Leading Stories

September 30th, 2025

CT domestic violence shelters are over capacity

By Eileen Weber

When it comes to supporting victims of domestic violence, Connecticut has some alarming data. Shelters ran over capacity by 111% in 2023 and 129% in 2024. In those two fiscal...

September 1st, 2025

Trinity Health Closures in CT; MA Behavioral Health Hospital Expands; VT Telehealth Law to Improve Rural Access

By Tricia Stortz

CT lawmakers push for input following Trinity Health closures

This summer, Trinity Health of New England is closing two outpatient mental health programs in Hartford,...

March 2nd, 2025

Study finds unequal reimbursement rates in CT’s mental healthcare

By Eileen Weber

Late last year, the Office of Health Strategy (OHS), outlined payment parity issues with Connecticut’s...

September 7th, 2024

Killingly, CT students will finally get much-needed mental health services

By Danielle Ray

Students in the Killingly Public Schools (KPS) district will now have access to mental health resources after the lack of them drew statewide and national attention and...

July 4th, 2024

CT moving toward peer-run respite centers

By Eileen Weber

Bill proposes community-based alternatives
Connecticut is considering legislation to provide...

June 30th, 2024

CT suicide numbers higher and younger

By Eileen Weber

Legislation seeks to fund prevention efforts
Connecticut’s rate of suicide is on the rise....

March 4th, 2024

Connecticut Medical Center opens new pediatric facility

By Eileen Weber

Connecticut Children’s Medical Center in Hartford, Conn. is one of two units in New England and the...

February 3rd, 2024

CT makes recommendations to improve children’s behavioral health

By Eileen Weber

What came first, the increase in children’s mental health issues or the shortage in staff to help...

October 1st, 2023

Kids’ mental health getting a boost in Connecticut

By Eileen Weber

Bill focuses on access, play issues
Connecticut’s recently passed Senate Bill 2 focuses on...

April 2nd, 2023

CT bill aims to improve access to children’s services

By Andrew Cromarty

Children’s mental health will remain a top priority for Connecticut lawmakers this session. The...