Hospital for Special Care

Hospital for Special Care or HFSC is a medical facility in New Britain, Connecticut that specializes in complex rehabilitation and chronic disease management for both children and adults. It offers a range of services including evidence based therapy programs and substance abuse treatment to address co-occurring mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and PTSD.

HFSC’s mission is to provide tailored, compassionate care so that each patient with disabilities or chronic illness can reclaim independence and resilience in a supportive environment.

Rehabilitation and Chronic Disease Treatment You Can Rely On

At the heart of HFSC’s work is its core specialty in comprehensive rehabilitation and chronic disease treatment, which is a services I don't often see in addiction treatment centers. The hospital treats individuals across the lifespan, from children to seniors, with complex needs.

They offer therapies both inpatient and outpatient, all designed around individual patient profiles. Their multidisciplinary team includes physicians, nurse practitioners, counselors, nurses, and case managers who work together to ensure full-spectrum care.

Treatment in this specialty often includes individual and group counseling, physical rehab services, and programs to improve functional ability. HFSC also uses medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction when needed, integrating it with behavioral supports to address both the physical and psychological dimensions of chronic disease and substance use. Care plans are customized to target underlying issues, symptom management, and long-term recovery.

Substance Abuse and Co-Occurring Mental Health Care

HFSC also excels in treating substance abuse and addiction along with co-occurring disorders. Adults and children who are struggling with addiction plus mental health challenges like PTSD, depression, or anxiety receive integrated therapy and support. Outpatient, intensive outpatient, and residential treatment options are offered, depending on the severity and needs of the individual.

I appreciate that sessions typically include a mix of individual counseling, group therapy, and when appropriate, medication-assisted treatment using FDA-approved medications such as buprenorphine. Treatment is designed not only to reduce substance use but also to build skills to manage mental health symptoms and foster sustained recovery through ongoing therapy and supports.

Your Next Step Towards Care and Support

HFSC serves New Britain, Connecticut and surrounding communities, offering care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Telehealth may be available for certain services but many programs are provided on-site at their Corbin Avenue location. Licensed and credentialed multidisciplinary clinicians staff the hospital, bringing specialized expertise in rehabilitation, mental health, addiction treatment, and chronic disease management.