The Village for Families & Children

The Village for Families & Children, located at 1680 Albany Avenue in Hartford, Connecticut, is a comprehensive behavioral health center offering a wide range of services for children, adolescents, adults, and specialized populations including LGBTQIA+, veterans, and older adults. The facility provides urgent crisis intervention through its walk-in Urgent Crisis Center, which stabilizes acute mental health crises and connects youth directly to ongoing support services. In addition, the Institute offers intensive outpatient programs and clinic-based Multidimensional Family Therapy to address behavioral health, co-occurring disorders, and family dynamics. Treatment is guided by a collaborative, client-centered approach, ensuring individualized care that supports recovery, resilience, and long-term well-being.

The Village integrates evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, EMDR, and motivational interviewing alongside medication-assisted treatment, recovery coaching, and case management. Patients benefit from flexible services, including evening appointments and telehealth options, to accommodate busy schedules. The facility also focuses on prevention, harm reduction, and comprehensive behavioral health education to empower clients and families. Its multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, advanced practice nurses, and clinicians works closely with each client to create personalized care plans and facilitate successful outcomes across mental health, substance use, and psychosocial challenges.