CASA Hostos Day Treatment at 690 Arctic Street in Bridgeport is a structured, non-residential substance use program operated by Chemical Abuse Services Agency, Inc. (CASA). The current official program is designed for Spanish-speaking adults in the Greater Bridgeport area who need a clinically intensive level of care while continuing to live in the community. Treatment is individualized and may be used as a primary intervention or as a step down from a more restrictive setting.
Day Treatment for Alcohol and Substance Use
CASA describes Hostos Day Treatment as providing at least four hours of programming per day, five days per week. For someone seeking help with alcohol use, this structure can offer more support than a standard weekly counseling schedule without requiring residential placement. An assessment can consider the severity of alcohol problems, other substance use, mental health symptoms, family circumstances, prior treatment, and current recovery supports before an individualized plan is developed.
Clinical services include individual therapy, group therapy, psychoeducation, psychiatric evaluation and follow-up, family counseling, trauma therapy, drug screening, and access to medical and laboratory services. CASA also lists buprenorphine prescribing for opioid addiction. While that medication is specific to opioid treatment, people whose primary concern is alcohol can still receive behavioral treatment and recovery planning within the program’s broader substance use services.
Culturally Responsive Recovery Services
CASA emphasizes culturally responsive care and serves communities that may face language, financial, or access barriers. The Hostos program is designed for Spanish-speaking clients and uses bilingual, culturally informed treatment. For alcohol recovery, culturally responsive counseling can help connect treatment goals with family relationships, community supports, personal values, and the practical circumstances that influence continued drinking or recovery.
The program also provides trauma-focused services and psychiatric follow-up, which can be important when alcohol misuse occurs alongside depression, anxiety, trauma symptoms, or other behavioral health concerns. Addressing these issues together may help clients understand triggers, strengthen coping skills, and reduce the risk that alcohol or other substances will continue to interfere with health and daily functioning.
Payment and Admission Information
CASA states that it works with people regardless of their ability to pay. The organization reports accepting Medicaid, Medicare, and Anthem Blue Cross, and it offers a sliding fee policy for qualifying uninsured or underinsured clients. Because coverage for alcohol treatment can vary by plan and level of care, prospective clients should confirm benefits directly with CASA and their insurer before beginning services.
Hostos Day Treatment is not a medical detox unit or a residential rehab. People who may be at risk for dangerous withdrawal should be evaluated for an appropriate withdrawal-management setting. For adults who are medically stable and need structured daytime alcohol and substance use treatment, CASA Hostos Day Treatment offers an established outpatient option in Bridgeport. The current program phone is 203-339-4112.
