StayWell Health Center

StayWell Health Center is a community based substance use treatment program in Waterbury, Connecticut offering outpatient addiction care alongside primary medical and dental as well as behavioral health services.

As a federally qualified health center serving the Greater Waterbury area since 1972, StayWell takes a whole-person, prevention-focused approach to recovery.

Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Disorders

Care typically begins with screening and assessment to determine the right level of support ranging from weekly outpatient counseling to more intensive outpatient services.

The OASIS program is offered in collaboration with Wellmore and is an adult outpatient opioid recovery option that includes Medication Assisted Treatment with Suboxone. Same day prescriptions are available when medically indicated.

Clients can expect counseling, psychiatric and medication evaluations, case management, and aftercare planning.

StayWell uses evidence based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing using the Matrix Model, relapse prevention, and trauma informed counseling with support for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

Quick Facts About StayWell Health Center

• Who they treat: Adults and young adults, including those with co-occurring mental health, pain, HIV/AIDS, or trauma histories.
• Approach: Integrated, evidence based care with peer recovery coaches and telehealth options.
• Languages: Bilingual providers and Spanish speaking therapists available.
• Payment options: Medicare, Medicaid, Husky, most private insurance, self pay, and a sliding fee discount program.