May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a time to recognize the importance of emotional well-being, reduce stigma, and ensure everyone knows where to turn for help.

If you or someone you know is struggling, Fairfield County offers a wide network of mental health services, both public and privately funded. Below, you'll find essential contact information for local providers, state-operated centers, and community organizations that are here to help.

📍 Local Mental Health Authorities (LMHAs)

Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS)

Administrative Office:
Southwest CT Mental Health System
📍 Bridgeport, CT
📞 203-579-7300

F.S. DuBois Center (State Operated)
📍 Stamford, CT
📞 1-800-586-9903

Greater Bridgeport Community Mental Health Center (State Operated)
📍 Bridgeport, CT
📞 203-551-7400
Outpatient Services: 203-579-7300

🤝 DMHAS-Funded Mental Health Programs in Fairfield County

These organizations provide mental health and addiction support services, many at low or no cost:

• Ability Beyond Disability – 203-775-4700

• Applied Behavioral Rehabilitation Research Institute – 203-338-0669

• Bridge House, Inc. – 203-335-5339

• Catholic Charities of Fairfield County – 203-416-1307

• Central CT Coast YMCA – 203-334-5551

• CASA (Chemical Abuse Services Agency) – 203-339-4112

• Family & Children's Agency – 203-855-8765

• Family Centers, Inc. – 203-324-3167

• Goodwill Industries of Western CT – 203-336-6511

• Homes with Hope – 203-226-3426

• Inspirica, Inc. – 203-388-0100

• The Kennedy Center, Inc. – 203-365-8522

• Keystone House, Inc. – 203-855-7920

• Laurel House, Inc. – 203-324-1816

• LifeBridge Community Services – 203-368-4291

• Marrakech Day Services, Inc. – 203-389-2970

• Mental Health Association of CT (Bridgeport/Stamford) – 860-529-1970

• Norwalk Hospital – 203-852-2000

• The Open Door Shelter – 203-866-1057

• Operation Hope of Fairfield – 203-254-2935

• Optimus Health Care, Inc. – 203-696-3260

• Pathways, Inc. – 203-869-5656

• Recovery Network of Programs (RNP) – 203-929-1954

• St. Vincent’s Behavioral Health Services – 203-227-1251

• St. Vincent’s Medical Center – 203-576-6000

• Pacific House, Inc. – 203-406-9619

📞 Crisis Support

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 2-1-1 — Connecticut’s free and confidential 24/7 helpline for mental health, housing, and addiction services.

💬 Final Thoughts

Mental health is just as important as physical health. No one should face emotional struggles alone—especially when there are compassionate, professional resources right here in Fairfield County.

Whether you're looking for therapy, housing support, addiction recovery, or just someone to talk to, help is available.

We're proud to support mental health awareness in our community.