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Laurel House

Stamford, CT

SAMHSA Verified Outpatient

Outpatient center · in Stamford, CT · Serves seniors.

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About Laurel House

Offering support services to help women reenter society with the necessary tools to maintain a productive and sober lifestyle, Laurel House combines practical services with clinical support. Laurel House operates under Genesis Behavioral Services, which has both Department of Corrections (DOC) and non-DOC programming focusing on serving adults with substance use disorders, mental health conditions, and co-occurring disorders. Their Laurel House is a DOC facility.
The facility offers 24/7 medically monitored treatment services and helps individuals grow their recovery skills. Services while living at this facility can include screenings, evaluation and diagnosis, medication management, nursing, case management, drug testing, counseling, therapy, vocational services, and more. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is also either available at this location or individuals will have access to MAT off-site.

Private non-profit organization. Primary focus: 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
Service settings
Outpatient
Therapy approaches
Activity therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Age groups
Young Adults, Seniors
Special populations
Young adults, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Recovery supports
Housing services, Mentoring/peer support
Facility operation
Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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

Full list from SAMHSA: County or local government funds; Community Mental Health Block Grants; Other State funds; Cash or self-payment; State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds

Contact & Location

Address

1616 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT 06902

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Facility direct line

(414) 892-4961

Website

gbswi.com

Photos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Laurel House accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call (414) 892-4961 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 Laurel House offer?
This facility offers: Outpatient. Service settings include: Outpatient. Primary focus: Mental health treatment.
Does Laurel House have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI).
What therapy methods does Laurel House use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.
How do I start treatment at Laurel House?
Call the facility directly at (414) 892-4961 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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