Mental Health in Connecticut

12 verified resources.

About Mental Health for Fathers

Mental health services in the US range from free crisis lines and public community mental health centers to private therapy and inpatient care. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline operates 24/7 nationwide and is free and confidential. SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) connects callers with local treatment resources for mental health and substance use. Community Mental Health Centers exist in every state and serve people regardless of ability to pay, usually on sliding-scale fees. Medicaid covers mental health care in all states, and the ACA requires insurance plans to cover mental health at parity with medical care. Fathers are particularly at risk for undiagnosed depression, anxiety, and substance issues around separation and custody disputes — this directory surfaces crisis lines, low-cost therapy, support groups specifically for men, and state mental health authorities.

Mental Health in Connecticut

Connecticut's Superior Court handles family matters through regional Judicial Districts and Family Support Magistrate Division locations. The Office of Child Support Services runs enforcement under DSS. Major cities include Hartford, New Haven, Stamford, Bridgeport, and Waterbury. Connecticut Legal Services and Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut provide civil legal aid, and every courthouse has a court service center offering free forms assistance.

12 Resources

1. NAMI Connecticut — Free

Free mental health education, peer-led support groups, family classes, and advocacy for Connecticut fathers and families statewide. Programs include Family-to-Family, Peer-to-Peer, and crisis connection. Call the helpline or email for referrals to local chapters and services. No diagnosis or income requirement. Online meetings available alongside in-person groups at Hartford and regional locations throughout the state.

860-882-0236 · 576 Farmington Ave, Hartford, CT 06105 · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · Visit Website

2. Community Health Resources – Hartford — Paid

Community mental health services for Connecticut fathers and families including outpatient counseling, psychiatry, crisis intervention, and addiction treatment. Sliding-scale fees and Medicaid/HUSKY accepted. Call during business hours to schedule intake. Bring photo ID, insurance cards, medication lists, and any prior treatment records to the first appointment. Multiple locations across central and eastern Connecticut.

860-347-6971 · 995 Day Hill Rd, Windsor, CT 06095 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

3. United Services Inc. – Eastern CT — Paid

Mental health counseling, family services, and crisis support for fathers and families in eastern Connecticut. Services include outpatient therapy, psychiatry, case management, and domestic violence support. Sliding-scale fees and Medicaid/HUSKY accepted. Call during business hours to schedule intake. Bring photo ID, insurance cards, medication lists, and any prior treatment records to your first appointment.

860-774-2020 · 1007 N Main St, Dayville, CT 06241 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

4. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Connecticut — Free

Free 24/7 crisis phone, text, and chat support with trained counselors for Connecticut fathers experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, or substance-related crises. Call or text 988 from any phone. Veterans can press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line. Interpretation available in 240+ languages. Confidential and available statewide at any hour, including weekends and holidays.

988 · 24/7 · Visit Website

5. Bridges Healthcare – Milford — Paid

Mental health and addiction treatment services for Connecticut shoreline fathers and families, including outpatient therapy, psychiatry, and recovery programs. Sliding-scale fees and Medicaid/HUSKY accepted. Call during business hours to schedule an intake evaluation. Bring photo ID, insurance cards, current medication list, and any prior treatment records. Serves Milford, West Haven, Orange, and surrounding shoreline communities.

203-878-6365 · 949 Bridgeport Ave, Milford, CT 06460 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

6. Silver Hill Hospital – New Canaan — Paid

Psychiatric hospital offering inpatient, residential, and outpatient mental health and addiction treatment for Connecticut fathers. Services include detox, depression, anxiety, bipolar, and dual-diagnosis programs. Most commercial insurances accepted; call admissions for 24/7 screening. Bring photo ID, insurance cards, medication list, and prior treatment records. New Canaan campus serves patients from across the region.

203-966-3561 · 208 Valley Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840 · 24/7 · Visit Website

7. Waterbury Mental Health Authority — Paid

Community mental health services for Waterbury-area fathers and families, including outpatient therapy, psychiatry, case management, and crisis intervention. Sliding-scale fees and Medicaid/HUSKY accepted. Call during business hours to schedule an intake evaluation. Bring photo ID, insurance cards, medication list, and any prior treatment records. Serves Waterbury, Naugatuck, Wolcott, and surrounding communities.

203-573-6677 · 95 Scovill St, Waterbury, CT 06706 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

8. Southwest CT Mental Health System — Free

DMHAS-operated mental health services for Bridgeport, Stamford, Norwalk, and surrounding Fairfield County fathers and families. Free or low-cost outpatient therapy, psychiatry, case management, and crisis services for qualifying adults. Call during business hours for screening and intake. Bring photo ID, insurance cards, medication list, and prior treatment records. Part of the state Department of Mental Health system.

203-551-7400 · 1635 Central Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06610 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

9. Connecticut Mental Health Center – New Haven — Free

DMHAS and Yale partnership providing comprehensive mental health services to New Haven-area fathers including outpatient therapy, psychiatry, case management, and crisis intervention. Free or low-cost for qualifying adults; Medicaid/HUSKY accepted. Call during business hours for intake screening. Bring photo ID, insurance cards, medication list, and prior treatment records to your first appointment.

203-974-7300 · 34 Park St, New Haven, CT 06519 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

10. InterCommunity Health Care – Hartford — Paid

Outpatient behavioral health services for East Hartford-area fathers and families, including therapy, psychiatry, addiction treatment, and primary care integration. Sliding-scale fees and Medicaid/HUSKY accepted. Call during business hours to schedule intake. Bring photo ID, insurance cards, medication list, and prior treatment records. Evening hours available for working parents. Serves Hartford County communities.

860-569-5900 · 281 Main St, East Hartford, CT 06118 · Mon-Fri 8am-8pm

11. Family & Children's Aid – Danbury — Paid

Counseling, mental health, and trauma services for children, fathers, and families in western Connecticut. Outpatient therapy, psychiatry, school-based programs, and family support available. Sliding-scale fees and Medicaid/HUSKY accepted. Call during business hours to schedule an intake evaluation. Bring photo ID, insurance cards, medication list, and prior treatment records. Serves the greater Danbury and Fairfield County region.

203-748-5689 · 75 West St, Danbury, CT 06810 · Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm · Visit Website

12. Clifford Beers Clinic – New Haven — Paid

Community mental health center providing trauma-informed counseling and psychiatry for New Haven-area children, fathers, and families. Programs include outpatient therapy, school-based services, care coordination, and family support. Sliding-scale fees and Medicaid/HUSKY accepted. Call during business hours to schedule intake. Bring photo ID, insurance cards, medication list, and prior treatment records to your first appointment.

203-772-1270 · 93 Edwards St, New Haven, CT 06511 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

Mental Health — Common Questions

I'm in crisis right now — who do I call?
Dial or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, free and confidential, 24/7 nationwide. Veterans press 1. For non-crisis mental health support, call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.
How do I find a therapist I can afford?
Community Mental Health Centers (every state has them) charge on sliding-scale based on income. Medicaid covers therapy in all states. Private insurance must cover mental health at parity with medical care. Psychology Today's therapist finder lets you filter by insurance. Open Path Collective offers
0–$80 sessions.
Can therapy hurt my custody case?
Almost always no — judges view voluntarily-sought mental health treatment as responsible parenting. Therapists must keep sessions confidential (with narrow exceptions: child abuse disclosure, imminent self-harm). Court-ordered evaluations are different from voluntary therapy.
Is there support specifically for men?
Yes. Face It Foundation, HeadsUpGuys, Men's Sheds, and Man Therapy run men-focused programs. Many community mental health centers run men-only groups. Fatherhood programs often include peer support as part of their model.