West Main Behavioral Health
West Main Behavioral Health (WMBH) is the addictions treatment component of Behavioral Health of Waterbury Hospital. Our multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses and addiction counselors provides outpatient and partial hospitalization services to individuals suffering from addictive and dual-diagnosis disorders. In addition, WMBH provides ongoing consultation/liaison services to clients who may require hospitalization at Waterbury Hospital.

Outpatient Services
Group, individual, families and couples counseling and psychiatric assessment and management are available Monday through Friday, with evening hours by appointment.

Intensive Outpatient Service (IOP)
IOP is a highly flexible and intensive program that meets multiple times per week. Services provided are based on the clinical needs of the substance-abusing, or substance-dependent individual. Programs are available during the day and in the evening.

Partial Hospitalization Programs

1. Morning Program (8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., seven days per week) at the Acute Treatment and Evaluation Unit of WMBH. This program provides outpatient detoxification for alcohol and drugs, including opiates.

2. Day Program (Noon - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday). This is a non-residential, intensive treatment program for adults with addictive disorders. Treatment for dual disorders (mental illness and substance abuse) is available within this program.

3. Evening Program (5 - 9:30 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, and Friday). An intensive partial hospital option for individuals who work during the day and who would otherwise have difficulty accessing treatment. An intensive outpatient program (5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.) can be arranged, if clinically indicated.

Consultation/Liaison Service
Inpatient consultation is available at the request of the attending physician. Staff are available for consultations Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (except for holidays). Call 753-2626 to request consults.

About Our Staff
Our clinical staff is composed of physicians who are either certified in addiction medicine by the American Society of Addiction Medicine, or who are board-certified in psychiatry, and certified substance abuse counselors, some of whom are also registered nurses with additional certification in chemical-dependency nursing.

Referral Process
Referrals are accepted 24 hours per day through the Crisis Assessment and Triage Service at 203-573-6500, or by calling direct during business hours at 203-573-7500.

88 Grandveiw Avenue
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 573-7500