Help for depression, anxiety, trauma, and other mental-health needs is available in Hartford, with or without insurance. Behavioral-health clinics offer counseling and therapy on a sliding scale, and crisis teams are available around the clock when things feel like too much.
The resources below are the verified mental-health options in our Hartford directory. If you are in crisis right now, you do not have to wait for an appointment, call or text 988 any time.
Who can get help
Community behavioral-health clinics see people regardless of insurance, with fees on a sliding scale. Many accept HUSKY/Medicaid. Services cover adults, children, and families, and several offer care in Spanish. You can start by asking for an intake appointment.
Mental health and counseling in Hartford
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (Connecticut)
United Way 211 / SAMHSA
24/7 crisis support for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts, substance use crises, or emotional distress. Connects to trained crisis counselors. In Connecticut, also links to CT Mobile Crisis Intervention via 211.
Bridge Family Center - Youth & Family Counseling
The Bridge Family Center
Nonprofit providing counseling, crisis intervention, mentoring, and life-skills training for high-risk youth, teens, young adults, families, and caregivers in Greater Hartford. Services include individual and family counseling, residential programs, and support groups.
Capitol Region Mental Health Center
CT DMHAS
State-operated community mental health center providing outpatient psychiatric treatment, mobile crisis team, case management, and community support for adults with serious mental illness or co-occurring disorders.
CCAR Hartford Recovery Community Center
Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR)
Free addiction recovery support center offering peer recovery coaching, telephone recovery support, virtual support meetings, and connections to area support services. Helps people at all stages of recovery navigate the recovery community.
Greater Hartford Family Advocacy Center
Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center
Trauma-informed advocacy center for children and families affected by abuse, violence, or exploitation. Connects families to forensic interviews, medical care, advocacy, counseling referrals, and multidisciplinary support.
Hartford Communities That Care - Violence Intervention
Hartford Communities That Care (HCTC)
Community-based violence prevention since 1998. Operates Connecticut's first Hospital-Linked Violence Intervention Program (HVIP) with 24/7 crisis response for crime victims. Programs include mental health support, workforce readiness, youth leadership academy, and family wellness.
Institute of Living - Addiction Services
Hartford HealthCare
Comprehensive addiction treatment through Hartford HealthCare's behavioral health network. Offers residential, day treatment, intensive outpatient (IOP), and standard outpatient tracks. All tracks offer medication-assisted treatment (MAT) including Suboxone, methadone, and Vivitrol.
InterCommunity - Mental Health Services
InterCommunity Health Care
Affordable behavioral health services including individual and group counseling, psychiatry, child/adolescent/family therapy, crisis stabilization, and intensive outpatient. Bilingual (Spanish) clinicians available. Same-day access.
InterCommunity - Recovery House (Residential)
InterCommunity Inc.
Recovery house program providing safe, substance-free housing with 30 hours/week of group and individual therapy, psychiatric and nursing support, and peer support. Also operates a 12-bed Intermediate Enhanced long-term residential program for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
NAMI Connecticut
National Alliance on Mental Illness - Connecticut
Over 40 free support groups statewide for families, individuals living with mental illness, and young adults. Provides education, peer support, and advocacy. Young Adult Connection Groups available.
The Network - Domestic Violence Services
The Network CT
24/7 domestic violence services including a short-term 15-bed confidential safe house, short-term counseling, support programs, court advocacy, and online resources. Serves individuals and families fleeing domestic violence.
The Village for Families & Children
44 programs including behavioral health for children and adults, substance use treatment, urgent crisis center for youth (no appointment needed), foster care, early childhood development, and family support services.
211 Connecticut
United Way of Connecticut
Statewide information and referral service connecting residents to health and human services. Covers housing, food, healthcare, mental health, financial assistance, and more. Available 24/7 in multiple languages.
How to get started
For a crisis, call or text 988 now
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is free, confidential, and available 24/7 in English and Spanish. Mobile crisis teams can also come to you.
Call a clinic below for an intake
Ask for a counseling or therapy intake appointment, whether they take your insurance or use a sliding scale, and how soon you can be seen.
Ask about ongoing support
Beyond therapy, clinics may offer psychiatry, medication, and support groups. Tell them what you are looking for so they can match you.
Common questions
Where can I get free counseling in Hartford?
Community behavioral-health clinics in Hartford offer counseling and therapy on a sliding scale, so you can be seen with little or no insurance. The clinics on this page are the verified options in our directory.
What if I am in crisis right now?
Call or text 988 any time for free, confidential crisis support in English or Spanish. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. Mobile crisis teams listed here can also respond in person.
Can I get mental health care without insurance?
Yes. Sliding-scale clinics set fees based on income, and many accept HUSKY/Medicaid. Ask when you call for an intake appointment.
Not sure where to start, or do not see what you need?