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Adult Outpatient Services

Counseling

Overview

Adult services provides substance use and co-occurring mental health treatment for individuals in a community setting. Individuals are supported to live without mind-altering substances, focusing on changed behavior and individual goals. The approach to care is strength-based and solution-focused, with the goal of developing skills and enhancing health. Treatment services are provided by licensed, trauma informed and culturally sensitive staff.

Initial Appointments

Admission to our Outpatient Recovery Service is designed to help when people are ready. We offer assessments daily using an Open Access, walk-in model. No appointment is necessary. Those in need may walk in, Monday through Friday from 11:00am – 3:00 pm at our 402 East Main Street Waterbury location.

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Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

Intensive Outpatient (IOP) provides 9-16 hours of clinically intensive programming per week based on the individual’s treatment plan. IOP provides professionally directed assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery services in an organized, nonresidential treatment setting. Services include psychoeducation on recovery and clinical group therapy sessions. IOP services incorporate evidence informed practices. Services may also include monitoring of alcohol/drug use and referral to community-based support groups, as indicated by the individual’s treatment plan.

 

  • Morning and Evening group offerings

  • IOP specializing in treating alcohol use

  • Medication Management (including medication to treat Opioid and Alcohol Use disorders)

  • Peer Support

  • Alcohol Anonymous (AA) meetings onsite

  • Access to Case Management & Primary Care services

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Outpatient Services

Adult Outpatient aims to help individuals achieve changes in their substance use, mental health, and life stressors. We work to address issues that may impede recovery and develop coping mechanisms to help improve functioning. Outpatient utilizes a group therapy model where individuals with similar challenges meet to share experiences and learn coping strategies. Outpatient services also offers medication management, peer support and case management.

 

Group offerings include:

  • Relapse Prevention

  • Anger Management

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Grief Support

  • Trauma

  • Stress Management

  • Women’s Services

  • Spanish Speaking

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For more information email- adultgroup@wellmore.org or call 203-755-1143

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