Our History

United Services, Inc., often referred to as the Center, was founded in 1964. Our beginnings stem from a commitment to provide comprehensive behavioral health and family support services to residents in northeastern Connecticut.
In the late 1970’s and 1980’s, United Services implemented a range of community based support services for mental health clients as de-institutionalization was introduced into Connecticut.
United Services joined with another local agency, Quinebaug Valley Youth and Family Services, in July of 1999. Because the two agencies provided complementary services, the merger strengthened both organizations and allowed the new United Services to provide expanded prevention services and community-based programs for youth, adolescents and their families in a cost-effective manner.