The majority of the staff is unprofessional and incompetent. If you actually care about getting help I can tell you this isn’t the place. These people will take your time and money but will never give something back to you
About Albert Solnit Childrens Center
Albert Solnit Children’s Center – South Campus is a mental health treatment facility based in Middletown, Connecticut. They work exclusively with adolescents between the ages of 13 and 17 living with severe mental health challenges, behavioral concerns, or related emotional troubles.
While they do not provide structured substance use disorder treatment, they do address psychiatric stabilization and family centered therapy for children whose lives may have been touched by domestic violence, mental health challenges and substance use disorders. This is an important step in preventing substance abuse in the future of these children.
Stabilization and a Game Plan
They provide a place of healing and structure for children who aren’t making progress in less restrictive environments. They frequently help adolescents in underserved population groups, including Black and Latino teenagers.
Their four co-ed hospital buildings are mainly used for psychiatric stabilization. During this time, they get to know the patient’s needs and they work with families to set up a long term treatment plan. The goal is getting the child back in their home environments. If this isn’t possible, foster care or group home arrangements will be made.
Residential Care for Girls
There are three cottages on the campus for girls in need of residential treatment. The facilities are designed to expose the girls to a new, well rounded way of living.
They can burn off excess energy on the ball field, in the pool, or in either of the gyms. They have recreational spaces and playgrounds to enjoy, which often help girls get in touch with their curiosity and playfulness after a season of hardship.
Latest Reviews
Zero stars! This has been the worst experience for voluntary services, and my child was only there for 1.5 months. During my child's stay at Solnit, staff repeatedly provided false information, and lied about numerous situations. Staff is condescending, and speaks to many parents as if they're incompetent or incapable of understanding. My child was assaulted at Solnit and I wasn't notified immediately. Since my child was assaulted, they discharged him with no plan; no med management, no home services, no school nothing; it hasn't been a week and police have already had to respond to my child and his outburst. Thank you for nothing, but more trauma and your unethical actions.
I would give this place zero stars if I could. Keep your kids away at all cost as this is corrupt DCF run organization. They violate parents' rights will look into all your DCF and court records and lie like in my situation where there is some court order all of a sudden saying they no long have to communicate with me about my child's progress. My rights were not terminated! I still have joint legal custody. a sibling, and grandparents were not even taken into consideration as they too are supports for my child attending Solnit. Don't count on this place helping you with Reunification efforts if your family has been alienated by the abusive parent, who catches 5 DCF cases a year.
No words can explain how horrible this place is.
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Accepted Insurance
Other Forms of Payment
Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.
Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.
Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.
Treatments
Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.
Clinical Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.
Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.
Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.
Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.
Nutrition therapy, aka medical nutrition therapy (MNT), is a way of treating physical, emotional, and medical conditions through diet. Specific dietary plans are designed by professional nutritionists or registered dietitians, and patients follow them in order to positively affect their physical and mental health.
Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.
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915 River Road
Middletown, CT 06457
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