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:

Leadership

Executive Leadership

Medical Leadership

Margo Fugate, MD: Medical Director
Andrew Lustbader, MD, MPH: EDT Medical Director

Program Directors

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

Senior Staff

Marissa Mangone:
Senior Officer, Development and Community Partnership
Robert Tremonte, LPC:
Manager, Extended Day Treatment Program

Board Of Directors 

Officers

Roy Berger: President
Rhonda Andrews: Secretary
Connor McCoy: Treasurer
Marissa Tartaglia: Fundraising Committee Chair

Board Members

Jennifer Sanchez
Edward Stowe
Tiana Brown
Steve Bedwell
Peter Katz
Stephanie Tywonick

Board Recruitment

Interested in joining our board?

We are actively growing our board of directors. View our recruitment deck to learn about the role, our mission, and what we look for in new leaders.

View Deck

How to apply

Send the following to [email protected] and a member of our team will follow up with you directly.

1 — Resume or LinkedIn profile

A brief overview of your professional background and experience.

2 — Letter of interest

1-2 paragraphs on why you’d like to serve and what you’d bring to the board.

3 — Areas of expertise or interest

Finance, law, healthcare, marketing, philanthropy, HR, public policy, or other relevant experience.

Apply

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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.

2019 Form 990
2020 Form 990
2021 Form 990
2022 Form 990