History
1971 Crossroads, Inc. is Incorporated
Crossroads was founded in 1971 by a group of fearless community leaders and visionaries who understood the need to address the addiction issues of a disenfranchised minority community.
1973 Men's Residential Program
In 1973 Crossroads opened its doors at 48 Howe Street in New Haven, CT. The program consisted of a 23-bed unit and a bilingual staff dedicated to providing treatment to men from around the State of Connecticut who were seeking culturally competent care for their addiction.
1977 Women with Children Residential Program
Aware of the critical need for the treatment of addicted women with children, Crossroads launched its Women's Program in 1977. It was the first such program addressing the needs of women with children in the State of Connecticut.
1998 Expansion of Men's Services
In 1998, Crossroads expanded in order to meet the growing need for its services. After more than twenty years of providing treatment for addiction, Crossroads had fostered strong ties with the growing Hispanic community in the state. In addition, it had gained oversight from the Connecticut Alcohol and Drug Commission, Department of Corrections, and Department of Parole.
1990 Acquisition of New Residential Site
In 1990 Crossroads moved to the West Rock neighborhood of New Haven, occupying the building that had formerly served as St. John's Convalescent Home. With this increase in physical space, Crossroads was able to further expand both its Men's and Women's Programs. Enhanced services included a program for infants and toddlers, a contract with Family Re-Entry Services to provide family therapy, and contracts with The Consultation Center and Court Support Services Division of Connecticut.
2000 New Leadership
After more than 30 years of dedicated service, Mr. Miguel Laguna,the agency'sfirst executive director, tookleave forretirement. In August of 2000, Dr. Miguel Caldera, MD, LADC, ICADC, became his successor, bringing with him an enhanced mission and a new vision for the future of Crossroads. Programmatic services were expanded to include:
- Crossroads Transitional Outreach Program (a culturally oriented program linking clients to resources and supportafter treatment at Crossroads)
- Uttermost Community Outreach (a spiritual initiative involving 36 churches from the statewide community)
- Clinical Case Disposition Committee (managing admissions and discharges)Quality Management and Improvement (Crossroads' foremost leadership committee)
2006 Establishment of Outpatient Services
Crossroads' Outpatient Services program opened in July 2006. It serves both men and women who discharge from Crossroads' residential program, as well as persons in the community in need of outpatient services for addiction recovery. As the program expands, it will provide additional services and resources for Crossroads residents following discharge in order to facilitate transition into the community and success in recovery.
2006 Expanded State Alliances
Crossroads' alliances in the State of Connecticut expanded to include:
- United States Probation Office
- The Connecticut State Attorney's Office
- The Connecticut Certification Board
- The D.A.R.C. Advisory Board, and The Conccecticut Women's Consortium
- The Building Bridges Initiative, a New Haven project assisting with community reintegration for justice involved persons served
2008 New Building Construction
In 2008 Crossroads achieved funding and a land permit for the construction of a new residential facility at 55 East Ramsdell St. The new facility will house Amethyst House, currently located at 48 Howe Street, as well as Crossroads' Women's Program. The building was designed to meet the specific needs of women residing with children in treatment. Dr. Stephanie Covington, a national expert on gender-responsive services, serves as a consultant on the project.
View plans for our new building under News & Events, and stay tuned for updates!