APT Foundation Access Center New Haven
APT Foundation Access Center New Haven offers walk-in help for mental health and substance use. It counts among 156 SAMHSA-listed facilities in Connecticut. Care has been offered at the center since 1970.
- Outpatient
- Co-Occurring Mental Health
- 90 days
- Hablan español
The center works with people facing substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges. It follows an open access approach, so walk-in clients are taken regardless of their finances. This New Haven rehab center welcomes walk-ins no matter ability to pay and has since 1970. Services cover group, individual, and family therapy. Medication management and medication-assisted treatment are offered too. Alongside addiction and mental health care, the center provides primary care. For people who need a structured step, an intensive outpatient program meets three days per week. That program includes at least nine hours weekly of group therapy, individual counseling, and psychiatric consultation.
At its New Haven location, counseling is available one-on-one and in groups. Someone looking for a Connecticut rehab center that treats addiction alongside mental health concerns might find this program suitable. Group and individual counseling add up to at least nine hours each week in the rehab program. An intensive outpatient program, meeting three days a week, serves people who want more structure. Methadone and buprenorphine are the medications used in medication-assisted treatment, and psychiatrists oversee medication needs and help with dose adjustments.
APT Foundation Access Center New Haven
The center provides outpatient services and treatment for co-occurring mental health issues, with therapies that include CBT, DBT, and family therapy. This New Haven rehab center offers counseling for individuals and groups alike. Its methods are evidence-based, consider the whole person, account for trauma, and build on strengths. Available therapies include acupuncture, meditation, and mindfulness.
An intensive outpatient program provides added structure for people who want it, with sessions three days each week. Within the rehab program, group and individual counseling total at least nine hours weekly. Medication-assisted treatment uses methadone and buprenorphine, and psychiatrists oversee medication needs while helping with dose adjustments.
- Acupuncture
- Evidence-Based
- Strengths-Based
- 1-on-1 Counseling
- Individual Treatment
- Trauma Informed
- Group Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Trauma-Specific Therapy
- Medical
Who the center is set up for
- Adults with substance use disorders, including opioids, benzodiazepines, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and prescription drugs
- Individuals facing co-occurring disorders like depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, and trauma
- People who require medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder
- Men and women, including LGBTQ+ individuals
- People seeking walk-in access regardless of ability to pay
Setting and how long programs last
Most programs run about 90 days, but every treatment plan is built around the individual. You will find the center at 1 Long Wharf Dr in New Haven. Staff provide services in both English and Spanish. If you need outpatient care in Connecticut, then this center lets you live at home while attending sessions. Some therapy can also be provided through telehealth when it fits.
Payment and insurance in New Haven
Cash pay is an option, and the center states that care is provided without regard to a person's ability to pay. Insurance details and Medicaid acceptance are worth confirming, so a call to the helpline can verify them. When checking whether a Connecticut rehab center takes Medicaid, a call to the helpline can confirm coverage. The helpline itself does not treat anyone or offer diagnoses. Its trained advisors link callers with licensed providers at no charge, keep the discussion private, and leave the decision about next steps entirely with the caller.
Questions before you are admitted
- How do you verify insurance and what does my plan cover?
- What is the daily schedule for the intensive outpatient program?
- How do you coordinate medication management with outside prescribers?
- Do you offer telehealth for therapy sessions?
- What continuing care options are available after discharge?


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Help
Does APT Foundation Access Center New Haven accept Medicaid?
The center says care is offered regardless of ability to pay, and Medicaid may be part of that. Coverage details vary, so calling the helpline can confirm your plan. The helpline links callers with licensed providers at no cost, and nothing requires you to continue.
What levels of care does APT Foundation Access Center New Haven offer?
The center offers outpatient care, co-occurring mental health treatment, and an intensive outpatient program that runs three days per week. The IOP includes at least nine hours weekly of group therapy, individual counseling, and psychiatric consultation. No inpatient or residential beds are listed.
How long is treatment at APT Foundation Access Center New Haven?
Programs generally run around 90 days, though each plan is built for the person. The intensive outpatient track meets three days each week. If that sounds useful, ring the helpline to ask about openings and coverage. The helpline keeps your call private and connects you with licensed providers at no charge.
Does APT Foundation Access Center New Haven offer medication-assisted treatment?
Medication-assisted treatment is indeed offered, using methadone and buprenorphine, and psychiatrists oversee medication needs. Primary care is available too, and walk-ins are accepted. For more information or to check insurance, reach out to the helpline, which links callers with treatment providers at no cost and keeps the conversation private.
Is APT Foundation Access Center New Haven a good fit for someone with a benzodiazepine use disorder?
This center works with benzodiazepine use disorders and also cares for co-occurring conditions. Coming off benzodiazepines can be risky, so a medical team ought to supervise any discontinuation of the drug. If this center is on your mind, call the helpline to ask whether it offers suitable medical oversight. The helpline is free of charge and connects you with licensed providers.