Silver Hill Hospital – New Canaan, Connecticut

About us

Silver Hill Hospital is a comprehensive treatment center dedicated to helping individuals with:

• Substance Use Disorder: Providing evidence-based therapies and support to overcome addiction.
• Mental Health Challenges: Offering specialized treatment for conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and more.
• Dual Diagnosis: Addressing the complex needs of individuals with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.

Silver Hill Hospital also offers extensive mental health treatment services. Their levels of care include residential treatment, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and transitional living accommodations.

Levels of Care

1. Residential Treatment
   • Provides a structured and supportive environment for individuals requiring intensive care and supervision.
   • Focuses on stabilizing clients and providing them with the tools needed for long-term recovery.
2. Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP)
   • Offers flexible scheduling for clients who need comprehensive treatment but can maintain some daily responsibilities.
   • Includes individual and group therapy sessions designed to address the complexities of addiction and mental health.
3. Transitional Living Accommodations
   • Supports clients as they transition from intensive treatment to independent living.
   • Emphasizes continued therapy, skill development, and community integration to sustain recovery.

The Inpatient Program at Silver Hill Hospital provides 24/7 care for individuals requiring intensive monitoring during the initial stages of treatment. Key features of the program include:

• Crisis Stabilization: Immediate intervention to address acute mental health or substance use crises.
• Medication Management: Supervised administration and adjustment of medications to ensure effective treatment.
• Dual Diagnosis Treatment: Integrated care for individuals with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.
• Mental Health Treatment: Comprehensive psychiatric services tailored to individual needs.
• Psychiatry Services: Expert psychiatric care to support mental health recovery.
• Safe Detox Program: Supervised detoxification for clients needing to safely withdraw from substances.

The average length of stay in the inpatient program is 5 to 12 days, though longer stays are possible based on individual needs. If clients are unable to return home upon discharge, they may choose to live at a transitional living facility. 

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP)

• Offers flexible scheduling for clients needing comprehensive treatment while maintaining daily responsibilities.
• Includes individual and group therapy sessions to address addiction and mental health complexities.
• Eight-Week Track Program: Provides structured, intensive support over eight weeks.
  • Sessions: Held three days a week.
  • Individual Therapy: Personalized therapy sessions focusing on individual goals.
  • Group Therapy: Weekly group therapy sessions to foster peer support and shared experiences.
  • Family Therapy: Offered as needed to support family involvement in the recovery process.
  • Psychiatric Meetings: Clients may meet with a psychiatrist to address medication and mental health needs.

Silver Hill Hospital holds accreditation from The Joint Commission, underscoring its commitment to maintaining the highest standards of patient care and safety.