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Silver Hill Hospital

New Canaan, CT

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission Inpatient Outpatient MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

Inpatient · Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx center · in New Canaan, CT · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · Serves adolescents, seniors, trauma survivors.

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About Silver Hill Hospital

Silver Hill Hospital is an independent, non-profit facility that treats psychiatric and addictive disorders. Nestled on a beautiful hill top in Canaan, Connecticut, Silver Hill offers 3 levels of care including inpatient, transitional living, and intensive outpatient programming (IOP). Their specialized programs cater to men, women, executives, professionals, and adolescents with an average length of stay ranging from 5 to 12 days, but some clients choose to move on to their 42-day transitional living program.
Silver Hill understands that everyone is unique. They provide individualized treatment plans and a wide array of therapies that best fit the needs of the client. Clients can enter 3 levels of care, corresponding to the illness stage while being able to move between levels throughout treatment. Silver Hill seamlessly blends traditional talk therapy with a variety of alternative therapies like acupuncture, acupressure, massage, mat pilates, Tai Chi, yoga, and more.
Silver Hills extensive property consists of 5 home-like facilities for adults, adolescents, addiction and co-occurring disorders, a personality disorder center, and a psychotic disorder center. Each home is tucked away in the peaceful countryside and is beautifully furnished with modern decor and cozy living spaces. While personal cell phones and computers are not permitted, clients will have access to iPads and computers during treatment as well as a library. Clients at Silver Hill will enjoy a home-away-from-home feel, instead of the typical sterile hospital-like setting.

Classified as psychiatric hospital. 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 · Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings
Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Residential/24-hour residential
Therapy approaches
Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Electroconvulsive therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Special populations
Young adults, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with eating disorders
Medications used
Chlorpromazine, Fluphenazine, Haloperidol, Loxapine, Perphenazine, Prochlorperazine, Thiothixene, Thioridazine, Trifluoperazine, Aripiprazole + 13 more
Recovery supports
Mentoring/peer support
Emergency services
Psychiatric emergency onsite services, Psychiatric emergency walk-in 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: Medicare; Medicaid; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment

Contact & Location

Address

208 Valley Road, New Canaan, CT 06840

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Facility direct line

(866) 798-6648

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Silver Hill Hospital accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Silver Hill Hospital accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific CT Medicaid plan. Call (866) 798-6648 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Silver Hill Hospital offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, Outpatient, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Residential/24-hour residential. 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 Silver Hill Hospital have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with eating disorders.
What therapy methods does Silver Hill Hospital use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Electroconvulsive therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Ketamine Infusion Therapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.
How do I start treatment at Silver Hill Hospital?
Call the facility directly at (866) 798-6648 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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