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Southeastern Mental Health Authority Uncas on Thames Campus

Norwich, CT

SAMHSA Verified Inpatient PHP MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

Inpatient · PHP · MAT · Dual Dx center · in Norwich, CT · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Serves veterans, seniors.

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About Southeastern Mental Health Authority Uncas on Thames Campus

Southeastern Mental Health Authority, operated by the State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), serves adults 18 and older with mental health and substance use challenges. The center offers outpatient services, crisis intervention, and case management. It also provides specialized programs for young adults, women, LGBTQ+, and people in the justice system, helping everyone regardless of their ability to pay.
The center guides patients toward recovery using a supportive, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive approach. In a community setting, staff provide various counseling services and integrated treatment, addressing both mental health and substance use issues concurrently to help individuals achieve their personal goals.
The authority offers case management to help clients coordinate their care, connect with community resources for lasting support, and live more independently. The center’s location on a campus with other state agencies also provides easier access to additional government assistance.

Classified as multi-setting mental health facility (e.g., non-hospital residential plus either outpatient and/or partial hospitalization/day treatment). state government. 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, Residential/24-hour residential
Therapy approaches
Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Age groups
Young Adults, Seniors
Special populations
Young adults, Veterans, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Medications used
Chlorpromazine, Fluphenazine, Haloperidol, Loxapine, Perphenazine, Thiothixene, Trifluoperazine, Aripiprazole, Asenapine, Brexpiprazole + 10 more
Recovery supports
Housing services, Mentoring/peer support
Emergency services
Crisis intervention team, Psychiatric emergency mobile/off-site services, Psychiatric emergency walk-in services
Facility operation
State government

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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

Full list from SAMHSA: Medicare; Medicaid; State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds

Contact & Location

Address

401 West Thames Street, Norwich, CT 06360

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Facility direct line

(860)859-4500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Southeastern Mental Health Authority Uncas on Thames Campus accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Southeastern Mental Health Authority Uncas on Thames Campus accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific CT Medicaid plan. Call (860)859-4500 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Southeastern Mental Health Authority Uncas on Thames Campus offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, PHP, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: 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 Southeastern Mental Health Authority Uncas on Thames Campus have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Veterans, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI).
What therapy methods does Southeastern Mental Health Authority Uncas on Thames Campus use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy.
How do I start treatment at Southeastern Mental Health Authority Uncas on Thames Campus?
Call the facility directly at (860)859-4500 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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