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Mountainside Wilton

Canaan, CT

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission

in Canaan, CT.

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About Mountainside Wilton

Mountainside Wilton in Fairfield County, Connecticut, offers a friendly, accepting environment where individuals can receive flexible outpatient alcohol and drug addiction treatment. Mountainside was founded in 1998 by a group of like-minded friends. They believed that supplementing traditional therapies with holistic wellness practices could vastly improve long-term recovery.
A highly regarded behavioral health network in the country, Mountainside offers customized alcohol and drug addiction treatment. With flexible programing, individual counseling, recovery coaching, and medication-assisted detox (MAT), Mountainside Wilton provides a full continuum of care that addresses the mind, body, and spirit because each client is different. Their Integrative Model of Care guides clients sequentially through each stage of recovery, ensuring that each client’s treatment plan is specifically designed to cater to his or her individual needs. Treatment can include individual and group counseling, 12-Step facilitation, anger management, acupuncture, adventure therapy, expressive therapy, healthy living workshops, therapeutic art and writing, and more. Mountainside believes the greatest asset for long-term recovery is a strong support system. They work closely with the client’s family and create support services to help loved ones understand addiction and the recovery process.
Mountainside has numerous facilities throughout the Northeast. The Wilton, Connecticut location regularly hosts clients from all over Fairfield County and surrounding areas, including New York City and Westchester County. Mountainside is pleased to hold a 3.7 ASAM certification as well as dual accreditation from CARF International and The Joint Commission, making it 1 of just 7 addiction treatment facilities in the country to do so. Additionally, clients can self-pay.

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.

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Contact & Location

Address

187 S. Canaan Road, Canaan, CT 06018

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Facility direct line

(855) 702-1620

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Mountainside Wilton accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call (855) 702-1620 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 Mountainside Wilton offer?
Does Mountainside Wilton have specialized programs?
SAMHSA data does not list specialized populations. The facility may still offer specialty tracks — confirm directly.
What therapy methods does Mountainside Wilton use?
Specific therapy approaches are not listed in SAMHSA data. Contact the facility for clinical details.
How do I start treatment at Mountainside Wilton?
Call the facility directly at (855) 702-1620 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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