Mental Health Services - East Shore District Health Department
Psychiatry and Mental Health • Branford, CT • Since 1974
About
Mental Health Services - East Shore District Health Department (Branford) - Overview: The East Shore District Health Department (ESDHD) is a private, nationally-accredited public health department serving Branford, East Haven, and North Branford with a focus on promoting wellness, preventing disease, and providing health education. - Relevance to Mental Health: ESDHD offers comprehensive health programs and education that support emotional and mental well-being as part of its public health services. - Location & Contact: Headquarters and primary offices are in Branford, CT: - 688 East Main St., Branford, CT 06405 - Phone: +1 203-481-4233 or +1 203-483-6894 - Website: esdhd.org - Additional context: ES DHD emphasizes health education, disease prevention, and community health programs (including asthma, diabetes, nutrition, immunizations, and food-borne illness prevention). For specific mental health service offerings, it’s best to contact them directly or check their program listings on the website.
Clinic Type
Psychiatry and Mental Health
Address
688 East Main St., Branford, CT 06405, US
Phone
2038007177
info@womenfamilies.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
FAQs
What mental health services are available?
Mental health services for young adults, adults, children, case management, etc.
What is the contact number for BH Care and Branford Counseling Center?
BH Care: (203) 562-2264; Branford Counseling Center: (203) 481-4248
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Indeed: 5.0 stars (based on 2 employee reviews) (2)
Patients praise
- The department acts as a referral hub, connecting residents to specialized mental health and substance use resources.
- Provision of harm reduction, overdose prevention, and wellness support through mobile health clinics and public nursing staff.
- Commitment to community-wide mental health advocacy and reducing stigma.
Common complaints
- Public health departments, including ESDHD, provide mechanisms for community members to submit official complaints regarding environmental or public health concerns (e.g., housing, food service), but these are administrative processes rather than patient care satisfaction reviews.
"ESDHD staff provide confidential, judgment-free referrals and resources for substance use disorder, mental health, and medical concerns."
— Patch.comSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- ESHD Resources - East Shore District Health Department — Apr 25, 2026
- Nursing - East Shore District Health Department — Apr 25, 2026
- CHIP Board - East Shore District Health Department — Mar 31, 2026
- East Shore District Health's Mobile Health Clinic Visiting Towns Through April With Overdose Prevention Help | Branford, CT Patch — Mar 30, 2026
- Unmasking Teen Substance Risks Through Mobile 'Mock Bedroom' Walkthrough At East Shore Health Dept. | Branford, CT Patch — May 8, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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