My son was there for a while but all the people here was useless, they did not support us in anything even the information they give us is not correct. Unhelpful staff.
About Southwest Community Health Center
The Southwest Community Health Center provides holistic drug rehab services and dual diagnosis treatment to adult patients in Bridgeport, Connecticut. This center offers general and intensive outpatient treatment programs and continuing care.
The basic outpatient treatment program offers clients weekly individual and group treatment. Those who require a more intensive level of treatment can enroll in their more intensive program.
The more intensive service provides comprehensive holistic treatment in the form of individual and group counseling, but on a stricter basis with sessions held often throughout the week. In addition, it incorporates emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of care to help individuals attain a substance-free lifestyle. Continuing care is also provided for those who have undergone both programs at this treatment center.
At the Southwest Community Health Center, patients are offered a sliding fee discount to help them pay for treatment. Those without health insurance or who don’t qualify for public benefits can apply. However, those with insurance should check with the rehab and their provider to confirm coverage and determine if out-of-network benefits are necessary. Typically, the insurances that may be accepted include United Healthcare, Magellan Health, TRICARE, Aetna, Beacon, and Blue Cross Blue Shield.
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I've got to say, if there ever was a place that didn't care at all about the well being of their clients, this would be it. Complete and total disregard for clients. They go as far as compromising test results so that they can continue to keep you in the "program". By doing this, they jeopardize peoples safety. How can you to tell someone who is truly sober that they are continuously testing positive for substances? That takes a certain kind of evil. The front of the place is littered with paraphernalia, their staff is a joke. They are quick to throw you under the bus and won't even give you a second chance to clear your name. I got referred there for one on one therapy and somehow got roped into an intensive outpatient program, and then after 2 weeks my tests would come out positive for substances I never even used. Every time I reached the last day of the program, I would test positive on that last day somehow. I've been sober 2 years. I originally went in to deal with anxiety and they sent me to "IOP", Intensive outpatient program,
Response from the owner2 months ago
Hello RD Frank - We are sorry that this was your experience. We would love to speak with you to learn how we can better serve you in the future. Please feel free to call us and speak with our patient relations.
This hospital make you waist so much time. They really need communication skills. I am so disappointed
Response from the owner2 months ago
Hello Jenny - We are sorry that your experience with Southwest has been subpar. Please give us a call so that we can discuss how we can better serve you! 203.330.6000
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Response from the owner2 months ago
Hello Carlos! Thank you for your opinion - we hope that we can better serve you in the future 
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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.
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.
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.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Outpatient Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
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.
Programs
Adult Program
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 Adult Program
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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1046 Fairfield Ave
Bridgeport, CT 06605
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