Sen. Blumenthal comes to Bristol to announce $980,000 grant for Wheeler Health at Centre Square

Posted By: Jack Krampitz February 10, 2023

By Jack Krampitz

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal came to Bristol Friday morning to announce the awarding of $980,000 in federal support for construction of Wheeler’s new health center and administrative headquarters in Centre Square. 

Senator Blumenthal at an earlier Wheeler event | Wheeler photo

The senator stated that he and Sen. Chris Murphy worked to make sure that the Bristol project was included among spending requested from the 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. Blumenthal spoke about the vital need for behavioral health and health care for the state’s communities, especially for children. 

Blumenthal was joined at the construction site by Wheeler President and CEO Sabrina Trocchi, Bristol Mayor Jeffrey Caggiano, and the chair of Wheeler’s Board of Trustees, Mary Rodier. 

Caggiano highlighted the work to bring the project to Bristol and the 200 employees that will work out of the new facility.

Trocchi remarked, “This is much more than a building, more than a health center. It is much more than a corporate headquarters. This year is Wheeler’s 55th anniversary, and 55 years of being a leader in caring for the state. One Hope St. will become Wheeler’s flagship location. We are bringing hope to Hope Street, in the form of local, professional jobs, and high-quality, integrated health care for the whole community.” 

Trocchi had told TBE earlier that her hope was to have the project completed by early 2024.

Once the project is complete Blumenthal said he hopes to secure more funding to support behavioral health programs.

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