Rushford Center Inc Residential Intensive Treatment DMHAS

Rushford Center Inc structures its addiction treatment around a continuum of care that meets people where they are. Residential treatment offers an immersive environment for individuals who need dedicated time away from the circumstances that fuel substance use — a foundation for building the skills and stability that recovery requires. For those further along or transitioning back to daily life, the outpatient program and intensive outpatient program (IOP) provide ongoing clinical support without requiring a residential stay.

The IOP is a particularly valuable option for individuals who have completed residential treatment and want to maintain momentum, or for those whose circumstances allow them to engage intensively with treatment while continuing to live at home. This stepped approach to substance abuse treatment reflects the reality that recovery is a process, not a single event — and that the right level of care can change over time.

Rushford Center accepts men and women for treatment, and notably extends services to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing — a population that frequently encounters barriers in finding addiction treatment programs equipped to support them. Court-ordered participants are also accepted, providing a structured and clinically grounded option for individuals referred through the legal system who are beginning or continuing their recovery.

The center treats alcohol addiction, opioid addiction, trauma and PTSD, and co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis. Addressing dual diagnosis within the same treatment setting is significant for the recovery community: unresolved mental health conditions are among the most common drivers of relapse, and integrated care is widely recognized as more effective than treating substance use in isolation from mental health.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the confirmed clinical modality at Rushford Center, offering a structured, skills-based method for understanding and changing the thinking patterns that contribute to addictive behavior. CBT is particularly well-suited to recovery settings because it equips individuals with practical tools they can apply long after formal treatment ends — supporting the kind of durable, community-embedded recovery that leads to lasting change.

The center's dual diagnosis focus means that co-occurring mental health conditions — including trauma and PTSD — are part of the clinical picture, not afterthoughts. For many people entering residential treatment or an IOP, untreated trauma is the underlying thread connecting their substance use. Treating both simultaneously is a core strength of what Rushford Center offers to the recovery community in Middlesex County and beyond.

Rushford Center accepts Medicaid, private insurance, self-pay, and offers a sliding scale fee structure. This range of payment methods is meaningful for individuals and families who are navigating the financial realities of seeking addiction treatment — particularly for those who may not have employer-sponsored insurance or whose coverage varies. Medicaid acceptance in particular broadens access for community members who might otherwise face significant financial obstacles to entering residential treatment or an outpatient program.

The center is located at 1250 Silver Street in Middletown, CT, and extends its service area to include Meriden, CT. Office hours run Monday through Thursday with extended evening availability, and Friday daytime hours, providing scheduling flexibility for individuals coordinating outpatient care around other commitments. To learn more or begin the intake process, contact Rushford Center at (860) 346-0300 or visit recoveryneverstops.org.