Childrens Center of Hamden
Last updated on Mar 21, 2022
  • Sliding Scale
  • County or local government funds
  • Medicaid
  • Other State Funds
  • State Financed Health Insurance plan
  • State mental health agency
  • State welfare or child and family services funds

Contact Info

1400 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT - 6517

T (203) 248-2116

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About Childrens Center of Hamden

This is a sliding scale approved program

Services:
Substance Use Resource Guide
Outpatient
Overnight Respite
Afterschool/Extended Day Treatment
Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility


Sliding Scale

Childrens Center of Hamden operates under a sliding fee scale payment model. What this means to you is that Childrens Center of Hamden provides their services even to patients who cannot afford care (such as low-income or who people who need to self-pay). Patients will pay according to their income. Be prepared to provide information on your household income.

2024 Federal Sliding Fee Schedule based on Annual Income

Federal Poverty Guideline At or Below 100% 101% – 125% 126% – 150% 151% – 200% Above 200%
Family Size Nominal Fee ($10) Level 1 Charge $20 Level 2 Charge $30 Level 3 Charge $40 No Discount
1 $0 - $15,060 $15,061 - $22,590 $22,591 - $27,861 $27,862 - $30,120 $30,121+
2 $0 - $25,550 $25,551 - $30,660 $30,661 - $37,814 $37,815 - $40,880 $40,881+
3 $0 - $25,820 $25,821 - $32,275 $32,276 - $38,730 $38,731 - $51,640 $51,641+
4 $0 - $31,200 $31,201 - $39,000 $39,001 - $46,800 $46,801- $62,400 $62,0401+
5 $0 - $36,580 $36,581 - $45,725 $45,726 - $54,870 $54,871 - $73,160 $73,161+
6 $0 - $41,960 $41,961 - $52,450 $52,451 - $62,940 $62,941 - $83,920 $83,921+
7 $0 - $47,340 $47,341 - $59,175 $59,176 - $71,010 $71,011 - $94,680 $94,681+
8 $0 - $52,720 $52,721 - $65,900 $65,901 - $79,080 $79,081 - $105,440 $105,441+

County or Local Government Funds

Counties are often responsible for backing services like schools and hospitals. Childrens Center of Hamden receives funding from either the county or another local government. This means that mental health services for local residents might be offered for free or at a reduced rate. Call to find out.

Medicaid

All state Medicaid programs provide some mental health services. Childrens Center of Hamden accepts Medicaid, a joint federal and state program that helps with medical costs for some people with low incomes and limited resources. Medicaid programs vary from state to state.

Other State funds

Childrens Center of Hamden recieves funding from the state of Connecticut other than traditional funding like Medicare, Medicaid, or Community Services Block grants. This means that it likely that these subsidies will translate to affordable or free mental health services to you. Call Childrens Center of Hamden to find out.

State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Childrens Center of Hamden receives State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds

Childrens Center of Hamden Funds designed to finance the cost of treatment for mental health conditions.

State welfare or child and family services funds

Childrens Center of Hamden recieves or accepts State welfare or child and family services funds.

Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) Insurance Coverage For Mental Health

Obamacare purchased from the Health Care Marketplaces covers Mental Health Care and Substance Use Disorder Treatment. Under the Health Care Law there are 10 categories of benefits. Mental Health Care and Substance Abuse Treatment are two of the 10.

If you have Affordable Care Act Coverage you will have mental health care coverage.

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