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Center for Discovery Southport

Southport, CT

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission Inpatient Dual Dx

Inpatient · Dual Dx center · in Southport, CT · Accepts Private · TRICARE · Serves adolescents.

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About Center for Discovery Southport

With over 25 years of expertise, Center for Discovery has been treating eating disorders using evidence-based therapies supported by research. Their Southport location is one of the leading eating disorder programs in the state of Connecticut, with a staff of highly trained therapists, dietitians, and medical doctors. The staff provides a variety of therapeutic modalities, including yoga, meditation, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure & response prevention (ERP), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). The levels of care available are residential treatment, a partial hospitalization program (PHP), and virtual programming. Treatment is available for adolescents ages 10-17.
Center for Discovery Southport incorporates academic time into the daily schedule to help ensure adolescents continue their education while in treatment. Center for Discover partners with LearnWell to provide education consultation and services. LearnWell specializes in providing educational services to students in behavioral health settings, with the goal of helping them smoothly transition back to their education setting after treatment.

Classified as residential treatment center (rtc) for children. private for-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
Inpatient · Dual Dx
Service settings
Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, Residential/24-hour residential
Therapy approaches
Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy
Age groups
Children/Adolescents
Special populations
Persons with eating disorders
Recovery supports
Housing services
Facility operation
Private for-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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

Full list from SAMHSA: Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment

Contact & Location

Address

1320 Mill Hill Road, Southport, CT 06890

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Facility direct line

(855) 605-6251

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Center for Discovery Southport accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call (855) 605-6251 directly to confirm — coverage may have changed since the last SAMHSA sync. You can also browse other CT centers that accept Medicaid.
What level of care does Center for Discovery Southport offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, Dual Dx. Service settings include: Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, Residential/24-hour residential. 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 Center for Discovery Southport have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Persons with eating disorders.
What therapy methods does Center for Discovery Southport use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy.
How do I start treatment at Center for Discovery Southport?
Call the facility directly at (855) 605-6251 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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