Dixwell - Mental Health Services
Drug Rehab Center in New Haven, Connecticut
Dixwell - Mental Health Services is a Connecticut-based addiction and mental health treatment facility that provides high-quality and cost-effective individualized treatment services, including psychotherapy, medication management, as well as evidence-based and holistic therapies, and is accredited by The Joint Commission.
About This Connecticut Facility
Dixwell - Mental Health Services is a Connecticut based addiction and mental health treatment facility located in New Haven. They specialize in providing high-quality and cost-effective treatment for individuals suffering from addiction, mental health, and other related disorders. Dixwell provides a wide array of treatment services in amenities that are tailored to meet the needs of the individuals who seek services from them. They provide psychotherapy, medication management, and intensive outpatient care, as well as a range of other services to bridge the gap between treatment and the individual’s life.
At Dixwell, they offer a range of therapies to help those suffering from addiction and substance abuse. These services include individual, group, and family therapy, as well as evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). The program also offers holistic treatments such as art therapy, music therapy, and yoga as well as nutritional counseling. Moreover, Dixwell's residential programs provide 24/7 support from experienced clinicians and counselors to help each person on their journey towards recovery.
Dixwell - Mental Health Services is accredited by The Joint Commission, a national accreditation organization that promotes safe, efficient, and effective medical care. In addition, the facility has received various awards and has been recognized for their outstanding work by the American Society of Addiction Medicine for their commitment to utilizing evidence-based practices. Dixwell also has a unique program, referred to as the Positive Behavioral Support Program, which focuses on identifying and addressing the underlying causes of addiction, rather than focusing solely on the symptoms. This program can be tailored to meet the individual needs of the person in treatment.
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Conditions and Issues Treated
There are different kinds of Dual Diagnosis:. A person who simultaneously experiences both a mental illness and an addiction disorder. Or, a person who experiences one or more coexisting (simultaneous) mental health conditions in addition to a primary substance use disorder.
The treatment requires a multi-disciplinary approach, it’s crucial for individuals to partner up with a healthcare provider who understands all the recovery components.
Levels of Care Offered at Dixwell - Mental Health Services
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Dual-Diagnosis, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
The outpatient programs in New Haven, CT are for those addicted drugs or alcohol. The goal of the outpatient rehabilitation program is to make them stop abusing drugs or alcohol, reduce drug use or addictive behaviors, and become entirely sober. It is generally required to attend the outpatient program for 10-12 hours every week.
Patients can be administered on-the-spot medication to ease withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, increased heart rate, and even depression. Groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) can be used as a part of outpatient treatment to help maintain sobriety.
Therapies & Programs
People in addiction recovery can benefit from individual therapy. This type of therapy involves meeting with a therapist one-on-one. This allows for a personal and trusting relationship to be built so that the patient can be truly themselves and express any emotions they feel. Individual therapy leads to greater understanding and peace about your triggers for addiction and coping strategies to prevent relapse.
Couples therapy for drug addiction is based on the belief that addiction is a family disease. Everyone involved with an addict, not just the addict themselves, is affected by their behavior and the changes the addict goes through. The relationship also changes the addict’s significant other and has likely picked up some codependent behaviors. Codependency is a term used to describe a person obsessed with another person and their needs and feelings while neglecting their own. Addicts are usually people-pleasers, so it is understandable how one can become codependent in relationships with addicts.
Family therapy is a type of group problem-solving that aims to improve communication and relationships between the patient, their family, and sometimes friends. The main goal of family therapy for drug addiction is to create an environment where communication can occur without judgment, hostility, or blame. The therapist is with the family as they learn to communicate with each other differently, especially with the addict when s/he is using.
Group therapy sessions are held in rehab facilities, clinics, churches or community centers that offer drug addiction treatment. People who attend these groups are encouraged to voice their feelings and support other addicts in recovery. This helps group members strengthen their own recovery program while cheering on others who are struggling with sobriety.
Group therapy sessions provide recovering addicts with a chance to cope with everyday situations that many face. Group therapy sessions are held in rehab facilities, clinics, churches or community centers that offer drug addiction treatment.
People who attend these groups are encouraged to voice their feelings and support other addicts in recovery. This helps group members strengthen their own recovery program while cheering on others who are struggling with sobriety.
If you’re looking for addiction treatment, it’s important to find a facility that offers trauma therapy. This type of therapy helps people process and understand the past traumas that have led to their addiction. Trauma therapists will work with clients to help them understand their past and present relationships and show them that they are worthy of love. This therapy is typically done using visualization, discussion, and writing down thoughts and feelings.
Trauma Therapy is a form of therapy that involves working with a patient to help them process and understand the past trauma(s) in their life. This therapy is typically done using techniques such as visualization, discussion, and writing down thoughts and feelings. The main goals of trauma therapy is to help clients express their emotions and talk about what they are feeling.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy that helps people understand how they connect their thoughts, behaviors, and feelings. It can give them more control over their actions, effectively stopping self-harm ideations and attempts in some patients. It also helps put those with borderline personality disorder into control for managing mental struggles.
A new study has shown that DBT works for those with self-harm behaviors and addictions by giving them therapy they can relate to and understand.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps addicts identify faulty, negative thinking so that they can work together with the therapist to find healthier ways of thinking. CBT focuses on specific aspects of each person’s thinking, feeling, physiology, and behavior. It aims to identify specific problems in these areas, and create a personalized treatment strategy.
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Experiential Therapy at Dixwell - Mental Health Services
Experiential Therapy allows addicts to release emotions in a safe environment. The process involves addicts painting their feelings and releasing them on a canvas. LPE – Love, Peace, and Equilibrium is one of the most popular forms of experiential therapy.
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660 Winchester Avenue
New Haven, CT 6511
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New Haven, Connecticut Addiction Information
Connecticut has a higher rate of substance abuse and addiction than the national average. The state ranks in the top 10 in the country for illicit drug dependence among those ages 18 to 25. In 2010, there were 9,211 people admitted to an alcohol treatment facility for alcohol abuse combined with a secondary drug. Connecticut ranked fifth in the United States of America for the number of fatalities involving drunk driving in 2014.
There are 9,000 people addicted to drugs in New Haven, Connecticut. The most common drugs are methamphetamines and marijuana. Alcohol is also abused by many residents. 20% of Connecticut residents have a substance abuse disorder, and 28,409 people died from drug overdoses in 2015. Drug treatment centers in New Haven, CT, offer detoxification. The therapeutic portion of treatment may involve individual counseling, group therapy, and recreational activities.
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