Community Health & Wellness Center
Primary Care • Winsted, CT • Since 2004 • 3 (Torrington, Winsted, North Canaan) locations
About
CHWC (Community Health & Wellness Center) is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center serving the Northwest Corner of Connecticut. It operates medical, dental, chiropractic, nutrition, podiatry, behavioral health, in-house lab and pharmacy services, plus school-based health centers in Torrington and three Region One schools. With six offices across CT, its main locations include Torrington HQ (469 Migeon Ave), Winsted (10 Center Street), and North Canaan (6-8 East Main Street). They serve over 7,000 patients, offer sliding-fee scale pricing, and partner with most insurance plans. The organization emphasizes accessible, integrated care and has a nationwide 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.
Clinic Type
Primary Care
Address
469 Migeon Avenue, Torrington, CT 06790
Phone
+1-860-489-0931
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Opening Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm; Thursdays, 8:30am - 8:00pm; Winsted and other locations have varying hours
Website
Telehealth
Available (in-person or video appointments; Healow/HealowPay portals referenced)
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
Self-pay with sliding fee discount available
self-pay, sliding fee discounts, Insurance
Languages Spoken
FAQs
What services does CHWC provide?
Medical, dental, and behavioral health with focus on prevention; social services are also provided.
What insurances are accepted?
Most commercial insurances, Medicaid (HUSKY), and Medicare.
Is there a sliding fee discount?
Yes, for self-pay patients to make care affordable.
What are the Torrington location hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm; Thursdays, 8:30am-8:00pm.
Where are CHWC locations?
Torrington: 469 Migeon Avenue; Winsted: 10 Center Street; North Canaan: 6-8 East Main Street.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (Winsted Health Center): 3.8/5 (30)
- Rehab.com/Google (Community Health and Wellness Center): 3.34/5 (143)
Patients praise
- compassionate and understanding staff
- doctors are thorough and listen to patients
- welcoming and friendly atmosphere
- helpful receptionists and nurses
"From the front desk staff to the doctor's and everyone in between they have been so compassionate and understanding about my anxiety and have made me feel as comfortable as I am at home."
— Patient review, befithealthclubs.com"The care however, was sub-par. The nurse practitioner was condescending, questioned me multiple times on if I was 'sure' about what I already told her about my medical history because it wasn't usual."
— Patient review, a-better-place.comSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- CASA- Care And Services At Home - Community Health & Wellness Center
- CHWC - Press Releases - Community Health & Wellness Center
- Community Health & Wellness, Wheeler Health explore potential new network | The Lakeville Journal — Sep 10, 2025
- Wheeler, CHWC Sign Letter of Intent to Improve Health Care in Northwest Connecticut — MetroHartford Alliance — Aug 28, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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