Connecticut Renaissance – Lafayette Circle

About Connecticut Renaissance – Lafayette Circle – Bridgeport, Connecticut

Located in Bridgeport, Connecticut is the Connecticut Renaissance Substance Use Disorder Walk-In Assessment Center. This center is located in Lafayette Circle.

This Clinic is operated by the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, making it easier for you to receive care even if you’re uninsured. If you’re struggling with substance use, you can come to this clinic for a thorough evaluation and assessment. From there, a diagnosis and treatment plan will be recommended to you.

There are several outpatient clinics throughout Connecticut and you’ll be referred to one of those locations to start treatment. They can support both adults and adolescents

You can walk in at any time to this clinic for an assessment. Generally, wait times are not long and you can receive a completed assessment on the same day.

Substance use struggles usually don’t exist alone and are accompanied by co occuring mental health struggles as well. If you’re experiencing a mental health struggle, there are different resources you can get connected to here too. Overall, this is a strong starting point for you to begin treatment for a drug, alcohol, or substance use disorder. It’s conveniently located in the Bridgeport judicial district. As such, there are supportive resources here for individuals who are navigating the criminal justice system as well.

This clinic provides assessments for both adolescents and adults. You or a loved one can get connected to age appropriate treatment options to address health care needs. Depending on the treatment plan you work through, some services can be offered in the school setting or community spaces.

One of the benefits of seeking care here is that this is a community centered organization. You’ll get connected to a variety of services offered at the state and local levels. For example, there are referrals to residential treatment, specialized outpatient care, and general community support like 12 step style programs.

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Kathleen Deschenes, LMSW

Chief Executive Officer

Denis Shpits

Chief Financial Officer

Dawn Patston, LMFT, AADC

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Amy Vitale, LPC, LADC

Chief Clinical Officer

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