Program areas at RNP
Kinsella treatment center (ktc), located in bridgeport, ct, is a carf accredited, department of public health licensed treatment program for documented opiate addicted persons 18 years and older utilizing prescribed methadone or suboxone (buprenophine and supportive counseling in conjunction with other support and referral services. A client-centered therapeutic atmosphere and interdisciplinary team approach are central to the program. The treatment team is composed of counselors, clinical supervisors, pas, nurses, a medical director and support staff. All clinical staff holds specific credentials and/or extensive experience in providing services to individuals with substance use and co-occurring issues. In addition, ktc also offers assistance with addictions to gambling and smoking either by individual or group counseling with a certified professional. Ktc served a total of 1,320 clients in fiscal year 2022, of which 1,171 are unique clients. According to the department of mental health and addiction services provider quality dashboard, ktc exceeded most discharge outcomes, Recovery, service utilization, and service engagement goals and exceeded the state average for service utilization, and certain Recovery metrics.
First step detoxification (first step), located in bridgeport, ct is a carf accredited, department of public health licensed 27 bed residential detox unit for individuals aged 18 and over struggling with addiction to alcohol, opiates, and/or benzodiazepines. It is uniquely positioned to offer gender-sensitive co-occurring medically monitored inpatient detoxification services to adult men and women. This 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, medically monitored detoxification of approximately 5-10 days. Treatment services are focused on the provision of quality integrated care to address co-occurring substance abuse and mental health issues. It is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. First step served 1,801 clients in fiscal year 2022 with a 65% program completion rate, and post completion a 79% employment rate and 73% stable housing rate. Upon completion of treatment at first step, Recovery Network of Programs offers a continuum of care to support its clients through their journey toward lasting sobriety and mental wellness.
Center for human services (chs), located in stratford, ct, is a carf accredited, department of public health licensed treatment program for documented opiate addicted persons 18 years and older utilizing prescribed methadone or suboxone (buprenophine) and supportive counseling in conjunction with other support and referral services. A client-centered therapeutic atmosphere and interdisciplinary team approach are central to the program. The treatment team is composed of counselors, clinical supervisors, consulting psychiatrists, pas, nurses, a medical director and support staff. All clinical staff holds specific credentials and/or extensive experience in providing services to individuals with substance use and co-occurring issues. In addition, chs also offers assistance with addictions to gambling and smoking either by individual or group counseling with a certified professional. Chs served a total of 1,159 clients in fiscal year 2022, of which 1,057 are unique clients. According to the department of mental health and addiction services provider quality dashboard, chs exceeded all discharge outcomes, Recovery, service utilization, and service engagement goals and exceeded the state average for Recovery, service utilization, and service engagement metrics.
The other Programs within the Recovery Network of Programs continuum of care include a short-term residential treatment facility for adult men and women struggling with addiction, an intensive short-term residential rehabilitation program for adult men and women experiencing difficulties with substance dependence and psychiatric disorders, a long-term residential rehabilitation facility for adults living with co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders, outpatient clinics providing substance abuse and mental health treatment services for adults, a Recovery house for women, a homeless shelter providing emergency services and case management services, various outreach Programs providing case management services in the community, supervised housing Programs for individuals with psychiatric and substance use disorders, partnerships with police departments to provide assistance with mental health and social service calls, as well as many other community services related to mental health and substance abuse.