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Wheeler - Bristol Family Health & Wellness Center

Drug Rehab Center in Bristol, Connecticut

  • Substance Abuse
  • Opioid Addiction
  • Mental Health
  • Drug Addiction
  • Alcoholism

Wheeler - Bristol Family Health & Wellness Center in Bristol, CT, offers comprehensive addiction treatment services, including detox, outpatient, intensive outpatient, and aftercare support, for individuals struggling with opioid addiction, substance abuse, drug addiction, alcoholism, and mental health issues, and is accredited by JCAHO and accepts private health insurance to make treatment more accessible.

About This Bristol, CT Facility

Wheeler - Bristol Family Health & Wellness Center is an Addiction Treatment Facility located in Bristol, CT. Founded in 1968, this center has a long history of providing comprehensive care for individuals suffering from opioid addiction, substance abuse, drug addiction, alcoholism, and mental health issues. The center offers various levels of care, including detox, outpatient, intensive outpatient, and aftercare support. Wheeler - Bristol Family Health & Wellness Center is accredited by JCAHO, which ensures that the facility meets rigorous standards of quality and safety. They also accept private health insurance, making their services more accessible to those seeking treatment.

At Wheeler - Bristol Family Health & Wellness Center, individuals struggling with addiction and substance abuse can find a range of services to support their recovery journey. These services include drug rehab programs, detoxification, and dual-diagnosis treatment for individuals dealing with both addiction and mental health issues. The center also offers outpatient and intensive outpatient programs, providing flexible options for individuals who require different levels of care. With a strong focus on aftercare support, Wheeler - Bristol Family Health & Wellness Center is dedicated to helping individuals maintain their sobriety and transition back into their everyday lives.

Genders
  • Male
  • Female
  • Gender Exclusive Center
  • Ages
  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Modality
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Groups
  • Additional
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Hearing Impaired
  • Veteran Specific
  • Additional Languages
  • Hearing-Impaired
  • Veterans
  • Multiple Centers
  • Accreditations

    JCAHO

    Conditions and Issues Treated

    Substance abuse refers to the intensive and inappropriate use of psychoactive substances. These include illegal drugs, alcohol, and even the excessive use of prescription drugs. Overuse of these substances leads to severe physical or psychological dependence.

    Substance abuse is treatable and the duration of treatment and most successful sobriety can require weeks or months of professional care at Wheeler - Bristol Family Health & Wellness Center in Bristol.

    Opioid addiction treatment facilities like Wheeler - Bristol Family Health & Wellness Center support people struggling with opioid dependency, which covers illegal and prescription opioids. People often abuse prescription opioids to get high instead of adhering to a medical provider’s directions. Addiction forces people to crave for opioids impulsively without factoring in the dangers these drugs bring to them.

    Most opioid addiction treatment plans include detoxification and subsequent medications to ease the process. However, that’s only the beginning. Behavioral therapies and counseling are also necessary to resolve the root cause of addiction. This overall approach decreases the likelihood of falling off the wagon. In some instances, therapies can be done at home.

    An underlying cause often brings about addiction. Mental disorders can lie at the center, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or anxiety disorder. As well as the cause of the addiction, a dual diagnosis by Wheeler - Bristol Family Health & Wellness Center helps to treat the addiction. This ensures that after treatment is complete, the patient will not fall back on old practices.

    Addiction, ADHD, Adolescent Substance Misuse, Alcohol Abuse, Anxiety, Autism, Chronic Illness, Depression, Drug Addiction, Gambling Addiction, Grief, Life Skills / Life Coaching, Mental Health, Opioid Addiction, Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse Assessments Testing Evaluation, Trauma and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) 

    Levels of Care Offered

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Detox, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    Detoxification is the first step in drug addiction treatment. A controlled environment where symptoms can be managed with medication and close observation is provided by drug detoxification. Detoxification is an essential step in the recovery process, but it is also one of the most dangerous. Due to the potential danger, it’s critical to understand what detoxification is and how to complete it safely.

    Detoxification usually includes:
    • Medical supervision.
    • Medication to ease withdrawal symptoms.
    • Drug testing to track progress.
    • Counseling.

    Wheeler - Bristol Family Health & Wellness Center offers an Intensive Outpatient Program is for those who need intensive care but prefer to spend the majority of their time in the comfort of their own home. The rehabilitation services differ in length and intensity. They are customized to meet the needs of the patient.

    When remaining at their job in Bristol, or continuing their studies, the individual may live with their family while utilizing Wheeler - Bristol Family Health & Wellness Center‘s outpatient services. Treatment requires counseling the patient at the individual level, in a group setting, about substance addiction, drugs, and therapy sessions.

    Help with aftercare applies to the follow-up care provided after the initial recovery program offered by Wheeler - Bristol Family Health & Wellness Center in Bristol, CT. The level of support for aftercare plays a vital role in avoiding relapse and in maintaining sobriety. Aftercare support is tailored according to the patient’s needs.

    Wheeler - Bristol Family Health & Wellness Center‘s Therapies & Programs

    Couples therapy reduces the dysfunctional behavior in a relationship that may cause addiction. It can help one or both members of the couple. It targets addiction and it can make for a healthier relationship.

    Patients who receive generous support from their loved ones have better chances of completing their recovery. Genetics play a role when it comes to addiction, so it’s better to approach the problem as a unit. Family members can help an individual avoid addiction triggers and guide him or her in making lifestyle changes.

    Group therapy is a type of counseling at Wheeler - Bristol Family Health & Wellness Center in Bristol, CT that occurs between a bunch of strangers. The goal of group therapy sessions is to foster hope and a sense of belonging. It also helps to have people who can relate to what you’re going through. Good behaviors can also be contagious.

    As a means of managing pain that has plagued them in the past, many individuals turn to drugs and alcohol. Assault, negligence, the loss of a loved one, and other unfortunate events may involve trauma. This treatment, offered and administrated by Wheeler - Bristol Family Health & Wellness Center in Bristol, CT provides individuals the resources to cope with past traumas healthily.

    Dialectical behavioral therapy focuses on eliminating negative thoughts such as suicidal thoughts. It is useful in the treatment of patients with uncontrollable emotions. The term “dialectic” means the integration of opposites. In the substance abuse context, DBT refers to accepting the patient’s addiction.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is suitable for patients recovering from an addiction of any kind. This therapy modality strengthens a person’s ability to stay on top of their emotional state. CBT is also suitable for managing co-occurring disorders like depression and bipolar illness. It helps people in Connecticut communicate and express their emotions well.

    Aftercare, Anger Management, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), Couples Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Discharge Planning, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Intervention, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Naloxone and overdose education, Outpatient Treatment (OP), Residential Long Term (>30 Days), Substance Use Counseling, Trauma Therapy

    Payment Options Accepted

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  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
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    Wheeler - Bristol Family Health & Wellness Center Location and Directions
    Address Information10 North Main Street
    Bristol, Connecticut 6010 Phone Number(860) 584-6555 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Bristol, 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.

    The drug addiction problem in Bristol, Connecticut, is bad. In 2013, 5.5% of Bristol residents ages 12 and older reported using illicit drugs. In 2015, there were 1,527 drug overdose deaths which is a rate of 18.8 per 100,000 residents. The drug treatment experience in Bristol, Connecticut, can vary depending on the facility. However, most drug rehab programs involve detoxification, counseling, and aftercare services.

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