The MCCA Women’s Program is an outpatient treatment program for chemically dependent women who are pregnant, postpartum and/or have children. The goal of the program is to provide intensive, structured chemical abuse and dependence treatment in order to assist women in maintaining abstinence, improving relationships and becoming a better parent.
Our objective is to keep our client in the home and working or going to school while treatment is progressing.
MCCA’s counseling staff is sensitive to the multiple roles women assume such as employee, wife and primary childcare provider, as well as issues of violence, assault, sexual abuse, trauma and family dynamics. The specific programs are targeted to produce positive outcomes for both the client and her family.
The MCCA Women’s Program is designed to overcome the barriers to treatment that often exist for women, by allowing mothers to bring their children with them. Children will be in a safe, caring and structured environment.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), Fetal Alcohol Effect (FAE) and Drug Exposed Infants
Mothers in this program whose children have FAS, FAE and drug exposure will gain parenting skills to effectively manage the special needs of their children. The success of establishing a positive relationship between mother and child results in a healthier mother/child bond, enabling women to fully engage in their children’s development and enjoy the many wonderful rewards of motherhood.
Comprehensive Services
- Flexible day and evening appointments
- Individual and group counseling
- Case management services
- Education and training programs
- Parenting classes
- Access to prenatal, perinatal & pediatric care
- Self-esteem workshops
- Relationship and interpersonal skill building
- Relapse prevention
- Trauma counseling
- On site supervised childcare available
Admissions Criteria
Pregnant, post-partum alcoholic or addicted women are eligible as well as alcoholic or addicted women with children. The Women’s Program is not a substitute for regular medical prenatal care but is a supplement to it. Medical stability and a willingness to meet program requirements are necessary for admission.
Locations
The Women’s Program is located in our Danbury facility. Click here, for contact information and directions.
