When people in Eastern Connecticut need help with behavioral health – whether for psychiatric illness or chemical dependency – they turn to Natchaug Hospital. Founded in 1954, the hospital treats over 650 children and adolescents and 1,300 adults with mental illness or substance abuse issues each year in its 57-bed inpatient care facility and Journey House, a 13-bed residential treatment center for adolescent girls, both in Mansfield Center. Natchaug's day hospital, after school and special education school programs provide treatment to more than 2,750 children, adolescents and adults each year through programs in Danielson, Dayville, Enfield, Groton, Mansfield, Norwich, Old Saybrook, and Vernon.