I was a resident at Wellspring from 2012-2013. I successfully graduated from high school with a 3.8 GPA because of the attention and support I received from the residential and school staff. While things were not perfect, I am so grateful for my time at Wellspring. I was in ...
About Wellspring
In the woodlands of the Southwestern Connecticut city of Bethlehem is the behavioral health treatment facility, Wellspring. They serve women and girls who are experiencing struggles in life such as depression, anxiety, alcohol misuse, and other behavioral health concerns. You'll find a structured curriculum here that will help you find renewed fulfillment in life. While they have outpatient programs here, their residential programs are the core of Wellspring’s services. These programs provide a place to navigate recovery in a safe and supportive environment.
Women and girls are split up in the residential program so that they receive age appropriate services. There’s an accredited private therapeutic school on the campus for girls aged seven to 12. This will help them continue with their education while receiving effective and evidence based mental health care.
The residential program for women provides a home like setting where you can practice healthy habits for a productive and fulfilling life. The residential seven bedroom home sits right on the main campus and boasts 10 acres of lush greenery, spacious and inviting common areas, and a host of other amenities. There’s even an onsite chef, and you’ll be encouraged to participate in daily activities like planning and cooking meals.
You’ll really get the opportunity to experience what a productive day looks like and how you can channel certain behaviors that will help correct your path toward a life of health and wellness. You’ll learn how to avoid triggers that might lead to alcohol and substance use relapse, all while understanding the different factors that have contributed to your substance use or mental health struggles.
This campus is beautiful, tucked away in the natural woodscape of Connecticut. It offers a tranquil place for you to rebuild your sense of self and work toward a healthy lifestyle.
Facility Overview
16-30 Number of Available Beds
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My personal experiences at Wellspring aside, this institution cannot handle finances, and after a year they are still trying to get more money for my treatment. Constructively, please hire someone with a finance/insurance background who's only job it is to sort out insurance claims and billing, instead of leaving it to overworked milieu staff.
I was a resident in 1992 to 1994. Wellspring helped me tremendously. Especially the Adventure Program where we would go on hikes. I found a love of nature and friendships for a lifetime. The current director, Dan Murray was my therapist and he was so gentle and caring. He cared a great deal about all of his patients. Many of us are still friends and remember him so fondly.I also went on to Angelus House at 18 and finished my senior year of high school at the local public high school. The transition helped me gain confidence and lifelong friendships from there as well.Thank you for the lessons. Many sunk in much later in life, but you helped plant the seeds.
Response from the owner1 week ago
Thank you for your kind words that I shared with our team. If you wish to stay in touch with us, feel free to email me at celia.pomerantz@wellspring.org
Wellspring gave me back my daughter who smiles again. As my gift back to this wonderful organization, I painted this image, using happy colors to describe my happiness. It represents hope for healing, calmness, happiness and a return home with big changes. Thank you very much!
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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.
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.
Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Outpatient 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.
Partial Hospitalization Program A partial hospitalization program (PHP) offers short-term intensive rehab for those who don't require 24-hour care. PHP treatment can serve as an alternative to inpatient hospitalization or a step-down option after being released from a hospital or residential program. A partial hospitalization program can provide medication management, relapse prevention strategies, and behavioral therapy interventions. With daily sessions lasting up to 8 hours for up to 5 days a week, the duration can vary with the average being 90 days.
Treatments
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.
Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.
Programs
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.
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.
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.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Many forms of creative arts therapy in Connecticut are available to help you work through life's challenges. Options include listening to music, writing poetry, drama, drawing, and dancing. You can engage in this type of therapy on an individual or group basis.
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Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Dan Murray, PsyD
Chief Executive Officer
Marcy Russo, PhD
Clinical Director
Jessica Zoltani, MD
Chief Medical Officer, Director of Psychiatric Services
Laurie Collins
Director of Operations
Amy Langevin
Coordinator of Organizational Excellence
Vikki Palmer, RN
Director of Nursing/Head Nurse
Nancy Thurston
Director of Admissions
Cathy Nagle, LPC
Program Director
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
(203) 266-8000 
21 Arch Bridge Rd
Bethlehem, CT 06751
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