Southeastern Mental Health Authority
401 West Thames Street Building 301
Norwich, CT 06360
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About Southeastern Mental Health Authority
Located in Norwich, Connecticut, Southeastern Mental Health Authority provides treatment and supportive services to veterans, adults, and their families who are struggling with mental health conditions and substance abuse disorders. Known as “The Rose Of New England” because of its breathtaking beauty, this area offers inviting spaces to self-reflect and de-stress during recovery.
Southeastern Mental Health Authority offers a crisis intervention team, a brief care program, and a mobile outreach team. These services and their team of clinicians can provide immediate care, especially if you’re experiencing a challenge with managing symptoms from mental health conditions.
Their outpatient services provide a variety of treatments like medication management, individual therapy and group sessions.The outpatient schedule provides flexibility, giving you space to take care of your family, maintain employment, or continue education without interfering with your healing journey.
They also offer forensic services. These services are for individuals who are released after being incarcerated but are under partial supervision. They offer a jail diversion program, an offender reentry program and a diversion and trauma recovery program for veterans. These programs include case management, trauma care and assistance for community services and housing.
Their Young Adults Services (YAS) are for individuals between the ages of 18 and 25. These services are designed to provide a smooth transition from the Department of Children and Families and connect youth to the adult mental health system. The goal is to empower participants with skills to become more independent and self-reliant. Case managers, social workers, nurses and vocational staff work as a team to help young people succeed and continue their journey of recovery.
Addiction Treatment Programs
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.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.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
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.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.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.Insurance
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.
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.Contact Southeastern Mental Health Authority
860-859-4500 
