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Clearwater Behavioral

Verified Treatment Center

Rushford at Avon

Avon, CT · 06001

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission PHP MAT
Specializes in Dual Diagnosis Trauma-Informed

Key Takeaways for Rushford at Avon

  • PHP · MAT offered
  • Accepts Medicaid, Private insurance
  • Joint Commission accredited · SAMHSA-listed facility
  • Direct line available · Helpline free & confidential 24/7

About Rushford at Avon

Rushford at Avon (Avon, CT) is a SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator-registered facility. The facility offers specific levels of care: PHP, MAT. Evaluation of this facility against current clinical standards should encompass ASAM 4e framework alignment, MAT policy, and payer-specific network status.

Care levels at Rushford at Avon

Level-of-care documentation: The facility's documented care levels are The facility offers specific levels of care: PHP, MAT. — each of which is appropriate for specific clinical presentations. Matching the level to the specific clinical need is the pre-admission work. Under MHPAEA 2024 medical-necessity criteria disclosure, plan-specific criteria for each of these levels must be available to patients upon request. Mismatch between documented clinical need and offered level of care is a common source of authorization denial.

Insurance and payment

Rushford at Avon accepts both Medicaid and commercial insurance, which is the broadest payer profile and typically correlates with programs that operate at scale across the economic spectrum. The operational prerequisite for admission is written documentation of: (a) network contract status; (b) prior authorization; (c) cost-sharing structure; (d) medical-necessity criteria applied. Absence of any of these four increases the probability of post-admission financial disagreement.

Specialty programming

The facility's documented specialty programming includes: Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Evaluation of specialty-program alignment requires documented review of clinical team credentials, specialty-specific programming hours, and integrated assessment protocols. Specialty designation without documented clinical infrastructure is a recognized marketing pattern in the sector.

Before you call

Operational admission checklist for Rushford at Avon: (a) clinical assessment with documented ASAM 4e level-of-care recommendation; (b) insurance benefits verification in writing; (c) MAT policy documentation; (d) accreditation and licensure verification; (e) confirmed prior authorization for specific level of care. Each should be obtained in written form prior to admission. The facility's documented pharmacotherapy offerings suggest MAT is available — confirm the specific medications and prescriber access during the admissions conversation.

Listing sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced April 2026. Verify current programs directly with the facility.

Rushford at Avon at a Glance

Levels of care

PHP · MAT

Service settings

Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment

Therapy approaches

Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy

Age groups

Young Adults

Special populations

Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Medications

Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation

Insurance & Payment Accepted

Confirm in-network status before admission — verification is free.

Medicare

Private insurance

Coverage details →

TRICARE / VA

Contact & Location

Address

35 Tower Lane, Avon, CT 06001

Facility direct line

877-577-3233

Questions about this facility

Common questions about Rushford at Avon

Answered from public sources: SAMHSA listings, federal parity regulations, and our own admissions helpline intake notes.

Is Rushford at Avon listed in the SAMHSA Treatment Services Locator?

Rushford at Avon appears in our directory because it is sourced from the federal SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. The SAMHSA listing is the federal reference for licensed substance-use programs in the United States — inclusion requires active state licensure. If you want to verify independently, you can search by name or ZIP at findtreatment.gov.

What insurance does Rushford at Avon accept?

Insurance network lists change frequently, so the definitive answer is always to call the facility directly or call our helpline — we verify benefits on the line, for free. In general, most SAMHSA-listed programs in CT accept at least one commercial insurer plus Medicaid. Out-of-network coverage depends on your specific plan's behavioral-health benefits.

How do I know if this level of care is right for me?

The clinical answer comes from an ASAM assessment — a six-dimension evaluation of withdrawal risk, medical conditions, mental state, readiness to change, relapse potential, and living environment. A good intake conversation at Rushford at Avon (or any SAMHSA-listed program) will walk through those dimensions before recommending a level of care. If you would like help thinking through the fit first, take our 2-minute self-assessment.

Is calling confidential? Will my employer find out?

Substance-use treatment records are protected under 42 CFR Part 2 — a federal rule stricter than HIPAA. An employer cannot access your records without a court order or your written consent. Insurance claims will reflect that behavioral-health services were provided, but not the diagnosis or the content. Calls to our helpline and to Rushford at Avon directly are confidential.

What happens if I call the helpline instead of the facility?

Our helpline ((888) 333-RECOV) is answered 24/7 by licensed admissions counselors. They will ask about insurance, location preference, and clinical priorities, then match you against in-network verified programs. You can request Rushford at Avon specifically. There is no obligation to admit — the call is informational.