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CJR Waterbury is a nonprofit substance use treatment provider in Waterbury, Connecticut, located at 80 Prospect Street.
Levels of care offered here include standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. 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, criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
CJR Waterbury is accredited by Council on Accreditation (COA) and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency and state department of health.
Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
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| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, State department of health, Council on Accreditation (COA) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Children/Adolescents, Young Adults |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT has 22 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 462,220 residents. 1 facility 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.
CJR Waterbury lists the following levels of care: outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, CJR Waterbury accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), 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.
CJR Waterbury 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. CJR Waterbury reports accreditation from COA. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
CJR Waterbury accepts children/adolescents and young adults. Specialized groups include adolescents, young adults, criminal justice (other than dui/dwi)/forensic clients, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT has 22 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 462,220 residents: 1 list detox services, 14 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 3 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
CJR Waterbury is #9 of 11 ranked programs in Waterbury in our 2026 ranking, based on the StartDrugRehab Score (accreditation, levels of care, payment options, data completeness and patient ratings). Facilities cannot pay to change their rank.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact CJR Waterbury directly at 860-567-9423 x1350. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be CJR Waterbury. Our helpline is not affiliated with CJR Waterbury.
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