Connection Counseling Center - Norwich Connecticut

Connection Counseling Center - Norwich, CT

Connection Counseling Center is treatment facility located at 101 Water Street in the 06360 zip code in Norwich, CT that offers medication-assisted treatment for addiction. It accepts domestic violence victims, adult men and people with trauma into its treatment program. Connection Counseling Center provides buprenorphine maintenance and suboxone prescription to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Connection Counseling Center consist of trauma-related counseling, anger management and substance use counseling.

Call (866) 434-2077 for 24/7 help with treatment.

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Address: 101 Water Street, Norwich, CT 06360

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  4. Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  5. External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  6. Type Of Treatment
  7. Pharmacotherapies
  8. Treatment Approaches
  9. FacilityOwnership
  10. License/Certification/Accreditation
  11. Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
  12. Payment Assistance Available
  13. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  14. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  15. Screening & Testing
  16. Transitional Services
  17. Ancillary Services
  18. Other Addictions Treatment
  19. Counseling Services and Education
  20. Tobacco/Screening Services
  21. Facility Smoking Policy
  22. Age Groups Accepted
  23. Gender Accepted
  24. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on Connection Counseling Center in Norwich, CT:

Types of Care at Connection Counseling Center

  • Substance use treatment
  • Treatment for co-occurring serious mental health illness/serious emotional disturbance and substance use disorders

Service Settings at Connection Counseling Center

  • Outpatient treatment
  • Intensive outpatient treatment
  • Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
  • Regular outpatient treatment

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Connection Counseling Center

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Connection Counseling Center

  • Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere
  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Connection Counseling Center

  • Personal physician/health care provider

Type Of Treatment at Connection Counseling Center

  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • suboxone prescription

Pharmacotherapies at Connection Counseling Center

  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders
  • Clonidine

Treatment Approaches at Connection Counseling Center

  • anger management
  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • dialectical behavior therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling
  • 12-step facilitation

FacilityOwnership at Connection Counseling Center

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Connection Counseling Center

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State department of health
  • State mental health department
  • Council on Accreditation

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Connection Counseling Center

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance use programs
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Private health insurance
  • Cash or self-payment
  • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Payment Assistance Available at Connection Counseling Center

  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Connection Counseling Center

  • adult women
  • adult men
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • sexual abuse victims
  • domestic violence victims
  • people with trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Connection Counseling Center

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Interim services for clients
  • Outreach to persons in the community

Screening & Testing at Connection Counseling Center

  • Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • Screening for mental disorders
  • Screening for substance use
  • Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing

Transitional Services at Connection Counseling Center

  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Discharge Planning
  • Naloxone and overdose education

Ancillary Services at Connection Counseling Center

  • case management
  • domestic violence services
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • social skills development
  • transportation assistance

Other Addictions Treatment at Connection Counseling Center

  • Treatment for non-substance use addiction disorder
  • Treatment for gambling disorder

Counseling Services and Education at Connection Counseling Center

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • family counseling
  • marital/couples counseling
  • substance use education
  • health education services
  • employment counseling or training

Tobacco/Screening Services at Connection Counseling Center

  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Connection Counseling Center

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Connection Counseling Center

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Connection Counseling Center

  • women
  • men

Additional Spoken Languages at Connection Counseling Center

  • Spanish

Phone #: 860-425-5258

Call (866) 434-2077 for 24/7 help with treatment.

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Is Methadone a safe option for addiction treatment?

Methadone treatment can be a safe and effective option for individuals struggling with opioid addiction, especially when administered under the supervision of a qualified healthcare provider as part of a comprehensive addiction treatment program, such as the one that can be found at Connection Counseling Center. Methadone is an opioid medication that is used to help manage opioid withdrawal symptoms and cravings, making it easier for individuals to reduce or quit their use of other opioids like heroin or prescription painkillers.

Here are some key points to consider regarding the safety of methadone treatment:

  1. Supervised Administration: Methadone treatment is typically provided through opioid treatment programs (OTPs) or clinics where patients receive a daily dose of methadone under the supervision of healthcare professionals. This helps reduce the risk of misuse and overdose.

  2. Reduces Withdrawal Symptoms: Methadone can alleviate the severe withdrawal symptoms associated with opioids, which can be a significant barrier to recovery. This can enhance the patient's quality of life and make it easier for them to engage in therapy and counseling.

  3. Harm Reduction: Methadone maintenance treatment can be viewed as a harm reduction approach. While it doesn't necessarily lead to immediate abstinence, it reduces the risks associated with illicit opioid use, such as overdose and the transmission of infectious diseases (e.g., HIV and hepatitis).

  4. Individualized Treatment: Methadone treatment should be individualized to meet the unique needs of each patient. The dose is typically adjusted based on the patient's response and progress in treatment.

  5. Legal Regulation: Methadone clinics and providers are subject to strict regulations and oversight by government agencies to ensure safety and appropriate use of the medication.

However, it's important to note that methadone is an opioid itself and can be habit-forming. When taken as prescribed and under medical supervision, the risk of addiction to methadone is relatively low. However, misuse or diversion of methadone can lead to addiction and other negative consequences.

Methadone treatment is not suitable for everyone. Individuals with certain medical conditions or contraindications may not be candidates for methadone treatment. It's essential for addiction treatment centers like Connection Counseling Center to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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