Community Health Center of Meriden
134 State Street
Meriden, CT 06450
About Community Health Center of Meriden
The Community Health Center of Meriden is a primary medical care facility in Meriden, Connecticut. They have a substance use department for those wanting freedom from addiction. You’ll get outpatient (OP) addiction medication and counseling in a clean medical environment. They treat people who are dependent on opioids, prescription medication, and other drugs. They’ll also help you with alcohol and nicotine addictions.
Medication treatment can help your body get through the early stages of withdrawal. It minimizes uncomfortable or dangerous symptoms making detox safer and more comfortable. Maintenance medication takes away cravings, leaving you free to concentrate on your recovery.
Along with medication, you’ll become part of a recovery community. You’ll meet with a counselor. They’ll help you uncover the root cause of your addictive behaviors. By using the tools they give you, you’ll begin owning your life again. During sessions they’ll introduce you to what a healthy lifestyle looks like. You’ll gain the skills and experience to maintain it while back at home and within the community.
What I like about them is how they focus on making recovery treatment accessible to all. This includes the LGBTQ+ and trans communities, those who are immuno-compromised or at risk of contracting Hepatitis C. They work with people with addictions who don’t have homes. Their goal is to remove anything that would prevent people from getting the help they need.
Most people say they benefited from the care they received here. They talk about the staff being helpful and available to answer questions. Others mention long waiting periods and a disorganization in the administration and reception departments.