• Menu
  • Skip to right header navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary navigation
  • Skip to primary sidebar

CT Renaissance

RECLAIM your LIFE

Header Right

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Phone
  • Home
  • About
    • Mission
    • History
    • Agency Communications
    • Annual Report
    • Leadership & Board
    • Licensing & Accreditation
    • PREA
  • Locations
  • Programs
    • Outpatient Adult & Children Services
    • Residential Treatment
    • LYNC
    • Gambling Treatment
    • Community Work Release
  • Careers
  • Donate
    • Donate
    • Ways To Give
  • Contact
  • WEATHER
    CLOSINGS
  • Home
  • About
    • Mission
    • History
    • Agency Communications
    • Annual Report
    • Leadership & Board
    • Licensing & Accreditation
    • PREA
  • Locations
  • Programs
    • Outpatient Adult & Children Services
    • Residential Treatment
    • LYNC
    • Gambling Treatment
    • Community Work Release
  • Careers
  • Donate
    • Donate
    • Ways To Give
  • Contact
  • WEATHER
    CLOSINGS

Header Right

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Phone
  • Programs
  • About
  • Careers
  • Ways To Give
  • Contact
  • Privacy
  • Site Map

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

The first outpatient program opens

1969

The organization is incorporated as ‘Project Renaissance’

1971

CT Renaissance opens its first residential treatment program

1973

The organization changes its name to ‘CT Renaissance’

1982

CT Renaissance receives first drug treatment license under new regulations in Connecticut

1984

Waterbury East Work Release Program Opens

1989

Maple St. Work Release Program opens in Bridgeport

1999

CT Renaissance secures its first CARF Accreditation

CT Renaissance received its first CARF Accreditation, marking a significant moment in our history. This milestone validates our compliance with rigorous industry standards and reinforces our commitment to quality care delivery.

2000

First Bettor’s Choice Contract Awarded

In 2000, CT Renaissance received its inaugural Bettor’s Choice contract, marking the start of our enduring commitment to addressing problem gambling with professional, evidence-based treatment.

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. 

  • Programs
  • About
  • Careers
  • Ways To Give
  • Contact
  • Privacy
  • Site Map

Site Footer

CT Renaissance Headquarters
One Waterview Drive
Suite 202
Shelton, CT 06484
203.336.5225

Copyright © 2025 · CT Renaissance is a501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation