Catherine Roche has been a family therapist in the Newtown area for more than seven years. There are individual,…More marital and family therapy sessions available. Her approach involves structural family therapy, mindfulness therapy and gestalt. Catherine Roche also offers parent coordination sessions, pre- and post-divorce counseling for both adults and children.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

The Family Counseling Center Inc. of Newtown, Connecticut, has been serving the community for a number of decades,…More but has recently opened a new center after merging with Newtown Youth & Family Services in 2007.</p> <p>The center differentiates itself from others in the area by only hiring therapists who are licensed by the state, which is very rare these days. according to the Director of the Center Beth Agen.</p> <p>The therapists and psychiatrists on staff are licensed to see children through adults who are dealing or have dealt with issues such as substance abuse, family trauma or marital issues to name a few. Another aspect that sets this organization apart is no one is ever turned away due to lack of ability to pay fees. There is a sliding scale according to income for the services at this center.</p> <p> </p>

Newtown Youth & Family Services (NYFS), a nonprofit agency combining clinical services and youth development…More programs, provides a continuum of care to residents of all ages in the greater Newtown-area, regardless of ability to pay. The agency opened its doors over 25 years ago and maintains its vision to become a recognized leader in providing mental health and social services and to assist people in achieving their highest potential.</p> <p>Newtown Youth & Family Services maintains two facilities in town: 15 Berkshire Rd. and 121 Mt. Pleasant Rd. </p> <p>Clinical programs and services:  </p> <ul> <li>Individual psychotherapy</li> <li>Couple and family counseling</li> <li>Crisis intervention</li> <li>Psychiatric evaluations</li> <li>Substance abuse treatment</li> <li>Medication management</li> <li>Support groups</li> <li>Case management </li> <li>Information and referral</li> <li>Educational and family life workshops</li> <li>Afternoon, evening and weekend programs</li> </ul> <p>Newtown Youth & Family Services is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization.</p>

First opened in November 2009, the municipal center is home to several key town departments. The center was formerly…More known as Bridgeport Hall, a hospital building back when Fairfield Hills operated as a state mental health institution.</p> <p>The center also is the venue for many town hearings at night, including that of the legislative council.</p> <p>The list of departments based at the Municipal Center: Assessor, Board of Education, Building Department, Legislative Council, Finance, Fire Marshal, First Selectman's Office, Health District, Human Resources, IT Department, Land Use, Registrar of Voters, Special Education, Tax Collector, Town Clerk, Judge of Probate, Economic and Community Development</p>