Backus Center for Mental Health

They provide outpatient, telemedicine and detox, which is the whole of what this address in Norwich is set up for.

They handle detox for opioids. Ask how many days theirs lasts, because that varies more between places than people expect and Norwich has 8 other centers to compare.

They treat both. A diagnosis left untreated while the substance use is treated is the usual reason a first attempt does not hold, and Jewett City is the nearest place to try instead if this one does not fit.

They prescribe 2 medications: buprenorphine and naltrexone. What a provider actually stocks changes, so ask for the one you need by name before driving to Norwich.

They offer a program for clients with a mental health diagnosis as well, which not every center around Norwich does.

The things worth comparing are the ones a program can answer with a fact rather than an adjective. The programs that handle a co-occurring diagnosis and the ones that do not are a genuine fork in the road. Write down four questions and ask every place the same four.

Most programs include family sessions, and many treat the family as part of the work rather than as visitors. Family sessions are normally held in evenings or at weekends, because the people expected at them are working. If you are calling about someone else, say so at the start and the conversation will fit.

Anything from a week to a year, depending on what is being treated and how. Two centers quoting the same number of days can mean very different hours of treatment inside them. Call (844) 822-5800 to talk through which level of care fits what you are dealing with.