Do you know somebody who needs treatment services for substance use or mental health problems? If so, please consider selecting Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. as the treatment provider of choice. We make every effort to provide a high-quality and effective treatment experience at an affordable cost. We offer individualized substance use and mental health treatment services in five clinic locations serving over 140 towns across Connecticut.
At the clinic location of your choice you will have the opportunity to select the evidence-based interventions that fit your individual needs. Care is provided by our compassionate and dedicated counseling staff. Our professionally credentialed staff are committed to building a respectful therapeutic partnership and assisting those in our care find their road to a rewarding recovery.
Services are provided to individuals 18 years of age and over. Services are offered in English and Spanish. A sliding fee scale is available, based on the ability to pay. Some private and managed care health insurance carriers may pay for services. Additionally, we can bill Medicaid, Medicare and the Behavioral Health Partnership.
What is Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Opioid Use Disorders?
There are three FDA approved medications that are used to treat opioid use disorders, methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. The use of these medications in combination with comprehensive counseling, case management, and recovery supports have been proven to be the most effective treatment for most people struggling with opioid use. Comprehensive MAT has been clinically proven to be safe and effective. Research demonstrates that MAT decreases drug use, decreases overdose, decreased rates of infection such as HIV and hepatitis C, improve birth outcomes for pregnant women with opioid use disorders, improve social functioning and relationships, increase employment, and increase the overall quality of life.
These medications decrease drug cravings and withdrawal symptoms, and can block the euphoric effects of other opioids. For many, MAT is an important part of their recovery. There is much misunderstanding and stigma regarding these medications. Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. is here to assist you with your recovery journey and would be happy to answer any questions you have.
Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc.’s MAT programs are evidence based and includes a variety of medical, nursing, psychiatric, and counseling services. The programs are staffed with licensed and certified counselors, nurses, physicians, psychiatrists, and support staff.
Comprehensive confidential MAT services at Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. include:
Our MAT programs are evidence based and includes a variety of medical, nursing, psychiatric, and counseling services. The programs are staffed with licensed and certified counselors, nurses, physicians, psychiatrists, and support staff.
Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. recognizes that for some people experiencing substance use and/or mental health problems there is a need for more comprehensive outpatient services than are historically offered by outpatient programs. In response to this need Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. offers this more intensive treatment.
Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc., understands the complex needs of people with mental health concerns. Our compassionate and professional staff will work with you to develop a care plan for recovery based on your individual needs. Our confidential programs are licensed by the Connecticut Department of Public Health to treat individuals age eighteen (18) and over wishing to receive mental health evaluations, referrals, counseling, and pharmacotherapy. Treatment services include psychosocial assessments, psychiatric evaluations, medication management services, individual and group counseling, and recovery support.
The outpatient substance use programs specialize in the treatment of all substance use problems including alcohol, cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, and prescription medications. Our programs are licensed by the Connecticut Department of Public Health to treat individuals age eighteen (18) or older and provide substance use evaluations, referrals, urine testing, and outpatient counseling. Treatment is confidential and is provided by compassionate and professionally trained, licensed and certified counselors. These confidential treatment services are provided within a patient-centered and recovery oriented atmosphere.
The Bridge to Recovery (BTR) program is a peer mentoring based program that provides peer mentoring services for patients recovering from opioid addiction. The innovative peer mentoring program was developed and implemented at Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. by a unique collaboration between treatment provider and patient. The mission of the BTR program is to provide peer mentoring services for patients receiving medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorders who are struggling with their recovery, and may benefit from peer mentoring services. It is an innovative treatment initiative designed to assist the patient with their recovery and increase positive treatment outcomes.
Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. (CCC) Norwalk program was chosen to participate in the SAMHSA funded pilot project “Beyond MARS”. The project goal is to replicate the success of the MARS peer support program. MARS or “Medication Assisted Recovery Services” is a peer support program started by members of the National Association of Medication Assisted Recovery (NAMA-R) and patients at the Wellness Center MMTP in New York City. Beyond MARS uses a structured 20 hour curriculum to train patients in sustained recovery with medication assisted treatment to become “Peer Recovery Support Specialists”.
For over twenty years, our BIRTH Program has been providing specialized treatment tracks for pregnant patients in our medication assisted treatment programs for opioid use disorders. Pregnancy can be a stressful time especially for those also recovering from substance use disorders. We recognize that our pregnant patients require a variety of enhanced treatment resources specialized to meet their unique needs. Our nationally recognized BIRTH program offers initial and ongoing pre-natal evaluations, medical case management, psychosocial case management, patient education, counseling, and post-partum care.
Addiction Medicine Rotation and Hospital Presentations
Connecticut Counseling Center, Inc. Addiction Medicine Rotation Program is a training opportunity for medical students and hospital residents to learn about opioid dependence and best treatment practices in our medication assisted treatment programs. Under the supervision of Dr. Mark Kraus, MD, Chief Medical Officer, the Addiction Medicine Rotation Program provides medical students and hospital residents with invaluable knowledge and insight into the nature of opioid use disorders and the structure and effectiveness of medication assisted treatment. This is something physicians rarely learn about in medical school. This experience also can go a long way towards reducing addition related stigma within the medical community.
Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. is also a valuable resource for the medical community. Dr. Mark Kraus, Chief Medical Officer, Alan Nolan, LCSW, Director of Clinical Operations, and the Program Directors at our clinic sites routinely provide presentations on various behavioral healthcare topics to the medical and social work staff at area hospitals.
Connecticut Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor Training Program
Established in January 1995, the Connecticut Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor Training Program (CT CADAC Training Program) assists both professionals in the field of substance use disorders and non-professionals in gaining the knowledge and educational hours necessary to become a licensed or certified counselor. More importantly, it prepares the student for a career in the field. The primary goal of the program is to provide the counselor with the tools necessary to provide state of the art evidence based care. The experienced instructors also mentor students to assist them in the development of their careers. The CT CADAC Training Program curriculum satisfies the Connecticut Department of Public Health educational requirements for certification/licensure as a Certified or Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor.
Internship Opportunities
We provide a number of Internship opportunities for students in graduate behavioral science programs. Our professional licensed clinical staff have years of experience in providing rich educational experiences for students who have the goal of becoming Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors, Licensed Professional Counselors, and Licensed Clinical Social Workers. Many of our interns have become employees of Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. as counselors.
We also provide clinical rotations in behavioral healthcare for students in undergraduate nursing programs.
Connecticut Counseling Center, Inc. offers valuable training programs.
Once the phone screening is successfully completed, you can then set up an appointment for an “intake” where you will be able to sit with a counselor and help us further understand you and your needs!
