Located at 500 Vine Street in Hartford, Connecticut, Connecticut Valley Hospital – Blue Hills Substance Services is a public addiction treatment program.
Care options include medically supervised detox, hospital inpatient care, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), a federally certified opioid treatment program (methadone), and co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention. For opioid use disorder, the program uses methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, IHS/tribal/urban (ITU) funds, Medicare, 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 young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for young adults, women, men, seniors or older adults, and criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients.
Connecticut Valley Hospital – Blue Hills Substance Services is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the state mental health department, hospital licensing authority, SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP), and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).