Southwest Connecticut MH Systems

100 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 06604

Levels of care: Detox, Inpatient, Residential Rehab +10 more
Accreditation: Joint Commission (JCAHO), State Licensed
Insurance: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) +4 more
Languages: English, Spanish, ASL +3 more

Contact this center

In crisis? Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), or 911 for emergencies.

Southwest Connecticut MH Systems, located in Bridgeport, is a state-funded mental health and addiction treatment provider offering care at no cost to clients. It supports longer-term stabilization, with program lengths generally spanning 60 to 90 days, and includes a sober living option for individuals transitioning toward independent recovery.

Treatment includes art therapy and anger management, services that are less commonly found among nearby providers. The facility accepts UnitedHealthcare and offers scholarships or grants to help offset costs. Services are also available in Italian, reflecting an effort to reach a broader regional community seeking accessible, structured mental health and addiction support.

Conditions treated

Conditions / Mental Health

PTSD / TraumaCo-Occurring DisordersSelf-HarmGambling AddictionAnger Management

Substances Treated

AlcoholOpioidsNicotine / Tobacco

Treatment approaches

Therapies Offered

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)Motivational InterviewingGroup TherapyIndividual TherapyFamily TherapyTrauma-FocusedArt TherapyExperiential Therapy

Treatment Approaches

Evidence-BasedHolistic12-StepTrauma-InformedHarm Reduction

Who this facility serves

Who We Support

MenWomenTeens / AdolescentsYoung AdultsAdultsSeniorsVeterans / MilitaryCouplesPregnant WomenNew MothersCourt-Ordered / DUIMilitary Families

Age Groups

Adolescents (13–17)Young Adults (18–25)Adults (26–64)Seniors (65+)

Gender Program

Co-Ed

Languages

EnglishSpanishASLFrenchHaitian CreoleItalian

Levels of care

✓Detox
✓Inpatient
✓Residential Rehab
✓PHP / Day Treatment
✓Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
✓Outpatient Rehab
✓Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
✓Dual-Diagnosis / Co-Occurring
✓Sober Living
✓Aftercare / Continuing Care
✓Virtual / Telehealth
✕In-Home Care
✓Interventions
✓Recovery Coaching
✕Concierge Treatment
✕Retreat
✕Recovery School
✕Therapeutic Boarding School

Insurance & payment

Accepts

AetnaBlue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)CignaMedicaidMedicareUnitedHealthcare

Payment options

Financing / Payment PlansmedicaidmedicareScholarships / GrantsSliding ScaleState-Funded / Free

Accreditation and licensing

Joint Commission (JCAHO)State Licensed

The facility

Wellness ProgrammingAcademic Support / School

Admissions and policies

Smoke-Free FacilityVape-Free Facility

How this compares nearby

Among the 165 treatment centers we list within 30 miles of Bridgeport, this is one of:

4that offer Art Therapy
5that treat Anger Management
8that accept UnitedHealthcare
9that offer services in Italian
10that offer Sober Living

Frequently asked questions

What levels of care does Southwest Connecticut MH Systems offer?

Southwest Connecticut MH Systems offers Detox, Inpatient, Residential Rehab, PHP / Day Treatment, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Outpatient Rehab, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and Dual-Diagnosis / Co-Occurring, and 5 others.

What conditions does Southwest Connecticut MH Systems treat?

Southwest Connecticut MH Systems treats PTSD / Trauma, Co-Occurring Disorders, Self-Harm, Gambling Addiction and Anger Management.

What therapies does Southwest Connecticut MH Systems use?

Southwest Connecticut MH Systems offers Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Trauma-Focused and Art Therapy, and 1 others.

Is Southwest Connecticut MH Systems accredited?

Southwest Connecticut MH Systems lists accreditation from Joint Commission (JCAHO) and State Licensed.

What languages are spoken at Southwest Connecticut MH Systems?

Services are available in English, Spanish, ASL, French, Haitian Creole and Italian.

Who does Southwest Connecticut MH Systems serve?

Southwest Connecticut MH Systems lists programmes for Men, Women, Teens / Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors, Veterans / Military and Couples, and 4 others.

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Where this information comes from

Listing details for Southwest Connecticut MH Systems are compiled from SAMHSA National Directory of Treatment Facilities, the facility's own website and findtreatment.gov.