In northwestern Connecticut, accessing quality behavioral health care can be challenging, especially for those living in rural areas. Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington, Ct., a part of Hartford HealthCare, is dedicated to improving its behavioral health offerings and ensuring that residents receive the care they need. The hospital provides a range of programs and outpatient groups to meet the diverse needs of its patients.
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital offers traditional programs like partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient groups, as well as specialized groups tailored to specific needs such as recovering mind and body, relapse prevention, grief and loss, and cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety and depression. The hospital also provides customized outpatient groups like “Connecting to Calm,” “Thoughtful Thursdays,” and “Beyond Blue” for individuals ages 55 and older.
In addition to these programs, Charlotte Hungerford Hospital serves as the largest behavioral care provider in Litchfield County, with around 2,500 patients annually through group therapy, individual therapy, and medication management for adults. The team consists of clinicians, psychiatrists, advance practice psychiatric nurses, case managers, and other health care professionals.
Despite being a leading provider in the region, Charlotte Hungerford Hospital maintains its identity as a community hospital. Cathy Dean, the clinical manager of adult outpatient behavioral health emphasizes the importance of the hospital’s close-knit team in collaborating with community partners on treatment, prevention
