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Supporting diverse needs of children, adults, and families.

Centerpiece Behavioral Health Services is excited to announce its expansion with the opening
of a second location in Middletown this fall.

Since its founding in 2017, Centerpiece has grown from a single office in Wallingford into a
trusted provider of accessible, high-quality mental health care. This expansion marks an im-
portant milestone in that journey, reflecting both the rising need for services and the organi-
zation’s commitment to meeting individuals and families where they are.

The new Middletown location will bring Centerpiece’s comprehensive, client-centered care
even closer to surrounding communities, ensuring more people can access the support they
need. Backed by a dedicated team of clinicians and a mission rooted in compassion and re- Yvette Bunting-Watts, LPC, NCC
silience, Centerpiece Behavioral Health Services looks forward to welcoming the community
into this next chapter. Be on the lookout for more information soon. Founder

Centerpiece Behavioral Health Services has the power of perseverance and the belief such as ADHD and autism spectrum disor-
become an integral part of Wallingford's that every puzzle, no matter how complex, ders, as well as addressing behavioral and
mental health landscape since its inception has a solution. It's this very philosophy that social difficulties, Centerpiece has become
in 2017. Founded by Yvette Bunting-Watts, forms the cornerstone of Centerpiece's ap- an invaluable resource for many in our
LPC-NCC, with a small investment of un- proach to mental health care, inspiring hope town, fostering understanding, growth, and
der $200, Centerpiece Behavioral Health and guiding others through their own life resilience.
Services has grown to be a vital resource puzzles.
for individuals and families seeking holistic With a diverse team of clinicians, Center-
mental health and wellness support in our Centerpiece's mission is clear and com- piece reflects and serves Wallingford's mul-
community and beyond. pelling: to provide personalized, evi- ticultural population. Their person-centered
dence-based therapy and mental health approach and commitment to cultural sen-
The inspiration for Centerpiece Behavioral support services that empower clients to sitivity ensures that every client feels under-
Health Services stemmed from a deeply per- maximize their potential and lead fulfilling stood and valued, regardless of their back-
sonal journey that unfolded like a complex lives. Their motto, "Even the hardest puzzles ground. As Wallingford continues to evolve,
puzzle. When Yvette's son was diagnosed have a solution. Let's start to put the pieces Centerpiece Behavioral Health Services re-
with ADHD during his elementary school back together," encapsulates their commit- mains at the forefront of mental health care,
years, she discovered that conventional sup- ment to guiding individuals through trans- expanding its reach and impact. More than
port alone wasn't sufficient to address his formative journeys. just a mental health practice, Centerpiece
needs. Faced with this challenge, Yvette ap- stands as a beacon of hope and a testament
proached it as she would a difficult puzzle, With a diverse team of experienced profes- to the power of perseverance and dedicated
believing that even the most intricate puz- sionals including therapists, an occupational care.
zles have solutions waiting to be uncovered. therapist, tutor, APRN, speech pathologist,
and neurologist, Centerpiece offers a com- In the face of life's challenges, Centerpiece
With her unwavering determination, Yvette prehensive array of services tailored to meet Behavioral Health Services stands ready to
became her son's strongest advocate, tire- families' unique and holistic needs. From in- help community members navigate their
lessly seeking out the right pieces of support dividual and family therapy to specialized mental health journeys, one session at a
and guidance. Her persistence in finding the interventions for children and adolescents, time. Their unwavering belief that even the
perfect fit for her son's unique needs be- their approach is as varied as it is effective. hardest puzzles in life have solutions contin-
came the driving force behind the establish- ues to inspire and guide, making them an
ment of Centerpiece. This experience taught Centerpiece's impact reaches far beyond in- invaluable asset to Wallingford and beyond.
her that with the right combination of sup- dividual therapy sessions, creating a robust
port, determination, and advocacy, even the network of care that strengthens our com-
most challenging puzzles in life have a solu- munity's social fabric. Through their diverse
tion. array of support groups and specialized pro-
grams, they offer comprehensive assistance 60 Church Street Suite 4L,
Today, the results of Yvette's dedication to individuals and families. Their work has Wallingford, CT
are evident. Her son, once struggling with been especially meaningful in supporting
ADHD, is now a Master of Social Work Can- children and families navigating neurodiver- yvette@centerpiecebhs.org
didate at Columbia University. This remark- sity and social-emotional experiences. By
able achievement stands as a testament to providing tailored interventions for things 203-678-4946 • centerpiecebhs.org

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