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About Bridgeport Hospital
Bridgeport Hospital in Bridgeport, Connecticut provides inpatient detoxification and mental health treatment for adults who are experiencing co-occurring behavioral and addiction issues.
The facility accepts a wide variety of insurance providers as well as Connecticut Medicaid. Financial counseling is available to help patients navigate insurance and payment questions.
Holistic Addiction and Mental Health Care
Bridgeport Hospital serves adults ages 18 and over, with specific programming for those with complex medical or psychiatric diagnoses requiring hospitalization. Their services are designed to meet the needs of both men and women including those with physical health issues. They may also accommodate those needing medically supervised detox due to health complications.
Safe Medically Supervised Detox
I’m impressed by the comprehensive services available at this facility. Their addiction medicine and psychiatric teams provide medical detox, medication management and dual diagnosis care, utilizing individual and group counseling, relapse prevention education and aftercare planning.
Around the clock intervention services are available through the emergency department, with a focus on rapid stabilization, individualized treatment plans and safe medically supervised detox. Detailed discharge planning and referrals to community resources are provided after treatment.
Patient reviews praise the caring staff and the supportive environment. Many express appreciation for the effective crisis intervention provided by the clinical staff.
Hospital Setting Near Long Island Sound
Bridgeport Hospital is a safe and secure hospital based facility with both shared and private patient rooms, therapy spaces and recreation areas. The hospital setting allows for broader access to healthcare resources such as medical specialists, lab and pharmacy services.
The facility is located downtown, affording easy access to community resources and support. Beardsley Zoo and Beardsley Park are nearby and provide opportunities for therapeutic activities. Long Island Sound shoreline and beaches are also within a short distance. They offer relaxing recreation possibilities for outpatient clients.
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Latest Reviews
I am scheduled for back surgery. The overnight nurse woke me up before he left shift after I told him I be in extreme pain in the morning. I was ringing the bell, for 2 hours no one showed. Them Kinella some young very nasty speaking nurse showed up. Very aggressive while I'm in extreme pain. Then all my meds changed find out she the charge nurse. So I kindly asked to go to another floor. I didn't feel safe. When they see I was seriously following through she stared hidden her name tag. So hours late I'm still waiting minding my business. So another big huge staff comes to talk. I told her I don't wanna talk. So she said she was calling security cuz I ain't wanna talk. Now I am finally moved an my kids can't come visit me because, why I don't know. I has to be retaliation for me complaining. I am in this room scared for my life. No one will help. What can I do????
My mother fell twice while she was there. She was in so much pain. They were doing therapy and didn't notice till a week later she had a fracture in her leg. If I could do negative stars I would. Disgusting!!!
Brought my 6 month old daughter to Bridgeport ER @10pm. After hours waiting to be seen it took for me to ask at 12:30 when will she be seen because it’s getting late and everyone else in the waiting room was leaving because we were all waiting to be seen. After being brushed off and told we were going to be next. The nurse comes at 12:49 to then tell us that pediatrics department closes at 1:00am and we would not be next and we would be transferred to the adult waiting room.
First of all why does it take 3 hours for a child to be seen in any Yale facility? Secondly why isn’t there any communications behind the department being closed and patients are falling asleep sick in the waiting room! By far the biggest waste of time and inconsideration for my daughter’s well being will not be going back to Bridgeport Hospital for any reason.
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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.
Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.
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.
Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.
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.
Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).
Treatments
The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.
Drug rehab in Connecticut provides the professional support that is often necessary to break free from drug dependency. With proper treatment, individuals can make changes that restore balance and health to their lives and achieve long-term recovery.
A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.
Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.
Programs
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
Clinical Services
Animal therapy (aka pet therapy or animal-assisted therapy) can be very healing, as it allows patients to bond with animals, who give unconditional love. This is particularly useful for those who suffered trauma by the hands of people, who may be able to trust and form closer attachments to animals than humans at certain stages of rehabilitation.
Staff
Anne Diamond, DBA, JD
President
Mary C. Christoffersen, DNP, RN
Senior Vice President
Stephen M. Jakab, CFRE
President of the Foundation
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