Address: 326 Washington Street - Norwich, CT 6360
Phone Number: 860-889-8331
Website: http://www.backushospital.org

Addiction Treatment & Rehab Overview

Backus Center for Mental Health is a halfway house / transitional living facility located in Norwich, CT (New London County).

They accept young adults and adults (ages 18 and up) and treat both men and women.

Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Licensing & Certifications

Backus Center for Mental Health has the following licenses and/or certifications. Please contact the facility for more information.

  • State Department of Health
  • Hospital Licensing Authority
  • The Joint Commision

Addiction Treatment Setting

Backus Center for Mental Health provides drug and alcohol addiction treatment in the following setting(s):

  • Computerized Treatment/Telemedicine
  • Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
  • PHP / Outpatient Day Treatment
  • Regular Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment

Type of Opioid Treatment

Backus Center for Mental Health offers the following opioid addiction treatm services:

  • Naltrexone used in Treatment
  • Accepts clients on opioid medication

Pharmacotherapies and Medications Used In Rehab

Backus Center for Mental Health uses the following pharmacotherapies and medications in their treatment program:

  • Acamprosate (CampralĀ®)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Extended-release, injectable Naltrexone (VivitrolĀ®)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders

Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment Approaches

Backus Center for Mental Health uses the following addiction treatment approaches:

  • Anger Management
  • Brief Intervention
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Substance use counseling approach
  • Trauma-related counseling
  • 12 Step Facilitation

Rehab Counseling and Education

Backus Center for Mental Health offers the following counseling and education programs:

  • Individual Counseling
  • Group Counseling
  • Family Counseling
  • Marital/Couples Counseling
  • Substance Abuse Education

Specialty Drug & Alcohol Rehab Programs

Backus Center for Mental Health offers the following specialty addiction treatment programs:

  • Addiction Treatment For Seniors

Addiction Treatment Ancillary Services

Backus Center for Mental Health offers the following ancillary services to go along with their addiction treatment:

  • Domestic Violence Services
  • Mental Health Services
  • Self Help Groupss
  • Social Skills Development

Drug Alcohol Rehab Transitional Programs / Services

Backus Center for Mental Health offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:

Rehab Center Payment Information and Financial Assistance

Backus Center for Mental Health offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance abuse programs
  • IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
  • Private Health Insurance
  • Cash or Self Payment
  • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Addiction Treatment Screening / Pre-Treatment Services

Backus Center for Mental Health utilizes the following screening and pre-treatment methods:

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Interim services for clients

Health & Substance Screening and Testing Services

Backus Center for Mental Health screens and tests for the following substances and/or health conditions:

  • Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • Screening for Mental Health Disorders
  • Screening for Substance Use

Facility Smoking Policies & Cessation Services

Backus Center for Mental Health has the following smoking policies/assistance:

  • Smoking not permitted
  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling