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Wellspring

Open Bethlehem, Connecticut

At a glance

Address: 21 Arch Bridge Rd, Bethlehem, CT 06751
Operated: 1977 to present
Memberships: NATSAP (member since 2001; still listed on natsap.org in September 2026)

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Wellspring is a program in Bethlehem, Connecticut. It has operated since 1977.

Staff

Administration

Dan Kirschenbaum

Vice President, Clinical Services, President and Clinical Director (2009-2013)source

Notable staff

John Gordon

Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer (2008)source
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Licensing and inspections

Licensed as: Wellspring Foundation, Inc. / RT #26
Program: Wellspring / RT #26
License category: Residential Treatment
Executive director: Pete Mumma
Licensed capacity: 25
License expires: 12/01/2026
Relicensing visit: 11/07/2024 to 11/08/2024
Phone on file: (203) 266-8000
Licensed address: 21 Arch Bridge Road, P.O. Box #370 Bethlehem, CT 06751Phone: (203) 266-8000

13 inspection reports on file. Search all Connecticut reports

Every report, by date: 2 findings in 2 reports

Mar 27, 2026 Visit conducted on 03/27/26_. No compliance issues identified.
Dec 15, 2025 Visit conducted on 12/15/25_. No compliance issues identified.
Sep 25, 2025 Visit conducted on 09/25/25_. No compliance issues identified.
Jun 12, 2025 Visit conducted on 06/12/25_. No compliance issues identified.
Jan 10, 2025 Visit conducted on 01/10/25_. No compliance issues identified.
Nov 7, 2024
Sep 26, 2024 Visit conducted on 09/26/24_. No compliance issues identified.
Jun 25, 2024 Visit conducted on 06/25/24_. Found 5 compliance issues.
1 finding
- Non-compliance cited by DCF : 17a-145-63. Chief administrative officer There shall be a chief administrative officer who s
  
  17a-145-63. Chief administrative officer There shall be a chief administrative officer who shall be in charge of the overall management of the facility and carry out the policies of the governing board. Each facility shall provide the staff and complementary services to enhance the physical and emotional well-being and ensure the safety of the children. Out of 11 personnel files reviewed 4 presented with state police background checks that were conducted after the employees' hire dates. One out of 11 personnel files reviewed presented with a DCF child protective services check that was conducted after the employee's hire date. Three out of the 11 personnel files reviewed did not contain documentation of CPR training as required. Out of 11 personnel files reviewed 1 did not present with documentation of mandated reporter training as required. Two of the 11 personnel files reviewed presented with documentation of mandated reporter training that was conducted 8 months after the employees' hire dates.
Apr 1, 2024 Visit conducted on 04/01/24_. No compliance issues identified.
Dec 19, 2023 Visit conducted on 12/19/23_. No compliance issues identified.
Sep 27, 2023 Visit conducted on 09/27/23_. No compliance issues identified.
Jun 26, 2023 Visit conducted on 06/26/23_. No compliance issues identified. Implemented 1 corrective actions.
Jan 10, 2023 Visit conducted on 1/10/23_. Found 2 compliance issues.
1 finding
- Non-compliance cited by DCF : 17a-145-68. Heating, ventilation, lighting Comfortable heating, sufficient ventilation, and
  
  17a-145-68. Heating, ventilation, lighting Comfortable heating, sufficient ventilation, and both natural and artificial lighting shall be provided. One emergency light tester was not functioning in Shiloah House.