- 11 Phelps Way, Willington, CT 06279
- (860) 477-0050
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Mon - Sat: 9am to 8pm
Sunday: 10am to 5pm
Yanira Wolfgang
Cannabis Store Owner & Manager - Higher Collective, Willington
Yanira, in addition to being the Dispensary Owner and Manager of Higher Collective’s Willington dispensary, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has devoted her life to helping people address their mental health needs. Born in Puerto Rico and raised in Hartford, Yanira strongly supports causes including Mental Health, Women’s Empowerment, Recidivism, Leadership Development, and Cultural Competence within the Latino population. She holds a Master’s in Social Work from UConn and began her career as a mentor in the YMCA’s respite & therapeutic mentoring program. Later, she worked as a Multisystemic Therapist (MST) at NAFI, focusing on youth involved in the juvenile justice system. Additionally, Yanira has served at the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and Crec Polaris Center, Adelbrook, and Intercommunity. Presently, Yanira operates a private practice in Manchester, Connecticut, making a significant impact on people’s lives. Her compassionate nature and wealth of experience showcase her unyielding dedication to positive change, particularly in the realms of mental health and cultural competence.