Services in this treatment environment emphasize respect, dignity and compassion for clients.  This environment also promotes self-worth, a sense of personal efficacy and a view that recovery involves personal responsibility. All clients are protected by Federal and State confidentiality regulations.

Adult men and women 18 years of age or older with moderate to severe levels of alcohol or other drug dependence. Eligible clients are medically indigent and have complications directly or indirectly associated with their substance dependence such that outpatient care is either inappropriate and/or not likely to be successful.  These conditions can include complex medical needs, functional behavioral deficits, recidivism and co-occurring psychiatric disorders.

Special populations served include: pregnant women, HIV positive, deaf and hearing impaired, and individuals with co-occurring psychiatric disorders.

Clients referred to the Detoxification Program are admitted either as a voluntary admission, or on an involuntary Physician Emergency Certificate.  Clients referred to the Rehabilitation Programs are admitted either through a voluntary admission process, or referred by the courts as a stipulation of probation/parole. Court referrals may be facilitated by the DMHAS Office of Forensic Evaluation Court Liaison Program or Court Support Services Division.

All admissions are preceded by a screening process which involves the collection of demographic and clinical data to determine the appropriate level of care. Clients are screened utilizing the Connecticut Client Placement Criteria.

The Detoxification Program has 20 male/female beds, with an average length of stay of approximately 5 days.

There are 3 Rehabilitation Programs. Two male units each with 30 beds and one female unit (STAR Program) with 30 beds.  Rehabilitation services are individualized, but generally do not go beyond 45 days inpatient care.

Treatment services include a broad range of intensive clinical services: