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Cornell Scott Hill Health Center Columbus

New Haven, CT

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission Outpatient Dual Dx

Outpatient · Dual Dx center · in New Haven, CT · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · Serves adolescents, trauma survivors.

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About Cornell Scott Hill Health Center Columbus

Cornell Scott Hill Health Center (CSHHC) in Connecticut is a multi-treatment outpatient facility dedicated to providing accessible care for adults facing addiction and mental health challenges like depression and anxiety through various levels of outpatient care services. Their Columbus Avenue location serves as the administrative and central hub for all CSHHC centers.
This location specializes in adult behavioral health, offering comprehensive mental health assessments, individual psychotherapy, medication management, counseling, and psychiatric support for conditions such as anxiety, mood, cognitive, sleep, psychotic, somatization, and substance use disorders. CSHHC also provides senior adults with care for bereavement, behavioral and mood changes due to dementia.
The Columbus Avenue location also offers referrals to their outpatient detox treatment program at another location in New Haven, approximately 2 minutes away from the clinic. This location treats opioid use disorder by using Methadone and Suboxone to reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms. This evidence-based approach combines medication, counselling, and medical services to ensure patient recovery and relapse prevention.
The Child and Family Guidance Clinic at Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center provides specialized outpatient behavioral health services to children and adolescents requiring mental health and substance use treatment. Their patient-centered, holistic approach extends beyond medical management, addressing the physical, emotional, and social aspects of each child's well-being.

Classified as community mental health center. private non-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, mental health treatment.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care
Outpatient · Dual Dx
Service settings
Outpatient
Therapy approaches
Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Adults
Special populations
Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)
Facility operation
Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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Medicaid
Medicare
Private insurance
TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: Medicare; Medicaid; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid; State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds; State welfare or child and family services funds

Contact & Location

Address

226 Dixwell Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511

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Facility direct line

(203) 503-3075

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cornell Scott Hill Health Center Columbus accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Cornell Scott Hill Health Center Columbus accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific CT Medicaid plan. Call (203) 503-3075 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Cornell Scott Hill Health Center Columbus offer?
This facility offers: Outpatient, Dual Dx. Service settings include: Outpatient. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Cornell Scott Hill Health Center Columbus have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED).
What therapy methods does Cornell Scott Hill Health Center Columbus use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.
How do I start treatment at Cornell Scott Hill Health Center Columbus?
Call the facility directly at (203) 503-3075 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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