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Name	Address	Detox Service Setting	Levels Of Care
Blue Hills Treatment Center	500 Vine Street Hartford, CT 06112	Detox Service Setting Hospital DetoxOutpatient DetoxInpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientPHPInpatient+1
Connecticut Center for Recovery	177 West Putnam Avenue Greenwich, CT 06830	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientPHP+3
Connecticut Counseling Centers Danbury	60 Beaver Brook Road Danbury, CT 06810	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual Diagnosis
Farrell Treatment Center	586 Main Street New Britain, CT 06051	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientDual Diagnosis
Health Care Resource Centers Hartford	55 Fishfry Street Hartford, CT 06120	Detox Service Setting Outpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care OutpatientAftercare
High Watch Recovery Center	62 Carter Road Kent, CT 06757	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientPHPOutpatient+4
InterCommunity Addiction Recovery Clayton House	203 Williams Street East Glastonbury, CT 06033	Detox Service Setting Inpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientAftercareDual Diagnosis+1
MAAS New Haven	426 East Street New Haven, CT 06511	Detox Service Setting Outpatient DetoxMATInpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientPHP
MCCA	38 Old Ridgebury Road Danbury, CT 06810	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientAftercare
Mountainside	187 South Canaan Road Canaan, CT 06018	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientAftercare+3
New Era Rehabilitation	4675 Main St Bridgeport, CT 06606	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual Diagnosis
New Era Rehabilitation Center	311 East Street New Haven, CT 06511	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual Diagnosis
Pivot Drug Rehabilitation Center	495 Jane St Bridgeport, CT 06608	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Recovery Network of Programs Inc Kinsella Treatment Center MATS	1862 State Street Extension Bridgeport, CT 06605	Detox Service Setting Outpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care
Recovery Services of Connecticut	71 Bradley Rd Madison, CT 06443	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Rushford	1250 Silver Street Middletown, CT 06457	Detox Service Setting Outpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care OutpatientPHPDual Diagnosis
Rushford	110 National Drive Glastonbury, CT 06033	Detox Service Setting Outpatient DetoxInpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual DiagnosisInpatient+2
Silver Hill Hospital	208 Valley Road New Canaan, CT 06840	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientAftercare+2
South Central Rehabilitation of 232 Cedar St New Haven, CT	232 Cedar Street New Haven, CT 06519	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT+1	Levels Of Care InpatientInpatient
Stonington Institute	75 Swantown Hill Road North Stonington, CT 06359	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care OutpatientPHPAftercare+3

Drug & Alcohol Detox in Connecticut

Connecticut’s Opioid Services Division, established in 2018, coordinates opioid use disorder treatment, recovery support and harm reduction programs. Through State Opioid Response grants and Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee funding, it has made real progress against Connecticut’s overdose crisis.

Another important measure, taken in 2022, was joining a federal Medicaid waiver program, which expanded HUSKY Health coverage across the full continuum of substance use care, from ambulatory withdrawal management to inpatient services.

Together, these programs, along with other critical interventions, contributed to a 26% decline in the number of overdose deaths between 2023 and 2024.

Despite this progress, gaps remain, particularly in residential care for adolescents with substance use disorder. The state has struggled to find Medicaid-enrolled providers willing to operate 24-hour residential programs for teens, even after DMHAS raised reimbursement rates in mid-2025.

Substance use treatment in Connecticut is overseen by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), which licenses and funds detox, residential and outpatient programs statewide. DMHAS also co-chairs the state’s Alcohol and Drug Policy Council alongside the Department of Children and Families, coordinating substance use priorities across state agencies.

Anyone choosing a detox center in Connecticut can confirm a provider’s licensing status directly through DMHAS.

Find The Perfect Detox Center For You

Filter treatment centers in Connecticut by level of care offered to find the best detox program for you or a loved one.

Paying for Detox in Connecticut

The cost of detox in Connecticut varies by level of care and whether a facility is DMHAS-funded, private or hospital-based.

