1400 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517
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Childrens Center of Hamden provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 1400 Whitney Avenue in Hamden, Connecticut. It is a nonprofit provider.
Its services include standard outpatient counseling, co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, and motivational interviewing.
Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, Medicaid, private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts children and adolescents and young adults. It offers specialized groups for adolescents, young adults, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
Childrens Center of Hamden is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the state department of health.
Based on SAMHSA-listed programs in our directory. Rankings use the StartDrugRehab Score; facilities can't pay to change them. Distances are straight-line.
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| Licensing & accreditation | State department of health, The Joint Commission |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Children/Adolescents, Young Adults |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT has 26 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 576,718 residents. 4 facilities in the county list detox services.
Source: StartDrugRehab Treatment Deserts 2026, built from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, U.S. Census 2024 population estimates and CDC overdose data. Counts are SAMHSA-listed facilities only.
Childrens Center of Hamden lists the following levels of care: outpatient, dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Childrens Center of Hamden accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicaid, private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.
Childrens Center of Hamden does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.
Yes. Childrens Center of Hamden reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Childrens Center of Hamden accepts children/adolescents and young adults. Specialized groups include adolescents, young adults, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT has 26 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 576,718 residents: 4 list detox services, 24 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 4 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are APT Foundation Inc – Orchard Hill Treatment Services (North Haven, 1.8 miles), Oxford House Yale (New Haven, 1.8 miles), and Oxford House Moon Park (New Haven, 2.2 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Childrens Center of Hamden has a 3.2-star rating from 34 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Childrens Center of Hamden directly at 203-248-2116 x344. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Childrens Center of Hamden. Our helpline is not affiliated with Childrens Center of Hamden.
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Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Facilities report this information to SAMHSA, and it can change, so confirm details before admission. Logo courtesy of childrenscenterhamden.org. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Childrens Center of Hamden.
