CMHA is proud to partner with the New Britain Boys & Girls Club to bring vital mental health services directly to children and families—right where they already feel safe and supported.

The New Britain Boys & Girls Club has long been a hub for education, fitness, and the arts, providing youth with a positive environment to learn, grow, and thrive. Now, thanks to this partnership, mental health support is an integrated part of that experience. CMHA clinicians are on-site at the Club, offering both individual and group therapy for children who may be facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral issues, or autism. By embedding services into a familiar, trusted setting, the partnership helps reduce stigma and makes it easier for families to access care.

This collaboration reflects CMHA’s commitment to meeting communities where they are and expanding access to high-quality behavioral health care. Together, CMHA and the New Britain Boys & Girls Club are creating a stronger, healthier future for New Britain’s youth—one child at a time. "Our goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where young people can access the help they need," said New Britain Boys and Girls Club Executive Director James Jones. "Partnering with CMHA allows us to expand our services and ensure our members have the tools to manage their mental health."

Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA) is a private non-profit treatment provider headquartered in New Britain, with eight locations throughout central CT and in Waterbury. CMHA partners with clients and the community to promote recovery from mental illness and substance use, treating more than 7,500 adults and children each year. CMHA is Connecticut’s first fully Joint Commission accredited Behavioral Health Home and is a SAMHSA Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). Visit cmhacc.org to learn more.