Linda has been a leader in New Britain and the behavioral health care field for more than four decades; she retired from CMHA in 2016 after serving the agency for 37 years. Linda spearheaded the development of many programs at CMHA and worked tirelessly to improve access to treatment and systems of care. She was a voice for the integration of behavioral and physical health care for years, contributing to CMHA becoming New England’s first Joint Commission accredited Behavioral Health Home. In addition to caring for countless individuals living with mental illness and addiction, Linda served as a mentor to an entire generation of therapists, clinicians and administrators in the field.