Eastern Connecticut Health (ECHN) Behavioral Health/STEP Addiction Servs

Manchester, CT

SAMHSA Verified Inpatient PHP MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

Inpatient · PHP · MAT · Dual Dx center · in Manchester, CT · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · TRICARE · Serves seniors, trauma survivors.

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About Eastern Connecticut Health (ECHN) Behavioral Health/STEP Addiction Servs

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 · PHP · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings: Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Therapy approaches: Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Age groups: Young Adults, Seniors
Special populations: Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients with HIV or AIDS, Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI), Persons with Alzheimer's or dementia, Persons experiencing first-episode psychosis
Medications used: Chlorpromazine, Fluphenazine, Haloperidol, Perphenazine, Thiothixene, Aripiprazole, Asenapine, Brexpiprazole, Cariprazine, Clozapine + 11 more
Emergency services: Crisis intervention team
Facility operation: Private for-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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Medicaid

Medicare

Private insurance

TRICARE / VA

Self-pay / Cash

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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

150 North Main Street, Manchester, CT 06042

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Facility direct line

860-533-3434 x3857

Website

echn.org

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Eastern Connecticut Health (ECHN) Behavioral Health/STEP Addiction Servs accept Medicaid?

Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Eastern Connecticut Health (ECHN) Behavioral Health/STEP Addiction Servs accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific CT Medicaid plan. Call 860-533-3434 x3857 to verify your benefits.

What level of care does Eastern Connecticut Health (ECHN) Behavioral Health/STEP Addiction Servs offer?

This facility offers: Inpatient, PHP, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment. 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 Eastern Connecticut Health (ECHN) Behavioral Health/STEP Addiction Servs have specialized programs?

Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients with HIV or AIDS, Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI).

What therapy methods does Eastern Connecticut Health (ECHN) Behavioral Health/STEP Addiction Servs use?

Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy.

How do I start treatment at Eastern Connecticut Health (ECHN) Behavioral Health/STEP Addiction Servs?

Call the facility directly at 860-533-3434 x3857 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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