Southwest Connecticut MH Systems

Southwest Connecticut MH Systems - Bridgeport, CT

Southwest Connecticut Mh Systems is a dual diagnosis treatment center located at 1635 Central Avenue, 1st Floor in the 06610 zip code in Bridgeport, CT. It is operated by the State government. Southwest Connecticut Mh Systems provides prescribes suboxone, naltrexone administration and relapse prevention from naltrexone. Some of the treatment approaches used by Southwest Connecticut Mh Systems include substance use counseling approach, matrix model and DBT. Southwest Connecticut Mh Systems provides outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, outpatient services and regular outpatient treatment. It also provides residential substance use treatment and inpatient treatment for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Other addiction treatment offered includes treatment for non-substance use addiction disorder.

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Address: 1635 Central Avenue, 1st Floor, Bridgeport, CT 06610

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Hospitals
  4. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  5. Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  6. Type Of Treatment
  7. Pharmacotherapies
  8. Treatment Approaches
  9. Facility Ownership
  10. License/Certification/Accreditation
  11. Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
  12. Payment Assistance Available
  13. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  14. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  15. Screening & Testing
  16. Transitional Services
  17. Ancillary Services
  18. Other Addictions Treatment
  19. Counseling Services and Education
  20. Medical Services
  21. Tobacco/Screening Services
  22. Facility Smoking Policy
  23. Age Groups Accepted
  24. Gender Accepted
  25. Services for deaf
  26. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on Southwest Connecticut MH Systems in Bridgeport, CT:

Types of Care:

  • residential substance abuse treatment
  • inpatient treatment for dual diagnosis

Service Settings:

  • outpatient rehabilitation
  • outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
  • regular outpatient treatment

Hospitals:

  • Psychiatric hospital

Opioid Medications used in Treatment:

  • Buprenorphine clinical treatment
  • Naltrexone clinical treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment:

  • Administers medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment:

  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • suboxone prescription
  • administers naltrexone
  • relapse prevention from naltrexone

Pharmacotherapies:

  • Buprenorphine sub-dermal implant (Probuphine)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders
  • Clonidine

Treatment Approaches:

  • anger management
  • brief intervention
  • CBT
  • motivational incentives
  • DBT
  • motivational interviewing
  • matrix model
  • relapse prevention treatment
  • substance use counseling approach
  • counseling for trauma victims
  • 12-step rehab

Facility Ownership:

  • the State government

License/Certification/Accreditation:

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State mental health department
  • Hospital licensing authority
  • Certified by The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted:

  • Accepts Federal funding
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Accepts private health insurance
  • Accepts state health insurance

Payment Assistance Available:

  • Payment assistance

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported:

  • transitional-age young adults
  • adult women
  • adult men
  • judicial clients
  • co-occurring addiction and mental health treatment
  • people with trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment:

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Interim services for clients

Screening & Testing:

  • Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • HIV testing
  • Screening for Hepatitis B
  • Screening for Hepatitis C
  • Screening for mental disorders
  • STD testing
  • TB screening

Transitional Services:

  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Discharge Planning
  • Naloxone and overdose education

Ancillary Services:

  • case management
  • domestic violence services
  • HIV early intervention
  • sober housing services
  • mental health services
  • recovery training
  • self-help groups
  • social skills development
  • transportation assistance
  • peer support

Other Addictions Treatment:

  • general addiction disorder treatment

Counseling Services and Education:

  • individual counseling
  • counseling for groups
  • counseling for families
  • counseling for couples
  • substance use education
  • hepatitis education, counseling and support
  • HIV/AIDS counseling
  • health education services
  • employment counseling services
  • educational support

Medical Services:

  • Hepatitis A vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services:

  • Nicotine replacement therapy
  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy:

  • Smoking not allowed

Age Groups Accepted:

  • accepts adults
  • accepts young adults

Gender Accepted:

  • women
  • men

Services for deaf:

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Additional Spoken Languages:

  • Creole
  • Italian
  • Spanish

Phone #: 203-551-7428

Call (888) 303-2026 to get 24/7 help with treatment.

WHO ANSWERS?

What is dual diagnosis treatment?

Dual diagnosis treatment is a specialized approach to helping individuals who are dealing with both substance abuse issues and mental health disorders simultaneously. It recognizes the interconnected nature of these challenges and aims to address them comprehensively.

People with dual diagnosis face a unique set of hurdles as their mental health issues and substance use often reinforce each other, creating a cycle that can be difficult to break. For instance, someone with depression might turn to drugs or alcohol as a way to cope with their emotions, and the substance use can, in turn, exacerbate their mental health symptoms. This complex interaction requires a tailored treatment approach.

The primary goal of dual diagnosis treatment is to provide integrated care that addresses both the substance use disorder and the mental health condition concurrently. This involves a team of professionals, such as psychiatrists, psychologists, addiction specialists, and counselors, working collaboratively to develop a comprehensive treatment plan.

The treatment plan may include various therapeutic modalities, medication management, and support services. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing are commonly used therapeutic approaches. Medications may be prescribed to manage psychiatric symptoms and support the individual's recovery from substance use.

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