Community Health Services
Community Health Services (CHS) in Hartford, CT, is a private nonprofit federally qualified health center specializing in primary care, social work, and dentistry. Since its inception as a private medical practice in 1970, CHS has grown to serve nearly 17,000 patients annually.
CHS has been accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations continuously since 2003. This accreditation showcases their commitment to excellence in clinical practices and quality care.
- Provides primary, oral, and mental health/substance abuse services alongside preventive health care.
- Accommodates over 77,000 patient visits annually, highlighting their extensive reach within the community.
- Operates two locations in the Greater Hartford area, ensuring accessible care.
- CHS has a long-standing history, being the second oldest health center in Connecticut.
CHS is well-equipped to address a variety of health needs, primarily serving low-income individuals and families in the Greater Hartford area who greatly benefit from their comprehensive health services.
- 1+ Accreditations
- 2 Conditions Treated
- Insurance Accepted
- 5 Levels of Care
- Speaks English, Spanish
- 16 Therapies & Programs
- Multiple Locations
Accreditations
JCAHO
Conditions and Issues Treated
Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment
Using both legal medications and illegal substances in order to maintain an addiction is substance abuse. Illegal substances can become addictive after a single use. If you are obtaining legal medications illegally, you may be suffering from substance abuse.
Fortunately facilities like Community Health Services in Hartford, CT are here to help.
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment
Opioid addiction treatment facilities in Connecticut, like Community Health Services cover both illegal and prescription opioids abuse. Most plans include detoxification and subsequent medications to ease the process. Behavioral therapies and counseling are also necessary to resolve the root cause of addiction.
Dual-Diagnosis
When someone in Connecticut struggles with both addiction and mental or emotional illness, this is considered a dual diagnosis. Dual diagnosis treatment can include emotional trauma, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression. Getting treatment for these issues must occur at the same time to treat either of them effectively.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Intervention, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Intervention services are designed to help loved ones of an individual suffering from alcohol or drug addiction. They aim to help the individual realize that their behavior is causing damage, and external help is crucial to handle their problem efficiently.
Treatment for substance abuse does not cease after an individual successfully completes a detox or rehabilitation program. A vital follow-up treatment service is aftercare support provided to individuals at Community Health Services in Connecticut after they attain initial sobriety.
Aftercare support often takes the following forms: 12-Step Programs, Outpatient Treatment Programs, and Support Groups. The most effective aftercare programs are tailored to meet an individual’s specific needs and circumstances.
Community Health Services‘s Therapies & Programs
Spousal relationships bear the brunt of alcohol and drug dependence. It becomes critical to submit the relationship to couples therapy to prevent straining it further. Some facilities like Community Health Services in Hartford, CT offer couples therapy options to manage intimate partnerships amid the recovery process. Other couples-focused treatment plans can provide the patient and their partner tools to get things back to normal.
When family members are more proactive and involved in the treatment procedure, it encourages the patient to advance his or her progress. Moreover, it shouldn’t be ignored that genetics play a role when it comes to addiction, so it’s better to approach the problem as a unit. Also, with proper education, family members can help an individual avoid addiction triggers and guide him or her in making lifestyle changes necessary for his or her sobriety.
It has been said that unhealed trauma is the root of most addictions. Trauma therapy is a way of addressing trauma while in a safe situation in order to heal. Healing past traumas and introducing coping strategies are strong foundations for sustained recovery from addiction. This may involve individual or group counseling or both, in a Hartford, CT facility. Other forms of therapy have been proven to assist in healing past traumas.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) helps those who attend Community Health Services understand how their feelings, beliefs, and thoughts affect their behaviors. DBT is particularly useful for people with self-harming behaviors, as well as those with substance abuse disorders. DBT teaches people how to tolerate distress, regulate their emotions, and how to become mindful.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on the underlying thoughts and behaviors that caused the problem of addiction in the first place and may cause a relapse. Negative feelings are common in substance abuse disorders, and if not recognized, they can cause co-occurring disorders.
CBT involves strategies that help to change the thinking and behavioral pattern by cognitive restructuring. In simple terms, it helps to remove negative thoughts and provides long-term benefits. Also, CBT promotes self-awareness, self-control, and healthy ways to respond to negative thoughts. It can be administered as a mono-therapy as well as a part of combination therapy.
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Location & Contact
500 Albany Avenue
Hartford, CT 6120
Phone Number
(860) 249-9625
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Location
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500 Albany Avenue
Hartford, CT 6120 -
(860) 249-9625
Accepts
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GenderFemale, Male
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AgeAdults (20+), Children (0-12), Seniors (65+), Teenagers
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ModalityCouples, Family, Group, Individuals
Ownership
Listed May 26, 2020
Updated July 25, 2024
Hartford, 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.
Hartford, the capital of Connecticut, boasts a rich colonial history and offers residents a variety of outdoor activities, cultural events, and a vibrant arts scene. However, the city has seen alarming trends in substance abuse, with opioid-related deaths increasing by 40% and fentanyl-related deaths doubling in Hartford County from 2019 to 2023.
Treatment in Nearby Cities
- Schenectady, CT (96.2 mi.)
- Torrington, CT (22.6 mi.)
- Bethel, CT (47.1 mi.)
- Plainfield, CT (40.3 mi.)
- Enfield, CT (17.1 mi.)
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