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The Western Connecticut Mental Health Network (WCMHN) has locations in Danbury, Waterbury and Torrington and has over 250 employees. WCMHN provides both residential and community-based outpatient treatment for mental health and substance use. Learn More About WCMHN

About the Chief Executive Officer

Deborah Lawrence MA, LPC, is the CEO for Western CT Mental Health Network (WCMHN). WCMHN is a community-based mental health center serving 44 towns in Region 5. WCMHN is operated by the CT Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, which provides an array of innovative clinical and community support services to individuals managing behavioral health and substance use issues. WCMHN’s mission is to provide high quality evidence-based, trauma informed, recovery-oriented and culturally competent services through a compassionate and person-centered lens. 

As CEO, Deborah is responsible for the clinical and administrative functions of the Lead Mental Health Authority in Region 5 which include outpatient services at various levels of care serving 1000 clients per year. She collaborates with key community stakeholders around behavioral health system development and programming in Region 5, recognizing the importance of various systems coming together to meet the needs of the residents of CT.