Address: 1635 Central Avenue 1st Floor - Bridgeport, CT 6610
Phone Number: 203-551-7428
Website: http://www.dmhas.state.ct.us/lmha.htm

Addiction Treatment & Rehab Overview

Southwest Connecticut MH Systems is a halfway house / transitional living facility located in Bridgeport, CT (Fairfield County). They also provided treatment for non substance related addiction disorder.

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

Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Licensing & Certifications

Southwest Connecticut MH Systems has the following licenses and/or certifications. Please contact the facility for more information.

  • State Substance Abuse Agency
  • State Mental Health Department
  • Hospital Licensing Authority
  • The Joint Commision
  • National Committee for Quality Assurance

Addiction Treatment Setting

Southwest Connecticut MH Systems provides drug and alcohol addiction treatment in the following setting(s):

  • Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
  • Regular Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment

Type of Opioid Treatment

Southwest Connecticut MH Systems offers the following opioid addiction treatm services:

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment
  • Prescribes/administers buprenorphine

Pharmacotherapies and Medications Used In Rehab

Southwest Connecticut MH Systems uses the following pharmacotherapies and medications in their treatment program:

  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Suboxone®)
  • Extended-release, injectable Naltrexone (Vivitrol®)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders

Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment Approaches

Southwest Connecticut MH Systems uses the following addiction treatment approaches:

  • Anger Management
  • Brief Intervention
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Contingency management/motivational incentives
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Matrix Model
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Substance use counseling approach
  • Trauma-related counseling
  • 12 Step Facilitation

Rehab Counseling and Education

Southwest Connecticut MH Systems offers the following counseling and education programs:

  • Individual Counseling
  • Group Counseling
  • Family Counseling
  • Marital/Couples Counseling
  • Substance Abuse Education
  • Hepatitis Education, counseling, or support
  • HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support
  • Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitus
  • Employment counseling or training

Specialty Drug & Alcohol Rehab Programs

Southwest Connecticut MH Systems offers the following specialty addiction treatment programs:

  • Drug Alcohol Rehab For Women
  • Drug Alcohol Rehab Specifically For Men
  • Addiction Treatment For Seniors
  • Addiction Treatment For Client's Referred From The Court System
  • Dual Diagnosis / Co Occuring Disorders Substance Abuse Treatment
  • Substance Abuse Treatment Specializing In Trauma Patients

Addiction Treatment Ancillary Services

Southwest Connecticut MH Systems offers the following ancillary services to go along with their addiction treatment:

  • Case Management Services
  • Domestic Violence Services
  • Early Intervention For HIV
  • Housing Services
  • Mental Health Services
  • Consumer-run (peer-support) services / Alumni Programs
  • Self Help Groupss
  • Social Skills Development
  • Transportation Assistance

Drug Alcohol Rehab Transitional Programs / Services

Southwest Connecticut MH Systems offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:

  • Aftercare / Continuing Care
  • Discharge Planning

Rehab Center Payment Information and Financial Assistance

Southwest Connecticut MH Systems offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance abuse programs
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
  • Private Health Insurance
  • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
  • Payment assistance (check with facility for details)

Addiction Treatment Screening / Pre-Treatment Services

Southwest Connecticut MH Systems utilizes the following screening and pre-treatment methods:

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Interim services for clients
  • Outreach to persons in the community

Health & Substance Screening and Testing Services

Southwest Connecticut MH Systems screens and tests for the following substances and/or health conditions:

  • Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • HIV Testing
  • Screening for Hepatitus B
  • Screening for Mental Health Disorders
  • Screening for Substance Use
  • STD Testing
  • TB Screening

Facility Smoking Policies & Cessation Services

Southwest Connecticut MH Systems has the following smoking policies/assistance:

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