MCCA Midwestern Connecticut Council on Alcoholism McDonough House

38 Old Ridgebury Road
Danbury, CT 06810

Danbury, Connecticut
203-792-4515

About MCCA Midwestern Connecticut Council on Alcoholism McDonough House

Midwestern Connecticut Council on Alcoholism (MCCA) McDonough House is a short-term residential addiction treatment center for adults in Danbury, Connecticut. They offer intensive inpatient programming, transitional/step-down assistance, and aftercare planning and support. Specialty services include programming for justice-involved persons, Spanish language speakers, and clients with co-occurring addiction and mental illness.

Clients receive medical and mental health assessments, personalized care planning, and comprehensive case management. They also engage in intensive, trauma-informed individual, group, and family counseling. The program promotes clients’ sustained sobriety and successful reintegration into their home, workplace, and community through robust recovery-focused life-skills training. Treatment addresses topics such as anger and stress management, coping, self-care, wellness, and relapse prevention. Their transitional services assist clients who are stepping down from higher levels of treatment and may include referrals for intensive outpatient programs (IOP), standard outpatient programs (OP), or sober living programs upon discharge from McDonough House.

The program is accredited by CARF and licensed by the state of Connecticut. Payment options include private insurance, military insurance, financing, financial aid, Medicaid, and self-pay.

Amenities

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Private Rehab

Private drug rehab provides a comfortable, secure environment that allows you to focus on doing the work to ge...t your life back on track. Benefits include a higher staff-to-client ratio, increased one-on-one time with therapists and healthcare providers, private rooms for clients, and customized forms of therapy.
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Addiction Treatment Programs

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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.

Alcoholism

Alcohol rehab in Connecticut is not a one-size-fits-all solution. That’s why a variety of programs and treatment methods are available to meet you where you are. Through personalized treatment, alcohol rehab is designed to help you achieve sobriety and maintain long-term recovery from alcohol use disorder.

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.

Opioid Treatment

When you attend opioid rehab in Connecticut, you’re provided with the tools that are necessary to break free from opioid addiction. Treatment offers accountability, structure, and a sense of community. Methods typically include medication assisted treatment, individual therapy, and group counseling.

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.

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.

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.

Levels of Care

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Detox & MAT

Drug rehab in Connecticut typically starts with detox. This is the process of ridding your body of all addicti...ve substances. This happens under supervision, so medical staff can treat withdrawal symptoms and help you through the process.
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Inpatient Rehab

Inpatient drug rehab in Connecticut is the most intensive level of care for addiction treatment. Upon admissio...n, they engage in extensive psychotherapy, receive recovery-focused life skills training, and participate in evidence-based complementary therapies, such as meditation, massage, acupuncture, and/or animal, creative arts, recreational, and experiential therapy.
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Outpatient Rehab

Many individuals turn to outpatient rehab in Connecticut after they complete an inpatient program. This treatm...ent is less intensive and usually involves attending several counseling sessions per week and attending a support group such as NA or AA. Outpatient rehab may be short or long-term, depending on the needs of the individual.
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Aftercare & Alumni Program

Once you’ve completed rehab treatment, you must learn how to manage stress and life challenges without relap...sing. Aftercare rehab in Connecticut is designed to provide the support you need for this process. It may include financial, educational, career, social, and mental support. Many people remain in this care for a year after initial recovery.
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Dual Diagnosis & Mental Health

When you have a co-occurring disorder, you have both a substance abuse disorder and a mental health disorder. ...Dual diagnosis in Connecticut specializes in treating both conditions simultaneously, which is crucial for successful recovery.
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Drug & Alcohol Intervention

For those looking to get a loved one started on a path toward recovery, intervention services in Connecticut c...an prove invaluable. Professional intervention specialists can help you facilitate an intervention, access resources to develop a treatment plan, and assist with admittance to drug rehab in Connecticut.
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Sober Living

Sober living in Connecticut offers an interim step for the first few months of your recovery journey. It invol...ves living in a supervised, sober residence that has structured rules and required 12-step meetings. Typical house rules include no drugs or alcohol, random drug tests, and involvement in work, school, or an outpatient rehab program.
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Accreditations

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Insurance

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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.
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payment-plan icon Payment Plans & Financing

For those who are underinsured or uninsured, paying the total cost of a rehab program up front is not feasible.... Fortunately, many alcohol and drug rehabs make financing available to potential clients through private loans, in-house payment plans, or partner lenders. You can choose a finance package that lets you start treatment immediately and pay for it later.
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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.
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Administered by the Department of Defense, TRICARE offers comprehensive military health insurance plans for ac...tive and retired military members and their families. Similar to PPO programs offered by private insurance companies, TRICARE covers multiple levels of care for addiction treatment, including detox, inpatient rehab, and outpatient services.
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Private insurance is one of the best ways to lower the cost of alcohol and drug rehab in Connecticut. Keep in ...mind, however, that coverage rates and other treatment details will differ, depending on your insurance carrier and policy. Be sure to verify your coverage details before entering a treatment program.
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self-pay icon Self-Pay Options

If you are under- or uninsured, self-pay options can help keep your out-of-pocket costs at an affordable level... for alcohol or drug rehab in Connecticut.
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Contact MCCA Midwestern Connecticut Council on Alcoholism McDonough House

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