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Connecticut Community Based Services

Connecticut Community-Based Services offers therapeutic outpatient services and interventions tailored to meet the needs and goals of each individual. We are client-driven and family-focused. We strive to provide an array of accessible, flexible, and culturally competent services to meet the ever-changing needs of the family.

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At a Glance
Our focus is to help children and adolescents overcome challenging behaviors and help them successfully function in their communities.

Age

6-18

Gender

All

Referrals

Open
Our Approach

We use a wraparound model that builds on the existing strengths and natural supports in the child’s life. Our goal is to help youth and families recognize their own capacities, find common ground, and build skills for healthy communication. This approach ensures that families can maintain unity while allowing youth to develop independence in safe and developmentally appropriate ways.

JRI Connecticut Community-Based Services specializes in trauma-informed treatment using the Attachment, Self-Regulation, and Competency (ARC) framework. This framework helps youth with traumatic histories develop self-regulation skills, increase interpersonal skills, and gain competency and independence. 

Our in-home services are provided by a skilled team of trauma-informed clinicians and mentors who create detailed behavioral plans to help children and adolescents overcome challenging behaviors and successfully function both at home and in the community.


Individual and Family Therapy

Individual Therapy: Focuses on building self-regulation techniques used in the home and community and centers around developing competency.

Family Therapy: Often focuses on conflict resolution, building healthy communication skills, and creating structure and routine.

Parent/Caregiver Support

We provide therapy, coaching, advocacy, psycho-education, and case management to support parents and caregivers.

Case Management and Coordination

We offer case management and coordination services for youth and families receiving care through multiple pathways.

Psychiatry Services

Our team includes an APRN who provides psychiatry services to support mental health needs.

Specialized Approaches

JRI Connecticut's Community-Based Services (CBS) specializes in trauma-informed treatment using the ARC framework. This framework helps youth deal with traumatic histories, develop self-regulation skills, increase interpersonal skills, and gain competency and independence. The program also offers:

  • Comprehensive clinical skill-building with safety planning and risk management for families.
  • Crisis intervention services.
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skill-building.
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
  • Motivational Interviewing.
  • Individual and family therapy.
  • Psychiatry services.
  • Additional Services

Therapeutic Mentoring

Therapeutic mentoring is provided in the home and community, matching youth with a mentor who can offer support and hands-on experiences for meeting individual goals. Mentors work on skills like self-regulation, life skills, physical health, and self-efficacy. Past mentoring activities have included exercise, employment assistance, social skills development, and crisis management.

Support for Risk Behaviors and Education Advocacy

We provide risk management and assessment, creative safety plans, and crisis intervention. Respite services are available in some cases.

We also offer education advocacy for students with disabilities and families seeking support in accessing appropriate plans and placements for their children.

Our Team
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Daniel Shopey

Program Director

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Daniel began working for JRI in 2022 as a Clinician Supervisor with JRI Connecticut's CBS division. Prior to joining the JRI team, Daniel obtained his Master’s degree from Post University in Human Services and Counseling and a Post Graduate Certification in Professional Counseling. Daniel has worked with children and families for over 20 years as a Case Manager, Intervention Specialist, and teacher. Daniel has experience providing support in vocational, educational, and community reintegration programs for children in Connecticut. Working for JRI has been an opportunity that has allowed Daniel to grow both clinically and administratively, as well as continued to support his aspirations of working in the helping profession to advocate for and empower others.
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Alex Casertano

Clinical Director

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Alex began working for JRI in 2019 as a clinical intern at the Susan Wayne Center of Excellence. She worked as a clinician at the JRI CT group homes & Susan Wayne Center of Excellence residential program prior to transitioning over to JRI Connecticut’s Community Based Service Division in 2025 as Clinical Director. Alex graduated Summa Cum Laude with her Bachelor’s in Social Work and minor in Psychology in 2020 from Eastern Connecticut State University and her Master’s degree in Social Work from Smith College in 2021. Alex is trained in ARC, Trauma-focused CBT (TF-CBT), Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Treatment (SMART), and Circle of Security Parenting Program (COSP). She is proud to work for JRI both clinically and administratively in supporting, empowering, and advocating for youth and families with complex developmental trauma.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Our clients are funded by DCF and Carelon Voluntary.
Yes. Once the intake process is completed, clients can receive medication management.
Referral Information
Referrals must be approved for funding by DCF or Carelon voluntary.
Let's Connect

Daniel Shopey

Program Director

T: 860-951-2434
F: 860-786-7520

[email protected]

290 Roberts Street East Hartford, CT 06108

Alex Casertano

Clinical Director

860-786-7520

[email protected]

290 Roberts Street East Hartford, CT 06108

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For assistance determining which programs or services will meet your needs, please fill out the form below. Our service navigator will reach out by phone, text, or email. If you have a question regarding a particular program, please contact the program director listed above.

Please note that this form is not HIPAA-compliant. We urge you not to include protected health information.

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For assistance determining which programs or services will meet your needs, please fill out the form below. Our service navigator will reach out by phone, text, or email. If you have a question regarding a particular program, please contact the program director listed above.

Please note that this form is not HIPAA-compliant. We urge you not to include protected health information.

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