Southwest Community Health Center

46 Albion Street
Bridgeport, CT 06605

Bridgeport, Connecticut
203-330-6000

About Southwest Community Health Center

Based in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Southwest Community Health Center provides substance abuse and mental health treatment to adults aged 18+ of all backgrounds. They accept Medicaid, HUSKY, SAGA, Medicare, and private insurance. They also offer sliding scale fees for those eligible.

Southwest provides an intensive outpatient program, as well as telehealth options for individuals less able to make regular in person appointments. I think it’s great that this is an option, as accessible treatment is so important. Besides this, treatment involves individual therapy and medication management, as well as targeted substance abuse counseling. Continuing care is also offered to help individuals achieve a sustainable long-term recovery. Their treatment methods aim to address mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, for rounded, holistic support.

Unfortunately, previous clients of the center overall skew largely negative about their experience. However, little if anything is said of their addiction treatment specifically. So, among Southwest’s many services, it’s hard to tell whether the dissatisfaction extends to this aspect of their care. What is clear is that many complaints are aimed at their customer support across the board. This is worth keeping in mind when considering care at this center.

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Amenities

Private Rehab

Private drug rehab provides a comfortable, secure environment that allows you to focus on doing the work to get 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.

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.

Levels of Care

Outpatient Rehab

Many individuals turn to outpatient rehab in Connecticut after they complete an inpatient program. This treatment 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.

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

Payment Options

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.

Private Insurance

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.

Medicaid Accepted

If you qualify for Medicaid coverage, it will often cover most - if not all - the costs associated with alcohol and drug rehab in Connecticut. There are certain qualifications you must meet in order to be eligible for insurance through Medicaid.

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.

Medicare Accepted

If you qualify for insurance coverage through Medicare, your policy will help pay for alcohol and drug rehab in 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.

Sliding Scale Payment

Siding scale payment plans help to make it possible for many people to attend alcohol and drug rehab in Connecticut. With payment plans based on your income and assets, you're asked to pay no more than what you can reasonably afford.

Accreditations

Joint Commission: Yes

Accepted Insurance

Southwest Community Health Center works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Husky Health

Contact Information

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46 Albion Street
Bridgeport, CT 06605

Fact checked and written by:
Lauren Thompson
Edited by:
Anna Spooner

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