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| New Prospects
Co-occurring Program |
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Prospects, a program of Regional Network of Programs, Inc., is uniquely
positioned to offer gender-sensitive co-occurring enhanced intensive residential
services to adult men and women. This 3.7 level of care is designed to
provide services for individuals who are experiencing difficulties stabilizing
their substance abuse and mental health issues and are in need of short-term
treatment of approximately thirty (30) days. However, length of stay will
be individualized based on client need. The program accepts referrals
State-wide with exclusive funding provided by DMHAS in order to increase access
to such necessary services and as a means to effectively address overflow
experienced in emergency rooms and hospitals. All referrals must be
deemed ATR II eligible at time of admission. New Prospects accepts men and
women age eighteen and up whom are assessed with high severity of substance use
and low to moderate severity of mental health symptoms (Quadrant III) who may
also have medication-assisted treatment support with Methadone or Suboxone.
Ten (10) beds are solely to accommodate women on the third floor and ten (10)
beds are solely to accommodate men on the fourth floor. Individuals may be
accepted if they indicate suicidal ideation without assessed means or a plan.
The program may accommodate those who present with severe and persistent mental
health issues. Equal access to treatment is given for all persons in need
of treatment regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, source of
payment, and sexual orientation. Priority access is provided for pregnant
and postpartum women and persons with infectious diseases. Individuals in
need of medical detoxification from substance dependency (particularly
benzodiazepines or alcohol) shall be excluded from service until such time as
stabilization is achieved.
New Prospects Program
392 Prospect Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Tel: (203) 610-6252
Fax: (203) 334-7798
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