Connecticut Valley, Norwich State, and Fairfield Hills mental hospitals all had beautiful campuses. To a visitor, it seems those inside are being helped to recover. The reality in most cases past and present is that they are being warehoused.

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Connecticut Valley, Norwich State, and Fairfield Hills mental hospitals all had beautiful campuses. To a visitor, it seems those inside are being helped to recover. The reality in most cases past and present is that they are being warehoused.