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Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System (CT)

97 Middle St Bridgeport, CT 06604

Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System, set in Bridgeport, specializes in providing comprehensive care for those struggling with substance use, offering both detoxification services and treatment for co-occurring mental health illnesses or serious emotional disturbances. They are passionate about assisting adults in their journey towards recovery. Various payment methods are accepted at Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System including Federal funding options, medicare, medicaid, private health insurance, and state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid, easing the financial burden. The expert team at Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System is dedicated to providing superior care in a compassionate and understanding environment.

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A drug treatment facility provides an array of crucial services, including inpatient and outpatient treatment, substance use treatment, detoxification, and mental health support. The inpatient and outpatient programs offer structured therapy sessions and recovery guidance, catering to varying patient needs. Substance use treatment addresses specific drug dependencies, facilitating a safer path towards sobriety. Detoxification services aid in the physical cleansing of harmful substances, while mental health support ensures holistic recovery, helping individuals cope with psychological challenges accompanying addiction.

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

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public): State government

License/Certification/Accreditation: State Substance use treatment agency; State mental health department; Hospital licensing authority; The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted: Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs; Medicare; Medicaid; Private health insurance; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Payment Assistance Available: Payment assistance (check with facility for details)

Special Programs/Groups Offered: Young adults; Adult women; Adult men; Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer/questioning (LGBTQ); Veterans; 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; Interim services for clients; Outreach to persons in the community; Screening for tobacco use; Screening for substance use; Screening for mental disorders

Testing: Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing; Drug or alcohol urine screening; HIV testing; STD testing; TB screening; Testing for Hepatitis B (HBV); Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)

Transitional Services: Aftercare/continuing care; Discharge Planning; Naloxone and overdose education

Recovery Support Services: Self-help groups; Housing services; Recovery coach; Mentoring/peer support; Employment counseling or training

Other Services: Treatment for other addiction disorder

Service Setting (Outpatient, Inpatient, etc.): Outpatient; Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment; Regular outpatient treatment

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

Medical Services: Hepatitis A (HAV) vaccination; Hepatitis B (HBV) vaccination

Facility Smoking Policy: Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted: Adults

Gender Accepted: Female; Male

Language Services: Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing; Spanish; Other languages (excluding Spanish)

Other Languages: Creole; Italian; Polish

Facility Vaping Policy: Vaping not permitted

Ancillary Services: Acupuncture; Case management service; Domestic violence services, including family or partner; Early intervention for HIV; Mental health services; Social skills development; Transportation assistance; Suicide prevention services

Opioid Medications used in Treatment: Buprenorphine used in Treatment; Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment: This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Alcohol Disorder Treatment Drug Sources: In-network prescribing entity

Type of Opioid Treatment: Prescribes buprenorphine; Prescribes naltrexone; Relapse prevention with naltrexone

Pharmacotherapies: Buprenorphine with naloxone; Buprenorphine without naloxone; 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; Trauma-related counseling; Telemedicine/telehealth therapy; 12-step facilitation

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*The source of the presented data is SAMHSA, (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration).

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Chet DiMauro

June, 2022

Google

SWCMHS of Bridgeport is one of the worse residential programs available. The staff treat patients like children. The bed side manor of some staff are appalling. As a visitor I’ve personally witnessed staff antagonize residents.

Colleen Kearney

September, 2022

Google

I called seeking info on behalf of a friend's family member. The woman I spoke with was professional articulate compassionate and very helpful in explaining how the Crisis Unit works - including some if its shortfalls. I feel like the family knows what to expect if they decide to call.

Paul

June, 2022

Google

Doctors Nurses and Social Workers at Southwest Connecticut Mental Health in downtown Bridgeport run the clinic like a kindergarten playground with staff being the most aggressive bullies.

jaimie scarpelli

Year 2017

Google

i was on hold for about 30 minutes and then the lady that i had spoke too was very rude and hung up on me after i said i did not want to wait 4 months to be seen.I do not recommend!

Gigi Kohler CEO

February, 2022

Google

Inappropriate towards people with RAD

Kiko Washimotto

December, 2022

Google

I've called multiple times desperately trying to get an appointment with a mental health specialist. My caseworker was the first to call on Friday December 4th and she got no response. It is now December 12th/13th and I am STILL trying to …

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