What is a ASAM Designated 3.7 Facility?

An ASAM 3.7 facility provides medically monitored intensive inpatient treatment for individuals with substance use disorders. This level of care is designed for patients who need 24-hour medical and nursing supervision due to the severity of their symptoms but don't require the full resources of a hospital.

Key Characteristics of a 3.7 Facility:

24-Hour Medical Care: The facility has nursing staff on-site 24/7 to provide continuous observation, monitor vital signs, administer medications, and manage withdrawal symptoms. A physician or advanced practice provider is available on-site or on-call to respond to urgent medical or psychiatric issues.

Structured Treatment Program: In addition to medical care, patients receive a daily regimen of addiction treatment services. This includes individual, group, and family therapy, as well as educational sessions on addiction and health-related topics.

Focus on Stabilization: The primary goal of a 3.7 facility is to medically stabilize the patient so they can safely begin their recovery journey. Once stabilized, the patient is transitioned to a lower level of care, such as a residential treatment program (ASAM 3.5) or an intensive outpatient program (ASAM 2.1).

Not a Hospital: While medically intensive, a 3.7 facility is generally not a hospital. It is a residential setting, often in a freestanding building or a specialized unit within a hospital, that focuses on a holistic approach to both medical and addiction treatment.

Where do most staff live?

Kent, CT, is in the heart of Litchfield County (Conde Nast Traveler 2025 ‘Best Places To Travel In The US’ partly due to the abundance of scenic towns and outdoor activities), located near the northwest corner of Connecticut. High Watch is a 45-minute drive to Danbury, CT, and Poughkeepsie, NY. 1hr 15mins to the Berkshires and Hartford. 1hr 30mins to New Haven, CT. 1hr 45mins to Manhattan, NY. Most staff live within a 1-hour radius of High Watch.