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Medication-Assisted Recovery in Durham, CT

Durham is a quieter, more rural town south of Middletown, and telehealth is often the more practical option for ongoing recovery care here. Michael Valalik, PMHNP-BC, provides compassionate, evidence-based recovery support for Durham adults, in person at the Middletown office or by telehealth.

Recovery support for Durham

Given the distance, many Durham patients choose an in-person first evaluation and then continue by secure video, which keeps follow-up visits consistent without a long drive each time.

Rural distance does not mean a lower standard of care. Durham patients get the same evidence-based, respectful approach to substance and alcohol use as patients minutes from the office.

Learn more about how medication-assisted recovery works, or see the Middletown office directly.

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From Durham

Middletown office
770 Saybrook Rd, Bldg B
Typical drive: about 18 to 20 minutes
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Good fits for this care

Durham patients often reach out for

Opioid use
Alcohol use
Cravings and relapse worry
Early recovery
Protecting long-term sobriety
Co-occurring anxiety or depression
How it works

Getting started from Durham

01

Reach out

Call, text, or send a message to book your first evaluation, in person at Middletown or by telehealth from Durham.

02

A private evaluation

A thorough, respectful conversation about your history and goals, the foundation for a plan that fits.

03

Ongoing, monitored care

Regular visits to see how you are responding and adjust the plan as needed.

Common questions

Good to know

Do I have to come to Middletown in person if I live in Durham?
Not necessarily. Many Durham patients handle most visits by telehealth after an initial in-person evaluation.
Is telehealth appropriate for medication-assisted recovery?
Yes, for many patients. Evaluation, prescribing, and follow-up can all happen by secure video, within Connecticut regulations.
How do I get started from Durham?
Reach out to schedule your first evaluation, in person or by telehealth, whichever you prefer.

Start recovery support from Durham

Book an evaluation in Middletown or by telehealth. Middlesex County patients are welcome.

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