Community reference
A concise, sourced reference on youth wellbeing, access to care, and mental health treatment in the region. Last updated October 14, 2026.
These figures bring together local findings in Connecticut's 2024-25 Regional Priority Report for Region 1, which includes Greenwich and much of Southwestern Connecticut, with statewide federal estimates on adult mental health and treatment. They are provided for community members, writers, and organizations looking for a clear local reference.
Statistics describe trends, not any one person's experience. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call or text 988 or call 911.
The data
This statewide result covers the 30 days before the 2023 survey.
Source, 2023: Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, 2024-25 Regional Priority Report: Region 1
The regional report identifies girls, LGBTQ+ youth, and non-binary students as groups reporting the highest rates.
Source, 2023-2025 report: Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, 2024-25 Regional Priority Report: Region 1
The rate is reported for 2024.
Source, 2024: Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, 2024-25 Regional Priority Report: Region 1
The rate is reported for 2024.
Source, 2024: Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, 2024-25 Regional Priority Report: Region 1
This share is reported for 2022.
Source, 2022: Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, 2024-25 Regional Priority Report: Region 1
Nearly 30% experienced at least one barrier. Cost, insurance coverage, and appointment availability were the most common obstacles.
Source, 2023-2025 report: Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, 2024-25 Regional Priority Report: Region 1
This is an annual average estimate for 2022 and 2023, not a count of people seeking care.
Source, 2022-2023 estimate: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2022-2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Connecticut state tables
The federal survey defines serious mental illness as a subset of mental illness associated with serious functional impairment.
Source, 2022-2023 estimate: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2022-2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Connecticut state tables
The estimate includes counseling, medication, telehealth, inpatient care, and other mental health services.
Source, 2022-2023 estimate: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2022-2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Connecticut state tables
A local perspective
Southwestern Connecticut includes communities with different resources, pressures, and paths to care. This page is intended to make regional information easier to find and reference, not to replace a conversation with a qualified professional or emergency support when it is needed.
Methodology & sources
The local statistics are drawn from the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, 2024-25 Regional Priority Report: Region 1. The statewide adult estimates are drawn from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2022-2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Connecticut state tables. Both sources are linked with each statistic so readers can review the original context, definitions, and survey methods.
Last updated: October 14, 2026. Greenwich Counseling will review this page about monthly and update it when a key source publishes newer data.
Greenwich Counseling. “Mental Health Statistics in Southwestern Connecticut.” Updated October 14, 2026. https://greenwichcounseling.com/mental-health-statistics-southwestern-connecticut
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