883 Paddock Avenue, Meriden, CT 06450
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Rushford Center Inc is a nonprofit substance use treatment provider in Meriden, Connecticut, located at 883 Paddock Avenue.
Levels of care offered here 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, 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 government funding for people who qualify, Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. 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, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for adolescents, young adults, women, pregnant/postpartum women, and men.
Rushford Center Inc is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the state mental health department, state department of health, and SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP).
Payment assistance (check with facility for details) · Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
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| Licensing & accreditation | State mental health department, State department of health, The Joint Commission, SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
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.
Rushford Center Inc 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 Center 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, 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.
Rushford Center 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. Rushford Center Inc reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Rushford Center Inc accepts children/adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adolescents, young adults, adult women, pregnant/postpartum women, and adult men.
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 Connecticut Counseling Centers Inc – Meriden Clinic (Meriden, 3.5 miles), Rushford at Cheshire (Cheshire, 6.7 miles), and Hartford Dispensary – Root Center for Advanced Recovery (Middletown, 7 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Rushford Center Inc has a 2.5-star rating from 17 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 Center Inc directly at 203-630-5280. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Rushford Center Inc. Our helpline is not affiliated with Rushford Center 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 rushford.org. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Rushford Center Inc.
