Start
Living Life
Fully
Alive
I want people to walk into NLCC and immediately feel like they are entering a place where they are loved and cared for. We want our clients to know they are important and that there is hope. We encourage a culture that supports mental wellbeing and reduces shame surrounding our struggles. We all deserve to be treated with compassion and respect.”
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-Katie Bowman, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
President & Clinical Director of
New London Counseling Center
An evening with purpose...
This event is more than a gathering—it is our most important fundraiser of the year and a chance to be part of lasting change. Together, we are strengthening lives and building a healthier community, plus we get to enjoy a pretty amazing evening together! We'd love for you to join us!
​​​​You’re invited to our annual
DENIM & DIAMONDS GALA
Friday, October 16, 2026
The Barn of Nottingham
6-10pm
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Join us for an evening that brings people together for something greater.
The Denim & Diamonds Gala is a celebration of hope, generosity, and the commitment
to making mental health care accessible to anyone in our community.
Guests will enjoy...
• A delicious cocktail hour and dinner
• An inspiring story that brings our work to life
• Amazing live and silent auctions items
• Our meaningful Brick Fundraiser, representing the progress we make
when we stand together
• Closing the evening with music and dancing!
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Whether you show up in jeans or jewels,
you’re showing up for mental health—and that’s what matters most.
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Tickets: $125 per person
Sponsorship Opportunities listed below.
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Sponsorship Levels
Sponsorship Levels
Below are our Sponsorship Levels and the benefits that come with them. But the true benefit is in the fact that YOU are allowing someone in your community to gain access to mental health services. You help to remind a teenager that they matter, that there is hope, and provide them tools to take the next positive step. You help a mother remember that she is not alone and gain skills in how to cope with life's transitions and stressors. You help that person who is struggling with depression and shame know that they can find healing.
We hope you'll join us!
There is something really special about this evening. The energy, the excitement, the sharing of stories. It means so much to us! We know why we do the work we do, and we get the benefit of seeing positive outcome throughout the year, but, this night reminds us of the incredible support that surrounds us. It reminds us that we're not doing this alone. And, it reminds you, our supporters, of the incredible transformations that YOU make possible.
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We can't wait to celebrate with you.
Thank you to our 2026 Gala Sponsors
Diamond Sponsors $7,500
Denim Sponsors $5,000