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West Cornwall - Seniors/Older Adults

You may be shocked to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehabilitation programs in West Cornwall, CT. Addiction is an issue that can have an impact on anyone. Even the elderly who have a lot more life experience can drop into the lure of drug abuse and addiction. Often times their doctor prescribes a medication to help with the pain, anxiety, etc. They discover that the medication is beneficial and may take more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug rehabilitation programs are a beneficial tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. Numerous elderly addicts are also suffering from co-occurring mental health issues that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction issues.

  • Sharon Hospital
    7.3 miles from West Cornwall, Connecticut
    Sharon Hospital is located at:

    50 Hospital Hill Road
    Sharon, CT. 6069

    If you would like to contact Sharon Hospital, you can reach them at 860-364-4000.

    Sharon Hospital offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Seniors/Older Adults
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • McCall Center for Behavioral Health
    12.4 miles from West Cornwall, Connecticut
    McCall Center for Behavioral Health is located at:

    58 High Street
    Torrington, CT. 6790

    If you would like to contact McCall Center for Behavioral Health, you can reach them at 860-496-2100.

    McCall Center for Behavioral Health offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • McCall Foundation Inc
    12.4 miles from West Cornwall, Connecticut
    McCall Foundation Inc is located at:

    58 High Street
    Torrington, CT. 6790

    If you would like to contact McCall Foundation Inc, you can reach them at 860-496-2100.

    McCall Foundation Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults
    Payment forms accepted: Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Community Mental Health Affiliates
    12.8 miles from West Cornwall, Connecticut
    Community Mental Health Affiliates is located at:

    100 Commercial Boulevard
    Torrington, CT. 6790

    If you would like to contact Community Mental Health Affiliates, you can reach them at 860-482-8561.

    Community Mental Health Affiliates offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)