Mental Health Connecticut (MHC) actively engages in the Northwest Coordinated Access Network (CAN), offering essential services like homelessness outreach, prevention, and diversion.
Our staff asses the housing needs of individuals experiencing homelessness to put together an action plan and provide resources. Staff are trained to explore an individual’s strengths to reconnect them to natural supports, communicate with landlords, and identify solutions to resolve or prevent housing crises.
Adults (18+) experiencing homelessness
This program is free with a referral.
Mental Health Connecticut participates in the Northwest Coordinated Access Network (CAN) that serves those who meet the HUD definition of literal homelessness, which is required for entry into homeless projects throughout the state. CANs assess the housing needs of all individuals experiencing homelessness. Staff are trained to explore an individual’s strengths to reconnect them to natural supports, communicate with landlords, and identify solutions to resolve or prevent housing crisis.
43 Cole St., Waterbury, CT
Tuesdays & Thursdays 9am – 12pm
690 E. Main St. Waterbury, CT 06702
Wednesdays 9am – 12pm
21 Prospect St., Torrington, CT
Tuesdays & Thursdays 9am – 12pm
MHC is proud to serve as a provider for the Housing Empowering Recovery Opportunities (HERO) program, a statewide initiative funded by the Connecticut Opioid Settlement Advisory Council and led by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS).
This innovative program aims to bridge the gap between housing instability and recovery by supporting individuals who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness and are living with substance use disorders. MHC will deliver services in the Northwest region (Waterbury and Litchfield) alongside McCall Behavioral Health Network, and in Fairfield County with Recovery Network of Programs.
Interested individuals will be able to complete a screening form, which will reviewed and verified by DMHAS. Once eligibility is confirmed, in coordination with a licensed provider, clients will be connected with a local provider, including MHC. Details on how to complete a screening form will be available in Fall 2025. In the meantime, we invite you to read our press release for more information.
MHC is contracted by third-parties to provide case management to individuals with subsidized housing. Through this service, we are able to provide case management, helping with care coordination and recovery plans. We provide this service in Litchfield County.
The Homeless to Housing (H2H) program in Connecticut is a collaborative service delivery program that helps people experiencing unsheltered homelessness find and maintain stable housing. The program began on July 1, 2023, and is implemented by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS). Our CAN Navigators support H2H Housing Specialists and help them locate a shelter bed. They assist in connecting the individuals to medical care, behavioral healthcare, housing, employment, and benefits. They also assist in replacing required identification documentation and in linking them to additional supports such as insurance, SNAP, childcare, and education.
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Time is running out to support our Winter Wellness Campaign! Your donation helps us provide essential mental health resources and expand access to care for individuals in need. Let’s come together to ensure no one has to face winter’s challenges alone.
While our Winter Wellness Campaign is coming to a close, our toolkit will be available on our website all winter long as we continue to embrace warmth, connection, and wellness.
This year’s Winter Wellness with MHC campaign is focused on giving mental health resources and support to communities throughout Connecticut.
Your donation will support the Mental Health Concierge sliding scale, enabling us to provide flexible mental health services to individuals in need throughout the state.
Your donation will enable us to provide mental health services, including therapy, in-home support, and case management, to low-income individuals and individuals experiencing homelessness.
