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
The organization is incorporated as ‘Project Renaissance’
1969
1973
The organization opens its first residential treatment program
Organization changes its name to ‘CT Renaissance’
1973
1982
Organization receives first drug treatment license under new regulations in CT
Maple St. Work Release Program opens in Bridgeport
1987
1994
Waterbury East Work Release Program opens
CT Renaissance earns CARF Accreditation
1999
2000
Awarded the Bettor’s Choice Gambling Contract
Waterbury West Treatment Program opens
2001
2006
Central Avenue Work Release program opens
McAuliffe Center opened
2008
2018
Awarded the LYNC Regions 2 and 5
ASIST Contract awarded
2019