Many Rivers Supports Interval House with Donation Drive

Many Rivers Community Acupuncture will conduct a donation drive for Interval House, the largest domestic violence non-profit in Connecticut, from October 8 to 19.

Often the women and children who come to Interval House have left everything behind. Interval House gives these families refuge in a safe house. And once they leave the shelter, Interval House provides the daily necessities they need to start over in new housing, such as clothes, toiletries, and cleaning products.

“We always have pamphlets for Interval House available in our clinic, because sometimes victims don’t realize that there are trusted resources ready to help them,” says Many Rivers owner and acupuncturist Carrie Sawtell, L.Ac. “We’re hosting this donation drive to thank Interval House for being such an important lifeline for those in crisis.”

The acupuncturists at Many Rivers give treatments to domestic violence survivors for anxiety, depression, insomnia, and PTSD. The safe and soothing atmosphere of the clinic combines with the relaxing acupuncture treatments to quickly reduce stress levels and ease emotional turmoil.

Everyone who donates during the drive will be entered into a raffle. The grand prize winner will receive a week of free acupuncture at Many Rivers.

The items requested during the drive are household cleaning supplies (sponges, soap, bleach, detergent), paper goods (plates, napkins, flatware), and toiletries (toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, soap, feminine hygiene products). Interval House requests that all items should be new and full-size (not travel size).

Many Rivers will also collect gift cards for local grocery stores, pharmacies, and gas stations which will help the survivors set up in their new home.

Many Rivers is part of the community acupuncture movement, which is working to make health care affordable and accessible. Acupuncture treatments are provided on a sliding scale, from $15 - $35 per treatment (plus a one-time new patient fee of $10). Their highly-trained acupuncturists treat a multitude of health problems, including pain, tendinitis, arthritis, digestive disorders, seasonal allergies, infertility and gynecological complaints.

Many Rivers is located at 775 Bloomfield Avenue in Windsor. For more information, call (860) 683-0011 or go to www.manyriversacupuncture.com. Interval House is located in Hartford and can be contacted at (860) 246-9149 or intervalhousect.org.