Monson Developmental Center

The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services promotes recovery-oriented treatment services for mental illnesses. It offers more than 55 community-based substance abuse prevention programs and is administered by the government of the State of Connecticut. The department provides support programs for individuals with HIV/AIDS, people in the criminal justice system and pregnant women suffering from substance abuse. It also serves individuals with gambling addictions, traumatic brain injuries and hearing impairments. The department offers residential detoxification, testing, referral, chemical maintenance, case management, partial hospitalization, outpatient, long-term care and rehabilitation, coping and alternative therapy, and intensive and intermediate residential services.

The Southeastern Mental Health Authority provides a range of mental health and clinical services. It offers behavioral health treatment, respite care, and crisis intervention and assessment services. The agency features a wellness recovery and advocacy program that promotes the achievement of community independence through recovery planning, advocacy, outreach and clinical support services. It also offers medication monitoring and inpatient treatment services. The Southeastern Mental Health Authority is funded by the State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. It is accredited by The Joint Commission. The agency maintains a location in Norwich, Conn. The Southeastern Mental Health Authority is a part of The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, which promotes and administers recovery-oriented services in the areas of mental health treatment and substance abuse prevention throughout Connecticut.