Cornell Scott Hill Health Center - South Central Rehabilitation Center

24/7 Medically Supervised Detox in a City-Based Setting

Located in downtown New Haven, South Central Rehabilitation Center (SCRC) offers continuous inpatient withdrawal management within a secure, hospital-licensed facility. Its coed unit operates year-round, providing round-the-clock nursing and medical supervision for people beginning recovery from alcohol or drug dependence. The clinical setting balances safety with accessibility, close to major bus routes, with on-site parking and ADA-compliant entrances.

Integrated Addiction and Mental Health Treatment

As part of Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center, SCRC delivers fully integrated care for substance use and mental health conditions. Treatment combines medications for addiction treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone, with therapy and psychiatric support for co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. This whole-person model helps clients address both physical withdrawal and underlying behavioral health needs in one coordinated program.

Evidence-Based Therapies and Harm-Reduction Supports

SCRC uses proven approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and family counseling. Complementary services, including AcuDetox, recovery yoga, recovery coaching, and Narcan training, reinforce harm-reduction and community safety. Case management, psychoeducation, and life-skills training prepare clients to maintain recovery beyond treatment, emphasizing daily structure and healthy decision-making.

Accessible, Community-Focused Care

The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and most private insurance plans and offers a sliding-fee scale for those without coverage. Bilingual (English and Spanish) services and telehealth visits extend access to care for people across New Haven County. Staff help clients navigate state programs and community resources, ensuring cost or coverage never stand in the way of receiving help.

Connected Pathways for Continued Recovery

After detox, clients can transition seamlessly into partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), or outpatient behavioral health services within the Cornell Scott network. Ongoing peer mentoring, education services, and recovery coaching foster long-term stability, supporting individuals as they rebuild health, relationships, and purpose within their communities.