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Intensive Outpatient Program Serving New Haven, CT

If you or someone you care about in New Haven, Connecticut is navigating depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance use, or another behavioral health challenge, Waterview Behavioral Health offers a structured path forward. Our Joint Commission-accredited Intensive Outpatient Program in Wallingford is just 15 minutes from New Haven via I-91 N, making consistent attendance manageable alongside your daily responsibilities.

As one of Connecticut’s largest cities and home to a major university community, New Haven has a significant need for accessible, high-quality behavioral health services. Whether you’re a working professional in the New Haven area, a graduate student managing the pressures of academic life, or a family member seeking support for a loved one, Waterview’s Intensive Outpatient Program offers a level of clinical rigor that is difficult to find in a flexible outpatient format. Our Wallingford facility is a quick 15 minutes north on I-91 N — close enough to make three-day-a-week attendance realistic without disrupting your routine.

A Flexible, Evidence-Based IOP

Waterview offers both five-day and three-day group schedules at our Wallingford location. Schedule placement depends on clinical needs, current availability, and practical attendance considerations. Treatment may include group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy when clinically appropriate, and medication management overseen by our Medical Director, Dr. Straun, who is board-certified in General Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry. Evidence-based approaches may include CBT, DBT, and EMDR when clinically appropriate.


Dedicated Treatment Tracks

Waterview offers four specialized IOP tracks to ensure your treatment matches your needs:

Mental Health Track — For individuals living with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, OCD, and related conditions that benefit from structured outpatient support.

Chemical Dependency Track — For those addressing substance use disorders with a focus on recovery skills, relapse prevention, and building a sustainable sober life.

Co-Occurring Track — For individuals managing both mental health and substance use challenges simultaneously, because treating one without the other rarely leads to lasting progress.

Mission Reset Program — A specialized track for first responders, veterans, and public safety professionals. This program understands the unique culture of service — hypervigilance, cumulative exposure, shift-work disruption — and creates a confidential peer environment where these experiences are understood, not explained.

Why New Haven Residents Choose Waterview

Waterview Behavioral Health stands apart in Connecticut’s behavioral health landscape for several reasons. Our Joint Commission accreditation reflects a commitment to the highest standards of care and safety. Our Medical Director holds dual board certification — a distinction that ensures psychiatric oversight is both thorough and specialized. And our clinical team brings diverse expertise across trauma, addiction, family systems, and neurodevelopmental conditions.

For New Haven residents, the 15-minute drive to our Wallingford location at 300 Church Street, Suite 302, is a small investment for access to a program built around clinical excellence and genuine responsiveness. We collaborate closely with referring providers throughout treatment and at discharge, ensuring continuity of care.

Ready to take the next step? Call (860) 421-6829 or reach out online.

Insurance and Admissions

Waterview is currently in network with Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Magellan Healthcare, Yale Health, VA Community Care Network, and TRICARE. Coverage and authorization requirements vary by plan.

  • Anthem logo
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield logo
  • Magellan Healthcare logo
  • Yale Health logo
  • VA Community Care Network logo
  • TRICARE logo

Out-of-network benefits are also available for many other plans. Verify your insurance online or call us at (860) 421-6829 — our admissions team typically responds same day.

Insurance and Admissions

Waterview is currently in network with Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Magellan Healthcare, Yale Health, VA Community Care Network, and TRICARE. Coverage and authorization requirements vary by plan.

  • Anthem logo
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield logo
  • Magellan Healthcare logo
  • Yale Health logo
  • VA Community Care Network logo
  • TRICARE logo

Out-of-network benefits are also available for many other plans. Verify your insurance online or call us at (860) 421-6829 — our admissions team typically responds same day.

Insurance and Admissions

Waterview is currently in network with Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Magellan Healthcare, Yale Health, VA Community Care Network, and TRICARE. Coverage and authorization requirements vary by plan.

  • Anthem logo
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield logo
  • Magellan Healthcare logo
  • Yale Health logo
  • VA Community Care Network logo
  • TRICARE logo

Out-of-network benefits are also available for many other plans. Verify your insurance online or call us at (860) 421-6829 — our admissions team typically responds same day.

Testimonial

Waterview Behavioral Health

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    Incredible staff, they met all my needs and made sure I was going to be taken care of after I left IOP. Very professional and relatable to first responders and military

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    Had a very good experience with their IOP program as well as individual therapy would highly recommend

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    I had a very positive experience and found they were very supportive

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    This was an excellent program. The staff make it comfortable, and inviting. The therapists really sit with you and help you.

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    Amazing place ever better staff ! Connecticut is lucky to have an establishment such as this for people in need

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    Incredible staff, they met all my needs and made sure I was going to be taken care of after I left IOP. Very professional and relatable to first responders and military

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    Had a very good experience with their IOP program as well as individual therapy would highly recommend

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    I had a very positive experience and found they were very supportive

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    This was an excellent program. The staff make it comfortable, and inviting. The therapists really sit with you and help you.

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    Amazing place ever better staff ! Connecticut is lucky to have an establishment such as this for people in need

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Waterview Behavioral Health

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    Incredible staff, they met all my needs and made sure I was going to be taken care of after I left IOP. Very professional and relatable to first responders and military

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    Had a very good experience with their IOP program as well as individual therapy would highly recommend

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    I had a very positive experience and found they were very supportive

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    This was an excellent program. The staff make it comfortable, and inviting. The therapists really sit with you and help you.

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    Amazing place ever better staff ! Connecticut is lucky to have an establishment such as this for people in need

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Testimonial

Waterview Behavioral Health

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    Incredible staff, they met all my needs and made sure I was going to be taken care of after I left IOP. Very professional and relatable to first responders and military

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    Had a very good experience with their IOP program as well as individual therapy would highly recommend

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    I had a very positive experience and found they were very supportive

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    This was an excellent program. The staff make it comfortable, and inviting. The therapists really sit with you and help you.

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    Amazing place ever better staff ! Connecticut is lucky to have an establishment such as this for people in need

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Reviews

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For Mental Health and Co-Occurring Disorders

Mental Health is More Than Healing

It’s not just about the absence of illness—it’s about discovering lasting well-being through compassionate care, emotional resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose.

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For Mental Health and Co-Occurring Disorders

Mental Health is More Than Healing

It’s not just about the absence of illness—it’s about discovering lasting well-being through compassionate care, emotional resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose.

For Mental Health and Co-Occurring Disorders

Mental Health is More Than Healing

It’s not just about the absence of illness—it’s about discovering lasting well-being through compassionate care, emotional resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Minimalist concrete building with glowing windows at dusk in fog.

For Mental Health and Co-Occurring Disorders

Mental Health is More Than Healing

It’s not just about the absence of illness—it’s about discovering lasting well-being through compassionate care, emotional resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose.