Mental Health Resources

Low-Cost/Free Mental Health Resources in Fairfield County:

1. Optimus Health Care – Behavioral Health Services

• Cost: Sliding-scale payment based on income. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and uninsured patients.

• Details: Affordable mental health care for underserved populations, with bilingual therapists available.

2. Family & Children's Agency (FCA)

• Cost: Sliding-scale fees based on income; accepts most insurances, including Medicaid.

• Details: Tailored to families, including immigrants, offering affordable therapy and counseling.

3. Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants (CIRI)

• Cost: Free trauma-informed counseling and case management for refugees, survivors of torture, and immigrants.

• Details: Funded programs for mental health support focused on trauma and resettlement.

4. Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut

• Cost: Sliding-scale fees for families without insurance; accepts Medicaid and most insurances.

• Details: Focus on mental health services for children and immigrant families.