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Find out about the Institute, its impact on mental health over the last two centuries, and more.

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A free service that allows you to send a greeting to a friend or loved one who is a patient at Hartford Hospital/The Institute of Living.

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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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Popular Events

*On Site: Maternity Tour at Hartford
Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026, 5:30PM - 6:30PM

*On Site: Maternity Tour at Hartford

Join us for a tour of the Special Deliveries Childbirth Center to receive important information about your upcoming delivery and stay at [...]

Webinar: Maternity Tour
Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026, 6:30PM - 7:30PM

Webinar: Maternity Tour

This webinar is an overview of what to expect with parking, admissions, visitation, Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, Lactation services at [...]

Webinar:  Head and Neck Cancer Support Group
Thursday, Oct 01, 2026, 1:00PM - 2:00PM

Webinar: Head and Neck Cancer Support Group

In this free support group, meet and talk with peers who are navigating through life with a Head and Neck cancer diagnosis. Each month will [...]

Awards & Accreditations

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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