History & Mission
History
&
Mission
At Greenwoods, staff are deeply driven by our mission and dedicated to providing care centered around our company values.
Our Mission
Creating a healthier community by providing access to high quality mental healthcare for everyone in Litchfield County.
Our Values
Our company values are the foundation of our work.
- We respond to the needs of the community with creative solutions.
- We are guided by compassion.
- We treat each individual with dignity and respect.
- We create a thoughtful culture of trust and integrity.
Our Vision
- Greenwoods is a trusted and valued resource for mental health services in Litchfield County.
- Greenwoods has strategic partnerships with compatible organizations throughout our service area.
- Greenwoods has a robust management team, effective board and advisory council, and a network of volunteers
- Treatment is affordable for everyone.
- Greenwoods enjoys sustainable, predictable financial strength.
Where we come from
Greenwoods Counseling & Referrals was founded in 1992 by the Rev. W. David Dobbins Jr., a Litchfield County Episcopal minister and counselor. By 1993, Dobbins had convened roundtables of local professionals willing to provide reduced-fee or pro bono care, formalizing a collaborative network to help clients—many uninsured or underemployed—access not only counseling but also medical, legal, and family services. What began as a recognition of untapped local expertise became an organization equipped to address complex needs.
Since its founding, Greenwoods has grown into a trusted, distinctive resource for mental health care across Litchfield County. Today, individuals facing depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction receive high-quality, coordinated care through our programs and services. Despite this growth, Greenwoods remains a small, community-based agency committed to a personal, intimate approach in all that we do.