John Labieniec, LCSW - Vice President of Acute, Forensic, and Emergency Response Services

Mr. Labieniec has been working for Continuum of Care's Acute and Forensic Services since January of 2004. He now oversees the growing division which has expanded from New Haven into Bridgeport and Norwalk. The Crisis programs have become a critical necessity in their communities and have grown a reputation of excellence in serving the most vulnerable and at-risk populations. Mr. Labieniec's commitment to recovery, client centered care and collaboration has developed a model of care that has now gained recognition across the state.

Under Mr. Labieniec's leadership, the crisis program model has expanded into working with the Department of Veterans Affairs and Commercial Insurance. He has also helped to develop and expand the Forensic Division into a multilayered continuum which now services clients state wide.

Mr. Labieniec is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and holds a Bachelors in Sociology and an Associates in Criminal Justice. He continues to be an advocate and a voice for those who are often stigmatized and forgotten. In the spirit of no longer being anonymous, he is a living example of long-term recovery and change.

Continuum of Care, Inc.’s mission is to enable people who are challenged with mental illness, intellectual disabilities, addiction, or homelessness to rebuild a meaningful life and thrive in the community.