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Mental Health Statistics in Southwestern Connecticut

A concise, sourced reference on youth wellbeing, access to care, and mental health treatment in the region. Last updated September 15, 2026.

These figures bring together the most relevant local findings in Connecticut's 2024-25 Regional Priority Report for Region 1, which includes Greenwich and much of Southwestern Connecticut. 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

Six citable local statistics

29%

of Connecticut high school students said their mental health was not good.

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

1 in 4

young people in Southwestern Connecticut reported persistent anxiety or depression.

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

435.5per 10,000

was the emergency-department rate of suicidal ideation for Connecticut youth ages 10 to 17.

The rate is reported for 2024.

Source, 2024: Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, 2024-25 Regional Priority Report: Region 1

311.9per 10,000

was the emergency-department rate of suicidal ideation for Connecticut young adults ages 18 to 24.

The rate is reported for 2024.

Source, 2024: Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, 2024-25 Regional Priority Report: Region 1

43%

of Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services treatment admissions in Southwestern Connecticut were for mental health care.

This share is reported for 2022.

Source, 2022: Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, 2024-25 Regional Priority Report: Region 1

7.2%

of New Canaan survey respondents reported an unmet need for mental health care.

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

A local perspective

What these figures can and cannot say

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.

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Methodology & sources

Where these figures come from

All six statistics on this page are drawn from the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, 2024-25 Regional Priority Report: Region 1. The state report combines regional and statewide public data, including Connecticut school health, emergency-department, treatment-admission, and community survey findings. The source is linked with each statistic so readers can review the original context and definitions.

Last updated: September 15, 2026. Greenwich Counseling will review this page about monthly and update it when a key source publishes newer data.

Cite this page

Greenwich Counseling. “Mental Health Statistics in Southwestern Connecticut.” Updated September 15, 2026. https://greenwichcounseling.com/mental-health-statistics-southwestern-connecticut

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