Behavioral Health, Mental Wellness, & Addiction Support
DMHAS is Connecticut’s state agency delivering recovery-oriented mental health and addiction services. It focuses on prevention, health promotion, treatment, crisis intervention, and support for adults with psychiatric or substance use disorders (including special populations and those with co-occurring conditions). Services are designed for community-based care across five regions, with inpatient care used only when necessary. The department operates multiple offices statewide, including a Bridgeport location, and offers programs for problem gambling, recovery, advocacy, and collaborative supports (e.g., for HIV/AIDS, criminal justice-involved individuals, pregnant individuals with substance use, and transitional populations).
