Joshua Center Programs

Natchaug offers partial hospital and intensive outpatient day treatment programs for children and adolescents through its network of Joshua Centers.

Natchaug's Joshua Center Programs treat children as young as six and as old as 17 who are struggling with psychiatric or substance abuse issues, but do not require inpatient care.

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Services Include

Comprehensive assessment, which may include:

  • Comprehensive aftercare planning.
  • Family, group, and individual therapy.
  • Occupational and creative rehabilitation therapy.

Natchaug Hospital provides transportation from school to the Joshua Center Program, and then to the student’s home.

Next Step

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


Program Locations:

  • Natchaug Hospital

    Natchaug Hospital is the key provider of a regional system of care for children, adolescents and adults who are living with mental illness and substance abuse problems.

  • Care Plus

    1353 Gold Star Highway, Groton, CT 06360

  • Enfield

    72 Shaker Road, Suite 7, Enfield, CT 06082

  • Mansfield

    189 Storrs Road, Mansfield Center, CT 06250-0260

  • Northeast

    934 North Main Street, Danielson, CT 06239

  • Shoreline

    5 Research Parkway, Old Saybrook, CT 06475

  • Southeast

    1353 Gold Star Highway, Groton, CT 06360

  • Thames Valley

    11A Stott Ave., Norwich, CT 06360

  • Journey House

    189 Storrs Road, Mansfield Center, CT 06250-0260

Joshua Center Programs

  • Natchaug Hospital

    Phone:
    800.426.7792

    Joshua Centers

    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. 
    Joshua Centers >>

  • Students

    Ages: 5 - 18
    Gender: Female & Male
    Average Stay: 6 - 8 weeks
    Schedule: 3 - 4 hours a day for up to 5 days a week