Self Description:
"A 12 Step inpatient detoxification and rehabilitation program with a strong emphasis on education, family/significant other involvement and relapse prevention."
Treatment Philosophy:
"To reduce suffering and mortality and return the patient to a higher level of functioning and one that is free from addictive substances"
Approach to Dual Diagnosis:
"Assessment and treatment for both psychiatric and CD issues extending to medications when appropriate but discouraged when inappropriate."
Family Program:
"Three hour weekly educational program offering information about disease process, relationship issues and how to advocate for the patient."
Position on 12 Step Involvement:
"The 12 Step Program helps to form the structure of the entire program."
Position on Confrontation:
"Silver Hill Hospital primarely uses motivational techniques and education rather than confrontation."
Additional Characteristics:
"Structured program seven days per week with significant ability for one to one assistance"
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GENERAL:
| Number of Beds: | Adolescents 10; Adults 103 |
| Detox Available: | Yes |
Last Year's Admissions:
| Total Annual Admits: | 2332 |
| Average Length of Stay | Varies |
| Percent of Women | 58.6% |
| Percent under 25 | 20% |
| Percent with College Education: | DNS |
| Percent Covered by Public assistance | 0% |
| Receiving some form of psychiatric
medication other than for detoxification: | DNS |
Admissions Procedures:
| Night Admission Available: | Yes |
| Weekend Admission available: | Yes |
| Face to Face Interview or exam required before admission: | Yes |
SPECIAL POPULATIONS:
Facility has special track for:
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Acute care - secure locked high acuity including involuntary
Adolescents (Ages 12-18)
Alcohol Addiction
Anorexia/Bulimia
Cocaine Addiction
Heroin Addiction
Psychiatric (Dual Diagnosis)
Relapse
Young Adult (Ages 18-25)
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Facility has group sessions for:
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Codependency
Healthcare Professionals
Men
Women
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PAYMENT INFORMATION:
| Self-pay Cost per Week: | Contact facility |
| Public Assistance coverage may be accepted: | No |
| Medicare Coverage accepted: | Yes |
| Insurance Coverage verified before admission: | Yes |
| Follow-up Care included at no additional charge: | No |
LICENSING & ACCREDITATION:
| Licensed by: | State of Connecticut |
| Type of License: | Hospital for Mentally Ill Persons |
| Accredited by: | JCAHO |
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