Cornell Scott Hill Health Center – Wakelee Avenue

121 Wakelee Avenue
Ansonia, CT 06401

Cornell Scott Hill Health Center - Wakelee Avenue

About Cornell Scott Hill Health Center – Wakelee Avenue

The Cornell Scott Hill Health Center in Ansonia, Connecticut, offers comprehensive substance use disorder treatment to adults who need it. They offer methadone maintenance, medication management, psychiatric evaluations, outpatient treatment, and medication assisted treatment. A major benefit is that telehealth and walk-in appointments are available, so clients can access help when they need it.

As those living with alcohol or drug addiction often suffer from additional mental health symptoms at the same time, it’s great that their center offers dual diagnosis treatment. This means that drug addictions and co-occurring mental health disorders are treated simultaneously, which increases the chances a client will recover successfully from both disorders.

Outpatient addiction treatment includes individual and group therapy, as well as medication management. Clients can also access a recovery coach, recovery yoga, overdose prevention classes, and referrals to other services such as medical detox, if required.

Finally, the Cornell Scott Hill Health Center also offers an innovative addition treatment method called AcuDetox. This therapy uses acupuncture to help provide symptom relief during the withdrawal phase of recovery.

Latest Reviews

Harry Lato
1 week ago on Google
1
Been a client for 2 years at Hill health and the counselors are not in recovery and are just school educated with no experiences in mental health and addiction. They have no empathy towards clients and there's been a huge problem with urine samples being compromised during the testing process but they blame the patient for whatever is in the urine sample and punish us by taking bottles away regardless of a patient giving clean urines monthly. The counselors are rude and disrespectful as well as some of the nurses who dispense the methadone. It's a toxic environment for patients who need a positive place to recover in. If I could give a negative 5 star rating that's what I would give them because that is a reflection of this clinic and it's employees save for the very kind receptionists.
Dibba
1 month ago on Google
1
6 weeks to not even give me copy of my medical and dental records after I came into the office and requested in writing.... also 20 minutes hold times to call in and hear excuses why my record are not ready yet.... :o(
Lamar Parker
3 months ago on Google
5
I went with my grandmother to the podiatrist Arianna and dr.Legagneur Was the best honestly they treated my grandma with the upmost respect they actually care and went above and beyond they I only leave reviews when it s needed and it was needed. A Big Thanks to them two ladies once again.

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Accepted Insurance

Cornell Scott Hill Health Center – Wakelee Avenue works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

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Other Forms of Payment

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient
Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
12-step icon12-Step
12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).
medically-assisted-detox iconMedically Assisted Detox
Typically seen as a first step in the recovery process, medically assisted detox generally takes place in an inpatient setting under the 24/7 supervision of licensed medical professionals. It is considered the safest way to remove addictive drugs from your body. The length of a medical detox program is individualized, but it often takes around 5-7 days.

Treatments

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

Drug rehab in Connecticut provides the professional support that is often necessary to break free from drug dependency. With proper treatment, individuals can make changes that restore balance and health to their lives and achieve long-term recovery.

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Programs

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Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
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Program For Men
Men face specific challenges and concerns when seeking addiction treatment. Gender-specific recovery programs help them tackle these issues head-on in an environment that's focused, targeted, and distraction-free. It also gives them the opportunity to connect with and learn from other men who have been through a similar journey and can offer support for the next step.
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Program For Women
Rehabs for women provide a safe, nurturing space for female clients to heal. These treatment programs consider the specific obstacles that women can face during recovery and place a special emphasis on mental, social, physical, and reproductive health. They explore how each woman's experience has shaped the trajectory of their substance use, addressing issues such as sexual abuse and past trauma.
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Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
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HIV/AIDS Program
HIV/AIDS programs support disease prevention and management in high-risk individuals in recovery. Individuals who engage in intravenous drug use and other addictive behaviors are at a higher risk of becoming infected with HIV. Rehab centers that specialize in treating this population typically have a high number of nurses, physicians, and psychiatrists on staff who can make sure both their medical and mental health needs are met.
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LGBTQ Program
Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.
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Military Program
Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is a way of getting nicotine into the bloodstream without smoking. It uses products that supply low doses of nicotine to help people stop smoking. The goal of therapy is to cut down on cravings for nicotine and ease the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.

