Acute Inpatient Services

When mental health symptoms can’t be safely managed at home, our Adult Services provide structured, 24-hour inpatient care. You’ll receive supervision, medication support and daily therapy in a calm and supportive environment focused on stabilization and recovery.

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What We Offer

Our acute inpatient programs care for individuals experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms. In addition to treatment for mood and anxiety primary disorders, care teams at The Shores can help patients with conditions including:

Schizophrenia
Schizoaffective disorders (bipolar and depressive types)
Personality disorders

The Shores can also treat substance use disorders when they co-occur with other mental health disorders — known as a dual diagnosis — including (but not limited to):

Alcohol use disorder
Cocaine use disorder
Opioid use disorder
Polysubstance use disorder

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Comprehensive Healing

At The Shores, treatment focuses on caring for the whole person. Individual and group therapy are trauma-informed and patient-centered, using proven approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and, when appropriate, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR).

But mental health care is about more than clinical treatment. From creative arts and skills development to community education, our holistic therapy programs focus on emotional and social healing in a therapeutic environment designed for recovery and healing.

Support During and After Treatment

A strong support system can make a big difference in long-term recovery. At The Shores, we work closely with your family, caregivers and the rest of your support network whenever possible so they understand your care plan and how to support your progress.

As you prepare for discharge, our team will connect you to the next appropriate level of care within The Shores continuum of care; other outpatient services provided by Hartford HealthCare, or care by clinicians that meet your needs within your local community, ensuring a safe and supportive transition.