Silver Hill introduces talk show

Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan has partnered with HAN Network to present “Straight Talk with Tracey,” a magazine format, lifestyle show that brings the conversation on mental health and addiction into households throughout Connecticut. The show, which launched May 11, airs at noon on the second Thursday of every month on the HAN Network.

Host Tracey Masella has worked at Silver Hill Hospital for five years. She is trained in dialectic behavioral therapy and has additional training in substance abuse disorder treatment. While at Silver Hill, she has worked with the dual diagnosis adult population and most recently serves as the program manager for the Adolescent Transitional Living Program. Previously Masella worked at the New Haven Family Alliance developing an adolescent court diversion program, working with adolescents and families in the community through mediation, family therapy and case management. She satisfies her passion for nonprofit work by participating on the board of Medical Relief Alliance, working with women in Kenya who are affected by HIV/AIDS by offering medical help, education and a micro-finance program.