Nutrition therapy, aka medical nutrition therapy (MNT), is a way of treating physical, emotional, and medical conditions through diet. Specific dietary plans are designed by professional nutritionists or registered dietitians, and patients follow them in order to positively affect their physical and mental health.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

Amenities

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Accreditations

The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.

Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes

Contact Information

Phone icon (203) 503-3000
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121 Wakelee Avenue
Ansonia, CT 06401

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Reviews of Cornell Scott Hill Health Center – Wakelee Avenue

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This installation is a joke! For people who are looking for recovery for opiates this place is not the place to get help. Every time I came to this place I had to wait more than 3 hours while the staff just wasted time.

Reviewed on 3/5/2019
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Harry Lato
1 week ago
1

Been a client for 2 years at Hill health and the counselors are not in recovery and are just school educated with no experiences in mental health and addiction. They have no empathy towards clients and there's been a huge problem with urine samples being compromised during the testing process but they blame the patient for whatever is in the urine sample and punish us by taking bottles away regardless of a patient giving clean urines monthly. The counselors are rude and disrespectful as well as some of the nurses who dispense the methadone. It's a toxic environment for patients who need a positive place to recover in. If I could give a negative 5 star rating that's what I would give them because that is a reflection of this clinic and it's employees save for the very kind receptionists.

Dibba
1 month ago
1

6 weeks to not even give me copy of my medical and dental records after I came into the office and requested in writing.... also 20 minutes hold times to call in and hear excuses why my record are not ready yet.... :o(

Lamar Parker
3 months ago
5

I went with my grandmother to the podiatrist Arianna and dr.Legagneur Was the best honestly they treated my grandma with the upmost respect they actually care and went above and beyond they I only leave reviews when it s needed and it was needed. A Big Thanks to them two ladies once again.

Samantha P
5 months ago
1

Ron Skurat
6 months ago
1

Epically bad communication, with unworkable phone system. Avoid

Krislyca
6 months ago
5

Good service from the front desk, lab and Doctor. My parents in law don t speak English at all and they received a good care, they were offer the choice to let me in or make a call to the translator if preferred for their privacy. Frank was patient with them and give me the time to translate to them and answer him back with so much patience. Is an affordable place to go and get health care. They are Qualified Registered Nurses that will refer you to a specialist If needed.

Joe Cardella
8 months ago
1

I was refused mental health treatment after declining to go on their methadone treatment program. I tried to tell them that substance abuse wasn't an issue of mine and I needed immediate mental health assistance but I was told to go else where if I didn't want their junkie juice. There needs to be an investigation into this place for forcing patients to become addicted to their drugs. They aren't helping people only hurting them and have no interest in your mental wellbeing. If I could give any place negative stars it would be them. I will be calling the better business bureau to report this act of cruelty.

Della Bestman
10 months ago
5

Dr. James O'Halloran, was a wonderful person. from the very first time we met, my family and I instantly connected with him, he was assertive to his patients and their needs. He was a great pillar in the Hill health community, I just want to say thank you your empathy you shared with your patients and the way you listened to their needs before acting, My family and I send our love and support to his work family and his personal family.

Melissa Regnery
11 months ago
1

I don't even want to give them one star....they treated me like a scumbag addaddict ....took me off the med that was working fine for me and put me on methadone! It was awful and they would not change it back. They treated me horribly and disrespectful. If u truly want help, please do not go here!

Shadeen Johnson
1 year ago
3

It's 2022 calling to set an appointment is very outdated . Online we want to do it online. Update your system .

Response from the owner1 year ago
Shadeen, Thank you for sharing your suggestion. Best, CS-HHC
Rebecca Marquis
1 year ago
1

Utter disgrace. They claim to take walkins but only when they feel like it. I came in with a very painful infection in my finger and"Oh well, only one Dr on duty so Sorry we dont have time for you, but you can drive 3 towns away and maybe be seen there. I will never return to this disaster of a so called medical facility. 3.3 is generous for a rating. They deserve none. SHAMEFUL

Response from the owner1 year ago
Ms. Marquis, We would like to discuss this incident further, please call us at 203-503-3211. Thank you, Patient Advocate
Julia Arias
1 year ago
1

If I could give zero stars I would. Dr. Gorman is very rude and dismissive. He should not have the right to be practicing medicine, doesn t know how to work with patients or communicate with them. He doesn t know what he is doing.

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