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Connecticut Sun and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Connecticut Partnering to Raise Awareness About Mental Health Preventive Health Resources

The Connecticut Sun and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield are partnering to raise awareness about mental health and provide resources for preventive care.

The partnership aims to use the team's platform to educate the community about the importance of mental health and provide resources for preventive care.

The partnership includes several initiatives, including:

• Hosting a series of free community events on mental health
• Providing mental health screenings and resources at Sun home games
• Developing educational materials on mental health
• Creating a dedicated website for mental health resources

The partnership is part of Anthem's broader efforts to address mental health in Connecticut. In 2021, Anthem launched the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation's Healthy Generations Program, which provides grants to organizations working to improve the health of children and families in Connecticut. The program has awarded over $1 million to organizations working to address mental health issues.

“We are proud to partner with the Connecticut Sun to raise awareness about mental health and provide resources for preventive care,” said Meredith Barasch, president of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Connecticut. “Mental health is an important part of overall health, and we are committed to supporting the health and well-being of our community.”

“The Connecticut Sun are excited to partner with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Connecticut to raise awareness about mental health,” said Jen Rizzotti, president of the Connecticut Sun. “Mental health is an important issue that affects everyone, and we are committed to using our platform to educate the community and provide resources for preventive care.”