The staff was quite rude. They never help you in anything. Not really at great place to improve your life. They treat the patients like little kids.
About Rushford Center
Located in Cheshire, Connecticut, Rushford Center is a facility that exists to support you and help you through substance use disorder (SUD). Their services include multiple components that specifically relate to addiction treatment. Their programs emphasize structured yet personal approaches. We like that they place such a strong focus on integrated services. What we like most about them is the availability of multiple treatment methods under one entity.
You can pay using Medicare, Medicaid, private health insurance, cash or self payment. They also take state financed health insurance plans other than Medicaid. If you need some extra help paying, the facility also extends compassionate sliding fee scales based on your income and circumstances.
Inviting Environment
Past patients of Rushford Center have expressed gratitude for the positive experiences and support they received. They highlight the staff’s sincere dedication to their recovery journey.
The facility is nestled in a private and peaceful environment but is also near a lot of community peer support groups where you can meet with others on similar paths as yours. You may even make a friend or two.
Outpatient Treatment Services at Rushford Center
They have flexible scheduling to accommodate you during the day or evening, whichever works best for you. You can participate in group therapy sessions and get treatment for any dually occurring mental health concerns that you’re dealing with. We especially value their medication assisted treatment which includes the use of medications like Suboxone or Vivitrol in conjunction with supportive relapse prevention groups.
Other services provided are narcan prescriptions and overdose prevention to help you recognize emergencies and appropriately assist. They also provide integrated therapies such as yoga, art therapy, nutrition education and meditation. Be sure also to ask about their TryCycle mobile app which is a wonderful way to stay connected to ongoing support between appointments.
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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.
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
Outpatient
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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.
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.
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.
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Young Adult Program
Clinical Services
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.
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.
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Staff

John Santopietro, MD, FDAPA
Senior Vice President

James F. O'Dea, Ph.D, MBA
Senior Vice President

J. Craig Allen, MD
Medical Director
Contact Information
680 South Main Street
Suite 204
Cheshire, CT 06410