Northwest Mental Health Authority
249 Winsted Road
Torrington, CT 06790
About Northwest Mental Health Authority
Western CT Mental Health Network WCMHN Torrington is run by the State of Connecticut. This clinic in Torrington, Connecticut, provides a variety of outpatient programs to support mental health, addiction treatment and treatment for problem gambling in the Torrington area.
The Torrington area covers 19 communities. No one is denied services because they cannot pay, and the clinic accepts Medicaid and other types of payment.
A Holistic Approach to Treatment and Recovery
Along with evidence based outpatient treatment, I noticed that there were holistic and community support programs that can support those in recovery. For example, the Recovery and Wellness Program provides multiple options for peer support and education. This gives clients power to choose the kind of life they want to live and gives them the tools to pursue those goals. The tools address health, wellness and long term recovery.
The Community Support Program connects people in recovery to community recovery support that works with them to set personal goals for what their recovery path will be. Most of their services don’t require you to come to the clinic but instead help you integrate in the community and build the skills you need to live independently.
Jail Diversion Options in Torrington
Another interesting program I appreciate is their Jail Diversion Program, which works with three courts in the area. The Torrington clinic provides alternatives to jail time for those with substance use and/or mental health disorders. The professionals work with the court and the participant to find a proper treatment program that satisfies the court and then monitor the participant to ensure they are following through and making progress.
Addiction Treatment Programs
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.
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.
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.
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 drug rehab in Connecticut is the most intensive level of care for addiction treatment. Upon admission, 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.
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.
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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