Compare 352 drug and alcohol rehab centers across Connecticut, reviewed against accreditation and licensing standards. Filter by level of care, insurance accepted, and specialty programs to narrow down treatment options for yourself or someone you love.
High Watch Recovery Center offers substance abuse treatment in Kent, Connecticut. They provide a combination of methods that treat addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions. Customized Recovery Plans One of the standout aspects of High Watch Recovery Center is its…
4675 Main Street · Bridgeport, CT 06606Bridgeport, CT 06606
Bridgeport · Detox, Outpatient
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New Era Rehabilitation Center in Bridgeport, Connecticut provides substance addiction and mental health treatment. The services offered are all guided by care, compassion, and experience. They have a safe, supportive setting where you can focus on healing. Keep in mind…
162 Kings Hwy N · Westport, CT 06880Westport, CT 06880
Westport · Outpatient
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Turnbridge Westport, located in Westport, Connecticut, offers outpatient mental health and addiction treatment for adolescents 14-17 and adults 18 and older. The program accepts private insurance and is in network with several providers. The treatment center is not far from…
311 East Street · New Haven, CT 06511New Haven, CT 06511
New Haven · Detox, Outpatient
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Located in New Haven, Connecticut, is the New Era Rehabilitation Center. This is a treatment facility that specializes in opioid use recovery. They work with men and women, providing treatment access to commonly underserved residents throughout the community. Their commitment…
Located in New Haven, Connecticut, is the MCCA New Haven Outpatient Treatment for Alcohol and Drug Addiction. This facility helps men and women work through addiction struggles by offering intensive outpatient and general outpatient treatment. They have evening sessions that…
392 Prospect Street · Bridgeport, CT 06604Bridgeport, CT 06604
Bridgeport · Inpatient
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New Prospects Bridgeport is one of the residential offerings under the Recovery Network of Programs in Bridgeport, Connecticut. It's a CARF-accredited intensive inpatient program that's meant to be short-term and is designed for adults who are 18 and older and…
187 South Canaan Road · Canaan, CT 06018Canaan, CT 06018
Canaan · Detox, Inpatient, Outpatient
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Set in the Berkshire foothills of Connecticut, Mountainside Treatment Center is a drug and alcohol rehab in Canaan. The center admits teens and adults. Adolescent Services is included for teens, young adults have a residential track, and families have a…
Recovery Services of Connecticut provides substance abuse treatment with customized plans to help you get on the road to healing and sobriety. Their treatment team is committed to believing that recovery is always possible with the appropriate care. Medications for…
140 John Street · Bridgeport, CT 06604Bridgeport, CT 06604
Bridgeport · Outpatient
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MCCA Midwestern Connecticut Council on Alcoholism Bridgeport Outpatient Clinic on John Street is an outpatient clinic for substance abuse treatment. They have been providing addiction evaluation and education through prevention programs and treatment services in Bridgeport, Connecticut, for more than…
556 Washington Avenue Unit 201 · North Haven, CT 06473North Haven, CT 06473
North Haven · Detox, Inpatient, Outpatient
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Renew Health + Recovery is an addiction treatment center in Middletown, Connecticut. They serve adults across the state who are 18 and older and need help with alcohol, opioids and other drugs. Individual therapy, family support and peer recovery support…
177 West Putnam Avenue · Greenwich, CT 06831Greenwich, CT 06831
Greenwich · Detox, Inpatient, Outpatient
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Day treatment and intensive outpatient groups make up the care at Connecticut Center for Recovery, an addiction treatment center in Greenwich, Connecticut. The center works with adults, and the treatment leans on the 12 step process in a form the…
1250 Silver Street · Middletown, CT 06457Middletown, CT 06457
Middletown · Detox, Inpatient, Outpatient
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Rushford Middletown Clinic is located in Middletown, Connecticut. This is a drug treatment facility that helps adults who are struggling with drug or alcohol abuse disorders. This center provides both inpatient and outpatient treatment. You can expect to be supported…
The Chemical Abuse Services Agency (CASA) in Bridgeport, Connecticut approaches outpatient addiction treatment with a perspective on cultural, environmental, socioeconomic, and political factors that affect their clients. They are CARF accredited and are an HRSA National Health Service Corps Site. CASA accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and other insurances. For those who are uninsured or underinsured, a sliding scale payment policy may…
