Polaris Center
474 School St
East Hartford, CT 06108
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About Polaris Center
The CREC John J. Allison Jr. Polaris Center is located in East Hartford, Connecticut. This is an organization that provides services to children in grades K through 12. If your child is struggling with their behavior, has issues with emotional regulation, or is at risk for substance use struggles, there are services offered through this organization that can help.
At Risk and Addiction Support
While support is offered through their academic curriculum, there are services that I find to be incredibly helpful in connecting you to the individualized treatment your child needs. For example, this organization partners with the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. Through this partnership, your child will get access to case management services where they'll be supported as they work through at-risk behaviors including fully developed addiction struggles they might be facing.
Coordinated Care for Children and Their Families
In the past, this organization provided outpatient and school based addiction and mental health services. However, they no longer provide care through this route. Today, these services are provided through the partner agency, Community Health Services. This has been helpful for children and families because the process of receiving care has become more streamlined, intentional and individualized.
Some of the ways you'll find care through the Community Health Services partnership is their 24/7 crisis support, counseling services and psychiatric evaluations that can help diagnose a co-occurring disorder.
I also find it helpful that the services are extended to adults in a child's life as well. For example if a child's life has been impacted because of their grown up’s substance use struggles, that adult can get connected to more robust services like medication assisted treatment (MAT) and other medication management services.
Addiction Treatment Programs
Teen & Adolescent Program
If you are looking for a young adult program in Connecticut, many options are available. Programs include inpatient, partial hospitalization programs (PHP), intensive outpatient programs (IOP), outpatient, aftercare, and dual diagnosis.Adult Program
For those who have a substance use disorder, an adult program in Connecticut offers crucial support. Designed to treat individuals 18 and older, these rehab programs help adults learn how to live their lives free from dependence on substances.Men's Rehab
Adults who attend men’s rehab in Connecticut have the opportunity to connect with other men who are struggling with similar addiction issues. This is important for recovery, as men are often more comfortable talking about their struggles with other men.Women's Rehab
Women often find it easier to work through their addiction issues in women’s rehab in Connecticut. Surrounded by other women who understand their struggles, they can feel free to share openly and find support.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
In Connecticut, cognitive behavioral therapy helps individuals identify impulsive thoughts and feelings of fear and self-doubt. It equips them to manage these negative thoughts and feelings without the use of substances.Senior Drug & Alcohol Rehab
For seniors who have long-term addiction struggles and for those who have developed a substance use disorder later in life, elderly rehab in Connecticut is available. Treatment focuses on the unique needs of this stage of life.Rational Behavior Therapy (RBT)
Rational emotive behavioral therapy in Connecticut is a commonly used substance use treatment method. This treatment can be applied in individual, family, and group therapy settings. It helps participants recognize triggers and unhealthy thinking patterns and create coping mechanisms to maintain sobriety.Levels of Care
Insurance
Financial Aid
For those who need some financial assistance to help cover the costs of alcohol and drug rehab in Connecticut,... financial aid is often a good option due to the myriad of choices and options. For example, these methods can include rehab scholarships, receiving treatment through a non-profit program, and certain grants.
Medicaid Accepted
If you qualify for Medicaid coverage, it will often cover most - if not all - the costs associated with alcoho...l and drug rehab in Connecticut. There are certain qualifications you must meet in order to be eligible for insurance through Medicaid.
Medicare Accepted
If you qualify for insurance coverage through Medicare, your policy will help pay for alcohol and drug rehab i...n Delaware. Your coverage amount ultimately depends on various factors, like whether you are seeking inpatient care or an outpatient treatment program. Be sure to verify your coverage details before you start rehab.
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860-289-8131 
