Substance Use Treatment and Recovery

Recovering from a substance use disorder is courageous and brave. These resources offer a starting point for anyone in the early stages of recovery, looking for long term support, or supporting a loved one. Never hesitate to reach out to HKYFS for more resources and connection to local services. info@hkyfs.org

Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (D.M.H.A.S.) – Offers mental health and addiction services in Connecticut.
Call: (860) 418-7000
Hearing Impaired: (860) 418-6707
www.ct.gov/dmhas

Partnership for Drug-Free Kids – Provides resources and support for families dealing with substance use.
Call: (855) 378-4373
www.drugfree.org

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (S.A.M.H.S.A.) – A national resource for treatment referrals and mental health services.
24/7 Treatment Referral Line: (800) 662-4357
www.findtreatment.samhsa.org

Live Loud – Information and resources for individuals impacted by opioid use disorder.
www.liveloud.org

TriCircle – Helping individuals and families affected by substance use disorders.
Call: (860) 349-7074
tricircle.org/

Womens Reach – Offering outreach, short-term case management, recovery coaching, and resource connections for pregnant and parenting women with substance use or co-occurring disorders, as well as their partners, family, and supports.
​www.theconnectioninc.org/tags/womens-reach/

• Substance Abuse Treatment Access Line: (800) 563-4086
• Connecticut Crisis Services: (860) 344-2100; (860) 262-5220; Main#: (860) 262-5200;
• Shoreline: (860) 358-3701

DMHAS Addiction Services Availability​ Website (Public CT detox, inpatient, recovery houses, sober houses, and walk in services)
Disclaimer: This website is for information only. Admission is not guaranteed even if availability is reported on this site. Call a program and complete their initial screening process for admission. Note: If a program shows no open beds, please call for waitlist options. Please consult each program’s page for 1115 Certification status.
https://www.ctaddictionservices.com/

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Pre-treatment consultation and intervention services

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Inpatient Addiction Treatment
IOP/OP Treatment in Connecticut:
Inspire Recovery- Mental health and substance use counseling, medication management for 18+, Ages 11+, couples. Accepts most major insurances
www.inspirerecoveryct.com

​The Ridge Recovery Center – Comprehensive recovery services for individuals facing substance use and mental health issues.
www.ridgerecovery.org

Rushford – A provider offering substance use and mental health treatment services across Connecticut.
www.rushford.org

High Watch – Residential addiction treatment offering holistic therapies and recovery support.
www.highwatchrecovery.org

Mountainside Treatment Center – A center dedicated to providing comprehensive addiction treatment with locations in Connecticut.
www.mountainside.com

Paramount Wellness Retreat – A private retreat offering personalized treatment for substance use and mental health issues.
www.paramountwellnesscenters.org

Connecticut Center for Recovery – Recovery-focused services offering medical and therapeutic treatment for addiction.
www.connecticutrecovery.org

Recovery Services of Connecticut – Comprehensive addiction recovery programs for individuals and families.
www.recoveryservicesct.com

Maryland Addiction Recovery Center (MD) – Specialized treatment for substance use and co-occurring disorders.
www.marylandaddictionrecovery.com

Caron (PA) – Leading addiction treatment center providing programs for individuals and families.
www.caron.org

Surfside Recovery Services (NJ) – A New Jersey-based center offering recovery services for men struggling with substance use.
www.surfsiderecoveryservices.com

Newport Academy – Specialized treatment for teens struggling with substance use and mental health disorders.
www.newportacademy.com

Turnbridge – Comprehensive recovery programs for young adults and adolescents facing substance use and mental health challenges.
www.turnbridge.com

Sober Living & Transitional Housing
Eden Hill’s Transitional Living (Women Only) – Supportive transitional living for women in recovery.
www.edenhillrecoveryretreat.com

Other Resources
EMMAUS Health – Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT) with psychosocial nursing interventions and recovery coaching.
www.emmaushealthllc.com

The Phoenix – A free sober active community offering fitness classes, social events, and support for individuals in recovery. Programs include yoga, CrossFit, climbing, meditation, music, and more, available both in-person and virtually. Membership is free for anyone with at least 48 hours of sobriety.
Website: https://thephoenix.org/

​Homewaters Counseling and Consulting – We specialize in helping individuals and couples make meaningful changes towards recovery and answer the question: “Why do I keep doing this?” Sessions are virtual and offered outside of business hours for convenience.
info.homewaterscc@gmail.com
Call or Text: 860-263-9203

