New Prospects is an intensive residential rehabilitation program designed to assist individuals with substance abuse and co-occurring mental illness in improving their lives. The program offers different treatment approaches for men and women, providing support throughout the recovery process and addressing trauma and psychiatric disorders. New Prospects is classified as a 3.7R level of care, with an average stay of approximately 30 days.
ABOUT NEW PROSPECTS
Located in Bridgeport, Conn., New Prospects offers an intensive residential rehabilitation program for adult men and women struggling with alcohol and substance abuse. This facility is part of the Recovery Network of Programs, a private, nonprofit, social service agency that has been serving the Bridgeport community since 1972. New Prospects has CARF accreditation and offers various approaches to treating substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and trauma.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
The New Prospects program is classified as a 3.7R level of care, providing 24-hour medically directed evaluation, care, and treatment for clients in need of a “Hospital Level” of care. The program also offers gender-specific programming. While detoxification is not available on-site, the Recovery Network of Programs provides medically monitored residential detoxification at their First Step program in Bridgeport.
New Prospects follows a client-centered therapeutic approach, emphasizing interdisciplinary teamwork. The program begins with screening, comprehensive assessment, and on-site psychiatric evaluation. HIV/AIDS testing is available if necessary.
Treatment at New Prospects includes individual, group, and couples/family counseling, as well as educational programming consisting of lectures, videos, and speakers addressing integrated care for substance abuse and mental health issues. The average length of stay is approximately 30 days. The program also incorporates evidence-based treatments such as Motivational Interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), psychopharmacological interventions, pharmacotherapy, trauma-informed services, and medication-assisted treatment support with Methadone or Suboxone. Smoking cessation services are also provided. Priority access is given to pregnant and postpartum women and individuals with infectious diseases.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
The treatment team at New Prospects includes counselors, clinical supervisors, nurses, consulting psychiatrists, a medical director, and support staff. All clinical staff members are credentialed in the treatment of co-occurring psychiatric disorders.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
New Prospects is situated in a residential area of Bridgeport and occupies a large, renovated brick building.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
At the time of this writing, Best-rehabs.com has received four alumni reviews for New Prospects. Three reviews are positive, while one is negative. The positive reviews highlight the effectiveness of the treatment program. Alum Cynthia stated, “This was the best 30-day program I have ever been to. I recommend it to everyone.” However, opinions regarding cleanliness vary among alumni. Alum Thomas mentioned, “New Prospects offers clean private rooms with your own bath,” while M.L. expressed concerns about the facility being “a completely unsafe environment for women.” On Google, the facility has received one four-star review to date.
CONCLUSION
New Prospects accepts referrals from all over the state. It is important to note that in 2014, New Prospects faced controversy due to allegations of sexual assault involving a janitor at the facility. The allegations were reported to the police by staff.