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Natchaug Hospital - Joshua Center Programs (Hartford HealthCare)

Mansfield Center, Connecticut · Part of Hartford HealthCare Behavioral Health Network (Natchaug Hospital)

Level of care
Partial hospitalization (PHP), Intensive outpatient (IOP)
Ages
6 to 17
Insurance
Medicare, State of Connecticut (Medicaid), Out-of-State Medicaid, Aetna and 16 more

Listed as operating. 7 sources, newest retrieved Jun 23, 2026. Record researched Jun 23, 2026.

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Published program summary

A Hartford HealthCare / Natchaug Hospital network of child- and adolescent-only day-treatment centers (PHP and IOP) spread across eastern Connecticut, with transportation provided from school to the center and home. Programs combine clinical treatment with special education approved by Connecticut's Bureau of Special Education for kids who need more support than outpatient but not inpatient care.

Services and populations

Genders served
Male and female ("Female & Male")
Specialties
Child and adolescent psychiatric/mental health, Substance use/abuse
Modalities
Family therapy, Group therapy, Individual therapy, Occupational therapy, Creative rehabilitation therapy, Comprehensive assessment, Comprehensive aftercare planning

Admissions

Admissions process
  • Please contact the Joshua Center closest to your school or home (see list at on below) to learn more about Natchaug Hospital’s Joshua Programs and to schedule an intake appointment.
  • If you are unsure which program to contact, call Natchaug Hospital 1.800.426.7792
  • Contact the Joshua Center closest to your school or home to learn more about substance abuse treatment for adolescents at Natchaug Hospital’s Joshua Programs and to schedule an intake appointment. If you are unsure which program to contact, call the number above.
Typical length of stay
6 to 8 weeks (average); 3 to 4 hours a day, up to 5 days a week

Daily life and family

Family involvement
  • Family, group, and individual therapy.

Insurance and payment

Insurance listed
Medicare, State of Connecticut (Medicaid), Out-of-State Medicaid, Aetna, Anthem BlueCare Prime, Blue Cross, Cigna, ConnectiCare, Connecticut Health Plan, Franklin Health Plan, Healthcare Compare / Affordable Health / First Health, United Healthcare, Anthem Behavioral Health, United Behavioral Health, Value Options / GA Behavioral Health, Magellan Behavioral Health (Merit Behavioral Health), CarePartners of Connecticut, Blue Care Family Plan, Community Health Network, Health Net

Credentials and public record

Accreditation
The Joint Commission
Public record
Not yet checked
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Connecticut list of substance abuse care facility licenses, active and inactive. The state runs or links this lookup. It may not list every program type.

Location

Address
189 Storrs Road, Mansfield Center, CT 06250
County
Capitol Planning Region

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