Mary J. Sherlach Counseling Center

Enhancing Quality of Life for Our Residents

The Mary J. Sherlach Counseling Center is a department of the Town of Trumbull, committed to enhancing the well-being of our community by providing professional, compassionate, and confidential mental health services. We offer a safe and supportive environment for individual, family, and group therapy, as well as crisis intervention and youth support programs. 

Contact and Appointments

We are currently open and accepting appointments. To schedule an appointment or for more information, please call: 203-452-5193. 

Who We Serve

Counseling services are available to:

• Trumbull residents
• Town of Trumbull employees
• Students attending Trumbull schools

All services are confidential. Fees are determined using a sliding scale based on family income and ability to pay. 

Our Services

• Individual Counseling
• Family Counseling
• Substance Abuse Counseling
• Youth Diversionary Services
• Youth Enrichment Programs
• Support Groups
• Referral Services
• Crisis and Trauma Intervention
• Benefits Screening & Assistance (in collaboration with Trumbull Social Services) 

Counseling Goals

Common goals of treatment include:

• Addressing attention deficit and behavioral challenges in children
• Improving parent-child relationships
• Supporting adolescents and families through concerns such as divorce, domestic conflict, or juvenile court involvement
• Individual and family psychotherapy

Team-Based Approach: With your consent, our counselors collaborate with parents, schools, healthcare providers, and other support systems to ensure a comprehensive, client-centered approach to care. 

Diversionary Services

Our Diversionary Services aim to support at-risk youth and their families, including:

• Operation of the Juvenile Review Board (for minor, first-time offenses)
• Truancy Services to address school attendance issues
• Support for families managing beyond-control behavior in teens 

MJSCC Trumbull Tutoring Service

The Mary J. Sherlach Counseling Center offers tutoring for Trumbull youth at no cost or at a reduced fee based on a sliding scale, made possible through funding from a Youth Services Bureau state grant.
Students are matched with tutors based on individual needs and availability.

To sign up for tutoring or to join our tutor database (teachers, paraprofessionals, experienced tutors welcome), please contact us at 203-452-5193. 

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