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.
The facility is brand new. The staff is friendly and cares about their clients. The grounds are immaculately pruned. Also the bad element seems to not congregate at this location. If you are fighting substances then Root center is a great place to start
The front desk receptionist is a true blessing. She is very kind and outgoing. She really made me feel comfortable when coming in. They location was easy to get to and they offer many services.
I've been Going there since June 25 2019, and I can Honestly Say that They Helped Me Save My Own Very Life, they Follow up with Me all the Time. The Doctors and Nurses are Very Professional indeed, I've been Battling Stage 3 Lung Cancer Since April 2022, and They've been there for Me all the way. I've nothing but Respect and Admiration for Everyone There, Especially Sonia Harris She's Always there in My Corner. Thank You Intercommunity Health Care.
