The McCall Behavioral Health Network in Torrington has been accepted into the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program, a federal program providing medical monitoring and treatment for certified WTC-related health conditions, ahead of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
The World Trade Center Health Program, administered by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), a part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), supports responders and survivors whose health was impacted by the attacks, including those present at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, or Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Many responders and survivors continue to experience conditions including respiratory illnesses, cancer, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, and increased risk for substance use disorders.
McCall President and CEO Maria Coutant Skinner, LCSW, said, "As we approach the 25th anniversary of September 11, we are reminded that the impact continues to be felt by responders, survivors, and their families. We are honored to join the World Trade Center Health Program and help ensure that those who answered the call and those whose lives were forever changed by the attacks have access to the specialized care they deserve."
McCall Behavioral Health Network has served families and individuals across western Connecticut for more than 50 years, offering a whole-person model of care through a network of specialized behavioral healthcare professionals.
"At McCall, we recognize that every person's experience is unique, and healing is not one-size-fits-all," said Joy Pendola, LMFT, LADC, McCall Chief Clinical Officer. "As a trauma-informed organization, we offer a wide range of evidence-based treatment options that allow us to meet individuals where they are and address the complex challenges that can arise from trauma and other health conditions."
The program serves more than 130,000 enrolled members nationwide, covering medically necessary treatment of certified WTC-related conditions without co-payments or deductibles. McCall's participation expands access to behavioral health and primary care services for Connecticut members closer to home through the program's Nationwide Provider Network.
People affected by 9/11 can check their eligibility and apply for the World Trade Center Health Program at www.cdc.gov/wtc/apply.html. Current program members can call (860) 496-2100 to arrange care through the McCall Behavioral Health Network.
