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Connecticut Valley Hospital – Blue Hills Substance Services

500 Vine Street, Hartford, CT 06112

3.6 27 reviews on Google Maps

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Levels of care5 programsInpatient
Payment7 optionsTakes private insurance
AgesAdultsAll genders
MATOfferedMethadone, Buprenorphine
LanguagesEnglish
AccreditationJoint CommissionIndependent quality review

StartDrugRehab Score

Our 10-point score combines licensing and accreditation, the levels of care and payment options this facility reports, and patient ratings from Google and StartDrugRehab.com reviewers. Paid or claimed listings never change a score. Read full methodology

How this score breaks down
State licensed & listed with SAMHSA4 / 4.0
Accreditation1.2 / 1.8
Levels of care0.9 / 2.1
Patient ratings0.56 / 1.5
Insurance & payment access0.6 / 0.6

Patient ratings use 27 Google reviews (3.6★), weighted toward a 4.0 average until there are enough reviews to be reliable.

About Connecticut Valley Hospital – Blue Hills Substance Services

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).

Programs & levels of care

Treatment approaches

  • Anger management
  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention
  • Substance use disorder counseling
  • Trauma-related counseling
  • 12-step facilitation

Detox services

  • Alcohol Detoxification
  • Benzodiazepines Detoxification
  • Opioids detoxification

Medications used

  • Acamprosate (Campral®)
  • Disulfiram
  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable)
  • Medications for HIV treatment
  • Medications for Hepatitis C treatment
  • Clonidine
  • Medications for pre-exposure to prophylaxis
  • Medication for mental disorders
  • Nicotine replacement
  • Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation

Insurance & payment

MedicaidAccepted
MedicareAccepted
Private InsuranceAccepted
Military Insurance (TRICARE)Accepted
Cash / Self-PayAccepted
Sliding Scale FeesAccepted
State-Funded / Low-CostAccepted

Payment assistance (check with facility for details) · Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

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How Connecticut Valley Hospital – Blue Hills Substance Services compares

  • #6of 9 ranked programs in Hartford in our 2026 ranking. See the Hartford ranking
  • ✓Offers detox: only 2 of 12 programs in Hartford do.
  • ✓Offers methadone treatment: only 5 of 12 programs in Hartford do.
  • ✓Accepts private insurance: 9 of 12 programs in Hartford do.

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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Who they serve & support services

Specialized groups

  • Young adults
  • Adult women
  • Adult men
  • Seniors or older adults
  • Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
  • Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
  • Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders
  • Clients with HIV or AIDS
  • Clients who have experienced sexual abuse
  • Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence
  • Clients who have experienced trauma

Recovery support

  • Self-help groups
  • Housing services
  • Assistance with obtaining social services
  • Recovery coach
  • Mentoring/peer support
  • Employment counseling or training

Counseling & education

  • HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support
  • Hepatitis education, counseling, or support
  • Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis
  • Substance use disorder education
  • Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
  • Individual counseling
  • Group counseling
  • Family counseling
  • Marital/couples counseling
  • Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.) 

Ancillary services

  • Case management service
  • Early intervention for HIV
  • Mental health services
  • Social skills development
  • Transportation assistance
  • Integrated primary care services
  • Suicide prevention services
Licensing & accreditationState mental health department, Hospital licensing authority, The Joint Commission, SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
Ages acceptedYoung Adults, Adults, Seniors
Operated byState government

Treatment access in Capitol Planning Region, CT

26Treatment facilities
2Offer detox
22Buprenorphine or methadone
6Offer 24-hour care

Capitol Planning Region, CT has 26 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 991,508 residents. Connecticut Valley Hospital – Blue Hills Substance Services is one of 2 listed detox programs in the county.

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.

Location

Address500 Vine Street
Hartford, CT 06112
Facility's own phone860-293-6400 x401
Websitect.gov/dmhas

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Questions about Connecticut Valley Hospital – Blue Hills Substance Services

What services does Connecticut Valley Hospital – Blue Hills Substance Services offer?

Connecticut Valley Hospital – Blue Hills Substance Services lists the following levels of care: detox, hospital inpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), methadone clinic (OTP), and dual diagnosis. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.

Does Connecticut Valley Hospital – Blue Hills Substance Services accept insurance?

According to SAMHSA data, Connecticut Valley Hospital – Blue Hills Substance Services accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, ihs/tribal/urban (itu) funds, medicare, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid, and samhsa funding/block grants. 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.

Does Connecticut Valley Hospital – Blue Hills Substance Services offer detox?

Yes. Connecticut Valley Hospital – Blue Hills Substance Services provides detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services, including alcohol detoxification, benzodiazepines detoxification, and opioids detoxification.

Is Connecticut Valley Hospital – Blue Hills Substance Services accredited?

Yes. Connecticut Valley Hospital – Blue Hills Substance Services reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.

Who does Connecticut Valley Hospital – Blue Hills Substance Services treat?

Connecticut Valley Hospital – Blue Hills Substance Services accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include young adults, adult women, adult men, seniors or older adults, and criminal justice (other than dui/dwi)/forensic clients.

How many addiction treatment programs are in Capitol Planning Region, CT?

Capitol Planning Region, CT has 26 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 991,508 residents: 2 list detox services, 22 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 6 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).

How does Connecticut Valley Hospital – Blue Hills Substance Services rank among rehab centers in Hartford?

Connecticut Valley Hospital – Blue Hills Substance Services is #6 of 9 ranked programs in Hartford 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.

What is Connecticut Valley Hospital – Blue Hills Substance Services' Google rating?

Connecticut Valley Hospital – Blue Hills Substance Services has a 3.6-star rating from 27 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.

How do I get admitted to Connecticut Valley Hospital – Blue Hills Substance Services or a similar program?

Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Connecticut Valley Hospital – Blue Hills Substance Services directly at 860-293-6400 x401. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Connecticut Valley Hospital – Blue Hills Substance Services. Our helpline is not affiliated with Connecticut Valley Hospital – Blue Hills Substance Services.

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