About Community Health Resources – Manchester
Community Health Resources in Manchester, Connecticut is a facility that offers addiction recovery services for adults and adolescents. Medication assisted treatment and peer support are a few of the services available at this location. Clients pay for treatment through Medicaid or a sliding fee schedule which keeps treatment affordable at any income.
The Substance Screening, Treatment and Recovery for Youth program is designed to help young adults and adolescents replace substance use with positive social activities and behaviors.
In the eight month program, you’ll undergo a comprehensive assessment and then participate in a series of individual sessions. The sessions will focus on building skills that can support recovery such as communication and problem solving.
Family and parent sessions will also be a part of the treatment protocol when applicable. Family members will be able to learn how to change the cycle of negative interactions that influence substance use. Additional services that are part of the program include home visits and case management.
The facility is conveniently located near US Highway 6, making for an easy drive to Hartford, Connecticut. The Connecticut Science Center and Elizabeth Park Conservancy are some of the interesting areas nearby that you can visit after your treatment sessions.
In the medication assisted treatment program here, the medications available to help minimize your cravings and withdrawal symptoms are Vivitrol and Suboxone. They can be used for alcohol addiction or opioid addiction and are effective at decreasing common symptoms such as muscle aches and stomach aches.
In combination with medication, you’ll participate in intensive therapy sessions that will focus on developing coping skills to prevent relapse.The facility will also provide you with coaching and peer support services throughout your recovery.
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