CHR helps adults, children and families find Real Hope for the challenges of Real Life through an array of community-based mental health, substance use, child welfare, supportive housing, foster care, prevention and wellness services, and integrated care. Our name embodies our commitment to community-based care, instilling hope for a healthy, happy and productive future, utilizing all available resources to achieve change. CHR is proud to provide services that achieve Real Quality with Real Results. CHR is the most comprehensive, non-profit behavioral healthcare provider in Connecticut, offering a wide range of personalized services for children, families and adults whose lives have been touched by mental illness, addiction or trauma. Our largest outpatient offices are in Manchester and Enfield, with smaller offices throughout central and eastern Connecticut and several community-based programs.
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Services Offered
* Depression * Anxiety * Substance use challenges * Behavior problems * And problems at school
Outpatient counseling - is for chemically dependent/substance abusing individuals who are in need of treatment but who also have the skills and support to recover without the need of a residential setting.
CHILD & FAMILY - Is it a phase or is it time to get help? We understand that life brings real challenges, and sometimes children act out at school, home or in the community. Issues like abuse, conflict, drugs or loss can lead to emotional or behavioral problems-sometimes severe. Where do you get help, and what kind of help do you need? No two children or families are the same. That is why CHR offers a full range of treatment options from office based intervention to "in home" programs.
Fees and Payment
CHR accepts all major insurance, Husky A & B and Medicaid. All referrals are welcome! We offer a sliding fee scale based on your income. We are also a non profit agency, check our ABOUT us page for more information.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual LGBTQ
Payment: Sliding Scale Medicare Medicaid
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A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.