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Welcome to The Institute of Living

The Institute of Living’s model of care is derived from a long-standing humanistic tradition and a rigorous commitment to scientific advances. Treatment at the Institute of Living is based on respect for the dignity and individuality of each patient. Learn more by downloading the Patient Healthcare Guide & Journal.

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January 31, 2025

6 Mental Health Tips for Winter

Let’s face it: If you live in New England, and you love sunshine, this time of year can be a [...]

December 18, 2024

4 Tips for Staying Sober During the Holidays

Whether you’re completely sober or just cutting back on your drinking, the holidays can be a challenging time. But there’s [...]

December 13, 2024

How to Break Old Habits

It’s that time of year when conversations inevitably turn to New Year’s resolutions — and then, to last year’s failed [...]

November 20, 2024

Hartford HealthCare Partners with American School for the Deaf to Broaden Access for Patients

Hartford HealthCare is partnering with the American School for the Deaf (ASD) to offer in-person American Sign Language services and [...]

November 15, 2024

All Hartford HealthCare Hospitals Earn Straight A’s for Safety

For the second time, all seven Hartford HealthCare hospitals received “A” grades for safety from The Leapfrog Group, the nation’s [...]

October 29, 2024

Which Mental Health Apps Actually Work? A Psychiatrist’s Top 9 Picks

The tech industry clearly cares about your mental health. At last count, you can find somewhere between 10,000 and 20,000 [...]

Popular Events

Tuesday, Feb 25, 2025, 12:00PM - 1:00PM

On Site: Sound Healing for Mental Health

Join the Institute of Living Family Resource Center and Kelvin Young, certified sound healing instructor, as he guides you through each [...]

Wednesday, Mar 12, 2025, 5:30PM - 7:30PM

Webinar: Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention

Join us for a free webinar to become a certified QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Gatekeeper for suicide prevention and be able to help [...]

Thursday, Mar 13, 2025, 2:00PM - 3:00PM

Webinar: Bipolar: An Introduction to the Disorder

Start here to learn more about bipolar disorder. In this FREE webinar, join the Institute of Living's Family Resource Center to gain [...]

 

 

 

 

Awards & Accreditations

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Behavioral Health Network is accredited by the Joint Commission for meeting national standards in health

care quality and safety in both the areas of Behavior Health Care and Hospitals.

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