About APT Foundation
APT Foundation is a comprehensive behavioral health provider in New Haven, Connecticut, offering substance use disorder and cooccurring mental health treatment services for adults through multiple locations including their Access Center on Long Wharf Drive.
The organization specializes in medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorder and provides a full continuum of care from medically supervised detox and residential treatment to intensive outpatient and ongoing recovery support.
APT operates on an innovative Open Access Model, allowing rapid entry to treatment regardless of ability to pay with most clients starting treatment the same day as their evaluation.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Relapse Prevention
As the largest provider of substance use disorder treatment in the Greater New Haven area, APT Foundation specializes in evidence based medication assisted treatment using methadone and buprenorphine for opioid dependence.
The organization has over 50 years of experience and maintains research partnerships with Yale University, bridging clinical science with practical implementation.
Treatment combines medication management with cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, contingency management and relapse prevention strategies.
Sessions include individual counseling, group therapy and psychiatric consultation to address both substance use and underlying mental health concerns, helping clients build stability and work toward long term recovery.
Primary Medical Care, Housing Help and Job Counseling
APT provides comprehensive wraparound services that extend beyond addiction treatment to include integrated primary medical care, psychiatric services, housing assistance, employment counseling, vocational rehabilitation and case management.
This coordinated approach addresses the full range of health, social and economic factors that impact recovery, all delivered through one unified system of care.
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Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy. |
In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations. |
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Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment. |
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems. |
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Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications. |
Drug detox programs support individuals who are withdrawing from addictive substances like cocaine and heroin. Medical support helps you manage symptoms in a controlled and safe environment so you can achieve initial sobriety. |
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Levels of Care
Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy.
In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations.
Detox Service Setting
Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment.
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems.
Programs
Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications.
Drug detox programs support individuals who are withdrawing from addictive substances like cocaine and heroin. Medical support helps you manage symptoms in a controlled and safe environment so you can achieve initial sobriety.
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