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REACH Adult and Youth Services

Bridgeport, CT

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission PHP MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

PHP · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in Bridgeport, CT · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · TRICARE · Serves adolescents, seniors.

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About REACH Adult and Youth Services

Bridgeport Hospital’s REACH Program in Connecticut supports children, teens and adults facing mental health challenges and co-occurring disorders. They offer intensive outpatient care, including medication management, group therapy, and aftercare planning. Their program helps individuals avoid re-hospitalization, providing essential support often after a hospital stay.
The program's group therapies foster coping skills and improve social interactions. They provide specialized services for mood disorders, anxiety, depression, OCD, and substance abuse. Their dedicated staff, which includes doctors and nurses, collaborates with patients in a compassionate setting to help them achieve personal goals.
REACH also supports families with children and adolescents ages 5-17 through weekly parent group sessions, aiming to keep families together and prevent residential placements. Their Bridge2Care program offers crucial medication management for youth and adults transitioning from intensive outpatient programs (IOP). Referrals are welcomed from various healthcare providers, including self and family referrals, and are covered by major insurance plans.

Classified as partial hospitalization/day treatment. private non-profit organization. Primary focus: mental health treatment, treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.

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
PHP · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Therapy approaches
Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Special populations
Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)
Medications used
Chlorpromazine, Fluphenazine, Haloperidol, Loxapine, Prochlorperazine, Thiothixene, Thioridazine, Aripiprazole, Clozapine, Lurasidone + 7 more
Facility operation
Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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

Full list from SAMHSA: Medicare; Medicaid; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; U.S. Department of VA funds

Contact & Location

Address

1558 Barnum Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06610

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Facility direct line

(203) 384-3377

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does REACH Adult and Youth Services accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, REACH Adult and Youth Services accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific CT Medicaid plan. Call (203) 384-3377 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does REACH Adult and Youth Services offer?
This facility offers: PHP, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment. Primary focus: Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does REACH Adult and Youth Services have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED).
What therapy methods does REACH Adult and Youth Services use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.
How do I start treatment at REACH Adult and Youth Services?
Call the facility directly at (203) 384-3377 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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