800-671-4304About Bristol Hospital
Bristol Hospital in Bristol, Connecticut, provides inpatient dual diagnosis treatment in Bristol for adults who need 24-hour behavioral health support. They were founded in 1921 and are open 24/7.
The hospital also offers outpatient counseling, intensive outpatient or day treatment, and integrated behavioral health in primary care settings, while inpatient care remains a central focus for stabilization and coordinated recovery planning with over 150 beds.
24/7 Inpatient Dual Diagnosis Care at Bristol Hospital
Bristol Hospital’s Inpatient Behavioral Health program delivers round-the-clock care for adults experiencing serious mental health concerns alongside substance use or other dual-diagnosis needs. Clients are supported by psychiatric treatment teams and medication management, with care provided by professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed clinical social workers and psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners.
During inpatient treatment, clients can expect coordinated therapeutic support that may include individual, group, and family counseling tailored to mental health and co-occurring substance misuse concerns. They don’t have detox or medication assisted treatment, but can refer you if need be.
The team works to align psychiatric care and therapy goals, then connects clients to appropriate next steps across the hospital’s outpatient, day treatment or integrated care settings.
What Inpatient Dual Diagnosis Treatment Looks Like
Here is a typical progression through inpatient behavioral health care at Bristol Hospital:
- Assessment: A comprehensive evaluation to clarify mental health, substance use and safety needs.
- Stabilization: 24/7 support with psychiatric oversight and medication management as appropriate.
- Therapeutic care: Partake in counseling and group-based support with family therapy available.
- Transition planning: Discharge planning with referrals into outpatient, intensive outpatient, day treatment or integrated primary care.
Expanded Behavioral Health Services
Bristol Hospital offers outpatient behavioral health counseling, group therapy, and intensive outpatient or day treatment at multiple locations. The hospital also provides integrated behavioral health within primary care offices. There’s a dedicated senior track that assists with Alzheimer’s and dementia needs.
Bristol Hospital participates in most insurance and HMO networks and is certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Financial counseling is available and a master price list can be requested through financial services.
Take the First Step in Bristol
For adults seeking 24/7 inpatient dual diagnosis support, Bristol Hospital offers a structured setting for stabilization and coordinated next-step 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. |
Hospital detoxification allows you to withdraw from drugs or alcohol in a hospital setting. It’s ideal for people with severe withdrawal symptoms or complex medical needs. You’ll receive constant monitoring, emergency care if needed and FDA approved prescription medications. |
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Women's programs offer a safe and supportive space to focus on gender specific issues such as trauma, family roles and mental health conditions. Therapists tailor the sessions to address women's needs and foster empowerment in a healing and nurturing environment. |
Men's programs address substance use while also considering the social pressures, family roles and mental health concerns that are specific to men. You’ll learn healthy coping mechanisms as you build emotional resilience and develop communication skills. |
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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.
Hospital detoxification allows you to withdraw from drugs or alcohol in a hospital setting. It’s ideal for people with severe withdrawal symptoms or complex medical needs. You’ll receive constant monitoring, emergency care if needed and FDA approved prescription medications.
Programs
Women's programs offer a safe and supportive space to focus on gender specific issues such as trauma, family roles and mental health conditions. Therapists tailor the sessions to address women's needs and foster empowerment in a healing and nurturing environment.
Men's programs address substance use while also considering the social pressures, family roles and mental health concerns that are specific to men. You’ll learn healthy coping mechanisms as you build emotional resilience and develop communication skills.
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