History

Compassion. Transformation. Recovery.

Founded in 1967, CT Renaissance has provided behavioral health and criminal justice services throughout Connecticut to adults, individuals and families. We pride ourselves on continuously evolving to meet the changing needs of those we serve. Proactive monitoring of our programs and the state of our sector ensures that we are providing the most effective services for our clients and their families.

Our goal, since the inception of our organization, has been to provide clinically sound quality services that are individually tailored to each person served. Our goal is to help each individual reach their goals in order to achieve their potential.

1967

CT Renaissance opens its first outpatient program

1969

The organization is incorporated as ‘Project Renaissance’

1971

The organization opens its first residential treatment program

1973

The organization changes its name to ‘CT Renaissance’

1982

Select Organization receives first drug treatment license under new regulations in Connecticut

1989

Maple St. Work Release Program opens in Bridgeport

1994

Waterbury East Work Release Program opens

1999

CT Renaissance earns CARF Accreditation

2000

Awarded the Bettor’s Choice Gambling Contract

2001

Waterbury West Treatment Program opens

2006

Central Avenue Work Release program opens

2008

McAuliffe Center opened

The McAuliffe Center is a 3.7 Residential Enhanced level of care that provides on-site clinical services for adult male clients with co-occurring disorders who are in crisis. This program acts as a hospital diversion or step-down from an in-patient hospital stay. The length of stay is 30 to 45 days.

2019

ASIST Contract awarded

2024

Connecticut Renaissance Earns Top Workplace Award for Second Consecutive Year

Connecticut Renaissance is thrilled to announce that we have been honored with the Top Workplaces 2024 award, marking our second consecutive year receiving this prestigious accolade from Hearst Connecticut Top Workplaces.