2 Trap Falls Road Suite 120, Shelton, CT 06484
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Progressive Institute is a private substance use treatment provider in Shelton, Connecticut, located at 2 Trap Falls Road.
Levels of care offered here 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, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and substance use disorder counseling. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
Progressive Institute is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the state department of health.
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| Licensing & accreditation | State department of health, The Joint Commission |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private for-profit organization |
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT has 22 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 462,220 residents. 1 facility 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.
Progressive Institute 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, Progressive Institute accepts medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid. 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.
Progressive Institute 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. Progressive Institute reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Progressive Institute accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT has 22 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 462,220 residents: 1 list detox services, 14 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 3 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are Family Resource Associates LLC (Stratford, 4.3 miles), Mcca – Derby Outpatient (Derby, 4.3 miles), and Bridges Healthcare Inc (Milford, 4.8 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Progressive Institute has a 4.2-star rating from 55 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 Progressive Institute directly at 203-816-6424. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Progressive Institute. Our helpline is not affiliated with Progressive Institute.
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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 progressive-institute.com. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Progressive Institute.