It is a good idea to review how insurance covers detox to help clarify what your plan will and will not pay for before you commit to a program.

How Much Does Detox Cost in Connecticut?

Costs in Connecticut run above the national average. This is largely driven by the state’s higher cost of living and urban-centered treatment system, though pricing varies significantly by region and level of care.

The figures below are average full cash-pay rates before insurance, Medicaid or other assistance. Keep in mind that most people with coverage pay far less.

Residential rates are highest in Hartford and New Haven due to demand and limited bed availability. Outpatient pricing remains more consistent statewide because of broad insurance participation and HUSKY Health coverage.

Approximately $142,000

Medical Detox

Averages $51,000 (30-day inpatient program)

Inpatient Rehab

Approximately $8,000 (30-day outpatient program)

Outpatient Rehab

Approximately $8,000

Methadone Treatment

Medicare and Medicaid in Connecticut

Medicare

Medicare covers substance use disorder treatment for eligible Connecticut residents, including inpatient detox, outpatient care, and counseling. Medicare Part B covers opioid use disorder treatment through enrolled opioid treatment programs, including methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone. Connecticut residents who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid can have their coverage coordinated with HUSKY Health.

Medicaid

HUSKY Health, Connecticut’s Medicaid program, is administered by the Department of Social Services. It covers substance use disorder treatment across the full continuum under a federal Section 1115 SUD waiver the state joined in 2022. Behavioral health claims are administered through Carelon, the state’s managed care partner.

Coverage spans ambulatory care, withdrawal management and inpatient services, with a prior authorization requirement for certain levels of SUD treatment using ASAM criteria.

Other Ways to Pay for Detox Treatment

Connecticut residents without insurance still have several paths to treatment:

DMHAS-Funded Programs

DMHAS directly funds and operates addiction treatment across the state, with services organized by level of care and available regardless of insurance status for eligible residents.

Regional Behavioral Health Action Organizations (RBHAOs)

These DMHAS-funded regional groups provide naloxone training and connect residents to local treatment and recovery resources.

Nonprofits and Charities

Community-based harm reduction and treatment organizations across the state receive state and federal grant funding to serve low-income residents.

Opioid Settlement Funding

The Connecticut Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee distributes settlement dollars toward treatment access, harm reduction and workforce development statewide.

Connecticut Regulations and Accreditation for Detox

Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS)

DMHAS is the primary state authority for licensing and funding addiction treatment programs in Connecticut, overseeing the full continuum from detox through recovery support services. More at portal.ct.gov/dmhas.

Connecticut Alcohol and Drug Policy Council (ADPC)

A legislatively mandated body co-chaired by DMHAS and the Department of Children and Families, the ADPC develops statewide recommendations on alcohol, tobacco and drug use priorities across all state agencies. More at portal.ct.gov/ADPC.

Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS)

DSS administers HUSKY Health, Connecticut’s Medicaid program, including the federal SUD waiver that expanded coverage for withdrawal management and residential treatment services statewide. More at portal.ct.gov/dss.

Key MAT Medications and Regulatory Status in Connecticut

Medication-assisted detox has expanded through the state’s opioid response initiatives. Licensed MAT programs, which are regulated at the federal and state level, use a mix of FDA-approved medications including:

Buprenorphine

Widely accessible through office-based prescribers and telehealth, with an estimated 30,000 Connecticut residents receiving buprenorphine treatment in recent years.

Methadone

Available only through certified Opioid Treatment Programs, including mobile OTP units that have expanded access in underserved areas of the state.

Naltrexone

Available by prescription from any qualified provider without special licensing, and covered under HUSKY Health.

Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction in Connecticut

Connecticut has built one of the more established harm reduction networks in New England. As a result, the state’s overdose numbers have declined for three consecutive years even as fentanyl remains involved in the large majority of deaths.

