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Whiting Forensic Hospital (WFH) provides treatment and evaluation services for patients with mental health conditions involved in the criminal justice system.  These patients are not yet ready to be safely treated in less restrictive settings. WFH has 91 maximum security beds and 138 enhanced security beds on the Middletown campus. Many of WFH employees are categorized as “hazardous duty” which offers employment incentives. Learn More About Whiting Forensic Hospital

About the Chief Executive Officer

Jose Crego, LCSW, LADC has served as CEO of Whiting Forensic Hospital (WFH) since 2021. Before joining DMHAS, Crego was the Director of the Springfield Vet Center, and agency serving mental health needs of veterans. He also served as a Readjustment Counselor at the Danbury Vet Center.

In addition to Mr. Crego’s previous experience at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, he has been a lecturer and presenter in both undergraduate education and national Substance Abuse and Social Work associations. Mr. Crego received his Master of Social Work (MSW) from Adelphi University and a Bachelor of Psychology from Ashford University. He is a veteran of the United States Navy.