941-949 Bridgeport Avenue, Milford, CT 06460
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Bridges Healthcare Inc provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 941-949 Bridgeport Avenue in Milford, Connecticut. It is a nonprofit provider.
Its services include intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, and motivational interviewing. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts children and adolescents, young adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for adolescents, young adults, women, men, and seniors or older adults.
Bridges Healthcare Inc is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state mental health department, and state department of health.
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| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, State department of health, The Joint Commission |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
| Exclusive services | Alcohol use disorder clients only |
South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT has 26 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 576,718 residents. 4 facilities in the county list detox services.
Source: StartDrugRehab Treatment Deserts 2026, built from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, U.S. Census 2024 population estimates and CDC overdose data. Counts are SAMHSA-listed facilities only.
Bridges Healthcare Inc lists the following levels of care: intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Bridges Healthcare Inc accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicare, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid, and samhsa funding/block grants. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.
Bridges Healthcare Inc does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.
Yes. Bridges Healthcare Inc reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Bridges Healthcare Inc accepts children/adolescents, young adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adolescents, young adults, adult women, adult men, and seniors or older adults.
South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT has 26 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 576,718 residents: 4 list detox services, 24 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 4 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are Family Resource Associates LLC (Stratford, 3.1 miles), Progressive Institute (Shelton, 4.8 miles), and REACH Adult and Youth Services (Bridgeport, 4.9 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Bridges Healthcare Inc has a 2.8-star rating from 30 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Bridges Healthcare Inc directly at 203-878-6365. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Bridges Healthcare Inc. Our helpline is not affiliated with Bridges Healthcare Inc.
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Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Facilities report this information to SAMHSA, and it can change, so confirm details before admission. Logo courtesy of bridgesct.org. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Bridges Healthcare Inc.