12-Step & Peer Support Groups:
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Support for individuals recovering from alcohol addiction.
www.aa.org
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Support for individuals recovering from drug addiction.
www.na.org
Cocaine Anonymous (CA) – Support for individuals struggling with cocaine and other substances.
www.ca.org
Marijuana Anonymous (MA) – Support for individuals recovering from marijuana dependence.
www.marijuana-anonymous.org
Behavioral Addiction Support Groups:
Gamblers Anonymous (GA) – Support for individuals struggling with problem gambling.
www.gamblersanonymous.org
Gaming Addicts Anonymous (GAA) – Support for individuals recovering from video game addiction.
www.gamingaddictsanonymous.org
Internet & Tech Addiction Anonymous (ITAA) – Support for individuals struggling with internet and technology overuse.
www.internetaddictsanonymous.org
Spenders Anonymous (SA) – Support for individuals recovering from compulsive spending and shopping addiction.
www.spenders.org
Debtors Anonymous (DA) – Support for individuals struggling with compulsive debt and financial difficulties.
www.debtorsanonymous.org

Non-12-Step & Alternative Support Groups:
SMART Recovery – Science-based support focusing on self-empowerment and behavior change.
www.smartrecovery.org
LifeRing Secular Recovery – Peer-run secular recovery program emphasizing personal responsibility.
www.lifering.org
Women for Sobriety (WFS) – Support program designed for women in recovery.
www.womenforsobriety.org
Recovery Dharma – Buddhist-inspired path to recovery through meditation and mindfulness.
www.recoverydharma.org

Support for Families & Loved Ones:
Al-Anon & Alateen – Support for families and friends of individuals struggling with alcohol addiction.
www.al-anon.org
Nar-Anon – Support for families and loved ones affected by drug addiction.
www.nar-anon.org
Families Anonymous – Support for relatives and friends of individuals with substance use disorders.
www.familiesanonymous.org
GRASP (Grief Recovery After a Substance Passing) – Support for those who have lost a loved one to substance use disorder.
www.grasphelp.org
Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families (ACA) – Support for adults who grew up in alcoholic or dysfunctional households.
www.adultchildren.org
Codependents Anonymous (CoDA) – Support for individuals seeking healthy relationships and freedom from codependency.
www.coda.org
Love in the Trenches (LITT) – Support for parents of individuals struggling with substance use disorder.

www.loveinthetrenches.org
​Mindful Family Recovery, LLC – Founded by Karen Bernetti, Mindful Family Recovery supports families impacted by a loved one’s addiction. The program focuses on education, empowerment, and healing to help families navigate the challenges of substance use and foster recovery-oriented relationships.
Website: https://www.mindfulfamilyrecovery.com

Safe-Spot– SafeSpot is the nation’s first and only professionalized 24/7 peer-led overdose detection and prevention hotline. SafeSpot connects people who are using drugs with a trained operator who can call for help in case of overdose.
If you are looking for virtual spotting services, please call the helpline at: 1-800-972-0590
Website: ​safe-spot.me/

Connecticut Harm Reduction Alliance– Provides statewide harm reduction services including naloxone distribution, overdose prevention training, sterile syringe distribution/collection, safer smoking kits, condoms, outreach, and connection to care and support services for people who use drugs.
Website: www.ghhrc.org/

ACT (Advancing Connecticut Together) Harm Reduction – Offers syringe services, naloxone access and training, safer sex materials, HIV/Hepatitis C testing, risk reduction education, and referrals to treatment and social supports through mobile outreach in Hartford and surrounding areas. ​
Website: https://act-ct.org/harm-reduction.html

Middletown Harm Reduction Initiative – Community-based distribution of harm reduction supplies (including safer use kits and naloxone), overdose response training, advocacy, and awareness for individuals and families in Middlesex County.
Website: https://middletownhri.org/services

Alliance for Living – Syringe Services Program (SSP) – Harm reduction services providing sterile injection equipment, wound care kits, naloxone and overdose prevention education, safer sex supplies, HIV/Hepatitis C testing, and referrals to medical and social supports.
Website: https://www.allianceforliving.org/syringe-services-program

National Harm Reduction Coalition– NHRC began launching grassroots efforts to support members of their communities who were dying from this brutal disease.

Website and Resources: https://harmreduction.org/resource-center/harm-reduction-intersects/