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APT Foundation Access Center

New Haven, CT

SAMHSA Verified Outpatient MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in New Haven, CT · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · TRICARE · Serves veterans, trauma survivors.

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About APT Foundation Access Center

APT Access Center offers walk-in services for individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns, including group, individual, and family therapy, medication management, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT). APT Access Center provides primary care services in addition to substance use and mental health treatment. They also offer an intensive outpatient program (IOP) which meets three days per week and includes at least 9 hours of group therapy, individual counseling, and psychiatric consultation each week.
APT Access Center offers trauma-informed, evidence-based treatment including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing (MI). They also offer daily groups for a wide range of topics, including trauma, relapse prevention, psychoeducation, goal setting, acupuncture, gardening, meditation and mindfulness, and more. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) options include methadone and buprenorphine. Psychiatrists monitor and prescribe medication for those who need it and help manage adjustments. Clients can participate in therapy sessions via telehealth when necessary, including during public health emergencies. APT Access Center offers family and couples therapy to help clients with mental health concerns achieve their relational goals.
APT Foundation has been involved in substance use treatment since 1970. They believe in providing treatment regardless of ability to pay and offer an open access model, accepting walk-in clients regardless of financial status.

Private non-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.

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 · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings
Outpatient, Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
Therapy approaches
Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Motivational interviewing, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Trauma-related counseling
Age groups
Young Adults, Adults
Special populations
Young adults, Adult women, Pregnant/postpartum women, Adult men, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Active duty military, Members of military families, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
Medications used
Disulfiram, Methadone, Naltrexone (oral), Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable), Medications for HIV treatment, Medications for Hepatitis C treatment, Clonidine, Medication for mental disorders, Medications for pre-exposure to prophylaxis, Nicotine replacement + 1 more
Recovery supports
Self-help groups, Housing services, Assistance with obtaining social services, Recovery coach, Mentoring/peer support, Employment counseling or training
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; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Contact & Location

Address

495 Congress Avenue, New Haven, CT 06519

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Facility direct line

203-781-4600

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does APT Foundation Access Center accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, APT Foundation Access Center accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific CT Medicaid plan. Call 203-781-4600 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does APT Foundation Access Center offer?
This facility offers: Outpatient, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient, Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does APT Foundation Access Center have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Adult women, Pregnant/postpartum women, Adult men, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Active duty military, Members of military families.
What therapy methods does APT Foundation Access Center use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Motivational interviewing, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Trauma-related counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, 12-step facilitation.
How do I start treatment at APT Foundation Access Center?
Call the facility directly at 203-781-4600 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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