ABOUT US
We are a member of the Clifford Beers Community Health Partner Network.
What We Do
We are a nonprofit that serves as the safety net for children and families in the greater Norwalk region who cannot afford or gain access to private mental health care. Our outpatient clinic, school and in-home programs provide affordable, high-quality mental health services to over 2,500 children and families members every year.
We believe every individual deserves compassionate and individualized care that improves their health, resiliency, and quality of life.
“The true character of society is revealed in how it treats its children.” – Nelson Mandela
Who We Help
We meet the mental health and wellness needs of our community, including children, adolescents, and families. For those without health insurance we price our services on a sliding scale to ensure every child and family member receives the services they need to promote optimal mental health.
We provide a safe and welcoming environment for every individual regardless of race, gender, sexual identity, disability, or documentation status. Our programs and services provide support across the lifespan of a child/adolescent, from birth through age 21, and are tailored to address each individual’s unique needs.
How We Help
We offer a broad range of programs and services for children, adolescents, and families designed to decrease symptoms, build social skills, and increase overall functioning. These include:
- Individual, group, family, and multi-family therapies
- Care Coordination
- Extended Day Treatment
- Intensive Outpatient Program
- In-Home Programs
- School-Based Programs
- Psychiatry
- Training and Consultation
- Case Management
- Advocacy
- Enrichment Programs
- Community-Based Programs
Leadership
Gail Melanson, PhD: Executive Director
Andrew Lustbader, MD, MPH: Medical Director, EDT/IOP
Marissa Mangone: Senior Officer, Development and Community Partnership
Kristin Charney, LMFT: Director, Early Childhood Programs
Mary Alice Delagrange, LCSW: Director, Extended Day Treatment and Intensive Outpatient Programs
Megan Iosifidis, LPC: Director, Trauma Informed School-Based Programs
Clara Mesa, LCSW: Director, Community-Based Programs
Delphine Naudin, LCSW: Clinical Director, Outpatient Children’s Clinic
Robert Tremonte, LPC: Manager, Extended Day Treatment Program
Alice Forrester, PhD: Chief Executive Officer of Clifford Beers Community Health Partners
Board of Directors
Roy Berger: Presidenty
Tom Sansone, Esq: Treasurer
Steve Bedwell: Director
Peter Katz: Director
Marissa Tartaglia: Director
Stefanie Tywonick: Director
Tiana Brown: Director
990 Filings
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we are required to annually file an IRS Form 990 which provides the public with detailed financial information about our organization.