Help for depression, anxiety, trauma, and other mental-health needs is available in New Haven, 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 New Haven 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 New Haven
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
SAMHSA
24/7 free, confidential support for people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
Anchor Health - Hamden Health Center
Anchor Health
LGBTQ-affirming healthcare near New Haven, including primary care, sexual health, HIV/STI testing, PrEP navigation, mpox vaccination, case management, and gender-affirming care.
APT Foundation - Addiction Treatment
APT Foundation
Comprehensive addiction treatment including medication-assisted treatment (methadone, buprenorphine), outpatient counseling, residential treatment, gender-specific programs, and aftercare support.
ARC of Greater New Haven
Day programs and advocacy for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Services are individualized and person-centered, including community integration, skill building, and self-advocacy groups.
BHcare Counseling
BHcare
Outpatient mental health and addiction counseling services throughout Greater New Haven.
CCAR New Haven Recovery Community Center
Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery
Peer-led recovery support center offering recovery coaching, telephone recovery support, job readiness programs, All Recovery meetings, and community-building activities. All services are free.
Chapel on the Green
Trinity Church on the Green
Outdoor worship service and free meal for homeless and vulnerable community members. Drumming circle, Eucharist, healing prayers, and fellowship.
Clifford Beers Community Care Center
Clifford Beers
The nation's first outpatient mental health clinic (founded 1913). Provides clinical mental health services for children and families including outpatient therapy, Child First home visiting, school-based services, and psychiatric care.
Connecticut Mental Health Center
CMHC / Yale
Comprehensive mental health services including outpatient therapy, psychiatric care, crisis services, and case management.
Continuum of Care - Crisis Services
Continuum of Care Inc
Crisis intervention and stabilization services for adults with mental illness. Provides 24-hour crisis assessment, emergency housing, and community support programs in the greater New Haven area.
Cornell Scott - Hill Health Center (State Street)
Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center
FQHC satellite location on State Street providing medical and behavioral health services on a sliding fee scale.
Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center - MAT Program
Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center
Medication-assisted treatment for substance use, including methadone maintenance, Suboxone, Vivitrol, outpatient substance use treatment, psychiatric evaluation, recovery support, Narcan training, and detox connections through Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center.
Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center - Primary Care
Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center
Federally Qualified Health Center offering adult medicine, walk-in convenient care, pediatrics, dental, infectious disease care, blood draw, pharmacy, and help with coverage at the 428 Columbus Avenue location.
Crossroads Recovery Center
Crossroads
Safe, nurturing recovery environment for addiction and mental health disorders. Culturally competent care.
CT Safe Connect
CT Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Statewide 24/7 hotline for domestic violence support. Call, text, or chat. All languages supported.
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 New Haven?
Community behavioral-health clinics in New Haven 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?