MCCA Midwestern Connecticut Council on Alcoholism Bridgeport Outpatient Clinic on John Street is an outpatient clinic for substance abuse treatment. They have been providing addiction evaluation and education through prevention programs and treatment services in Bridgeport, Connecticut, for more than 50 years. Their experience has allowed them to develop a wide array of services to best meet the needs of…
New Era Rehabilitation Center in Bridgeport, Connecticut provides substance addiction and mental health treatment. The services offered are all guided by care, compassion, and experience. They have a safe, supportive setting where you can focus on healing. Keep in mind that while New Era does have treatment campuses in Bridgeport and New Haven, this particular address is their satellite facility…
New Prospects Bridgeport is one of the residential offerings under the Recovery Network of Programs in Bridgeport, Connecticut. It's a CARF-accredited intensive inpatient program that's meant to be short-term and is designed for adults who are 18 and older and dealing with substance dependence and psychiatric disorders. They help both men and women and have specialized programs for each. Dual…
Set in the Berkshire foothills of Connecticut, Mountainside Treatment Center is a drug and alcohol rehab in Canaan. The center admits teens and adults. Adolescent Services is included for teens, young adults have a residential track, and families have a virtual workshop that runs seven weeks. Levels of Care in Canaan The main campus is in Canaan, and inpatient rehab…
MCCA Midwestern Connecticut Council on Alcoholism McDonough House has a mission to help individuals, families and organizations overcome and prevent addiction. MCCA has seven locations including this Danbury, Connecticut, outpatient clinic. This facility is tucked away in a tree-lined street with a discreet entrance and parking lot and entrance that isn’t visible from the street. MCCA outpatient clinics offer flexible…
If you're near the Derby, Connecticut area and need a helping hand on the road to recovery then MCAA Derby Outpatient Clinic has your back. This non-profit community-based clinic offers treatments tailored to each individual's needs. Whether you're fighting substance abuse, mental health or both, you will find what you need from MCAA. Payment options are flexible with many insurance…
Blue Hills Hospital Hartford Campus in Hartford, Connecticut, is part of Connecticut Valley Hospital’s Addiction Services Division. The State of Connecticut’s Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services contracts with the hospital. This hospital provides inpatient detoxification and drug rehab, including medication assisted treatment (MAT) for adults with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. Hartford is one of the oldest…
High Watch Recovery Center offers substance abuse treatment in Kent, Connecticut. They provide a combination of methods that treat addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions. Customized Recovery Plans One of the standout aspects of High Watch Recovery Center is its attention to personalized care. Guests receive a bio-psycho-social evaluation to help the team determine their unique needs. Additionally, the client…
Rushford Middletown Clinic is located in Middletown, Connecticut. This is a drug treatment facility that helps adults who are struggling with drug or alcohol abuse disorders. This center provides both inpatient and outpatient treatment. You can expect to be supported by a range of services including detox, clinical therapies, medication assisted treatment, peer support services and holistic therapies. They also…
Getting clean is hard. Staying clean? That takes the right kind of support and that's exactly what The Lighthouse Recovery Services in New Canaan, Connecticut is all about. This place blends luxury, privacy and structure to create a deeply supportive environment for folks working through a substance use disorder or a mental health disorder. Whether you’re just starting out or…
Located in New Haven, Connecticut, is the MCCA New Haven Outpatient Treatment for Alcohol and Drug Addiction. This facility helps men and women work through addiction struggles by offering intensive outpatient and general outpatient treatment. They have evening sessions that offer programming in Spanish, and there are also services for adults navigating the legal system. There are day and evening…
Located in New Haven, Connecticut, is the New Era Rehabilitation Center. This is a treatment facility that specializes in opioid use recovery. They work with men and women, providing treatment access to commonly underserved residents throughout the community. Their commitment to the community speaks for itself as they are highly rated among past clients and have an A+ rating by…
