Women’s Wellness Center at New Milford Hospital

Behavioral health services

If you’re looking for a little more support (or a lot) – we can help. Women’s Wellness Center at New Milford Hospital has a women's focused therapist and psychiatrist on staff for you. It’s easy to get in touch. You can call us at (860) 210-5535 or ask your doctor or specialist to make a referral for you. Sessions are available in person and by telehealth visits. Teens 13+ are welcome.

Meet the New Milford team

Carolyn Antonion, LCSW:
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Carolyn Antonion, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 13 years' experience in behavioral health. Carolyn received her master's degree from Fordham University in 2013 and has worked in community mental health, family and youth services, assisted living and memory care facilities, inpatient substance abuse, and most recently in a women's-focused group private practice. She utilizes CBT, ACT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and motivational interviewing in her work with patients. Prior to becoming an LCSW, she was a massage therapist for 10 years.
What are some of the issues our women’s health LCSW can discuss with you?
Our behavioral health team may help with the treatment of:

Aging and geriatric care

Anxiety

Body image and healthy self esteem

Connections to community resources

Depression

Difficult medical diagnosis

Grief and loss

Loneliness & isolation

Managing work-life balance

Menopause or perimenopause

Referrals for medication management

Relationships and communication

Sexuality and intimacy

Stress related to conception, pregnancy or parenting
Menopause support group
Hear a story, share a story, learn some new tips, explore the latest research and get helpful resources. This complimentary one-hour support group is open to women of all ages in any stage of perimenopause, menopause and post menopause.

The group meets in person on the first Monday and online on the third Wednesday of each month. Preregistration is not required.

Monday sessions

Held in person starting at 10 am in New Milford Hospital’s Robinson Conference Room A

May 5, Jun 2, Jul 7, Aug 4, Sept 8, Oct 6, Nov 3 and Dec 1

Wednesday sessions

Held online via Teams starting at 5:30 pm. Click here to join.

May 21, Jun 18, Jul 16, Aug 20, Sep 17, Oct 15, Nov 19 and Dec 17

This group is one of the many services offered by Nuvance Health Women’s Wellness Center at New Milford Hospital. This group is for connection and educational purposes and will be facilitated by Carolyn Antonion, MSW, LCSW.

If you are looking for more information regarding support or the Women’s Wellness Center, please feel free to contact us at (860) 210-5535.

Meet our nurse navigator

Our nurse navigator is here to support you through your healthcare journey, whether you need routine wellness visits, family planning advice or specialized gynecologic care. They can help you find Nuvance Health clinicians that have specialty training in women's health focused care including cardiology, gastroenterology, breast surgery, gynecologic cancer services and primary care. Our goal is to ensure you receive comprehensive and coordinated care, including:

Patient education: Provide information about medical conditions, treatment options and preventive care specific to women's health.
Care coordination: Schedule appointments, coordinate with various healthcare professionals and ensure follow through with treatment plans.
Advocacy and emotional support: Act as an advocate for patients, to ensure needs and preferences are respected and addressed throughout the healthcare experience.
Resource management: Connect patients with community resources, support groups and financial assistance programs to help manage their health and well-being.

Our nurse navigator for women's health services is dedicated to providing personalized care and support, helping patients navigate the complexities of the healthcare system with ease and confidence.

Our friendly staff is here to answer any questions you may have and help you schedule an appointment. Contact us today to start your journey towards better health and wellness.

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