Hospital for Special Care Opens Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic in Cromwell
November 12, 2026New location offers psychiatry, psychology, and social work services to children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. – The Hospital for Special Care (HFSC) Autism Center Cromwell celebrated its grand opening today in Cromwell, CT. The outpatient clinic serves children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder, providing psychiatry, psychology, and social work services, including evaluation and diagnosis for autism spectrum disorder, psychiatric care and medication management, and cognitive behavioral therapy and education.
Distinguished guests who attended today’s ribbon cutting ceremony included Connecticut State Senator Matt Lesser and Cromwell Mayor James Demetriades. Hospital for Special Care also welcomed State Representative Christie Carpino on Wednesday for a tour of the new facility.
The Hospital for Special Care Autism Center is nationally recognized for its patient-centered, interdisciplinary programs for children and adolescents with autism, as well as support for their families. It is a center of excellence for autism care, built upon years of clinical expertise and specialized programming. It is one of the few organizations nationwide to offer comprehensive support across different levels of care, including inpatient, partial hospitalization, and outpatient services.
“Our expertise is rooted not only in the services we provide, but in the dedication of our highly skilled, interdisciplinary teams who understand the unique and often complex needs of children with autism,” said Moses Vargas, President and Chief Executive Officer for Hospital for Special Care. “What truly sets us apart is the breadth and depth of our services, and an integrated approach that allows us to provide specialized treatment that responds to a child’s individual needs.”
The Hospital for Special Care Autism Center Cromwell is located at 80 Shunpike Road in Cromwell, CT. The Autism Center also offers outpatient services, including occupational therapy and speech/language therapy at its main campus in New Britain and outpatient center in Hebron, CT. Inpatient and partial hospital programs are located within the main campus in New Britain.