Children's Mental Health Clinic - Welcome To Waterford ...
Mental Health / Psychiatry • Waterford, CT • Since 1922 • 1 location locations
About
Waterford Country School is a nonprofit, private educational and social services organization founded in 1922 and headquartered in Quaker Hill, CT. It offers a broad range of programs for children and families at risk, including foster care, therapy (children’s, family, and animal-assisted therapy), special education, outdoor/experiential education, wildlife rehabilitation, adventure/therapeutic counseling, and summer camp. The school operates across four U.S. offices and emphasizes comprehensive support through its motto “Whatever It Takes.” Key facts: 53 employees (up 8.1% YoY), about $6.8M annual revenue, SIC/NAICS codes 86/864 and 61/611, contact 860-442-9454. If you’re seeking a (children’s) mental health clinic with integrated therapeutic services and family support, Waterford Country School provides multi-program therapeutic resources within a long-standing, community-focused nonprofit.
Clinic Type
Mental Health / Psychiatry
Address
947 Vauxhall Street Ext., Quaker Hill, CT 06375
Phone
860-886-7500
admissions@waterfordcs.org
Opening Hours
Mondays 12pm–8pm (clinic hours indicated by appointment prompts); further hours not specified
Telehealth
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Emergency Care
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Insurance & Payment
WCS is a network participant for Anthem, United Healthcare, Connecticare, and Husky Health; can bill for many insurances out of network – please inquire to research policy.
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Current Offers
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FAQs
What ages are served?
Children ages 3-18 (and their families)
What insurance is accepted?
Husky, Anthem, United Healthcare, Connecticare
To make an appointment for children’s therapy, how do I call?
Call 860-886-7500 and follow prompts to the Children’s Clinic.
What information should be prepared when calling for an appointment?
Be prepared to provide your child’s insurance as well as the names of any current medications and diagnoses that your child may have and reason for referral.
What are the clinic hours for the Children’s Mental Health Clinic?
Clinic hours are listed above as opening hours: Mondays–Fridays with the times specified; note specific daytime slots vary by day.
Where is the Mental Health Clinic for Children located?
947 Vauxhall Street Ext., Quaker Hill, CT 06375
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Mental Health Commission Inspection Report (2026): 8-10/10 (Aidan’s Residential Healthcare Unit) (2 respondents in recent report)
Patients praise
- Dedicated and passionate leadership teams in some facilities
- Positive feedback from some patients regarding staff kindness and facility cleanliness in specific units
- Well-maintained and modern environments reported in newer units
Common complaints
- Long waiting lists and reduced appointment availability for child mental health services
- Reports of historical issues with inadequate facilities, overcrowding, and lack of privacy in psychiatric units
- Concerns regarding staffing levels and access to emergency care
- Occasional reports of insufficient recreational or therapy activities
"The Department of Psychiatry is exceptional. If I had known this service was here, I would’ve come in sooner."
— Patient statement in Mental Health Commission report (2026)"I could be left for an hour on my own crying, I would beg the staff to speak to me and they’d say they would come back, but they didn’t."
— Former patient report from 2019Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Recruitment begins for Waterford's Jigsaw Branch - News - Waterford News & Star — Feb 2, 2026
- Premises selected for development of Jigsaw service in Waterford - wlrfm.com — Dec 7, 2025
- €1m funding boost to establish Jigsaw youth mental health services in Waterford | Irish Independent — Oct 10, 2025
- Concern that Waterford children and young people being failed by mental health system - News - Waterford News & Star — Feb 10, 2026
- Waterford Jigsaw youth mental health service to open | Beat102103.com — Oct 9, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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