Family and Childrens Agency
Last updated on Nov 15, 2020
  • Community Services Block Grant
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Community Mental Health Center
  • State Financed Health Insurance plan

Contact Info

9 Mott Avenue
Norwalk, CT - 6850

T (203) 855-8765

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Community Mental Health Center

Family and Childrens Agency is a certified Community Mental Health Center and therefore operates through federal and state funds made possible by the Community Mental Health Act. The purpose of these funds to make diagnosis and treatment available to low-income and indigent individuals. The services are either free or under a sliding-scale. These services are available to people of all ages who do not have health insurance.

Community Services Block Grant

The US Department of Health and Human Services offers funds in the form of Community Services Block Grants to all states. The purpose of these funds is to reduce poverty by helping low-income individuals and families find work, access education, obtain housing, and improve their health. Family and Childrens Agency is a recipient of this grant. You may qualify for assistance provided you meet low-income eligibility requirements but you must apply by contacting the following office:

Cassandra Norfleet-Johnson ( Department of Social Services )
55 Farmington Avenue
Hartford, CT - 6105
Phone: 860-424-5408
Fax: 860-424-4952
Cassandra.Norfleet-Johnson@ct.gov
www.ct.gov/dss
CT Department of Social Services
Kathleen M. Brennan ( Commissioner )
55 Farmington Avenue
Hartford, CT - 6105
Phone: 860-424-5693
Fax: 860-424-4860
kathleen.Brennan@ct.gov
www.ct.gov/dss/
Carlene Taylor ( Department of Social Services )
55 Farmington Avenue
Hartford, CT - 6105
Phone: 860-424-5889
Fax: 860-424-4952
carlene.taylor@ct.gov
www.ct.gov/dss/

Medicare

Family and Childrens Agency accepts Medicare, a federal health insurance program for people age 65 and older and people with disabilities.

Medicare covers a wide range of mental health services.

Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) covers inpatient mental health care services you get in a hospital. Part A covers your room, meals, nursing care, and other related services and supplies.

Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) helps cover mental health services that you would generally get outside of a hospital, including visits with a psychiatrist or other doctor, visits with a clinical psychologist or clinical social worker, and lab tests ordered by your doctor.

Medicare Part D (Prescription Drug ) helps cover drugs you may need to treat a mental health condition. Each Part D plan has its own list of covered drugs, known as formulary. Learn more about which plans cover various drugs.

If you get your Medicare benefits through a Medicare Advantage Plan (like an HMO or PPO) or other Medicare health plan, check your plan’s membership materials or call the plan for details about how to get your mental health benefits.

Medicaid

All state Medicaid programs provide some mental health services. Family and Childrens Agency accepts Medicaid, a joint federal and state program that helps with medical costs for some people with low incomes and limited resources. Medicaid programs vary from state to state.

Community Mental Health Center

Community Mental Health Centers operate through federal and state funds made possible by the Community Mental Health Act. The purpose of these funds to make diagnosis and treatment available to low-income and indigent individuals. The services are either free or under a sliding-scale. These services are available to people of all ages who do not have health insurance. Family and Childrens Agency is a certified Community Mental Health Center therefore offers services to those who might not be able to afford them.

State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Family and Childrens Agency receives State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) Insurance Coverage For Mental Health

Obamacare purchased from the Health Care Marketplaces covers Mental Health Care and Substance Use Disorder Treatment. Under the Health Care Law there are 10 categories of benefits. Mental Health Care and Substance Abuse Treatment are two of the 10.

If you have Affordable Care Act Coverage you will have mental health care coverage.

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Office Hours

  • Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday closed
  • Sunday closed