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Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program 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 Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program Southport

Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program Southport is a mental health outpatient treatment program for adolescents 11+ and adults. Discovery combines its experiences since 1997 with evidence-based therapy to treat a range of anxiety and mood disorders. They offer varying levels of care for adolescents, including a partial hospitalization program (PHP) and an intensive outpatient program (IOP). The IOP program is also available for adults aged 18 years and older. For the treatment of depression, self-harm, bipolar disorder, anxiety, trauma, and reactive attachment disorder, the program uses cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and other evidence-based approaches in both the individual and group therapeutic settings.
Discovery Mood & Anxiety offers a virtual mental health treatment program for those unable to attend in-person. Participants of the virtual programming receive evidence-based treatments and one-on-one sessions with a therapist. The same philosophies guide the virtual and the in-person program and educational support is provided for youth clients. The virtual program is ideal for those who have commitments close to home or lack adequate transportation.

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) 966-2973

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program Southport accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call (855) 966-2973 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 Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program 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 Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program Southport have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Persons with eating disorders.
What therapy methods does Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program 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 Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program Southport?
Call the facility directly at (855) 966-2973 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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