Southeastern Mental Health Authority Uncas on Thames Campus

401 West Thames Street, Norwich, CT 06360

1 care level
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

Key Facts About Southeastern Mental Health Authority Uncas on Thames Campus

  • Location: Norwich, CT
  • Levels of Care: Outpatient
  • Insurance: Accepts 24 providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield
  • Therapies: 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Group Therapy, Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR) and more
  • Help Available: Call (833) 567-5838 for free insurance verification and placement assistance

About Southeastern Mental Health Authority Uncas on Thames Campus

Southeastern Mental Health Authority, operated by the State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), serves adults 18 and older with mental health and substance use challenges. The center offers outpatient services, crisis intervention, and case management. It also provides specialized programs for young adults, women, LGBTQ+, and people in the justice system, helping everyone regardless of their ability to pay.
The center guides patients toward recovery using a supportive, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive approach. In a community setting, staff provide various counseling services and integrated treatment, addressing both mental health and substance use issues concurrently to help individuals achieve their personal goals.
The authority offers case management to help clients coordinate their care, connect with community resources for lasting support, and live more independently. The center’s location on a campus with other state agencies also provides easier access to additional government assistance.

Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Southeastern Mental Health Authority Uncas on Thames Campus provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)

Who This Center Serves

Men Men and Women Women Older Adults Young Adults Veterans

Services Offered

Substance use treatment Mental health treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Outpatient Residential/24-hour residential
Multi-setting mental health facility (e.g., non-hospital residential plus either outpatient and/or partial hospitalization/day treatment)
Chlorpromazine Fluphenazine Haloperidol Loxapine Perphenazine Thiothixene Trifluoperazine Aripiprazole Asenapine Brexpiprazole Clozapine Lurasidone Olanzapine Paliperidone Quetiapine Risperidone Ziprasidone Nicotine replacement Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
Cognitive behavioral therapy Dialectical behavior therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy Group therapy Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment Individual psychotherapy Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Crisis intervention team Psychiatric emergency mobile/off-site services Psychiatric emergency walk-in services
State government
Medicare Medicaid State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds
Payment assistance (check with facility for details)
Young adults Veterans Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Screening for tobacco use
Metabolic syndrome monitoring
Housing services Mentoring/peer support
Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
Smoking permitted in designated area
Young Adults Seniors
Spanish
Vaping permitted in designated area
Assertive community treatment Supported employment Vocational rehabilitation services Case management service Suicide prevention services

What to Expect at Southeastern Mental Health Authority Uncas on Thames Campus

1. Initial Assessment

A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.

2. Active Treatment

Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, typically 5 days.

3. Progress & Recovery

Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.

4. Aftercare Planning

Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.

Understanding Your Treatment Options

Choosing the right treatment facility is one of the most important decisions in the recovery journey. Research published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows that treatment duration, therapeutic approach, and aftercare planning are the three strongest predictors of long-term sobriety.

Southeastern Mental Health Authority Uncas on Thames Campus offers 1 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress.

The facility utilizes 6 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) with holistic support show significantly improved outcomes compared to single-modality programs.

Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most commercial insurance plans are required to cover substance abuse treatment. Southeastern Mental Health Authority Uncas on Thames Campus works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.

Contact Information

401 West Thames Street, Building 301, Norwich, CT, 06360

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Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Treatment Philosophy

Evidence-Based Holistic Personalized Treatment Individual Treatment

Conditions & Substances Treated

Alcohol Co-Occurring Disorders Drug Addiction Opioids Prescription Drugs Smoking Cessation Heroin Synthetic Drugs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Southeastern Mental Health Authority Uncas on Thames Campus accepts 24 insurance providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health, CareFirst. Coverage varies by plan. Call (833) 567-5838 for free verification.

Southeastern Mental Health Authority Uncas on Thames Campus offers Outpatient, with therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Group Therapy, Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR). Plans are individualized.

Costs vary by level of care, duration, and insurance. Most major insurance is accepted. Call (833) 567-5838 for a free cost estimate.

Yes. Browse all centers in CT or call (833) 567-5838 for recommendations.

Treatment starts with a comprehensive assessment, then a personalized plan with individual therapy, group sessions, and evidence-based methods. Programs typically last 5 days. Aftercare planning ensures ongoing support.

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