Let’s face it together.

When your child is experiencing a mental health crisis, you don’t have to face it alone. Connecticut’s Urgent Crisis Centers (UCCs) provide immediate care from professionals specializing in child behavioral health. You will be seen and heard right away. Without an appointment or referral. Without going to the emergency room. UCCs can help your child through:

Thoughts of suicide or self-injury
Feelings of depression, anxiety or hopelessness
Out-of-control behaviors
Substance misuse
Any behavior beyond what you can handle alone

The UCCs will help to deescalate the crisis, evaluate your child and connect your family to services – all in just hours instead of days or weeks.

Find an Urgent Crisis Center near you.

We’re here when you need us.

UCCs are walk-in clinics, providing immediate access to professional mental health resources. UCCs are the right choice if your child needs the help of a social worker or behavioral health specialist to deescalate a crisis. However, if your child needs immediate medical attention, please call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency room.

UCC staff will:

Provide crisis stabilization support
Complete a comprehensive mental health assessment
Work with families to develop a safety plan
Connect children directly with additional services