Southwest Connecticut MH Systems - Bridgeport Connecticut

Southwest Connecticut MH Systems - Bridgeport, CT

Southwest Connecticut Mh Systems is treatment facility located at 1635 Central Avenue, 1st Floor in the 06610 zip code in Bridgeport, CT that offers medication assisted substance use treatment. It accepts adult women, adult men and transitional age young adults into its treatment program. Southwest Connecticut Mh Systems provides naltrexone administration, buprenorphine maintenance and suboxone prescription to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Southwest Connecticut Mh Systems consist of relapse prevention, substance use counseling and cognitive behavioral therapy.

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. FacilityOwnership
  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 at Southwest Connecticut Mh Systems

  • Substance use treatment
  • Treatment for co-occurring serious mental health illness/serious emotional disturbance and substance use disorders

Service Settings at Southwest Connecticut Mh Systems

  • Outpatient treatment
  • Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
  • Regular outpatient treatment

Hospitals at Southwest Connecticut Mh Systems

  • Psychiatric hospital

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Southwest Connecticut Mh Systems

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Southwest Connecticut Mh Systems

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Southwest Connecticut Mh Systems

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

Pharmacotherapies at Southwest Connecticut Mh Systems

  • 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 at Southwest Connecticut Mh Systems

  • anger management
  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • contingency management/motivational incentives
  • dialectical behavior therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • matrix Model
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling
  • 12-step facilitation

FacilityOwnership at Southwest Connecticut Mh Systems

  • the State government

License/Certification/Accreditation at Southwest Connecticut Mh Systems

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

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Southwest Connecticut Mh Systems

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance use programs
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Private health insurance
  • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Payment Assistance Available at Southwest Connecticut Mh Systems

  • Payment assistance

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Southwest Connecticut Mh Systems

  • transitional age young adults
  • adult women
  • adult men
  • court/judicial system clients
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • people with trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Southwest Connecticut Mh Systems

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

Screening & Testing at Southwest Connecticut Mh Systems

  • 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 at Southwest Connecticut Mh Systems

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

Ancillary Services at Southwest Connecticut Mh Systems

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

Other Addictions Treatment at Southwest Connecticut Mh Systems

  • Treatment for non-substance use addiction disorder

Counseling Services and Education at Southwest Connecticut Mh Systems

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • family counseling
  • marital/couples counseling
  • substance use education
  • hepatitis education, counseling and support
  • HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling
  • health education services
  • employment counseling or training
  • vocational training and educational support

Medical Services at Southwest Connecticut Mh Systems

  • Hepatitis A vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services at Southwest Connecticut Mh Systems

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Southwest Connecticut Mh Systems

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Southwest Connecticut Mh Systems

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Southwest Connecticut Mh Systems

  • women
  • men

Services for deaf at Southwest Connecticut Mh Systems

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Additional Spoken Languages at Southwest Connecticut Mh Systems

  • Creole
  • Italian
  • Spanish

Phone #: 203-551-7428

Call (866) 434-2077 for 24/7 help with treatment.

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Methadone treatment can be a safe and effective option for individuals struggling with opioid addiction, especially when administered under the supervision of a qualified healthcare provider as part of a comprehensive addiction treatment program, such as the one that can be found at Southwest Connecticut MH Systems. Methadone is an opioid medication that is used to help manage opioid withdrawal symptoms and cravings, making it easier for individuals to reduce or quit their use of other opioids like heroin or prescription painkillers.

Here are some key points to consider regarding the safety of methadone treatment:

  1. Supervised Administration: Methadone treatment is typically provided through opioid treatment programs (OTPs) or clinics where patients receive a daily dose of methadone under the supervision of healthcare professionals. This helps reduce the risk of misuse and overdose.

  2. Reduces Withdrawal Symptoms: Methadone can alleviate the severe withdrawal symptoms associated with opioids, which can be a significant barrier to recovery. This can enhance the patient's quality of life and make it easier for them to engage in therapy and counseling.

  3. Harm Reduction: Methadone maintenance treatment can be viewed as a harm reduction approach. While it doesn't necessarily lead to immediate abstinence, it reduces the risks associated with illicit opioid use, such as overdose and the transmission of infectious diseases (e.g., HIV and hepatitis).

  4. Individualized Treatment: Methadone treatment should be individualized to meet the unique needs of each patient. The dose is typically adjusted based on the patient's response and progress in treatment.

  5. Legal Regulation: Methadone clinics and providers are subject to strict regulations and oversight by government agencies to ensure safety and appropriate use of the medication.

However, it's important to note that methadone is an opioid itself and can be habit-forming. When taken as prescribed and under medical supervision, the risk of addiction to methadone is relatively low. However, misuse or diversion of methadone can lead to addiction and other negative consequences.

Methadone treatment is not suitable for everyone. Individuals with certain medical conditions or contraindications may not be candidates for methadone treatment. It's essential for addiction treatment centers like Southwest Connecticut MH Systems to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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