Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc.

Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. opened its doors in Norwalk on July 1^st, 1984. We began treating 90 patients in our Norwalk Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program. In December of the same year, Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. opened its Waterbury Clinic. In October 2005, Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc opened its Danbury Clinic with over 100 patients. Since then, we have grown from a single methadone treatment program to a comprehensive behavioral healthcare organization providing all levels of outpatient substance abuse and mental health services to 2,450 patients in 13 programs.

We are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.

Connecticut Counseling Centers has partipated in a number of research projects in affliation with the Yale University School of Medicine, the
Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, UCLA Medical School, Wayne State University School of Medicine, the University of Michigan, the University of Georgia National Treatment Center, the Federal Center for Substance Abuse Treatment and Friend’s Medical Research Center in Baltimore. These research activities have investigated the use of new medications for the treatment of narcotic addiction, research on Motivational Interviewing and an innovative research project titled Connecticut Office Based Research Pilot which evaluated whether primary care physicians can provide methadone maintenance treatment in their offices.

We have developed state-of-the-art programs for individuals living with HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis A, B & C.

We have developed programs addressing the needs of both the pregnant woman and her unborn child.

We have created an innovative intensive outpatient treatment programs that address the needs of dually diagnosed individuals.

Vision Statement

Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. will continuously assess the needs of the community and consumers we serve in order to provide optimal prevention, education and treatment services.

Agency Values

Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. will always respect our patients by responding in a caring and professional manner.

Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. will treat all patients and significant others with dignity, emphasizing sensitivity to age, gender, lifestyle, culture and socio-economic status.

Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. will provide treatment to patients regardless of their ability to pay.

Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. will provide all treatment services in a manner that supports the recovery of all members.

Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. will recruit, train and educate highly capable staff, provide competitive levels of compensation and benefits to maintain a working atmosphere, which encourages integrity, growth and development.

Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. will provide services that meet or exceed appropriate accreditation and licensing standards.

Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. will provide prudent and effective leadership for our agency.


	*Connecticut Counseling Centers Inc* Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. opened its doors in Norwalk on July 1^st, 1984. We began treating 90 patients in our Norwalk Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program. In December of the same year, Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. opened its Waterbury Clinic. In October 2005, Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc opened its Danbury Clinic with over 100 patients. Since then, we have grown from a single methadone treatment program to a comprehensive behavioral healthcare organization providing all levels of outpatient substance abuse and mental health services to 2,450 patients in 13 programs. We are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. Connecticut Counseling Centers has partipated in a number of research projects in affliation with the Yale University School of Medicine, the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, UCLA Medical School, Wayne State University School of Medicine, the University of Michigan, the University of Georgia National Treatment Center, the Federal Center for Substance Abuse Treatment and Friend’s Medical Research Center in Baltimore. These research activities have investigated the use of new medications for the treatment of narcotic addiction, research on Motivational Interviewing and an innovative research project titled Connecticut Office Based Research Pilot which evaluated whether primary care physicians can provide methadone maintenance treatment in their offices. We have developed state-of-the-art programs for individuals living with HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis A, B & C. We have developed programs addressing the needs of both the pregnant woman and her unborn child. We have created an innovative intensive outpatient treatment programs that address the needs of dually diagnosed individuals. *Vision Statement* *Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. will continuously assess the needs of the community and consumers we serve in order to provide optimal prevention, education and treatment services.* *Agency Values* Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. will always respect our patients by responding in a caring and professional manner. Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. will treat all patients and significant others with dignity, emphasizing sensitivity to age, gender, lifestyle, culture and socio-economic status. Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. will provide treatment to patients regardless of their ability to pay. Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. will provide all treatment services in a manner that supports the recovery of all members. Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. will recruit, train and educate highly capable staff, provide competitive levels of compensation and benefits to maintain a working atmosphere, which encourages integrity, growth and development. Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. will provide services that meet or exceed appropriate accreditation and licensing standards. Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. will provide prudent and effective leadership for our agency.