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The Shores

Westport, Connecticut · Part of St. Vincent's Medical Center

Level of care
Inpatient
Ages
Children (0 to 11), Adolescents (12 to 17), Young adults (18 to 25), Adults (26+)
Insurance
Medicare, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Aetna and 6 more

Listed as operating. 11 sources, newest retrieved Sep 26, 2026. Record researched Sep 26, 2026.

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Published program summary

Inpatient program for children and teens with acute mental health disorders (mood/anxiety/trauma-related disorders, psychotic and substance use disorders, reactive attachment disorder, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder) with a sensory comfort room, academic services during the school year, and 24-hour nursing care. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport.

Services and populations

Genders served
All genders
Specialties
Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI), Adolescents, Young adults, Adult women, Adult men, Schizophrenia, Dual diagnosis, mood, anxiety or trauma-related disorders, Child and Adolescent Services
Program categories
Substance use, Mental health, Co occurring
Modalities
Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Trauma-related counseling
Approximate published capacity
76 beds.

Insurance and payment

Insurance listed
Medicare, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, ConnectiCare, Optum, United Healthcare
Payment notes
Accepts most major commercial insurance and government plans, including Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, ConnectiCare, Optum and United Healthcare; the Welcome Center can help verify coverage before arrival.

Credentials and public record

Public record
Not yet checked
License or state record
Connecticut DPH Controlled Substance Registration for Hospitals, credential code CSP.0030560-HOSP, credential id 261929, businessname ST. VINCENT'S MEDICAL CENTER-THE SHORES MENTAL HEALTH, at 47 Long Lots Rd, Westport; status ACTIVE, statusreason CURRENT; effective 2025-03-01, expires 2027-02-28
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Location

Address
47 Long Lots Road, Westport, CT 06880

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