The purpose of Connecticut Renaissance is to empower individuals and families affected by behavioral health or criminal justice needs to make healthy choices that will improve their lives. To achieve this we will utilize and sustain best practices in a positive, supportive environment. We will measure our success by the degree to which clients change their lives and become productive, contributing members of their families and communities.
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Services Offered
Adult Outpatient Behavioral Health Programs
Connecticut Renaissance's Norwalk, Stamford, and Bridgeport Adult Outpatient Programs provide treatment to individuals with substance abuse and addiction problems, psychiatric disorders and/or co-existing substance abuse and psychiatric disorders.
The services offered in our outpatient programs include--but are not limited to--individual counseling, group therapy, intensive outpatient treatment, stress management, psychoeducational groups, couples enrichment, family therapy, anger management and relapse prevention. In addition to prescribed therapies, the staff recognizes the importance of self-help groups available in the community.
Adolescent and Family Behavioral Health Programs
Our Individual, Couples and Family counseling services are located in the Stamford, Norwalk and Bridgeport facilities. These services are offered to the community as a resource to address mental health, behavioral health, substance use/abuse and family struggles. Our goal is to provide a tailored treatment program for each individual and family. Referrals are accepted from any source including parents, community leaders, schools, and social service agencies.
Fees and Payment
The Norwalk, Stamford, and Bridgeport Outpatient Units are providers for Medicaid, Medicare and many major health plans. In addition, we offer a sliding fee schedule for the uninsured.
The Adolescent and Family Behavioral Health Programs accept Medicaid, Medicare, and many major health plans. In addition, we offer a sliding fee schedule for the uninsured. Credit Cards are accepted.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens
Payment: Sliding Scale 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.
