Lawrence and Memorial Hospital -

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Lawrence and Memorial Hospital
Lawrence and Memorial Hospital
is located at 365 Montauk Avenue New London, CT. 6320 and can be contacted by calling 860-442-0711. Lawrence and Memorial Hospital offers treatment services for Illicit Drug Addiction, Alcoholism and Prescription Drug Abuse

Treatment Services Offered: Mental Balance Treatment Services, Outpatient Alcohol Treatment, Inpatient Hospital Treatment, Dual Diagnosis, Hearing Impaired Clients
Payment Options: Payment Assistance Through Medicaid, Medicare Assistance, Insurance - Private Pay, Insurance - Military, Self Pay, Payment Help

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