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Support That Supports Every Identity

Services for the LGBTQIA+ Community

Our Walk With Me program is a specialized outpatient treatment track for LGBTQ+ individuals of all ages, their families, and allies. Designed to be a safe and inclusive space, the program offers therapeutic and peer support tailored to each person’s unique journey. With a dedicated team of behavioral health, medical, and peer professionals, Walk With Me provides affirming care that reduces isolation, builds resilience, and supports identity exploration—every step of the way.

Funded through private philanthropy and private foundation grants.

Care That Supports the Whole You

Comprehensive, Affirming Services for LGBTQIA+ Individuals and Families

We offer a wide range of inclusive, LGBTQIA+ affirming services designed to support mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Our offerings include individual, family, and group outpatient therapy; peer support services; psychiatry care; primary care; and specialized case management. Every service is grounded in compassion, respect, and a commitment to helping you thrive—just as you are.

On-Site Access to PrEP and PEP

Medication Support After Exposure

We offer access to PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) and PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) through our on-site Genoa Healthcare pharmacies. These medications help prevent HIV transmission before or after potential exposure. PrEP is taken daily by HIV-negative individuals, while PEP is a short-term treatment started soon after exposure. Both options are available as part of our commitment to comprehensive, preventive care.

Confidential, Inclusive Care for Your Health

Compassionate Hepatitis C Support

We offer accessible Hepatitis C screening and treatment as part of our commitment to whole-person, inclusive care. Early detection and timely treatment are essential in preventing serious liver damage and stopping the spread of the virus—especially in communities disproportionately affected, including LGBTQIA+ individuals. Our care team provides confidential, affirming services tailored to your needs, no matter where you are in your journey.

Supportive, Affirming Treatment for Every Journey

Hormone Therapy for Adults 18+

We offer gender-affirming hormone therapy for adults 18 and older as part of our commitment to inclusive, whole-person care. This prescription treatment helps individuals align their physical characteristics with their gender identity in a safe, respectful environment. Our team is here to support you with personalized care, understanding, and medical guidance—wherever you are in your journey.

Open Your Heart and Home

Loving Homes Needed

We are a statewide leader in foster care, dedicated to placing children and teens in safe, supportive homes where they can grow and thrive. We proudly welcome and affirm LGBTQIA+ individuals and families who are ready to make a difference. Whether you're new to foster care or already considering it, we're here to guide you every step of the way.

Become a Foster Parent

Supportive. Inclusive. Evidence-Based.

Stress Management for LGBTQIA+ Adults

AFFIRM is a new support group designed specifically for LGBTQIA+ adults. Using an evidence-based approach, AFFIRM helps participants build coping skills, reduce stress, and foster resilience in a safe, affirming environment. Ask your provider about group days and times!

Walk With Me service locations

New patients - Simply walk in for behavioral health evaluations 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
You can also walk in for primary care evaluations in some locations (see location details below).

Current patients - Please call or text us to schedule your next appointment!
You may also just walk in in Bristol, Hartford, and New Britain.

One Hope Street

Bristol

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Monday–Thursday:
8:00 AM–8:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM

Walk-in primary care/behavioral health for new & existing patients
Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM-3:30 PM

Bristol's health center

43 Woodland Street

Hartford

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Monday–Thursday:
8:00 AM–8:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM

Walk-in primary care/behavioral health for new & existing patients
Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM–3:30 PM

Hartford's health center

40 Hart Street

New Britain

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Monday–Thursday:
8:00 AM–8:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM

Walk-in primary care/behavioral health for new & existing patients
Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM-3:30 PM

New Britain's health center

91 Northwest Drive

Plainville

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Monday–Thursday: 8 AM–8 PM
Friday: 8 AM–6 PM

Walk-in (for new patients)
Behavioral health (M–F)
9 AM–3:30 PM
Primary care (Tu, Th, Fr)
9 AM–3:30 PM

Plainville's health center

855 Lakewood Road

Waterbury

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Monday–Thursday:
8:00 AM–8:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM

Walk-in primary care/behavioral health evaluations (new patients)
Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM–3:30 PM

Waterbury's health center

Frequently Asked Questions

No, you can utilize it as both therapeutic and medical care or just for medical care. At any point, you can change your path of services.

No, not at this time.

Yes! One group in Waterbury for adults, ages 18-35. Gender Exploration group at the Waterbury site! This group will be held on Mondays from 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Waterbury adolescent group runs on Wednesdays from 4:00-5:00pm.

Yes!

At this time, Bristol, Hartford, Plainville, New Britain, and Waterbury.

At this time, Plainville, Hartford, New Britain, Bristol, and Waterbury.

We accept most commercial insurances as well as Medicaid and Medicare.

No, LBGTQ+ status is confidential. We are happy to work with you no matter where you are on your journey. We have strategies to maintain privacy for clients of all ages.

Yes, we work with the entire family and support everyone.

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Creating Safe, Supportive Homes for LGBTQ Youth

Fostering with Pride: John & Brian’s Journey

For nearly three decades, John and Brian Pica-Sneeden have opened their hearts and home to children in need—adopting five and worked with Wheeler to support LGBTQ youth. “We want to show LGBTQ children that they can grow up to become successful adults and that they can do anything they set their minds to do. Wheeler is helping us to accomplish this,” said Brian. “The Wheeler team, whom we met through the Connecticut Gay and Lesbian Chamber, encouraged us to become foster parents. We know the Wheeler foster care specialists very well. They innately understand what we’re looking to do, and they are supporting us in our goal of helping LGBTQ youth. Their story reflects the deep need for affirming foster families and the power of representation and resilience. 

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