Chemical Abuse Services Agency - Proyecto Nueva Vida
Bridgeport, CT

Chemical Abuse Services Agency - Proyecto Nueva Vida

Founded

1987

Program Length

30 days

Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Your treatment plan addresses each condition at once with personalized, compassionate care for comprehensive healing.

Just minutes from downtown Bridgeport and accessible from I-95, this outpatient and day treatment (PHP) program serves adults facing substance use disorder (SUD). Care is available in both English and Spanish, with special focus on Latino and African American communities. Levels of care include structured day treatment and outpatient services that help individuals continue work, family, and community responsibilities while pursuing recovery. The program also welcomes individuals mandated through court or child welfare. Recovery is supported through evidence-based individual and group therapy, family counseling, psychiatric evaluation, and buprenorphine for opioid addiction. Gender-specific sessions and problem gambling services expand care for complex needs. The team integrates counseling with recreational and therapeutic activities, building empowerment and resilience. Every client receives care designed to strengthen natural supports and address the emotional, physical, and cultural dimensions of addiction. A peer-led mentoring program drives community involvement and recovery pride. Clients take part in family support forums, civic service, and alcohol- and drug-free social events that celebrate spiritual growth. Services include HIV/STD testing, vocational connections, and advocacy that gives voice to the recovery community. This approach fosters belonging, dignity, and hope, helping individuals find strength by helping others.

Chemical Abuse Services Agency - Proyecto Nueva Vida

Services

Key offerings grouped by category

Type of Care

Substance use treatment Mental health treatment

Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)

Outpatient

Facility Type

Outpatient mental health facility

Treatment Approaches

Cognitive behavioral therapy Couples/family therapy Dialectical behavior therapy Group therapy Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment Individual psychotherapy

Emergency Mental Health Services

Crisis intervention team

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)

Private non-profit organization

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

Medicare Medicaid Private health insurance Cash or self-payment

Payment Assistance Available

Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

Special Programs/Groups Offered

Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients with HIV or AIDS Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence Clients who have experienced trauma Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Assessment/Pre-treatment

Screening for tobacco use

Testing

HIV testing STD testing

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted

Young Adults Seniors

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping permitted in designated area

Ancillary Services

Court-ordered outpatient treatment Case management service

Contact Information

Address

592 Kossuth Street, Bridgeport, CT, 06608

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