These numbers highlight the importance and efficacy of harm reduction programs, including:

Connecticut Harm Reduction Alliance (CTHRA)

https://www.ghhrc.org/

Free naloxone kits and overdose response training Sterile syringe distribution and collection Mail-based naloxone access through NEXT Distro Referrals to treatment and social services

In a recent year, CTHRA trained nearly 4,000 people to recognize and respond to overdoses, distributed more than 4,300 naloxone kits resulting in over 1,100 documented reversals, and dispensed more than 1.1 million sterile syringes statewide.

AIDS Connecticut Syringe Services Program

https://act-ct.org/care-services.html

Mobile syringe exchange in Hartford's South and North End Free naloxone and overdose response training HIV testing and risk reduction counseling Referrals to drug treatment and medical providers

AIDS Connecticut operates a mobile syringe services van in Hartford five days a week, combining harm reduction supplies with HIV testing and direct referrals into treatment.

DMHAS Naloxone and Overdose Response Program

https://portal.ct.gov/DMHAS

Naloxone distribution to hospitals, municipalities, and community organizations The NORA (Naloxone and Overdose Response App) mobile resource Statewide pharmacist-dispensed naloxone without a prescription

DMHAS supplies naloxone to emergency departments, first responders, treatment providers and harm reduction organizations statewide. It also oversees Connecticut’s Good Samaritan Law, which protects anyone who calls 911 during an overdose from arrest for possession.

Connecticut Statewide Opioid Reporting Directive (SWORD)

https://portal.ct.gov/

Real-time monitoring of fatal and nonfatal overdose trends Data sharing with local health departments for rapid response Public health alerts on emerging dangerous substances

Maintained by the Department of Public Health, SWORD tracks overdose trends in near real time, helping the state and local health departments respond quickly to emerging threats like new synthetic substances.

Detox Statistics in Connecticut

Connecticut’s overdose deaths have declined for three consecutive years, even as more potent substances continue to circulate in the drug supply.

990 Overdose Deaths in 2024

Connecticut recorded 990 confirmed drug overdose deaths in 2024, down from 1,338 in 2023, a 26% decline. Source: Connecticut Department of Public Health, June 2025.

76% Fentanyl Involvement Rate

Approximately 76% of Connecticut’s overdose deaths in 2024 involved fentanyl. Source: Connecticut Department of Public Health, June 2025.

1.1 Million Sterile Syringes Dispensed

The Connecticut Harm Reduction Alliance dispensed more than 1.1 million sterile syringes and collected nearly 955,000 used syringes in a recent year. Source: Connecticut Harm Reduction Alliance.

FAQs About Detox in Connecticut

How do I find free or low-cost detox in Connecticut if I don't have insurance?

You can contact DMHAS directly or a Regional Behavioral Health Action Organization (RBHAO) in your area to be connected with state-funded treatment options. Many DMHAS-funded providers offer services regardless of insurance status for eligible Connecticut residents.

Does HUSKY Health cover residential treatment in Connecticut?

Yes, for most adults. Under the state’s federal SUD waiver, HUSKY Health covers residential and inpatient substance use treatment. However, access to residential care for adolescents has been limited in recent years due to a shortage of Medicaid-enrolled providers offering that specific level of care.

What is the difference between inpatient and outpatient detox in Connecticut?

Inpatient detox provides 24-hour medical supervision for higher-risk withdrawal, such as alcohol or benzodiazepines, while outpatient detox allows a person to continue living at home while attending scheduled treatment sessions. Outpatient care is the level most widely available through DMHAS-funded programs statewide.

Is medication-assisted treatment covered by Connecticut Medicaid?

Yes. HUSKY Health covers buprenorphine, methadone through certified Opioid Treatment Programs, and naltrexone. Connecticut has also expanded mobile OTP units to reach residents in areas without easy access to a fixed clinic location.

What should I do if someone is overdosing in Connecticut?

Call 911 and administer naloxone if you have it. Naloxone is available over the counter at most Connecticut pharmacies and free through harm reduction organizations like the Connecticut Harm Reduction Alliance. Connecticut’s Good Samaritan Law protects anyone who calls for help during an overdose from arrest for drug possession. Making the call can save a life.

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