Childrens Center of Hamden
✓ Last verified from the SAMHSA dataset on June 16, 2026 · call to confirm availability and details before going
Contact
1400 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517
Phone: (203) 248-2116 ext. 344
Intake: (203) 248-2116 ext. 213
Insurance and payment
- Insurance accepted; network status unknown
- Medicaid accepted; plan participation unknown
- Cash / self-pay available
Call to verify network status, benefits, prior authorization, and any out-of-pocket costs before scheduling.
Services
Type of Care
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental illness (SMI) in adults and/or serious emotional disturbance (SED) in children
Service Setting
OutpatientRegular outpatient treatment
External Opioid Medications Source
No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere
External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
In-network prescribing entityNo formal relationship with prescribing entity
Type of Opioid Treatment
Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere
Pharmacotherapies
Medication for mental disorders
Treatment Approaches
Anger managementBrief interventionCognitive behavioral therapyContingency management/motivational incentivesMotivational interviewingRelapse preventionSubstance use disorder counselingTelemedicine/telehealth therapy
Facility Operation
Private non-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation
State department of healthThe Joint Commission
Payment/Insurance Accepted
Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programsMedicaidPrivate health insuranceCash or self-paymentState-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
Special Programs/Groups
AdolescentsYoung adultsClients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
Assessment/Pre-treatment
Comprehensive mental health assessmentComprehensive substance use assessmentOutreach to persons in the communityScreening for tobacco useScreening for substance useScreening for mental disorders
Testing
Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testingDrug or alcohol urine screening
Transitional Services
Aftercare/continuing careDischarge PlanningNaloxone and overdose education
Recovery Support Services
Self-help groupsRecovery coach
Education and Counseling Services
Substance use disorder educationIndividual counselingFamily counseling
Facility Smoking Policy
Smoking not permitted
Age Groups Accepted
Children/AdolescentsYoung AdultsAdults
Sex Accepted
FemaleMale
Language Services
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Facility Vaping Policy
Vaping not permitted
Ancillary Services
Mental health servicesSuicide prevention services
When you call, ask:
- Are you taking new patients right now?
- Do you accept my insurance, Medicaid, or a sliding fee scale?
- Is there a waitlist — and how long?
- What should I bring to the first appointment?
- Do you offer telehealth if I can't get there?
Five minutes on the phone can save a wasted trip.