VA Connecticut Healthcare System (CT)

555 Willard Ave Newington, CT 06111

VA Connecticut Healthcare System, in Newington, is dedicated to providing a broad range of services, from detoxification to mental health treatment, and care for co-occurring disorders. They are committed to helping adults, and seniors navigate their recovery journey by providing a detoxification program, mental health therapy, and comprehensive care for those with co-occurring disorders. They offer a variety of payment methods including federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), and u.s. department of va funds for their services. The staff at VA Connecticut Healthcare System is dedicated to providing expert care in a supportive 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; Mental health 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): Federal Government; U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted: Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); U.S. Department of VA funds

Special Programs/Groups Offered: Young adults; Seniors or older adults; Veterans; Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)

Assessment/Pre-treatment: Screening for tobacco use

Testing: HIV testing; STD testing; TB screening; Metabolic syndrome monitoring; Laboratory testing

Recovery Support Services: Housing services; Mentoring/peer support

Service Setting (Outpatient, Inpatient, etc.): Outpatient

Education and Counseling Services: Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy: Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted: Adults; Seniors

Language Services: Spanish

Facility Type: Veterans Affairs Medical Center or other VA healthcare facility

Facility Vaping Policy: Vaping not permitted

Ancillary Services: Court-ordered outpatient treatment; Diet and exercise counseling; Intensive case management; Legal advocacy; Psychosocial rehabilitation services; Supported employment; Supported housing; Vocational rehabilitation services; Case management service; Integrated primary care services; Suicide prevention services

Pharmacotherapies: Aripiprazole; Clozapine; Lurasidone; Olanzapine; Quetiapine; Risperidone; Ziprasidone; Nicotine replacement; Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation; Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI

Treatment Approaches: Activity therapy; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Couples/family therapy; Dialectical behavior therapy; Group therapy; Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment; Individual psychotherapy; Telemedicine/telehealth therapy

Emergency Mental Health Services: Psychiatric emergency onsite services