Behavioral Health
We listen to you. We support you. We provide the best care to meet your needs.
Our Behavioral Health team brings you a compassionate approach to meet the unique needs of patients and their families who are seeking treatment for various behavioral health diagnoses, such as depression and other mood disorders, schizophrenia, and substance use disorder. If you or a family member is struggling with feelings or behaviors that are interfering with your life, Trinity Health Of New England wants you to know that you're not alone.
Focusing on positive patient outcomes, Trinity Health Of New England Behavioral Health provides:
- Driver Alcohol Education
- Geriatric Psychiatric Care
- Inpatient Adult Services
- Inpatient Child and Adolescent Services
- Office-Based Addiction Treatment
- Opioid Treatment Programs
- Outpatient Treatment
- Life skills therapies
- Safety, crisis and discharge planning
Location-specific services include:
Mercy Medical Center:
- Crisis assessments and discharge planning
- Hospital-based services for people with substance abuse disorder (SUD)
- Integrated BH services for people admitted in acute care medical units
Johnson Memorial Hospital:
- Crisis assessments and discharge planning
- Inpatient psychiatric services for adults
- Inpatient geriatric services
- Inpatient dually diagnosis treatment
Brightside:
- In-home therapy for children and families
- Therapeutic mentoring for children
Whether you need ongoing, outpatient counseling, teletherapy or inpatient care for acute symptoms, we'll provide you with a thorough evaluation, develop an individual treatment plan and coordinate care in a supportive environment.
In the event of a mental health emergency, visit the nearest Emergency Room, or call 911.
Once an evaluation is complete, appropriate referrals can be made. Crisis calls for patients recently discharged from the unit are handled by the psychiatric services staff.
If you are feeling suicidal, or you are concerned about someone who may be contemplating suicide:
- In Connecticut, dial 211* (or 1-800-203-1234) to speak to a trained crisis worker.
- Nationwide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline* (800) 273-TALK ((800) 273-8255) to connect with certified crisis center near you.
These lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.