Rushford - Glastonbury in Glastonbury, CT, focuses on outpatient mental health and addiction services for both adolescents and adults. Unique qualities include flexible scheduling for professionals, specialized programs for adolescents, and integration with the Hartford HealthCare Behavioral Health Network.
Rushford aims to provide high-quality prevention and treatment for addiction and mental health issues. Accredited by the Joint Commission and licensed by the State of Connecticut, it has received national recognition for its successful programs.
- Medication-assisted treatments are available, including Suboxone® and Vivitrol, for opioid addiction.
- Specialized adolescent programs like Seven Challenges® help youth develop coping skills.
- Holistic therapies such as yoga, art therapy, and mindfulness are integrated into treatment plans.
- Peer support group meetings and individual therapies offer comprehensive support.
Rushford - Glastonbury treats addictions to prescription painkillers and heroin, and provides mental health support. Services benefit adults and adolescents, including those with serious mental health disorders.
- 1+ Accreditations
- 4 Conditions Treated
- Insurance Accepted
- 6 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 18 Therapies & Programs
- Multiple Locations
Accreditations

JCAHO
Staff
- J. Craig AllenMedical DirectorBoard-certified in addiction medicine and psychiatry with over 25 years of experience.
- Vincent McClainAssociate Medical DirectorBoard-certified in addiction medicine and family medicine, specializing in medication-assisted treatment.
- Samuel SilvermanMedical Director of Addiction ServicesBoard-certified in addiction psychiatry, adult psychiatry, and psychosomatic medicine.
- Monika TaylorVice President of OperationsLicensed alcohol and drug counselor with extensive experience in behavioral healthcare.
- Justin SleeperVice President of Ambulatory ServicesExperienced in behavioral health operations and strategic planning.
Conditions and Issues Treated
Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment
The inappropriate use of any drug in Glastonbury, CT is substance abuse. This involves alcohol, medications, and illicit drugs. With a combination of physical and psychiatric therapies, drug addiction is successfully treated at Rushford - Glastonbury. After Detox is complete, individuals follow-up with treatments treating the root cause of the addiction.
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment at Rushford - Glastonbury
Opioid addiction is known as a high-risk factor for future heroin addiction. Opioid withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable and lead the user to continue to use. It is recommended to receive inpatient treatment and a medically supervised detox, Rushford - Glastonbury in Glastonbury, CT offers treatment for opioids.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Detox, Drug Rehab, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, Partial-Hospitalization, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Detoxification is a process that allows the patient to stop using opioids without experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms. This can be necessary for those who have been addicted for a long period of time or who are struggling with chronic pain. During this process, addicts will receive medication and psychological support from doctors and other medical professionals until they can control their cravings.
Intensive outpatient programs (IOP) comprise regular visits to the Connecticut facility that provides the therapy. IOP is suitable for patients who have been treated in residential treatment programs. Rushford - Glastonbury‘s patients gradually get back to their routine life.
In outpatient programs at Rushford - Glastonbury, the Glastonbury resident can live with their family while continuing with their job or studies. Treatment includes educating the patient on drug abuse, medications, and counseling sessions at the individual or group level.
Partial hospitalization program (PHP) offered by Rushford - Glastonbury is an alternate option for inpatient rehabs or residential programs. The patients stay in a Glastonbury facility closer to the Connecticut treatment center and attend the different forms of therapy for several hours a day. Treatment duration varies from one to six months.
Treatment is just the first step to maintaining sobriety. After treatment, aftercare support at Rushford - Glastonbury helps the individual adjust to a life without substances. This support may involve a sober living home in or near Glastonbury, CT, career counseling, or educational assistance. This is when a relapse prevention plan begins to take shape.
Therapies & Programs
Addiction and alcoholism always harm an addict’s relationships with others and none more than relationships with a spouse or partner. Couples therapy is an essential part of restoring trust and good communication to intimate relationships harmed by addiction. Couples therapy by Rushford - Glastonbury helps repair the damage done to these important relationships.
Recovery can be more effective if the entire family’s involved. Family therapy hosted by Rushford - Glastonbury brings in the addict’s family to explore genetic factors. It gives loved ones the tools for dealing with addiction and its underlying mental issues. It is a recommended step in helping addicts adapt to sober living.
A 12-Step Program is a common method that is used to treat addiction. This format is used for both drug and alcohol treatment. It is extremely popular and successful for large numbers of people and the staff at Rushford - Glastonbury are trained to assist in 12-step management.
Contingency Management (CM), also known as motivational incentives or prize method, is a behavioral therapy type. It is based on the principle that their consequences influence the behaviors of an individual. So, it promotes the desired behavior by giving rewards while discouraging the unwanted behaviors by withholding the rewards or even by giving punishments. One of the expected desired behavior is the absence of drug in a toxicology screen, and the rewards vary from prize or vouchers, to experiences. CM is used for individuals who need therapy for more than 3 months, and it has the advantage of being implemented by family members.
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Location & Contact

110 National Drive
Glastonbury, CT 6033
Phone Number
(860) 657-8910
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Glastonbury, 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.
Around 9,000 people abuse or are dependent on drugs in Glastonbury, Connecticut. Drug overdoses are the leading cause of injury death, surpassing car accidents as the number one cause of accidental death in 2015. Heroin is the fastest-growing drug problem in the area. The first step in finding the best drug rehab for someone looking to get sober is to understand the available treatment types.
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