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Middletown Today
By the People, for the People
UConn Health to Manage State-Run Psychiatric Facility
The university's health center will take over adolescent mental health services from the Department of Children and Families.
Apr. 2, 2026 at 12:05am
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The University of Connecticut Health Center Board of Directors has voted to move forward with a plan to take over adolescent psychiatric services from the state-run Albert J. Solnit Children's Center – South Campus in Middletown, Connecticut. UConn Health CEO Dr. Andy Agwunobi stated that the transition will allow for expanded services and improved care for young patients.
Why it matters
This move represents an effort to consolidate and improve mental health resources for adolescents in Connecticut, as the state-run facility has faced challenges in recent years. UConn Health's involvement is expected to bring more expertise and resources to the psychiatric services provided at the Solnit Center.
The details
Under the plan, UConn Health will take over the operations and management of the Solnit Center's adolescent psychiatric services, which are currently run by the Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF). This transition aims to expand the range of mental health treatments available and enhance the overall quality of care for young patients.
- The UConn Health Board of Directors voted on the plan on Tuesday, April 1, 2026.
- The transition of the Solnit Center's adolescent psychiatric services to UConn Health is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
The players
UConn Health
The University of Connecticut's academic health center, which provides medical education, research, and patient care services.
Albert J. Solnit Children's Center – South Campus
A state-run psychiatric facility in Middletown, Connecticut that provides mental health services for adolescents.
Dr. Andy Agwunobi
The CEO of UConn Health, who announced the plan to take over the Solnit Center's adolescent psychiatric services.
Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF)
The state agency that currently operates the Solnit Center and its adolescent psychiatric services.
What they’re saying
“This transition will allow us to expand the range of mental health treatments available and enhance the overall quality of care for young patients.”
— Dr. Andy Agwunobi, CEO, UConn Health
What’s next
The transition of the Solnit Center's adolescent psychiatric services to UConn Health is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
The takeaway
This partnership between UConn Health and the state-run Solnit Center represents an effort to consolidate and improve mental health resources for adolescents in Connecticut, leveraging the expertise and resources of the university's health system to provide expanded and higher-quality psychiatric care.
