ABOUT CONNECTICUT RENAISSANCE INC.
Connecticut Renaissance has been a provider of treatment for individuals struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders for fifty years. Our treatment programs, which include residential rehab for adult males and outpatient treatment for all adults and adolescents, are available in Bridgeport, Norwalk, Stamford, and Waterbury. We work closely with the department of corrections, the state department of mental health and addiction, and other social service agencies to coordinate services for some clients.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
Our evidence-based treatment programs focus on holistic, or “whole person,” recovery. They incorporate individual and group therapy, education about addiction and mental illness, family therapy, and introduction to community-based 12-step practices. The therapeutic models utilized include cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and the Matrix Model, which incorporates drug testing. TARGET, a trauma-focused model, is employed in adolescent treatment.
We offer two men’s residential programs lasting three to six months, which provide assistance with reintegration into society through housing and employment planning. We also have a thirty to forty-five day residential program that specifically serves clients with a dual diagnosis, offering medication management alongside group-based therapies.
In our residential and outpatient treatment programs, we address several special topics such as stress and anger management and life skills.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
Most of our treatment staff members hold master’s degrees, and many are in recovery themselves. They have areas of expertise in grief and loss, anxiety and depression, marriage and family, and compulsive gambling.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
All three of our residences are located in Waterbury. Renaissance West serves men involved in the court system, Renaissance East is situated in a former convent, and the McCauliffe Center co-occurring residential program serves men staying in four Renaissance five-person apartments.
Our outpatient programs are based in Bridgeport, where the majority of sessions for adults and adolescents are held in a modern building during day and evening hours.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
The sole alum polled by Best-rehabs.com provided survey responses that differed from the two Google reviews available. They identified counseling and the provision of a support system as strengths and awarded perfect five-star ratings for all metrics measuring accommodations, effectiveness of treatment, staff training and experience, and affordability. Two reviewers on Google, representing their experience at one of the Renaissance residential facilities, gave only one out of five stars and reported disengaged staff.
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
On CiteHealth, a single reviewer of one of the residences did not provide specific complaints but described their loved one as having a generally negative experience at CT Renaissance.
WHAT STAFF SAY
Out of the 11 Indeed reviews by current or former employees, only one was strongly critical. The majority of reviews presented a positive picture of staff members who are committed to the mission of CT Renaissance and enjoy a positive work environment. Some mentioned concerns about low pay and management.
FINANCING
According to our website, we accept Medicaid, Medicare, and many commercial insurance plans in-network. We also provide a sliding fee scale for uninsured clients who qualify.