Cornell Scott Hill Health Center Child New Haven

Run as a nonprofit, this New Haven clinic treats mental health and substance use concerns side by side rather than in separate tracks. The counseling a person receives is shaped around their own diagnosis instead of following a single set program. Families in New Haven can find this Connecticut center in SAMHSA listings, where it is shown as an outpatient choice.

Sessions focus on practical skills a person can use between visits, and on the relationships that support steadier days at home and at school. Because the clinic serves younger clients, parents and caregivers are usually part of the conversation. If your child is struggling, then starting with an assessment can clarify which level of care fits.

The description emphasizes co-occurring care, meaning emotional or behavioral health concerns are addressed alongside substance use. That combination is common, and treating only one side often leaves the other unaddressed. For families comparing addiction treatment in Connecticut, this clinic is one of several outpatient programs listed.

Outpatient treatment options

With outpatient care, someone comes to scheduled sessions and returns home the same day, so school and family routines can keep going. A usual program length of 5 days is indicated in the listing, with aftercare made up of further outpatient treatment. The clinic offers one-on-one counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, group therapy, and family therapy. These are talk-based approaches; how often sessions meet is not stated in the listing, so confirm the schedule before you commit. If you are unsure whether your child needs this level of care, a call to the clinic can help you decide.

This New Haven rehabilitation center lists trauma and PTSD among the conditions it treats. That matters because untreated trauma can make substance use harder to address. For parents seeking drug rehab for a teenager in Connecticut, the clinic's adolescent focus may be a good match.

• 1-on-1 Counseling
• Group Therapy
• Family Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Who this New Haven clinic is built for

• Children and adolescents, per the clinic's listed age groups
• People who identify as LGBTQ+, who are named among the populations served
• People who have both a substance use problem alongside a mental health condition at the same time
• Individuals experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder or other trauma
• Families who want therapy to include caregivers, through family therapy

Length, size, and languages spoken

A usual program length of 5 days appears in the SAMHSA record, which describes the care setting as outpatient, so this is not a residential facility with beds. Sessions are held at 226 Dixwell Avenue in New Haven. English is the sole language listed, and the record contains no photos and no stated bed count. If a residential program is what you need, the helpline can point you to Connecticut rehabs that offer beds.

Funding care at this clinic in New Haven

The listing shows cash pay rates as one payment option, but it does not spell out insurance networks or sliding-scale details. Phone the helpline to ask which plans the clinic takes, then verify with the clinic itself before booking an appointment. Your plan, not this guide, decides coverage. If cost worries you, ask about cash pay rates and whatever financial assistance the clinic may have.

Questions to ask before admission

• Which insurance plans does the clinic accept, and is a sliding scale available for cash pay?
• How often are sessions scheduled during the 5-day program, and what happens after it ends?
• Can parents or caregivers join family therapy sessions, and how is that arranged?
• How does the clinic decide whether a child needs outpatient care or a higher level of care?
• Does the clinic coordinate with schools or prescribers, and how are records shared?