About Southwest CT MH Services System
Services Offered
Type of Care:
Substance use treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.):
Outpatient Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment Regular outpatient treatment
Hospitals:
Psychiatric hospital
Opioid Medications used in Treatment:
Buprenorphine used in Treatment Naltrexone used in Treatment
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment:
Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment:
In-network prescribing entity
Type of Opioid Treatment:
Prescribes buprenorphine Prescribes naltrexone Lofexidine or Clonidine detoxification
Pharmacotherapies:
Buprenorphine with naloxone Buprenorphine without naloxone Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable) Naltrexone (oral) Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable) Clonidine Medication for mental disorders Nicotine replacement Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Treatment Approaches:
Anger management Brief intervention Cognitive behavioral therapy Contingency management/motivational incentives Motivational interviewing Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Telemedicine/telehealth therapy Trauma-related counseling 12-step facilitation
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public):
State government
License/Certification/Accreditation:
State Substance use treatment agency State mental health department The Joint Commission
Payment Assistance Available:
Payment assistance (check with facility for details)
Special Programs/Groups Offered:
Young adults Adult women Pregnant/postpartum women Adult men Seniors or older adults Veterans Active duty military Members of military families Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients who have experienced sexual abuse Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence Clients who have experienced trauma
Assessment/Pre-treatment:
Comprehensive mental health assessment Comprehensive substance use assessment Outreach to persons in the community Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders Professional interventionist/educational consultant
Testing:
Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing Drug or alcohol urine screening
Transitional Services:
Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Naloxone and overdose education
Recovery Support Services:
Self-help groups Housing services Assistance with obtaining social services Recovery coach Mentoring/peer support Employment counseling or training
Other Services:
Treatment for other addiction disorder
Education and Counseling Services:
HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support Hepatitis education, counseling, or support Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis Substance use disorder education Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling Individual counseling Group counseling Family counseling Marital/couples counseling Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.)
Facility Smoking Policy :
Smoking not permitted
Age Groups Accepted:
Young Adults Adults
Sex Accepted:
Female Male
Language Services:
Spanish Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing Other languages (excluding Spanish)
Other Languages:
Any Chinese Language Creole French
Facility Vaping Policy:
Vaping not permitted
Ancillary Services:
Case management service Domestic violence services, including family or partner Mental health services Social skills development Transportation assistance Suicide prevention services
