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I was there for a while and they change my psychiatric twice for no reason. I don't even know who they are because they keep rescheduling my appointments and they do not tell me why.
About The Hospital Of Central Connecticut-Behavioral & Mental Health
The Hospital Of Central Connecticut – Behavioral and Mental Health provides customized mental health support and substance use recovery for adults, adolescents and even seniors. Located in New Britain, Connecticut, they offer trauma focused and culturally appropriate care that’s multilingual with services in Polish, Spanish and English. They’re guided by the commitment to improve the general wellbeing of the community they serve through compassionate care. They accept nearly all insurance plans, which helps keep costs low.
All their recovery programs include ongoing psychiatric evaluation and medication management to address co-occurring disorders. They have clinics across multiple locations in New Britain and Southington offering distinct yet similar behavioral health services. This approach aligns with their goal of bringing recovery closer to home. This facility in New Britain is just a mile from the downtown area and about a two-minute walk from Walnut Hill Park. The facility also supports patients from the nearby cities of Hartford, Bristol and Middletown.
Flexible Care with Medication Support for Lasting Recovery
You can visit this clinic to receive focused care and address your ongoing substance use issues or co-occurring conditions. They offer an intensive outpatient program to support people with moderate to severe substance use issues who don’t want to undergo residential care. The program primarily involves recovery-oriented therapy groups alongside individual counseling.
Specialized groups tackle women’s issues, relapse prevention and recovery skill building. They also have trauma skills training groups to help people address past trauma that may fuel addictive behavior and an early intervention group for people who aren’t sure if they have an addiction. They offer day and evening sessions to ensure flexibility.
One of the important recovery programs available in this clinic is medication-assisted treatment to support patients with opioid addiction or alcohol addiction. They may offer Suboxone, Subutex, Zubsolv and Bunavail for opioid use disorder. They also offer Revia, Vivitrol and Antabuse for alcoholism. This program is very confidential and serves adults and adolescents over 16 years of age. Their wraparound services include tailored aftercare to support your continued recovery effort.
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Stay away! This place is a nightmare!
I am no longer surprised that the Google reviews are low. The program participant that I referred exhibited symptoms and did not pose danger to others. The participant was started on a medication and within days was discharged without aftercare or referral while in a state of crisis. The program posed a danger to the participant.
NOT A SAFE SPACE! Only come here if you enjoy a hostile environment where no one listens to you (ie constantly cutting you off and not giving you the space to speak your mind) while responding to you in a very condescending/patronizing tone.
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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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
Family therapy sessions work to strengthen the family unit by addressing addiction related conflicts and fostering support between family members. Your therapist guides family members in developing effective communication strategies and creating an environment that aids in your loved one's recovery.
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Lynn Ricci, FACHE
President & CEO
William J. Pesce, DO
Senior VP, Chief Medical Officer & Chief of Staff
Laurie Rudman
Senior VP, Finance & CFO
Megan McGovern
Chief Legal Officer
Jennifer Farley, FACHE, BS, MBA, RT(R)(M)
VP, Quality & Patient Safety Officer
Stanislaw Jankowski, MBA
VP & CIO
Anne Wojskowicz
Chief Nursing Officer
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New Britain, CT 06051
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