Who We Are
The Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (SCADD) has been providing quality treatment services to people seeking recovery since 1966. SCADD is able to provide a continuum of treatment services, licensed by the State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health. We are an agency that believes in second chances and the ability of people to find recovery. Our empathetic, compassionate staff are dedicated to supporting people in their pathway to recovery.
Our Mission
To provide quality, affordable treatment services centered around hope, connection, and empowerment for every person who is seeking recovery while making a positive impact in the communities we serve.
Our Vision
To create a community where individuals and families are healthy, connected, and resilient.
Our Purpose
To accomplish its mission, SCADD will address all aspects of the treatment process. The treatment process will include cost effective Outpatient, Detox and Residential Treatment Services. No person at the acute level of care will be turned away regardless of their ability to pay, or the number of times they present themselves. SCADD is committed to keeping the community informed and involved.
Our History
The Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (SCADD) is an organization dedicated to helping people and their families with alcohol and substance abuse problems. SCADD was founded in 1966 by three men — Attorney Morgan K. McGuire, Dr. Joseph A. Ceha and Reverend Orin E. Dice — who shared a vision of a community program organized, staffed, operated and funded (in part) by the people of Southeastern Connecticut.
We strive each day to carry out that vision and bring help to the sick and suffering substance abuser.
The basic approach to rehabilitation developed in the past remains appropriate in treating today’s polysubstance abuser. As with alcoholism, drug abuse is recognized as a disease that must be treated within a context addressing the physical, social, spiritual and emotional elements of the illness. Thus, SCADD’s emphasis is on self-help within the community.
We believe that an individual must be motivated to help him/herself, but we also know that individuals need a close-knit system of human relationships to support them in this difficult process. Each of our programs incorporates this philosophy into the clients treatment plan.
Throughout it’s many years of service to our community, SCADD has continued to grow and provide education and treatment to the people of Southeastern Connecticut. We are particularly proud that SCADD has grown in service and in scope without sacrificing the humanity of it’s practice.
