The first few years of life are vital for your child's long-term success. Wheeler is a national leader in early childhood issues and creates healthier beginnings through a continuum that engages young children and their families. We work with professionals, providers and the community on strategies to ensure children can learn and grow. This strong foundation promotes wellness and supports developmental success and healthy relationships with peers, teachers and your family.
Community services
Across Connecticut, in over 100 services and programs at our locations, over the phone, or in your home, there is simply no other organization like Wheeler.
Changing Lives, Every Day
Wheeler is the state's leader in community-based services for children, adolescents, adults, and families.
In dozens of programs serving 90 percent of the state's cities and towns, Wheeler is making tomorrow better for 70,000 individuals a year.
Strengthening families through compassionate care.
Early Childhood Programs
Community Justice Programs
Supporting Second Chances
Wheeler provides the programming, support and resources you and your loved ones need to remain safely in your community.
For court-referred parents with active divorce, separation or custody cases
Wheeler's Parenting Education Program (PEP) is designed for parents with active divorce, separation or custody cases in the Family Division of the Connecticut court system. The program educates parents about the many issues children face when the structure of the family changes.
Help for employees and employers
Employee Assistance Program
Wheeler’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) helps employees and their family members with personal challenges like stress or mental health needs. The program also provides advice and training to managers to improve workplaces. If your employer offers this program, you and your family can use these services to feel healthier, more supported, and ready to do your best at work.
The state's prevention resource
Prevention, Wellness, and Recovery
Looking for the latest information on prevention, intervention, treatment, recovery, health and wellness, and more? Wheeler's Connecticut Center for Prevention, Wellness and Recovery offers comprehensive resources, programs and trainings for you and your family.
