555 Willard Avenue Suite 116-A, Newington, CT 06111
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Located at 555 Willard Avenue in Newington, Connecticut, Veterans Affairs – Connecticut Healthcare System is a VA addiction treatment program.
Care options include intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, and motivational interviewing. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, 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 veterans.
Veterans Affairs – Connecticut Healthcare System is accredited by The Joint Commission.
Payment assistance (check with facility for details) · Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
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| Licensing & accreditation | The Joint Commission |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs |
Capitol Planning Region, CT has 26 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 991,508 residents. 2 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.
Veterans Affairs – Connecticut Healthcare System lists the following levels of care: intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Veterans Affairs – Connecticut Healthcare System accepts medicare, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, 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.
Veterans Affairs – Connecticut Healthcare System 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. Veterans Affairs – Connecticut Healthcare System reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Veterans Affairs – Connecticut Healthcare System accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include veterans, clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence, and clients who have experienced trauma.
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).
The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are Community Mental Health Affiliates – Transitional Youth Program (New Britain, 2.5 miles), Hartford Dispensary – Root Center for Advanced Recovery (New Britain, 2.6 miles), and Farrell Treatment Center (New Britain, 2.9 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Veterans Affairs – Connecticut Healthcare System has a 4.3-star rating from 35 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 Veterans Affairs – Connecticut Healthcare System directly at 860-667-6747. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Veterans Affairs – Connecticut Healthcare System. Our helpline is not affiliated with Veterans Affairs – Connecticut Healthcare System.
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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 va.gov. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Veterans Affairs – Connecticut Healthcare System.