The Adult and Teen Challenge AKA The Connecticut Men's Center in Moodus, Connecticut is a 10 to 12 month treatment facility for guys wrestling with some serious life stuff, especially when it comes to substance abuse or mental health. The facility is aiming for something deeper than just getting someone clean, they want to help men really rebuild their lives…
Located in New Haven, Connecticut, Turnbridge is a mental health and substance use disorder treatment provider that specializes in helping adolescents and young adults. They have three different programs that they offer. The first is their young men's program for men 18 and older who have dual diagnosis conditions. The other is their young women's program for women 18 and…
556 Washington Avenue Unit 201, North Haven, CT 06473
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Renew Health + Recovery is an addiction treatment center in Middletown, Connecticut. They serve adults across the state who are 18 and older and need help with alcohol, opioids and other drugs. Individual therapy, family support and peer recovery support are part of the program. Home and Online Care Renew Health provides in home and video treatment across 11 states…
Liberation House is an addiction treatment center in Stamford, Connecticut. It admits adult men only, so if you’re looking for a program for a woman, this one won’t take her. Family therapy, group counseling and mental health care are available during the stay. Men’s Inpatient in Stamford The house can take 64 men for inpatient re
Mountainside Treatment Center is an outpatient drug rehab in Wilton, Connecticut. As just one of a few of their locations, this facility stands as one of the leading outpatient rehabs in the state. Support is available to clients of all ages, with the team regularly working with individuals from all over the county, along with surrounding areas like Westchester County…
Recovery Services of Connecticut provides substance abuse treatment with customized plans to help you get on the road to healing and sobriety. Their treatment team is committed to believing that recovery is always possible with the appropriate care. Medications for Withdrawal One of the vital options offered is medication-assisted treatment (MAT) to help guests who struggle with opioid or alcohol…
Day treatment and intensive outpatient groups make up the care at Connecticut Center for Recovery, an addiction treatment center in Greenwich, Connecticut. The center works with adults, and the treatment leans on the 12 step process in a form the team has adapted, along with cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma resolution. Levels of Care in Greenwich Day treatment here runs…
Turnbridge Westport, located in Westport, Connecticut, offers outpatient mental health and addiction treatment for adolescents 14-17 and adults 18 and older. The program accepts private insurance and is in network with several providers. The treatment center is not far from various beaches on the Connecticut coast. Unique Addiction Treatment for Adolescents The teen experience can be rough, and many teens…
If you're looking for a sober living environment that actually feels like a home, Nexus Sober House in Bridgeport, Connecticut, might be just what you need. Tucked away on three quiet acres, the facility features two connected residences with a total of 4,500 square feet of living space for up to eight residents. It’s spacious, calm, and personal—definitely not one…
SCADD (Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence offers the Lebanon Pines Program “The Pines” in Lebanon, Connecticut. This is a nonprofit organization that is licensed by the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health. They are CARF accredited and LegitScript certified and are an HRSA National Health Service Corps site. They were voted a top workplace in the healthcare…
Connecticut Addiction Medicine in Hartford, Connecticut, treats clients with substance use and addictive disorders as well as co-occurring mental health challenges. They offer outpatient detox, pain management and counseling. The organization has several locations, including this facility that is conveniently located near I-91. The clinic is about a half mile from historic Pratt Street in downtown Hartford, which is home…
Paramount Wellness Recovery Center is located in Haddam, Connecticut, and has been leading the battle against mental health and substance abuse disorders since 2022. Residents of Middlesex County can access these services with private insurance plans as well as self-pay options with a sliding scale. A Journey to Recovery with Heart and Soul The treatment at Paramount Wellness typically starts…
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Connecticut is pricier than most states for rehab (35th). The average cost of treatment here is $57,667, the average full cost of care before insurance. If you have a Marketplace health plan, your out-of-pocket maximum for 2026 is no more than $10,600 for an individual or $21,200 for a family. That is the most you would have to pay for covered, in-network services in a plan year. You can ask a program and your plan what you would actually pay.
