Saint Vincents Medical Center - Outpatient Behavioral Health
Treatment center
At a glance
- Address
- 1 Lois Street, Norwalk, CT 06851
- Levels of care
- OutpatientTelemedicine
- Ages served
- Youth (Ages 12-17)Young Adults (Ages 18-25)Adults (Ages 26-64)Seniors (Ages 65+)
Detox and medication
Detox
- Not offered: Opioids
- Not offered: Alcohol
- Not offered: Benzodiazepines
- Not offered: Methamphetamines
- Not offered: Cocaine
Medication assisted treatment
- Not offered: Buprenorphine
- Not offered: Naltrexone
- Not offered: Methadone
Services and programs
Services
Special programs
Other treatment centers close by
Within about 14 miles of this address, nearest first.
Meetings in Norwalk
Treatment and fellowship meetings do different jobs, and most people end up using both.
Questions people ask about Saint Vincents Medical Center - Outpatient Behavioral Health
What kind of care does Saint Vincents Medical Center - Outpatient Behavioral Health provide?
They are set up for 2 levels: outpatient and telemedicine. Of the 8 centers within 14 miles of Norwalk, 2 offer a bed.
Can you detox at Saint Vincents Medical Center - Outpatient Behavioral Health?
No. The nearest place that does offer one is in Westport, about a mile away.
Is medication assisted treatment available at Saint Vincents Medical Center - Outpatient Behavioral Health?
They do not prescribe medication. For opioid use that is worth knowing before you choose, because medication changes what the first weeks look like, and Norwalk has 8 other centers.
How many options are within driving distance?
The nearest other center is under a mile away, in Norwalk, and there are 8 inside 14 miles.
Does Saint Vincents Medical Center - Outpatient Behavioral Health do co-occurring treatment?
They treat both. A diagnosis left untreated while the substance use is treated is the usual reason a first attempt does not hold, and Westport is the nearest place to try instead if this one does not fit.
How do I pick the right place?
Four questions separate most programs: who prescribes, what the step down is, what it costs, and who it is built for. A program willing to tell you who it is not suitable for is usually being straight with you about the rest. Check the accreditation yourself rather than taking the logo at face value.
Is there anything for the family?
There is a role, and it is a bigger one than most people expect going in. A family member asking the questions is normal, and intake lines are used to it. Ask what the family program actually consists of and how often it meets.
What do I need to pack for a residential program?
Pack for about a week, keep the documents where you can hand them over at the door, and expect the bag to be searched. A notebook and a couple of books are allowed almost everywhere and are worth more than most of what people pack. Ask what the phone rule is in the first week specifically, not in general.