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Silver Hill Hospital Review

Open since 1931, Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan is a different breed than a great deal of other rehabs out there. While many of the latter cater exclusively to addicts and provide numerous perks, Silver Hill handles a variety of mental maladies and is all business. It is a fully-equipped, non-profit psychiatric hospital nestled in the Connecticut countryside.

Accommodations and Food

The hospital’s campus stretches across a whopping 42 leafy acres and features a small chapel, full sized gym, tennis courts and an indoor swimming pool. The hospital and its living quarters have recently been renovated and the entire mission with this redesign is to have Silver Hill be “a hospital that doesn’t feel like a hospital.” Post-renovation, Silver Hill’s living quarters (for both men and women) are cozy with a side of charming New England decor.  Hearty meals with lots of meat and comfort food are served in the cafeteria on campus.

Treatment and Staff

Detox at Silver Hill lasts roughly three to 10 days, depending on the substance of choice. It makes it clear that the main goal for residents is a safe, easy detox which sometimes includes withdrawal-easing medication. Once residents have detoxed, treatment begins in the hospital’s transitional living facilities (with a minimum 28 day stay), and outpatient options are also available.

Treatment here is comprehensive and the clientele are primarily educated adults. There are adult and teen (13-17) programs, both steeped in 12-step tradition. Where Silver Hill shines is in the handling of co-occurring disorders; the sheer number of psychiatrists on staff means that no matter what psychological issues are feeding client’s addictions, they are sure to be addressed.

Days at Silver Hill are very structured, with daily treatment programs including individual psychiatric sessions, family work and group therapy, all with various treatment methodologies (psychodynamic processing, DBT, 12-step and so on).

Silver Hill boasts an enormous staff of psychiatrists, physicians and nurses, as well as over 80 years of experience treating mental illness. The center is currently headed by Dr. Sigurd Ackerman, who’s had fellowships at both the American Psychiatric Association and the Society of Behavioral Medicine.

Extras

The focus here is more treatment than recreation but it still definitely offers some unique holistic options like acupuncture, Reiki massage and yoga.

In Summary

Being a psych hospital in conjunction with a rehab has major advantages: in addition to being uniquely equipped to tackle dual diagnosis, Silver Hill is also more readily able to work with insurance companies. Its reputation is good and its staff impressive. For those seeking treatment out East, this might be one of the best bets for a speedy recovery.

Silver Hill Hospital Location

208 Valley Rd
New Canaan, CT 06840

Silver Hill Hospital Cost

$35,000-38,000 (30 days). Reach Silver Hill Hospital by phone at (866) 542-4455. Find Silver Hill Hospital on FacebookTwitter and LinkedIn

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