MCCA
Overview
The non-profit Midwestern Connecticut Council on Alcoholism (MCCA) is located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and is committed to provide complete help to those who are struggling with co-occurring disorders and addiction. MCCA provides a variety of services, such as outpatient programs, intensive outpatient care, intervention services, and specialized group therapy sessions, all with a strong dedication to providing efficient treatment alternatives. Their method is based on the ideas that gambling, co-occurring illnesses, mental health problems, and addiction are curable situations that may lead to meaningful rehabilitation for both the patient and their family.
The outpatient programs offered by MCCA concentrate on crucial elements of recovery, including relapse prevention, healthy relationships, phases of change, stress management, coping mechanisms, and grieving and loss processing. They provide specialized group therapies, such as dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), anger management, Suboxone-focused groups, co-occurring disorder groups, problem gambling support, gender-specific trauma support, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and a special "Mommy and Me" group for parents. In order to promote holistic recovery for those struggling with gambling addiction, MCCA offers extensive outpatient therapy that includes individual, group, couples, and family counseling.
The aim of MCCA is to support people, families, and communities in their efforts to overcome addiction and avoid its recurrence by offering hope and assistance. its goal is to become Western Connecticut's top supplier of preventive and treatment services by offering creative, research-backed programs that have a demonstrable positive impact on the lives of its clients and neighborhood partners.
Since its establishment in 1972, MCCA has developed into the area's go-to source for drug misuse prevention, assessment, and treatment services in the greater Danbury region. Serving a broad clientele from urban, suburban, and rural areas across the state, they have built various facilities throughout Connecticut, including Danbury, New Milford, Bridgeport, Waterbury, Derby, Torrington, New Haven, Kent, and Sharon. Because of MCCA's wide reach, people from a variety of socioeconomic and demographic backgrounds may get expert, high-quality addiction treatment.
Listed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), MCCA continuously maintains the highest standards of treatment. These honors highlight their commitment to providing outstanding and easily available recovery services, encapsulating their belief in offering tools and assistance that really improve the lives of those they assist.
MCCA at a Glance
Payment Options
- Cash or self-payment
- Medicaid
- Private health insurance
- State welfare or child and family services funds
- State corrections or juvenile justice funds
Assessments
- Screening for tobacco use
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
Age Groups
- Seniors or older adults
- Young adults
- Adults
- Seniors
- Adolescents
Ancillary Services
- Court-ordered outpatient treatment
- Family psychoeducation
Accreditations
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF):
CARF accreditation is a prestigious recognition for rehabilitation and human service organizations. It signifies that an organization meets high-quality standards and is committed to providing top-level care. CARF conducts rigorous evaluations to ensure compliance, enhancing an organization's credibility and reassuring clients and funders of exceptional service quality. This accreditation promotes excellence and continual improvement in the rehabilitation and human services field.
Registration: 251953
SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP):
SAMHSA's Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP) accreditation is a prestigious recognition that signifies a program's compliance with stringent standards and guidelines established by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). This accreditation demonstrates an OTP's commitment to providing high-quality, evidence-based care for individuals struggling with opioid use disorder (OUD). It serves as a trusted symbol of accountability and excellence, assuring patients, families, and communities that the OTP offers safe, effective, and comprehensive treatment options for OUD.
Treatment At MCCA
Treatment Conditions
- Alcoholism
- Mental health treatment
- Substance use treatment
- Co-occurring Disorders
- Opioid Treatement
Care Levels
- Outpatient
- Detoxification
- Outpatient detoxification
- Aftercare
- Intensive outpatient treatment
Treatment Modalities
- Couples/family therapy
- Group counseling
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment
- Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Ancillary Services
Languages
- Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
- Spanish
Special Programs
- Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
- Veterans
- Active duty military
- Members of military families
- Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
Contact Information
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