New Canaan, Connecticut

Georgette Harrison LPC, CCMHC – Psychotherapist specializing in infant, early childhood, and parent mental health. She helps families address the issues of early childhood (feeding, sleeping, tantrums, bonding difficulties, power struggles, socializing, concentration) so parent and child can have the relationship they want.

The Lighthouse – Sober living house for professionals in recovery from substance misuse. The Lighthouse offers recovery coaching for men, women, and families throughout all stages of their recovery journey.

Rocco Marotta, MD, PhD – Board-certified psychiatrist and Director of the Center for the Treatment and Study of Neuropsychiatric Disorders at Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, CT.

Silver Hill Hospital Dialectical Behavior Therapy Program – A program for women and men struggling with intense emotions, impulsivity, and harmful behaviors, often including self-harm. DBT is a highly structured form of behavioral therapy that teaches patients the skills necessary to regulate emotions, avoid self-destructive behaviors, and improve interpersonal relationships.

Silver Hill Hospital Transitional Living Program – A residential program for men and women struggling with addiction or co-occurring disorders. The 4-week program includes a thorough psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment plan, including pharmacologic treatment as needed, focused on developing a psychological understanding of the patient’s condition and new behavioral skills to manage the recovery process.

Devon Suozzi, LCSW – licensed clinical social worker in private practice serving New Canaan, CT, and the surrounding communities.

Laurel House, Inc. – A nonprofit organization and provider of www.rtor.org located in Stamford that provides resources and opportunities to help individuals and families achieve and sustain mental health to lead fulfilling lives.

Let’s Talk About It NC – A program of the New Canaan Police Department that provides research and resources to navigate public health and safety issues.

The Lighthouse  – A residential sober living facility in New Canaan that provides its residents with a safe and supportive environment, a clean and positive living experience based on sobriety, and a new way of living without the use of drugs or alcohol.

NAMI Southwest CT – The local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people living with mental health conditions and their families through support, education, and advocacy.

New Canaan Cares – An independent, nonprofit community organization that aims to advance the health and well-being of youth and families.

New Canaan Community Foundation – The Foundation is the local charitable partner for New Canaan residents, addressing the community’s needs by providing leadership on local issues, making impactful grants, and facilitating New Canaan’s effective charitable giving.

New Canaan High School – Counseling Department – New Canaan High School has a dedicated “Teen Talk” counselor who provides support to students experiencing mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and substance use, as well as students with academic, social, and family issues.

New Canaan Human Services – The Department of Human Services helps all New Canaan residents function optimally by developing programs and activities that address developmental needs and help residents obtain appropriate social services and resources.

New Canaan Library – The New Canaan Library’s mission is to inspire lifelong learning through innovation and discovery, and to be the information and cultural center of the community.

New Canaan Parent Support Group – An organization dedicated to providing an inclusive and safe environment for parents of loved ones affected by addiction and substance use. Since 2017, the group has hosted the Community Addiction Awareness Vigil in downtown New Canaan.

New Canaan Police Department– A Nationally Accredited Law Enforcement Agency that serves the community of New Canaan by performing the law enforcement function in a professional manner.

New Canaan YMCA – A nonprofit organization that provides services and programs in the New Canaan community. The YMCA is committed
to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

RAM Council – Nonprofit organization in New Canaan that provides high school students an avenue to substance-free activities, healthy alternatives to substance use, and an opportunity to build leadership skills through hosting educational forums.

Rotary Club of New Canaan – A service club comprised of “people of action” in New Canaan. The Club has donated over one million dollars to local and international causes and continues to raise funds every September at its popular Lobsterfest.

Silver Hill Hospital – A nonprofit psychiatric hospital with the mission to transform the lives of people impacted by mental illness and addiction. It offers continuing support, counseling, and education to patients and their families in every phase of illness and recovery.

Twice-Exceptional  Network (TEN) – A parent support group that empowers families navigating the unique journey of raising twice-exceptional (2e) children—kids who possess exceptional abilities alongside learning differences such as ADHD, autism, dyslexia, or sensory processing disorder (SPD).