Nearly half of the 350 programs offer financial assistance
About 68% of the 350 listed programs take Medicaid
Inpatient care here runs about 1% above the national average
A state access line points callers to same-day walk-in assessments
About 8.5% of adults aged 18 to 64 had no health insurance
Cost facts:
nearly half of the 350 programs offer financial assistance · about 68% of the 350 listed programs take Medicaid · inpatient care here runs about 1% above the national average · a state access line points callers to same-day walk-in assessments · about 8.5% of adults aged 18 to 64 had no health insurance
How to Pay for Drug Rehab in Connecticut
Connecticut has 200+ treatment programs, and there are several ways to pay for care. Most programs take private insurance and most take Medicaid. Many offer sliding-scale fees or financial assistance, so cost alone does not have to decide whether you reach out.
Private Pay + Insurance
Most treatment programs in Connecticut take private rehab insurance, and most take self-pay if you are paying out of pocket. If you have a plan, ask a program whether it takes your insurance and what your share of the cost would be.
Connecticut adopted the Affordable Care Act's Medicaid expansion, which covers adults under the state's HUSKY D program. Most programs here take Medicaid. If you are enrolled, ask a program whether it takes your coverage.
Many treatment programs in Connecticut take Medicare. If you have Medicare, ask a program whether it takes your coverage and what you would pay out of pocket.
Connecticut is part of the TRICARE East Region. Humana Military is the region's contractor for the state. If you serve, served or are a family member, ask a program whether it takes your plan. The West Haven VA Medical Center is here too. Addiction and mental health resources for military members and veterans cover the state.
Two federally recognized tribes are based in Connecticut: the Mashantucket Pequot Indian Tribe and the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut. A federal directory of Indian health facilities lists the Mashantucket Health Clinic and a health facility of the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut. If you belong to either tribe, ask these facilities what they offer.
Many Connecticut programs offer sliding-scale fees, and many offer financial assistance. Some offer free care, and some offer financing. If medication-assisted treatment is part of your search, ask a program which of these options applies to it.
“If teens self-medicate with substances, it’s our community’s responsibility to provide them with accessible emotional support and recovery services.”
My work with Connecticut’s youth as a mental health professional is the most rewarding and demanding experience of my professional life. It’s a privilege to help young minds navigate the challenges of growing up, but it also hurts to hear that they utilize addictive substances like nicotine as an emotional crutch to deal with trauma, bullying, anxiety, and depression.
According to the Connecticut Department of Health, about 16,600 students in the state vape. High school students with poor mental health are over twice as likely to vape compared to peers without psychological struggles.
Most youth access tobacco through friends and family, but targeted advertising on social media is a threat.
Frequently asked questions
What to know about rehab in Connecticut
How Addiction Treatment Works in Connecticut
Connecticut has 200+ options for addiction treatment, and you can start with one phone call. The state’s Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) pays for a free Access Line that runs 24/7. Wheeler staffs the line and connects callers to substance use treatment across the state. When you call, staff ask a few screening questions. Then they refer you to same-day walk-in assessment centers, DMHAS-funded outpatient care, withdrawal management programs or residential rehab. They also check which programs have beds open, so you are not left calling program after program.
DMHAS is the state agency in charge of preventing and treating alcohol and other drug problems. By law it must serve adults with a psychiatric or substance use disorder, or both, who cannot pay for care on their own. That means you can turn to the agency’s programs if cost is a worry. State law also requires every substance abuse treatment facility to hold a license from the state Department of Public Health, so you can ask any program whether it has one.
One statewide effort is the Connecticut Opioid REsponse (CORE) Initiative, the state’s plan to cut opioid overdose deaths. It puts statewide weight behind the prevention and response work you will come across. Connecticut runs Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program together under the name HUSKY Health.
