800-262-4205VA Healthcare Systems of Connecticut Substance Abuse Treatment Program
About VA Healthcare Systems of Connecticut Substance Abuse Treatment Program
VA Healthcare Systems of Connecticut Substance Abuse Treatment Program is a Veteran focused substance use disorder program located in the West Haven VA Medical Center in West Haven, Connecticut.
They’ll treat substance use disorders and cooccurring mental health problems. They use evidence based therapies, medication assisted treatment and recovery support.
They’re focused on meeting Veterans wherever they are in recovery. They’ll help you with unhealthy alcohol use to severe addiction.
Veteran Centered Substance Use Disorder Treatment
They can give you standard outpatient services through the Outpatient Addiction Recovery Service, intensive day programming through the Substance and Addiction Day Program and campus based residential recovery support.
They’re focused on VA mental health, primary care, social work and rehab services.
They use cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing and 12 Step care.
You’ll get individual, group, family and couples counseling. They’ll also give you relapse prevention planning and overdose education.
Opioid Treatment and MAT
They have an Opioid Treatment Program supporting recovery from heroin, fentanyl and prescription painkiller addiction.
You can get methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone. You can also get alcohol use disorder medications.
They’ll give you counseling, peer support, housing assistance and vocational resources.
Access and Coverage
You’ll get care on campus at the West Haven VA Medical Center. They have virtual visits through their mental health service.
They’re focused on addiction treatment in a VA medical center environment.
They can help Veterans who are dealing with addiction, trauma and housing instability.
They’ll accept military insurance, private health insurance and self pay. You should reach out if you’d like to verify your eligibility.
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Hospital detoxification allows you to withdraw from drugs or alcohol in a hospital setting. It’s ideal for people with severe withdrawal symptoms or complex medical needs. You’ll receive constant monitoring, emergency care if needed and FDA approved prescription medications. |
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems. |
Medication assisted treatment combines medication and counseling to manage withdrawal and reduce cravings for opioid and alcohol addiction. Medications may include methadone, buprenorphine or naltrexone. MAT is tailored to your needs so you can actively participate in your treatment journey. |
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Self Pay
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Private Insurance
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Military Insurance
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Detox Service Setting
Hospital detoxification allows you to withdraw from drugs or alcohol in a hospital setting. It’s ideal for people with severe withdrawal symptoms or complex medical needs. You’ll receive constant monitoring, emergency care if needed and FDA approved prescription medications.
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems.
Medication assisted treatment combines medication and counseling to manage withdrawal and reduce cravings for opioid and alcohol addiction. Medications may include methadone, buprenorphine or naltrexone. MAT is tailored to your needs so you can actively participate in your treatment journey.
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