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Southwest Connecticut MH Systems

Bridgeport, CT

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission Inpatient Outpatient MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

Inpatient · Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx center · in Bridgeport, CT · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Serves veterans, seniors, trauma survivors.

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About Southwest Connecticut MH Systems

A comprehensive outpatient mental health facility providing integrated care for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

Classified as other residential treatment facility. 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 · 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, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Age groups
Young Adults, Seniors
Special populations
Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Active duty military, Members of military families, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI), Persons experiencing first-episode psychosis
Medications used
Chlorpromazine, Fluphenazine, Haloperidol, Perphenazine, Aripiprazole, Asenapine, Cariprazine, Clozapine, Lurasidone, Olanzapine + 7 more
Recovery supports
Housing services, Mentoring/peer support
Emergency services
Crisis intervention team, Psychiatric emergency onsite services, 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-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Contact & Location

Address

1635 Central Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06610

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Facility direct line

203-579-7300

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Southwest Connecticut MH Systems accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Southwest Connecticut MH Systems accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific CT Medicaid plan. Call 203-579-7300 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Southwest Connecticut MH Systems 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 Southwest Connecticut MH Systems have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Active duty military, Members of military families, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence, Clients who have experienced trauma.
What therapy methods does Southwest Connecticut MH Systems use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior 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 Southwest Connecticut MH Systems?
Call the facility directly at 203-579-7300 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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