DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.
CMHC is an urban community mental health center with an exceptional 50-year tradition of serving individuals with serious mental illness and/or addiction. Founded in 1966, CMHC is a partnership between DHMAS and the Yale Department of Psychiatry. Each year over 4,000 people receive a variety of recovery-oriented services at CMHC and its satellite clinics.
CMHC is nationally recognized for its scientific research into the causes and treatment of mental illness and addiction. The Abraham Ribicoff Research Facilities include multiple research programs in a variety of areas. CMHC is also a major training site for individuals pursuing careers in mental health fields including psychiatry, psychology, social work, nursing, and pastoral care.
The Hispanic Clinic of the Connecticut Mental Health Center provides services to monolingual Spanish speaking clients afflicted with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders. The Hispanic population is the largest and fastest growing population in the State of Connecticut and represents nearly 30% of the population in the city of New Haven. The Hispanic Clinic, with a capacity for 400 registered clients, continues to experience a growing demand for services with daily referrals from outpatient community providers (i.e., primary care, hospital emergency room, probation, etc.).
