TANGO Member Showcase - September 2024
Connecticut Renaissance
The mission of CT Renaissance is to help adolescents and adults affected by behavioral health disorders or criminal justice involvement to improve their overall health and well-being in order to reclaim their lives.
CT Renaissance opened its doors in 1967 with one of the State’s earliest outpatient drug treatment programs. Over the past five decades, the organization has expanded to provide services in a variety of settings including outpatient, community, and residential programs. While the organization’s roots are in substance use treatment, we have grown to provide behavioral health, addiction, and criminal justice services. Our outpatient, community, and residential programs serve adults and adolescents throughout Fairfield and New Haven counties.
Always striving to keep abreast of best practices, CT Renaissance utilizes evidence-based treatment modalities throughout our services. Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Life After Incarceration are just some examples of the proven models used in our programs. Every person served at CT Renaissance receives individually tailored, personal care. Our staff work together with each client to determine their goals and work to help each individual reclaim their life.
Our CARF accreditation certifies that our services meet internationally accepted standards of excellence. Third-party payers, governmental agencies, and the public at-large recognize CARF accreditation as a demonstration of accountability that promotes excellence in your services. This accreditation is evidence that our organization strives to improve efficiency, fiscal health, and service delivery — creating a foundation for consumer satisfaction.
CT Renaissance provides the following services:
At CT Renaissance, we pride ourselves on offering services that are person-centered and utilize evidence-based practices. We provide behavioral health, addiction, and criminal justice services through Fairfield and New Haven counties.
Our services include:
- Three Behavioral Health Clinics (serving adults and adolescents)
- Three Community Work Release Programs
- Two ASIST programs in Waterbury and Bridgeport
- Two Co-Occurring Residential Treatment Programs
- An Adolescent Program for teens involved in the Criminal Justice System
- Gambling Services
Recent Accomplishments:
Connecticut Renaissance is pleased to present a range of recent accomplishments that demonstrate our ongoing commitment to high-quality service and meaningful impact within the nonprofit community:
- Recovery-Friendly Workplace Designation: We have been recognized as a Recovery-Friendly Workplace CT by the Department of Labor, Department of Public Health, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, and The Hub. This designation underscores our dedication to fostering a supportive environment for individuals in recovery.
- Participation in the Recovery Workforce Learning Collaborative: We were selected to participate in the Recovery Workforce Learning Collaborative, a prestigious training initiative funded by DMHAS through the Yale Program for Recovery and Community Health (PRCH). This program enhances our ability to integrate Peer Support and Lived and Living Experience workforce effectively into our behavioral health services.
- National Recognition for the McAuliffe Center: Our McAuliffe Center for co-occurring disorders has been recognized among Newsweek’s America’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers in both 2022 and 2023. This recognition is based on surveys of over 4,000 medical professionals, highlighting our exceptional service and dedication to client care.
- LYNC Program and DEEP Partnership: Our JBCSSD-funded Linking Youth to Natural Communities (LYNC) programs collaborate with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) to provide summer employment opportunities for adolescents. This partnership offers meaningful work experiences that contribute to the personal and professional growth of young individuals.
- Partnership with HRSA National Health Service Corps: We partner with the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) National Health Service Corps, Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery, and Nursing Corps programs. This partnership enables qualified individuals to achieve student loan forgiveness when employed at Connecticut Renaissance locations, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent dedicated to maintaining high client care standards.
Top Workplace Award: In 2023, Connecticut Renaissance was recognized as a Top Workplace by Hearst Connecticut Top Workplaces. This honor is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a confidential third-party survey administered by Energage LLC. The survey measures 15 culture drivers critical to an organization’s success, including alignment, execution, and connection
TANGO’s Impact:
Connecticut Renaissance has greatly benefited from our relationship with TANGO. We have utilized several of TANGO’s training sessions, which have significantly enhanced the skills and knowledge of our staff.
Attending TANGO conferences has provided us with valuable insights into best practices, industry trends, and innovative approaches that we have implemented to improve our services.
Additionally, TANGO’s list of approved organizations has been an invaluable resource, connecting us with trusted partners and vendors who support our mission. Overall, TANGO’s comprehensive support has played a crucial role in our continued success and growth as a leading provider of behavioral health and addiction services in Connecticut.
Connecticut Renaissance is deeply committed to enhancing the well-being of individuals and families through our comprehensive range of behavioral health and addiction services. Our organization has been a cornerstone of support in Fairfield and New Haven counties since 1967, offering evidence-based programs designed to meet the unique needs of our community.
Contact Us Today!
Connecticut Renaissance
1 Waterview Drive, Suite #202
Shelton, CT 06484
203-577-7424
For more information visit our website at www.ctrenaissance.org