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United Community and Family Services - Psychiatric Outpt Clinic for Adults

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212 Upton Road Suite C, Colchester, CT, Connecticut 06415
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United Community and Family Services Colchester Behavioral Health Center: Outpatient Care

Commitment to Comprehensive Behavioral Health

United Community and Family Services (UCFS) provides essential behavioral health services at its Colchester location. Known as the Colchester Behavioral Health Center, this facility focuses on delivering compassionate and professional care for adults navigating mental health challenges and addiction. As a non-profit community health center, UCFS is dedicated to ensuring access to quality care for individuals and families in the New London County area and surrounding communities in Connecticut.

Specialized Addiction Treatment Modalities

The Colchester Behavioral Health Center, specifically listed as a Psychiatric Outpatient Clinic for Adults, offers outpatient treatment for addiction and substance use disorders. Treatment is tailored to individual needs and aims to equip clients with the necessary tools for long-term recovery and stability. The comprehensive approach integrates various counseling techniques to address the multifaceted nature of addiction. The program emphasizes personalized treatment plans designed to promote sustainable wellness.

The facility utilizes several core counseling methods:

  • Individual Counseling
  • Group Counseling
  • Family Counseling
  • Couples Counseling

These modalities help individuals explore underlying issues, develop coping mechanisms, and rebuild healthy relationships affected by substance use. The outpatient setting allows clients to receive high-quality care while maintaining their daily responsibilities, offering a flexible yet structured path to recovery.

Location and Contact Information

The UCFS Colchester Behavioral Health Center is conveniently located at 212 Upton Road, Suite C, Colchester, CT 06415. For those seeking services or looking for more information, the facility can be reached by phone at 860.537.7676. As part of United Community & Family Services, the center is integrated within a broader network of healthcare services, providing coordinated care for physical and behavioral health needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of treatment is offered at the Colchester Behavioral Health Center?

The center primarily offers outpatient behavioral health services, including addiction treatment for adults 212 Upton Road in Colchester, CT, utilizing various counseling approaches.

Do they accept new patients?

While the broader UCFS organization is often accepting new patients, especially in specific healthcare departments, it is best to call the Colchester Behavioral Health Center directly at 860.537.7676 to confirm current patient acceptance and intake procedures for the psychiatric outpatient clinic.

What makes UCFS different from other treatment providers?

UCFS operates as a non-profit community health center, dedicated to serving the community with a wide range of integrated medical and behavioral health services, often serving as a resource for accessible and affordable care.

Opening Hours
Monday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Type of Care
Substance use treatment
Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Service Setting
Outpatient
Intensive outpatient treatment
Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
Regular outpatient treatment
Gender Accepted
Female
Male
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs
Medicare
Medicaid
Federal military insurance (e.g. TRICARE)
Private health insurance
Cash or self-payment
Payment Assistance Available
Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Type of Opioid Treatment
Prescribes buprenorphine
Prescribes naltrexone
Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere
Maintenance service with medically supervised withdrawal after stabilization
Opioid Medications used in Treatment
Buprenorphine used in Treatment
Naltrexone used in Treatment
External Opioid Medications Source
In-network prescribing entity
Other contracted prescribing entity
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
In-network prescribing entity
Other contracted prescribing entity
Pharmacotherapies
Buprenorphine with naloxone
Naltrexone (oral)
Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable)
Medication for mental disorders
Assessment/Pre-treatment
Comprehensive mental health assessment
Comprehensive substance use assessment
Interim services for clients
Outreach to persons in the community
Screening for substance use
Screening for mental disorders
Treatment Approaches
Anger management
Brief intervention
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Motivational interviewing
Relapse prevention
Substance use disorder counseling
Trauma-related counseling
Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Recovery Support Services
Housing services
Assistance with obtaining social services
Recovery coach
Mentoring/peer support
Employment counseling or training
Facility Operation
Private non-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation
State department of health
Federally Qualified Health Center
Special Programs/Groups Offered
Adolescents
Young adults
Adult women
Adult men
Seniors or older adults
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer/questioning (LGBTQ)
Veterans
Active duty military
Members of military families
Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders
Clients with HIV or AIDS
Clients who have experienced sexual abuse
Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence
Clients who have experienced trauma
Testing
Drug or alcohol urine screening
Transitional Services
Discharge Planning
Naloxone and overdose education
Other Services
Treatment for other addiction disorder
Education and Counseling Services
Substance use disorder education
Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
Individual counseling
Group counseling
Family counseling
Marital/couples counseling
Facility Smoking Policy
Smoking not permitted
Facility Vaping Policy
Vaping not permitted
Ancillary Services
Case management service
Mental health services
Social skills development
Transportation assistance
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