221 West Main Street, Branford, CT 06405
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
Patient ratings use 33 Google reviews (4.0★), weighted toward a 4.0 average until there are enough reviews to be reliable.
Located at 221 West Main Street in Branford, Connecticut, Shoreline Family Healthcare is a nonprofit addiction treatment program.
Care options 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, 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 children and adolescents, young adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for adolescents, young adults, women, pregnant/postpartum women, and men.
Shoreline Family Healthcare is licensed or certified by the state department of health and Federally Qualified Health Center.
Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Based on SAMHSA-listed programs in our directory. Rankings use the StartDrugRehab Score; facilities can't pay to change them. Distances are straight-line.
No reviews on StartDrugRehab.com yet. Were you or someone you love treated at Shoreline Family Healthcare? An honest review helps the next family choose with confidence. It takes about 2 minutes, and you can post with just your first name or initials.
Reviews are checked against our Review Guidelines before they appear. We publish positive and negative reviews alike, and facilities can't pay to remove, change or reorder them. Reviews are personal opinions, not medical advice.
| Licensing & accreditation | State department of health, Federally Qualified Health Center |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Seniors |
| 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.
Shoreline Family Healthcare 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, Shoreline Family Healthcare 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, 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.
Shoreline Family Healthcare does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.
Shoreline Family Healthcare reports licensing or certification from: State department of health and Federally Qualified Health Center.
Shoreline Family Healthcare accepts children/adolescents, young adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adolescents, young adults, adult women, pregnant/postpartum women, and adult men.
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 Harbor House (Branford, 2.1 miles), Fair Haven Community Healthcare (New Haven, 3.3 miles), and New Era Rehabilitation Center Inc – Nerc (New Haven, 3.5 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Shoreline Family Healthcare has a 4.0-star rating from 33 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 Shoreline Family Healthcare directly at 203-752-5271. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Shoreline Family Healthcare. Our helpline is not affiliated with Shoreline Family Healthcare.
Compare options
North Branford, CT 06471
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
New Haven, CT 06519
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
New Haven, CT 06511
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
New Haven, CT 06511
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
New Haven, CT 06511
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
New Haven, CT 06515
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · TRICARE
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
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 fhchc.org. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Shoreline Family Healthcare.
