CMHA Transitional Living Center

About CMHA Transitional Living Center

CMHA Transitional Living Center is a residential behavioral health program in New Britain, Connecticut, operated by Community Mental Health Affiliates (CMHA) as part of its continuum of mental health and substance use treatment services.

The program serves as a step-down level of care for adults transitioning from higher-acuity residential treatment toward greater independence.

CMHA’s approach emphasizes recovery, life-skills development and community reintegration through person-centered care.

Focus on Daily Living Skills with Therapeutic Care

The Transitional Living Center is a 19-bed residential program that functions as a step-down from CMHA’s Parkview 5 residential service.

Adults typically enter after completing a higher level of psychiatric or behavioral health care, with admission coordinated through CMHA’s central intake process.

Clients can expect a structured environment focused on daily living skills such as cooking, laundry and banking, alongside therapeutic supports including CBT, DBT, group and individual therapy, case management, medication support and telehealth options.

Co-occurring mental health and substance use needs, trauma related care and recovery support services are part of CMHA’s broader programming.

More About CMHA Transitional Living Center

Location: New Britain, Connecticut, with CMHA’s central administrative hub on Main Street
Level of care: 19-bed residential transitional living program
Who they serve: Adults stepping down from higher-acuity residential care, including those with serious mental illness, co-occurring disorders and justice-involved needs
Approach: Skill-based, recovery-oriented care using CBT, DBT and psychosocial rehabilitation
Payment options: Medicare, Medicaid and sliding scale payment assistance
Special features: Two respite beds dedicated to CMHA forensic clients

Addiction Treatment Programs

Drug Rehab
Drug rehab in Connecticut provides professional treatment to help clients overcome substance misuse and build a drug-free life. The rehab program may use multiple approaches, including nutrition, psychology, holistic methods, and support groups. These tools help you build a substance-free lifestyle and move into long-term recovery.

Insurance Coverage

Medicare
If you’re looking for ways to pay for rehab in Connecticut, consider using Medicare. Plans vary, so be sure to get all the details before you start treatment. You may have out-of-pocket costs such as deductibles and copays.
Medicaid
When looking for ways to pay for rehab in Connecticut, consider Medicaid if you are struggling to afford treatment. Programs that accept Medicaid can offer any level of care, including detox, inpatient, and outpatient. Your out-of-pocket costs, if any, are likely to be very low.
Sliding scale payment assistance
There are many ways to pay for rehab in Connecticut. One option is to look for programs with a sliding scale payment plan. Centers make lower fee arrangements for those in need based on income and family size. You may need to provide documentation.

Levels of Care

1
Detox Treatment
Alcohol and drug rehab in Connecticut generally starts with detox, which lets you start fresh on building a new life. Detox gets you ready to start building new habits, creating healthy relationships, and learn healthy coping strategies and other essential life skills.
2
Inpatient Rehab
Inpatient treatment in Connecticut is led by professionals who help you build new habits and skills to live a substance-free life. Inpatient care doesn’t just involve therapy, you also enjoy activities and outings, and many programs have holistic treatment like yoga, mindfulness, and more.