Village News

Children & Teen Mental Health & Wellness

April 15, 2026
As technology becomes more integrated in everyday life, experts are urging parents to stay active and involved in their children’s digital habits. From smartphones to virtual reality, the growing access ...
February 15, 2026
Village Associate Vice President of Intensive Treatment Dr. Jennifer Lusa spoke with FOX61 to shed light on how complex trauma can have a lasting impact—and how treatment and support can ...
January 7, 2026
Thanks to the generosity of the Greater Hartford Gives Foundation (formerly the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving), children, adults and families across the region who are facing challenges with their ...
November 3, 2025
The Village has been awarded a grant of $150,000 from The Cigna Group Foundation, the philanthropic arm of The Cigna Group (NYSE: CI), to help address the youth mental health ...
September 10, 2025
As Connecticut students return to school, the number of children seeking emergency mental health care spikes because of increased stress and more teacher referrals to services, officials said Wednesday. ...
September 10, 2025
Health experts say many of these students are facing challenges ranging from changes in routine, struggles with learning, and peer and social interaction challenges. Many of these children end up ...
September 10, 2025
Back-to-school season can be hard on some children. It comes with a new routine, a big transition back into the classroom and a change in emotions. ...
June 30, 2025
The Village for Families & Children puts the “it takes a village” philosophy into action, supporting Connecticut families through a partnership with DCF. Learn more about the Urgent Crisis Center. ...
May 19, 2025
To ensure children in Connecticut receive comprehensive pediatric care, Connecticut Children’s and The Village for Families & Children (The Village) are working together to embed behavioral health clinicians into private ...
April 11, 2025
West Hartford residents James and Anne Carroll are stepping up to help children who are struggling with their mental health through a $30,000 donation to The Village’s Urgent Crisis Center ...
March 13, 2025
The Paradis family in West Hartford knows what it's like to have a child in crisis, and they want to share their story in hopes of helping others who are ...
February 15, 2025
In response to the growing youth mental health epidemic in the U.S., the State of Connecticut introduced Urgent Crisis Centers (UCCs) which provide immediate care—no appointment necessary—to children and teens, ...