About Chapel Haven

Chapel Haven is a unique place. We are the country's only combined state-accredited special education facility and independent living facility for adults with cognitive disabilities.

For those who enroll in our Residential Program, we are an alternative to college, complete with a dorm-style residence, green campus, dozens of classes, and plenty of opportunities for socializing and personal development. The College Excellence Program, taught at nearby Gateway Community College, adds to the collegiate atmosphere. Others enroll in our Education Program, Recreation Program, Employment Program, or Supported Living Program. For these clients, Chapel Haven is a true resource center, offering individualized attention tailored to changing needs.

With our nationally recognized expertise in special education and independent living, we provide our clients with uniquely integrated services that address a lifetime of needs. Many students who come to Chapel Haven choose to remain in New Haven after graduation, leading full and productive lives.

But our service model is only part of what makes Chapel Haven unique.

It's also the extraordinary people who come to Chapel Haven from across the world and even from across town. It's the caring, exceptional people who work at Chapel Haven every day to help our clients achieve independence.