspective. Tune into this show for an engaging conversation on everyday life.

It's very easy to forget about yourself in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. February is National Self Check Month, created to encourage us to all be proactive about our health and wellness. This week, host Ann Baldwin, CEO of Baldwin Media, and guest host Beth Connor, Chief Strategy Officer of The Connection, are talking with licensed marriage & family therapist Marty Newbury about the...

Meet Willie, a man who spent 56-years of his life in addiction and 18 years behind bars. After losing his parents at a young age, Willie turned to the life in the streets coping with drugs and crime. It wasn’t until he was put in touch with Helen McAlinden at The Connection that his life drastically changed for the better. Tune in to hear this man’s amazing story with host Ann Baldwin...

Ann Baldwin, CEO of Baldwin Media and Lisa DeMatteis-Lepore, CEO of The Connection, sit down with Roger Sherman House graduate David. David shares his story, tells us how he is doing today, and talks about the special connection he has with a staff member who inspired him and helped him rejoin society after incarceration.

Radio show hosts Ann Baldwin, CEO of Baldwin Media and Lisa DeMatteis-Lepore, CEO of The Connection sit down with Ian- a Graduate of Farrell Treat Center. In this segment they discuss Ian's journey to soberity and how Farrell Treatment Center facilited the process.

On this episode of The Connection, Ann Baldwin and Lisa DeMatteis-Lepore reflect on Connecticut’s new administration and their hopes for the future of civil services. Lisa and Ann also discuss the greater impact on the community in the long run.

Hosts Ann Baldwin and Lisa Dematteis- Lepore are joined by Alison Friar the director of clinical development at The Connection. With so many new years resolutions floating around they discuss how to become your best self and realize your personal goals for 2019 by eliminating triggers and practicing self care. They also explain how the connection and its various services can help those in need of...

Hosts Ann Baldwin and Lisa DeMatteis-Lepore are joined by State Senator Matt Lessor who has just recently been elected. They will discuss his goals for his term in office with an overall message to make things easier for people who are struggling and how programs like The Connection make all the difference.

Hosts Ann Baldwin and Lisa DeMatteis- Lepore are joined by Rebecca Lemanski director of Middletown WORKS, a program dedicated to improving the lives of single parent families living below the poverty line. They will be discussing the program as well as its upcoming event and the hope that Middletown WORKS will better the community.

Today on The Connection, hosts Ann Baldwin and Lisa DeMatteis- Lepore are joined by a former client of The Connection as she talks about her hardships and personal journey, and how the connection played a role in her overcoming past demons and providing hope for the future.

This week hosts Ann Baldwin and Lisa DeMatteis-Lepore are joined by Larry McHugh, long-time president of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce. Larry talks about the importance of the business community’s involvement in helping those who are struggling in life. The Middlesex Chamber of Commerce is a thought leader in understanding the importance of assistance for folks struggling with sub...

This week on the Connection hosts Ann Baldwin and Lisa DeMatteis-Lepore are joined by Patrick Fallon, Director of Community Justice Services at The Connection. They will discuss the benefits of helping people return to their communities after incarceration, and how programs like The Connection's new work release program for women provide assistance.

Host Lisa DeMatteis-Lepore is joined by Donna Savoie and Pam Gordon of the Connecticut Department of Correction to discuss Women's Re-entry Programs. Women face unique struggles while navigating the correctional system.  These challenges continue as women leave incarceration and re-enter their chosen communities.

Today Ann Baldwin is joined by Charles Barber, filling in for Lisa DeMatteis-Lepore. The special guest today is David O'Brien, internationally recognized author and leadership consultant. They will discuss O'Brien's personal journey and the importance of self reflection. O'Brien will be the featured key note speaker at The Connections upcoming Meaningful Connections: Exploring Engagement in Human...

In this episode of the Connection Radio Show, Ann Baldwin and Lisa DeMatteis-Lepore are joined by Jessica Smith. Jessica is deputy chief of clinical development and operations for The Connection Center for Behavioral Health. They are discussing The Connection Inc.'s Chapel Street location in New Haven, and its attainable behavioral health programs.

Ann Baldwin and Lisa DeMatteis-Lepore speak with Jennifer, a former resident at The Connection’s Hallie House. The Hallie House is a treatment facility for pregnant and parenting women struggling with substance abuse. They discuss Jennifer’s personal experience with addiction and how the Hallie House helped her turn her life around. Where was Jennifer at in her life before she arrived...

On this edition of The Connection, Ann Baldwin is joined by Charlie Barber, Director of Special Projects at the Connection, filling in for Lisa DeMatteis-Lepore. They talk with Gerald Scott, who is a Vocational Specialist and Case Manager with the Roger Sherman House at The Connection in New Haven. Gerald discusses how he uses his life experience to facilitate conversation and empower other men at...

Ann Baldwin is joined by Charles Barber, Director of The Connection Institute for Innovative Practice, filling in for Lisa DeMatteis-Lepore. Together, they talk to Daryl McGraw, former Director of the Office of Recovery Community Affairs for the State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. Their topic of conversation? Urban Trauma. What is it, and what qualifies as urba...