Southwest Connecticut MH Systems

1635 Central Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06610

✓ Joint Commission 1 care level
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

About Southwest Connecticut MH Systems

A comprehensive outpatient mental health facility providing integrated care for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Southwest Connecticut MH Systems is located in Bridgeport, CT. The facility provides Outpatient programs. Treatment approaches include 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Life Skills. This center serves Men, Women, Older Adults, Young Adults, LGBTQ+, Veterans. Southwest Connecticut MH Systems accepts 24 insurance providers, including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health. The program holds Joint Commission accreditation. For more information or to verify insurance coverage, call (833) 567-5838.

Who This Center Serves

Men Women Older Adults Young Adults LGBTQ+ Veterans

Services Offered

Substance use treatment Mental health treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient Outpatient Residential/24-hour residential
Other residential treatment facility
Chlorpromazine Fluphenazine Haloperidol Perphenazine Aripiprazole Asenapine Cariprazine Clozapine Lurasidone Olanzapine Paliperidone Quetiapine Risperidone Ziprasidone Nicotine replacement Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
Activity therapy Cognitive behavioral therapy Couples/family therapy Dialectical behavior therapy Group therapy Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment Individual psychotherapy Telemedicine/telehealth therapy Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Crisis intervention team Psychiatric emergency onsite services Psychiatric emergency mobile/off-site services Psychiatric emergency walk-in services
State government
Medicare Medicaid State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
Payment assistance (check with facility for details)
Young adults Seniors or older adults Veterans Active duty military Members of military families Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence Clients who have experienced trauma Persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI) Persons experiencing first-episode psychosis Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Screening for tobacco use
Metabolic syndrome monitoring Laboratory testing
Housing services Mentoring/peer support
Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
Smoking not permitted
Young Adults Seniors
Spanish Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing Other languages (excluding Spanish)
Creole Italian Polish Portuguese
Vaping not permitted
Diet and exercise counseling Family psychoeducation Intensive case management Illness management and recovery Legal advocacy Psychosocial rehabilitation services Supported employment Supported housing Vocational rehabilitation services Case management service Suicide prevention services Education services

What to Expect at Southwest Connecticut MH Systems

1. Initial Assessment

A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.

2. Active Treatment

Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, typically 5 days.

3. Progress & Recovery

Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.

4. Aftercare Planning

Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.

Contact Information

1635 Central Avenue, 1st Floor, Bridgeport, CT, 06610

Quick Facts

Program5 days
FocusThis center treats substance u...
Insurance24 accepted
AccreditationJoint Commission

Free 24/7 Helpline

(833) 567-5838

Insurance verification · No obligation

Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Treatment Philosophy

Twelve Step

Conditions & Substances Treated

Co-Occurring Disorders Drug Addiction Chronic Relapse Smoking Cessation

Verify Your Insurance Coverage

Free verification · Know your costs before you commit

(833) 567-5838

Frequently Asked Questions

Southwest Connecticut MH Systems accepts 24 insurance providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health, CareFirst. Coverage varies by plan. Call (833) 567-5838 for free verification.

Southwest Connecticut MH Systems offers Outpatient, with therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy. Plans are individualized.

Costs vary by level of care, duration, and insurance. Most major insurance is accepted. Call (833) 567-5838 for a free cost estimate.

Yes. Browse all centers in CT or call (833) 567-5838 for recommendations.

Treatment starts with a comprehensive assessment, then a personalized plan with individual therapy, group sessions, and evidence-based methods. Programs typically last 5 days. Aftercare planning ensures ongoing support.

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Information last verified: April 2026 · Data sourced from SAMHSA
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