The McAuliffe Center

Substance Use and Mental Health

Treatment Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.

Residential

Primary Level of Care

Offering intensive care with 24/7 monitoring, residential treatment is typically 30 days and can cover multiple levels of care. Length can range from 14 to 90 days typically.

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Insurance

Provider's Policy

CT Renaissance accepts Medicaid and commercial insurances. A sliding scale payment is available for uninsured individuals.

A residential program with a supportive and family environment, McAuliffe Center is one of Connecticut Renaissance’s locations in Waterbury. This residential treatment program lasts 30-45 days and is for adult males only. McAuliffe Center focuses on treating men with co-occurring disorders who are in crisis and has space for 20 residents who are placed in 4 different 5-person apartments. The center has amenities like a weight room, pool table, air hockey, and basketball court. The program consists of individual, group, and family counseling, peer support, medication management, case management, and psychoeducation. At the end of the program, staff will assist individuals with discharge planning and provide referrals to other organizations as needed.

Highlights from the Center

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  • CARF Accredited

AT A GLANCE

Center Overview

Location
70 Central Avenue, Waterbury, CT 06702 View Map
Primary Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions....

Treatment Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.

Accreditation
CARF

CARF Accredited

CARF stands for the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. It's an independent, non-profit organization that provides accreditation services for a variety of healthcare services. To be accredited means that the program meets their standards for quality, effectiveness, and person-centered care.

Typical Program Length
30-45 days
Founded in 2008
18 years in business
Occupancy
16-30 beds
Conditions We Treat
Alcohol, Anger, Anxiety, Bipolar +12 More
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How to pay

Insurance Accepted

Provider's Policy: CT Renaissance accepts Medicaid and commercial insurances. A sliding scale payment is available for uninsured individuals.
(203) 346-1931
Private Pay Option

Cash Pay Rates

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Care Options

Levels of Care

Substance use and mental health issues can occur simultaneously or as primary conditions. Effective treatment explores how mental health conditions contribute to addiction, and vice-versa. Many rehabs treat substance use disorders and mental health conditions with personalized care plans.
Not included
Detox
Not Offered at This Center
Typically the initial stage of treatment for substance use, focusing on medically supervised management of withdrawal symptoms.
Not included
Residential
Not Offered at This Center
Residential programs for substance use and mental health with structured care and 24/7 monitoring. Treatment takes place on-site, with behavioral health professionals often providing care in group, individual, and family settings.
Not included
Sober Living
Not Offered at This Center
Transitional housing designed to support individuals recovering from substance use disorders offering a safe, supportive and structured environment for practicing long-term sobriety, while reintegrating back into daily living.
Not included
Outpatient
Not Offered at This Center
Outpatient treatment offers flexible therapeutic and medical care without the need to stay overnight in a hospital or inpatient facility. Outpatient care typically offers a range of therapies and medical interventions individuals can attend alongside daily life.
Not included
Virtual & In-Home Care
Not Offered at This Center
The delivery of therapeutic services utilizing technology such as video conferencing, online messaging or phone calls, allowing for flexibility, comfort and increased access to care.
Included
Co-Occurring Disorders
Substance use and mental health can occur simultaneously as co-occurring disorders. Treatment for co-occurring disorders involves therapy and other personalized interventions to address both conditions.
Treatment

Your Care Options

Specializations

Men

Who We Treat

Men
Men Only

Approaches

Evidence-Based

Evidence-Based

A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.

Therapies

1-on-1 Counseling

1-on-1 Counseling

Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to emotional distress.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches skills for managing emotions, improving relationships, tolerating distress, and increasing mindfulness.

Family Therapy

Family Therapy

Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.

Group Therapy

Group Therapy

Group therapy brings people together in a supportive setting to share experiences, develop skills, and work toward common goals.

Life Skills

Life Skills

Teaching life skills like cooking, cleaning, clear communication, and even basic math provides a strong foundation for continued recovery.

Medication-Assisted Treatment

Medication-Assisted Treatment

Combined with behavioral therapy, prescribed medications can enhance treatment by relieving withdrawal symptoms and focus patients on their recovery.

Motivational Interviewing and Enhancement Therapy (MET)

Motivational Interviewing and Enhancement Therapy (MET)

MET combines motivational interviewing techniques with structured feedback to encourage behavior change and treatment engagement.

Relapse Prevention Counseling

Relapse Prevention Counseling

Relapse prevention counselors teach patients to recognize the signs of relapse and reduce their risk.

Languages

English

Conditions We Treat

Alcohol

Alcohol

Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.

Anger

Anger

Although anger itself isn't a disorder, it can get out of hand. If this feeling interferes with your relationships and daily functioning, treatment can help.

Anxiety

Anxiety

Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.

Bipolar

Bipolar

This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.

Co-Occurring Disorders

Co-Occurring Disorders

A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.

Cocaine

Cocaine

Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine use.

Depression

Depression

Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.

Drug Addiction

Drug Addiction

Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.

Gambling

Gambling

Gambling involves risking money or valuables on uncertain outcomes. Problem gambling can lead to financial difficulties, emotional distress, and relationship challenges.

Experience

Care Designed for Your Needs

Personal Amenities

Shared Bathroom
Shared Rooms

Amenities

Basketball Court
Fitness Center
Shared Bathroom
Shared Rooms

Activities

Games
Physical Fitness

Smoking and Vaping Policy

Smoking Allowed in Designated Areas
Vaping Not Allowed
Frequently Asked Questions

Further Research

The following therapies are included: stress management, group therapy and more.
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States.
CT Renaissance accepts Medicaid and commercial insurances. A sliding scale payment is available for uninsured individuals.
The typical length is 30-45 days.

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