StayWell Health Center - OASIS

They offer outpatient and telemedicine. Which one fits is usually decided by how much structure the first few weeks need, and Waterbury has 8 other centers within 14 miles.

They detox from opioids. Coming off opioids without medical supervision can be dangerous, which is why it matters that this is one of 1 places near Waterbury that do it.

They offer a program for people dealing with past trauma, which not every center around Waterbury does.

Waterbury has 18 NA meetings too, and most people end up using both.

They offer telemedicine, so some of this can be done by video rather than traveling into Waterbury.

Prescriptions are usually kept going, and changing one is a decision for a prescriber rather than a policy. Pregnancy changes medication decisions substantially and needs specialist input. Write the full list with doses and prescribers before you call anyone.

Depression, anxiety, trauma and attention disorders turn up constantly alongside substance use. A diagnosis made while someone is still using can be wrong, so assessment often waits until after detox. Bring any existing diagnosis and the name of whoever is treating it.

Identification, insurance card, medications in their original labeled containers, and a week of ordinary clothes. Medications normally have to arrive in the original labeled container, so a pill organizer can be refused at the door. Ask what to do about prescriptions and mail arriving at home while you are away.