Wheeler Hartford Family Health & Wellness Center, 43 Woodland Street

Complete Health Care, One Convenient Location.
 

Susan Walkama Family Health & Wellness Center

A community health center located at:
43-49 Woodland Street, Hartford, CT 06105
860.793.3500 or toll-free 888.793.3500.

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

NEW IN HARTFORD: Spravato Treatment for Depression!

spravato.jpgWheeler is proud to offer Spravato® (eskatamine) therapy,  the only FDA-approved nasal spray for patients suffering with depression. In Hartford, we have a specially designed suite devoted specifically for patients receiving Spravato®.

Medical and Dental Care for Adults, Children, and Families

Complete medical care for everyone, including:

  • Physical exams
  • Pediatrics, including well-child care and immunizations
  • COVID and Flu Vaccines - Help protect yourself and the people around you by getting a flu and COVID vaccine. 
    • No insurance? We offer walk-in vaccinations for you and your family, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 3:30 PM, at our Family Health & Wellness Centers in Hartford and Waterbury.
    • These events are supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $189,922 with 0% financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.
  • Women’s health care. Preventive health screening for women, annual wellness visits, gynecology, and family planning. Also, parenting supports and infant and toddler nutrition.  
  • Chronic disease management for asthma, diabetes, hypertension/heart health, HIV, and treatment and services for Hepatitis C
  • Chiropractic care to help patients with back, neck and other musculoskeletal aches and pain, reduce inflammation, relieve headaches, and so much more!
  • HIV/AIDS medical case management
  • LGBTQIA-responsive services for all ages
  • Behavioral health consultants, who work side-by-side with medical providers to help address behaviors, thoughts, emotions, and social/environmental factors that affect health and well-being. BHCs assist patients who would like to make changes to better manage their health or help adjust to life changes.
  • Dental care and coordination for the whole family.
    • Walk-in dental emergency visits for all ages, 9:30 AM–1:00 PM on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays! Visit the 3rd floor or call our Navigation Center at 860.793.3500 for more information.
    • "No-Drill" Dentistry, a painless alternative that is safe and effective for children and adults and covered by Medicaid and many private insurances.
  • And more!

Behavioral Health and Addiction Treatment for All Ages

 

  • Behavioral health care for all ages, including individual, group, and family therapy. We can help with anxiety and depression, defiant behaviors, trauma, grief, substance use disorders, and more. Intensive Outpatient Programs are available also! Psychiatric services, including evaluations and medication management, are also provided. Our services are LGBTQIA-responsive.
    • WALK-IN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
      We offer same day walk-in access for behavioral health services. To best support our patients, first-time evaluations are conducted Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM–3:30 PM. We value your time and are dedicated to providing excellent service in a timely manner.
  • Spravato (eskatamine) therapy for depression  
  • Mindfulness group
  • Treatment for addiction, including individual and group therapy and  ​medications for substance use disorder such as extended-release naltrexone (Vivitrol®) and buprenorphine (Suboxone® and Sublocade® - buprenorphine extended-release) for alcohol, heroin and opioid addiction
    • Peer support staff in addiction treatment help patients through their common lived experiences.
    • Intensive Outpatient Program for substance use (adult men)
  • Headspace app now available to every City of Hartford resident, student, and employee!

 

Keeping You Not Just Healthy, But Well

  • LGBTQIA-responsive services, including our Walk With Me service track!
  • Care management services, including assistance coordinating appointments and services at Wheeler and in the community, assessing and supporting the basic needs of life, and addressing the social determinants of health.
  • Community Health Workers, who can connect patients to services and resources in the Hartford community
  • Support for the basic needs of life, through the Basic Needs Fund, supported through the generosity of Wheeler's donors
  • Nutrition Services. Nutrition counseling, self-management of diabetes and other health conditions, pediatric nutrition program, and eating for healthy lifestyles counseling. Supported in part through the generosity of the Corsini Family.

Pharmacy and Lab Services

  • Genoa Healthcare pharmacy
    860-967-0596
    • Free delivery or curbside pick-up
    • Fills all medications (not just behavioral health) for the whole family
    • Mails all medications (at no extra cost) or you can pick them up at curbside
    • Organizes your pills based on the date and time you need to take them, making it easy to stay on track
    • Helps you transfer prescriptions from other pharmacies
  • Quest Diagnostics laboratory services
    • Laboratory services.
      • Our lab accepts lab slips from Wheeler Health and Wellness Center providers at 43 Woodland Street. Some of the services available include: blood draws, breathe tests, observed urine tests, in-house pick up services for departments, and so much more!

A Team Focused On You

Our providers, medical assistants, clinicians, counselors, care facilitators, and all staff work as part of an integrated, whole-person team, ensuring that your complete health is considered and cared for. This ensures the best outcomes and provides a more comprehensive view of wellness.

Meet our clinical leadership at our Family Health & Wellness Centers.

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