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Midwest for Youth and Families

Torrington, CT

SAMHSA Verified Inpatient PHP MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

Inpatient · PHP · MAT · Dual Dx center · in Torrington, CT · Accepts Medicaid · Private · Serves adolescents, trauma survivors.

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About Midwest for Youth and Families

Located near Kouts, Indiana, the center treats youth with complex mental health conditions like bipolar disorder, ADHD, depression, and self-harming behaviors. The center provides short-term residential care designed to help children and adolescents build a life worth living. Their mission focuses on tailored treatment plans and supportive care to meet each youth’s unique needs.
The center uses dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to teach skills that help youth manage emotions and behaviors. They offer individual therapy, family sessions, group work, and specialized programs like equine therapy and art therapy. Staff work daily with residents to coach progress and create personalized treatment plans based on thorough evaluations.
Residents stay in locked, secure units separated by age and gender, with private and shared spaces designed for safety and comfort. Licensed nurses provide 24/7 medical support, while a licensed dietitian plans meals. On-site activities include music, pet therapy, ropes courses, and community outings that help youth practice their new skills in real-life settings.

Classified as multi-setting mental health facility (e.g., non-hospital residential plus either outpatient and/or partial hospitalization/day treatment). private non-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
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Therapy approaches
Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Adults
Special populations
Members of military families, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients with HIV or AIDS, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons experiencing first-episode psychosis, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)
Medications used
Chlorpromazine, Fluphenazine, Haloperidol, Perphenazine, Thioridazine, Aripiprazole, Asenapine, Brexpiprazole, Clozapine, Lurasidone + 7 more
Emergency services
Psychiatric emergency onsite services
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: Other State funds; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Contact & Location

Address

50 Litchfield Street, Torrington, CT 06790

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Facility direct line

(888) 629-3471

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Midwest for Youth and Families accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Midwest for Youth and Families accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific CT Medicaid plan. Call (888) 629-3471 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Midwest for Youth and Families offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, PHP, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: 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 Midwest for Youth and Families have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Members of military families, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients with HIV or AIDS, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons experiencing first-episode psychosis, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED).
What therapy methods does Midwest for Youth and Families use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.
How do I start treatment at Midwest for Youth and Families?
Call the facility directly at (888) 629-3471 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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