Quick answers
- Does Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System have an emergency room?
- Medicare (CMS) data does not list emergency services at Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System. The closest hospitals that do: Bridgeport Hospital (0.1 mi), St Vincent's Medical Center (2.0 mi) and Griffin Hospital (10 mi). In a medical emergency, call 911.
- Where is Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System?
- 1635 Central Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06610, in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- What is the phone number of Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System?
- (203) 551-7461, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System?
- CMS does not show an overall star rating for this hospital. This is common, for example when a hospital reports too few quality measures or is not part of the rating program.
Specialties and care areas[5]
- Adult psychiatry
- Co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders
- Forensic services
- Rehabilitation services
Conditions treated[4][5]
- Serious and persistent psychiatric illness
- Co-occurring disorders
- Substance use disorders
Treatments[5]
- Inpatient psychiatric care (locked units)
- Psychopharmacology
- Individual, group and family psychotherapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Integrated dual disorder treatment
- Case management
- Mobile crisis intervention
Programs and centers[5]
- Psychiatric Intensive Care Units (PICU I and II)
- Co-Occurring Treatment Unit
- Diagnostic and Evaluation Center
- Assertive Community Treatment Team
- Young Adult Services
- Hispanic Clinical Services
- Deaf or Hard of Hearing Services
- Jail Diversion
- Homeless Outreach Team
- Supported Employment
Visiting and practical information
| Interpreters and languages | Spanish-speaking clinical team and an on-site ASL interpreter for Deaf or hard of hearing clients[5] |
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Nearest emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services, by straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Bridgeport Hospital0.1 mi · Bridgeport, CT · Acute Care Hospital
- St Vincent's Medical Center2.0 mi · Bridgeport, CT · Acute Care Hospital
- Griffin Hospital10 mi · Derby, CT · Acute Care Hospital
- West Haven VA Medical Center13 mi · West Haven, CT · Federal/VA Acute Care Hospital
- Norwalk Hospital14 mi · Norwalk, CT · Acute Care Hospital
Other hospitals nearby
- Silver Hill Hospital Inc16 mi · New Canaan, CT · Psychiatric Hospital
Nursing homes, hospice, home health and dialysis nearby
Medicare-certified providers within 25 miles, by straight-line distance. Hospice and home health care is given at home: their address is the office.
Nursing homes
- Civita Care Northbridge2.0 mi · Bridgeport, CT · 1 of 5 stars
- The Springs at 3030 Park2.7 mi · Bridgeport, CT · 5 of 5 stars
- Maefair Center for Health & Rehabilitation3.6 mi · Trumbull, CT · 3 of 5 stars
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Hospice providers
- Mozaic Hospice3.3 mi · Bridgeport, CT
- Compassus - Greater Connecticut5.9 mi · Milford, CT · 2 of 5 stars
- Constellation Home Care13 mi · Norwalk, CT · 2 of 5 stars
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Home health agencies
- Equinox Home Care, LLC2.7 mi · Shelton, CT · 2 of 5 stars
- Mozaic Hospice3.3 mi · Bridgeport, CT
- Aveanna Healthcare3.4 mi · Stratford, CT
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Dialysis facilities
- DaVita Bridgeport Dialysis2.6 mi · Bridgeport, CT · 3 of 5 stars
- DaVita Hawley Lane Dialysis3.4 mi · Stratford, CT · 5 of 5 stars
- Fresenius Medical Care of Fairfield4.0 mi · Fairfield, CT · 3 of 5 stars
Outpatient surgery centers nearby
Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery centers within 25 miles, by straight-line distance.
- The Surgical Center of Connecticut, LLC2.6 mi · Bridgeport, CT
- Dental Sedation Center of Connecticut, LLC4.0 mi · Fairfield, CT
- Fairfield Surgery Center4.0 mi · Fairfield, CT
Community care nearby
Health centers, clinics, urgent care and pharmacies closest to this hospital, by straight-line distance, from official HRSA, Medicare and NPI Registry data. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Community health centers
- Liberation Programs0.2 mi · Bridgeport, CT · Community health center
- Casa0.5 mi · Bridgeport, CT · Community health center
- Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School - SBHC0.5 mi · Bridgeport, CT · Community health center
Clinics and urgent care
- Quentin Medical Group, LLC1.4 mi · Bridgeport, CT · Urgent care center
- Mdcarenow Urgent Care LLC3.4 mi · Stratford, CT · Urgent care center
- Urgent Care of Stratford, LLC3.4 mi · Stratford, CT · Urgent care center
Pharmacies
- Bridgeport Pharmacy LLC0.7 mi · Bridgeport, CT · Community/retail pharmacy
- URX4 LLC0.7 mi · Bridgeport, CT · Community/retail pharmacy
- Barnum Ave Pharmacy LLC1.4 mi · Bridgeport, CT · Community/retail pharmacy
Assisted living nearby
Licensed homes from the official state licence list, by straight-line distance.
- 3030 Park at Home3.3 mi · Bridgeport, CT
- Mozaic Assisted Living & Memory Care by Roz and Les Goldstein3.3 mi · Bridgeport, CT
- Spring Village at Stratford3.4 mi · Stratford, CT
- Carriage Green at Milford5.9 mi · Milford, CT
About the Medicare star rating
CMS (the federal Medicare agency) gives many hospitals an overall rating from 1 to 5 stars, based on measures of mortality, safety, readmissions, patient experience and timely care. It is one piece of information: ask your doctor what matters for your care. See the full Medicare profile →
Medicare quality data
What Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System reported to Medicare (CMS), the federal agency that publishes these results for hospitals nationwide. These are averages for many patients, not a prediction for any one person: ask your doctor what matters for your care. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Not reported to Medicare. The latest Medicare release has no patient survey, infection, complication, readmission or emergency room results for this hospital. This is common for small, specialty and psychiatric hospitals.
ER wait times and Medicare ratings nearby
How this hospital compares with others in the area, ranked only by official Medicare (CMS) numbers.
Prices
We have not been able to read a price file for Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System yet. Every US hospital must publish its standard charges online (federal price transparency rule): look for “price transparency” or “standard charges” on the hospital’s website, or call the hospital and ask for an estimate. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Hospital information
| Hospital type | Psychiatric Hospital |
|---|---|
| Address | 1635 Central Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06610 |
| County | Fairfield County |
| State | Connecticut |
| Phone | (203) 551‑7461 |
| Emergency services | Not listed |
| Ownership | Government - State |
| Medicare overall rating | Not rated by CMS |
| CMS Certification Number | 074012 |
| Name in Medicare records | SOUTHWEST CONNECTICUT MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM |
| Profile level | Medicare data + hospital website |
| Main phone on the hospital’s website | (203) 551‑7400[4][5] |
| Name on the hospital’s website | Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System (SWCMHS) |
| Official website | portal.ct.gov |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Hospital General Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-07-22, retrieved 2026-10-29
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this hospital
- U.S. Census Bureau Geocoder — map position used for distances
From the hospital’s website
Numbers match the citations above. Checked 2026-11-02.