Let’s take an even closer look at the availability and accessibility of healthcare for the population of Watertown, CT. As discussed last time, there are plenty of practices that offer a variety of medical services for a majority of the town’s people which Is those that possess a stable job that offers health insurance. On the other hand, for those that are not under an employment insurance plan (such as those that make up the 4.0% unemployment rate) there are a number of resources for Medicare, Medicaid, and uninsured patients.

Mental Health Services

However, let’s delve a little bit deeper into the circumstances that the people of the town may find themselves in, whether insured or uninsured, and how they can find the proper care that they need. For example, when it comes to mental health services, it can be difficult to devise a care plan that is full covered by one’s insurance. There are a number of mental health facilities that offer therapy and other services, such as the Mindful Healing center (http://www.mindfulhealingllc.com), but the Community Health Center of Waterbury (https://www.chc1.com/Locations/Waterbury), which was discussed last time, also offers mental health services for those that are covered by a government insurance plan or are uninsured. If someone is struggling with substance abuse and needs a form of inpatient care, there are a number of private rehabilitation centers in the area, but for residents not covered by private insurance, St. Mary’s Hospital possesses an Inpatient Behavioral Unit that can assist people in these situations.

Full-Time Care Services

Other pressing circumstances may involve someone’s ability to care for a loved one whether that be a disabled child or an elderly parent or grandparent that is terminally ill and/or no longer able to care for themselves. In terms of resources for the disabled youth, there are a number of government funded programs, which can be found at https://www.ct.gov/kids/cwp/view.asp?A=4072&Q=478300, that offer help in finding an aid as well as technological assistance and even provide a number of opportunities for socialization with other members of this population. In terms of assisted living for elderly residents, there are hospice homes located in the area such as Vitas Hospice Home Care (https://www.vitas.com) as well as a number of companies that offer home care services such as All About You Home Care (https://www.aayct.com) and Home Instead Senior Care (https://www.homeinstead.com).