Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc.

Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. opened its doors in Norwalk on July 1^st, 1984. We began treating 90 patients in our Norwalk Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program. In December of the same year, Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. opened its Waterbury Clinic. Since then, we have grown from a single methadone treatment program to a comprehensive behavioral healthcare organization providing all levels of outpatient substance abuse and mental health services to 2,450 patients in 13 programs.

During the past 22 years;

We are accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.
We are participating in the National Institute on Drug Abuse Sponsored Clinical Trials Network with Yale University School of Medicine and are investigating the use of bupenorphine in two different detoxification regimes.

We have led the way in meeting the challenges of managed care by instituting our phases of treatment system which the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services has mandated to be duplicated throughout Connecticut's methadone treatment programs.

We have developed state-of-the-art programs for individuals living with HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis.

We have developed programs addressing the needs of both the pregnant woman and her unborn.

We have created an innovative partial hospital program addressing the needs of dually diagnosed individuals.

We participated in landmark research that investigated the provision of methadone treatment in doctors offices. This research will change the way methadone treatment services are provided.

Vision Statement

Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. will continuously assess the needs of the community and consumers we serve in order to provide optimal prevention, education and treatment services.

Agency Values

Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. will always respect our patients by responding in a caring and professional manner.

Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. will treat all patients and significant others with dignity, emphasizing sensitivity to age, gender, lifestyle, culture and socio-economic status.

Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. will provide treatment to patients regardless of their ability to pay.

Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. will provide all treatment services in a manner that supports the recovery of all members.

Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. will recruit, train and educate highly capable staff, provide competitive levels of compensation and benefits to maintain a working atmosphere, which encourages integrity, growth and development.

Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. will provide services that meet or exceed appropriate accreditation or licensing standards.

Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. will provide prudent and effective leadership for our agency.


	*Connecticut Counseling Centers Inc* *Celebrating 22 Years of Excellence* Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. opened its doors in Norwalk on July 1^st, 1984. We began treating 90 patients in our Norwalk Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program. In December of the same year, Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. opened its Waterbury Clinic. Since then, we have grown from a single methadone treatment program to a comprehensive behavioral healthcare organization providing all levels of outpatient substance abuse and mental health services to 2,450 patients in 13 programs. During the past 22 years; We are accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. We are participating in the National Institute on Drug Abuse Sponsored Clinical Trials Network with Yale University School of Medicine and are investigating the use of bupenorphine in two different detoxification regimes. We have led the way in meeting the challenges of managed care by instituting our phases of treatment system which the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services has mandated to be duplicated throughout Connecticut's methadone treatment programs. We have developed state-of-the-art programs for individuals living with HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis. We have developed programs addressing the needs of both the pregnant woman and her unborn. We have created an innovative partial hospital program addressing the needs of dually diagnosed individuals. We participated in landmark research that investigated the provision of methadone treatment in doctors offices. This research will change the way methadone treatment services are provided. *Vision Statement* *Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. will continuously assess the needs of the community and consumers we serve in order to provide optimal prevention, education and treatment services.* *Agency Values* Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. will always respect our patients by responding in a caring and professional manner. Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. will treat all patients and significant others with dignity, emphasizing sensitivity to age, gender, lifestyle, culture and socio-economic status. Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. will provide treatment to patients regardless of their ability to pay. Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. will provide all treatment services in a manner that supports the recovery of all members. Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. will recruit, train and educate highly capable staff, provide competitive levels of compensation and benefits to maintain a working atmosphere, which encourages integrity, growth and development. Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. will provide services that meet or exceed appropriate accreditation or licensing standards. Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. will provide prudent and effective leadership for our agency.