Wheeler Clinic - Bristol
Wheeler Clinic - Bristol, located in Bristol, Connecticut, specializes in integrated medical and behavioral health care. Combining primary health services with addiction treatment, this facility encompasses pediatrics, women's health, and LGBTQIA-responsive care. Their approach focuses on whole-person wellness and trauma-informed services.
Their mission is to provide high-quality, patient-centered care. Wheeler Clinic - Bristol has received recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance Patient-Centered Medical Home Program, highlighting their dedication to excellence in healthcare.
- Multiple facilities and school-based health centers extend their reach within Bristol.
- Unified approach integrating primary and behavioral health services for comprehensive care.
- Specialized trauma-informed services addressing physical and emotional needs.
- On-site lab services enhance convenience and streamline patient care.
Wheeler Clinic - Bristol treats substance abuse, anxiety, depression, trauma, and more. Services benefit individuals of all ages, including youth and the LGBTQIA community.
- 1+ Accreditations
- 3 Conditions Treated
- Insurance Accepted
- 4 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 9 Therapies & Programs
- Multiple Locations
Accreditations
JCAHO
Conditions and Issues Treated
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment in Bristol, CT
Opioid addiction is the result of repeated use, or abuse, of opioid drugs. It is recommended for people who are dependent on opioids, or who have a high risk for dangerous health concerns, to seek professional treatment. Treatment plans usually include behavioral therapy and medication-assisted treatment.
Opioid drugs include: fentanyl, heroin, methadone, oxycodone, and oxymorphone.
Opioid addiction treatment is beneficial for:
- People who have a history of severe withdrawal.
- People with a high risk for dangerous health concerns.
- People having difficulty overcoming opioid addiction on their own.
Dual-Diagnosis
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
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Detox, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Detox is the stage of recovery where the drugs or alcohol are entirely removed from your body. There are two different ways to detox, with medications and without. For many drugs and alcohol, the acute phase of detox can be completed in a number of days.
The outpatient programs in Bristol, 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.
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.
Payment Options
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Location & Contact
10 North Main street
Bristol, CT 6010
Phone Number
(860) 584-6555
Additional Locations
- Wheeler Clinic - Adult Outpatient Services in New Britain, CT
- Wheeler - Bristol Family Health & Wellness Center in Bristol, CT
- Wheeler Clinic - Main Campus in Plainville, CT
- Wheeler Clinic - Administrative Offices Only - Hartford in Hartford, CT
- Wheeler Clinic - Plainville in Plainville, CT
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Location
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10 North Main street
Bristol, CT 6010 -
(860) 584-6555
Accepts
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GenderFemale, Male
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AgeAdults (20+), Teenagers
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ModalityGroup, Individuals
Wheeler Clinic
Listed October 26, 2021
Updated July 25, 2024
Bristol, Connecticut Addiction and Treatment
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.
Bristol, CT offers a peaceful suburban escape with outdoor activities and family-friendly attractions. However, the region faces a concerning rise in opioid-related deaths up 40% from 2020-2024, while fentanyl deaths doubled, and cocaine ER visits spiked 60% during this period.
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