Free and Low-Cost Rehab Resources in Connecticut
Free and low-cost help is spread across Connecticut, and much of it is a phone call, text or visit away. The state’s addiction services agency runs a statewide Naloxone (Narcan) Initiative. Its regional organizations give out free naloxone and training. The state Department of Public Health also supports syringe services programs. These give out sterile needles, safe syringe disposal and naloxone, and they can refer you to treatment. If you or someone close to you is struggling, suicide prevention support is part of this help too.
Crisis and Support Lines
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Free, confidential support by call, text or chat, 24/7, including for alcohol or drug use concerns. 988
SAMHSA National Helpline: Free, confidential treatment referral and information for mental and substance use disorders, 24/7, in English and Spanish. 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Community and Nonprofit Programs
LiveLOUD: Information on opioid use disorder treatment and support options in Connecticut, where to get free naloxone, and the SafeSpot hotline. 1-800-972-0590
NAMI Connecticut (New Britain): Free mental health support groups across Connecticut, including an Opioid Support Group for family members, plus education programs and resources. 860-882-0236
The Connection Inc.: Statewide nonprofit helping people with substance use, mental illness and homelessness, with programs from outpatient care to residential settings. theconnectioninc.org
Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling: Free, immediate support and referral for people and families affected by gambling harm, plus prevention, outreach and education programs statewide. ccpg.org
Harm Reduction
Connecticut Harm Reduction Alliance (Hartford): Free harm reduction services across Connecticut: syringe service programs, naloxone, fentanyl test strips, HIV and hepatitis C screening. ghhrc.org
VA and Military
West Haven VA Medical Center (West Haven): Primary care and specialty health services, including mental health services, cancer treatment, palliative and hospice care. 203-932-5711
Government and Medicaid
Access Line: Referrals to walk-in assessment centers, outpatient treatment, withdrawal management, and residential programs, plus bed availability checks and transportation. 1-800-563-4086
211 Connecticut: Free, confidential, 24-hour, multilingual referral to health and human services across Connecticut, a program of United Way of Connecticut. 1-800-203-1234
Connecticut Military Support Program (MSP): Free, confidential behavioral health services and outpatient counseling referrals for Connecticut veterans, National Guard members, reservists and their families. 1 (866) 251-2913
Recovery Support
Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) (Hartford): Free recovery support at eight Recovery Community Centers across Connecticut: All Recovery meetings, recovery coaching, telephone recovery support. 866-205-9770
Connecticut Al-Anon (Hartford): Free Al-Anon and Alateen family group meetings across Connecticut for people worried about someone else’s drinking; Hartford literature office. 1-888-825-2666
Connecticut Region of Narcotics Anonymous: Free Narcotics Anonymous meetings across Connecticut for people who want to stop using drugs; regional convention and meeting information. ctna.org
Drug and Alcohol Use Statistics in Connecticut
State and national surveys put numbers on what Connecticut’s programs are up against. Those programs include the Connecticut Opioid REsponse (CORE) Initiative, the Naloxone (Narcan) Initiative, the Syringe Services Program and the Access Line, plus 200+ treatment programs across the state. Even with that reach, 85.2% of Connecticut residents aged 12 or older who needed substance use treatment in 2024 did not get it. If you are looking for care here, you are far from alone.
26.2
Drug overdose deaths per 100,000 people, 2024
17.5%
People 12 or older with a substance use disorder in the past year, 2023-2024
85.2%
People 12 or older who needed substance use treatment but did not get it, 2024
13.8%
Adults who binge drank in the past 30 days, 2025
Connecticut’s overdose death rate in 2024 was 26.2 deaths per 100,000 people. That is above the national rate of 23.1 per 100,000 and the second highest among the state and its three neighbors. Binge drinking tells a different story: 13.8% of adults binge drank in the past month in 2025, just under the national median. The national drug and alcohol use statistics can give you more context as you weigh your options.
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Libby Pellegrini, MMS, PA-C, is a professionally-trained physician assistant. She has worked in numerous emergency healthcare settings, ranging from the rural United States to large metropolitan areas. Her experience helping patients suffering from acute crises related to intoxication and substance…
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