680 South Main Street Suite Lower Level 2, Cheshire, CT 06410
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Rushford at Cheshire provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 680 South Main Street in Cheshire, Connecticut. It is a nonprofit provider.
Its services include partial hospitalization (PHP), 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, contingency management/motivational incentives, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include Medicaid, private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for women, men, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, and clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders.
Rushford at Cheshire is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state mental health department, state department of health, and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).
Based on SAMHSA-listed programs in our directory. Rankings use the StartDrugRehab Score; facilities can't pay to change them. Distances are straight-line.
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| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, State department of health, The Joint Commission, Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private non-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.
Rushford at Cheshire lists the following levels of care: partial hospitalization (PHP), 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, Rushford at Cheshire accepts medicaid, private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. 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.
Rushford at Cheshire 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. Rushford at Cheshire reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Rushford at Cheshire accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adult women, adult men, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders, and clients who have experienced trauma.
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 Connecticut Counseling Centers Inc – Midland Clinic (Waterbury, 6 miles), Oxford House Carmel (Hamden, 6.4 miles), and Rushford Center Inc (Meriden, 6.7 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Rushford at Cheshire has a 3.8-star rating from 5 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 Rushford at Cheshire directly at 203-699-2020. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Rushford at Cheshire. Our helpline is not affiliated with Rushford at Cheshire.
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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 rushford.org. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Rushford at Cheshire.
