Waterbury Resources
Outpatient & Clinical Services
Offer 80+ programs and services, ranging from affordable housing to quality healthcare to addiction recovery, with the goal of fostering independence.
CMHA (Community Mental Health Affiliates)
Provides behavioral health and substance abuse services, as well as child, family and adult outpatient services.
Primary medical care, Behavioral health services, Chiropractic care, Podiatry, Nutrition counseling, Breast & Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program, Public insurance and support program assistance.
Connecticut Counseling Centers (CTCC)
Offers a wide variety of groups, outpatient services, treatment, and often bring in guest speakers to enhance recovery education and support. A community-focused environment.
McCall Behavioral Health Network
Provides residential and outpatient recovery support. Known for their structured environments and holistic approach to recovery and mental health.
Provide individual and group therapy, as well as other outpatient services to individuals struggling with addiction.
Better Choice Gambling Program at MCCA:
Outpatient and inpatient treatment for Problem Gambling including individual, group, budget counseling for both gamblers and family members, psychiatric evaluation for both gamblers and family members, and couple and family counseling.
Provides a wide variety of outpatient services, including behavioral health, primary care, substance use services, and more.
UConn Health Community Network Behavioral Health & Addiction Services
Offers outpatient behavioral health services as part of Waterbury Hospital. Provides support for individuals navigating recovery through clinical care.
Waterbury Hospital Behavioral Health
Offer addiction treatment, adult outpatient and inpatient services.
Offer outpatient services and treatment for young individuals with substance use and mental health disorders.
Wheeler Clinic
Clean, professional facility offering Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), individual counseling, and case management. Known for providing transportation to clients, which sets them apart in the region.
(888) 793-3500
Faith-Based & Community-Led Resources
At their Behavioral Health Center, they address problems associated with substance use and other mental health issues through individual or group therapy.
Silas Bronson Library (Waterbury Public Library)
Serves as a hub for educational and community events, many of which are accessible to individuals in recovery seeking connection and structure.
St. John's Episcopal Church on the Green in Waterbury, Connecticut
Hosts a variety of community recovery activities, including clothing distribution, homeless outreach, and weekly events focused on peer support and wellness.
Waterbury Youth Services
The authorized Youth Service Bureau in the Greater Waterbury area, they offer after-school, mentoring, diversion, and summer programs for youth, among other services.
YMCA of Greater Waterbury
Offers wellness programs, youth engagement, and community connection opportunities.
Peer, Alternative Recovery, Wrap Around, Additional Resources
Ability Beyond
Provides vocational and life skills training for individuals with mental health and developmental challenges, supporting long-term independence and community integration.
CCAR (CT Community for Addiction Recovery)
Provides peer support, recovery coaching, and community-building events. A trusted and accessible resource for many in early and sustained recovery.
Provides individual, couples and family therapy, medication management, and other clinical services.
Provides housing, recovery, and mental health services. They help individuals obtain a safe home, activate whole health living, find fulfillment and purpose, and become actively engaged in the community.
Perspectives Treatment Center, Inc.
Provide therapy services treating both psychiatric disorders and many forms of addiction.
Provides therapy services for individuals, couples and families, with clinicians trained in a wide range of specialties.
St. Vincent dePaul (SVDP) Mission of Waterbury
Provide services supporting individuals experiencing poverty, homelessness, hunger and mental health challenges. These services include an Emergency Homeless Shelter, a soup kitchen and food pantry, and housing programs.
Provides peer-led support, independent living support, daily workshops. Also have a food pantry and wellness specialists.
Formerly known as the Kennedy Center, they provide support services for individuals with disabilities.
(203) 365-8522
Tides of Mind Counseling of Connecticut
A group of private counseling centers dedicated to providing mental health services to adults, children, and families. They offer both online and in-person services.
Western CT Mental Health Network (Waterbury Branch)
Hosts alternative peer activities and community-based supports for individuals with behavioral health needs.
Waterbury American Job Center (AJC)
Provides employment services, resume assistance, job placement, and training opportunities—important for recovery stability and reentry.
Waterbury Police Activity League (PAL)
Actively engaged in hosting recovery and integration fairs and partnering with community providers to expand access to resources.
(203) 346-3921
Further Resources
24-hour Crisis, Hotlines and Emergency Information
Emergency calls (all situations) ……………………………………………………………........................................................…… 911
INFOLINE (Statewide) ………………………………………………………………………............................................................… 211
Access Health CT…………………………………………………………………………...............................................................….1-855-805-4325 or visit accesshealthct.com
Access Line for opioid treatment and services (DMHAS 24 hour call center) …………......................................................… 1-800-563-4086
Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling Helpline ……………………….............................................................. 1-800-346-6238/1-888-789-7777
Hotline and Mobile Outreach – Western CT Mental Health Network ………………....................................................……… 1-860-496-3700
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital Emergency Department Crisis Intervention Services …....................................................… 1-860-496-6880
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline………………………………………………..................................................................….. 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Greenwoods Counseling Referrals, Inc……….......................................................................……. www.greenwoodsreferrals.org / (860) 567-4437
Text support for people in crisis: ……………………………………………………….....................................................................text “CT” to 741741
USEFUL WEB SITES
Access Health CT………………………………………………………………………............................................…...…. accesshealthct.com
Network of Care for Behavioral Health……………..……………………………………............................ mentalhealth.networkofcare.org/connecticut
CT Clearinghouse …………………………………………………………………...............................................………...ctclearinghouse.org
CT’s Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services………………………………......portal.ct.gov/dmhas/
Infoline/211 CT …………………………………………………………………….……………………………...............................infoline.org
Mental Health America……………………………………………………………………………................................…mhanational.org/
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)……….………………………………………………................namict.org/
National Institute of Mental Health ……..…..…………………..............................................................nimh.nih.gov
CT Support Group (for young adults) ......................................………………………………..................ctsupportgroup.org/
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in CT …………............................................................................ct-aa.org
Narcotics Anonymous in CT ……………………...................................................................………….………ctna.org
Disordered Gambling …………............................portal.ct.gov/dmhas/programs-and-services/problem-gambling/pgs---home-page