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10 Best Detox Centers in Connecticut (2026)

We list 21 detox centers in Connecticut, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data, with the most in Middletown (3), Hartford (2), and Westport (2). Compare services, insurance accepted and accreditation, or call for free help choosing.

  • 21Treatment facilities
  • 9Inpatient / residential
  • 15Accept Medicaid
  • 21Accept private insurance

Detox: the basics

Detox centers provide medically supervised withdrawal management, helping you safely stop alcohol or drugs while trained staff treat withdrawal symptoms. Most stays last several days to about two weeks, depending on the substance and your health. Search below for licensed detox centers near you, and plan for ongoing care, since detox is the first step in treatment, not a cure. Read the full guide →

2026 rankings

Top 10 detox centers in Connecticut

Ranked by the StartDrugRehab Score: accreditation, levels of care, patient ratings and payment options. Featured or claimed status never affects rank. How we rank

  1. Mountainside Treatment Center

    Canaan, CT

    8.9ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.9 out of 10
    4.4Google206 reviews

    Best for: Private-pay residential careJoint CommissionCARF

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission and CARF accredited; offers detox, residential care, PHP, and IOP; accepts private insurance, self-pay, and sliding-scale fees.

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  2. New Era Rehabilitation Center Inc – Nerc

    New Haven, CT

    8.5ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.5 out of 10
    4.4Google29 reviews

    Best for: Supervised detoxCARF

    Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers detox, PHP, IOP, and outpatient care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  3. High Watch Recovery Center

    Kent, CT

    8.4ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.4 out of 10
    4.4Google150 reviews

    Best for: Detox and residential careJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers detox, residential care, PHP, and IOP; accepts private insurance, TRICARE, and self-pay.

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  4. VA Healthcare Systems of Connecticut – Outpatient Addiction Recovery Services

    West Haven, CT

    8.1ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.1 out of 10
    4.0Google193 reviews

    Best for: Veterans (VA care)Joint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers detox, residential care, IOP, and outpatient care; accepts private insurance, TRICARE, and self-pay.

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  5. Natchaug Hospital Inc – Quinebaug Treatment Center

    Dayville, CT

    8.0ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.0 out of 10
    2.7Google9 reviews

    Best for: Supervised detoxJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers detox, PHP, IOP, and outpatient care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  6. Cornell Scott Hill Health Center – South Central Rehabilitation Center

    New Haven, CT

    7.8Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.8 out of 10
    3.4Google10 reviews

    Best for: Detox and residential careJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers detox, residential care, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  7. InterCommunity Healthcare – Detox Center

    Hartford, CT

    7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10
    4.2Google323 reviews

    Best for: Detox and residential careJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers detox, residential care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and self-pay.

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  8. Renew Health – Recovery

    Middletown, CT

    7.5Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.5 out of 10
    3.9Google55 reviews

    Best for: Supervised detoxJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers detox, outpatient care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicare, and self-pay.

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  9. Connecticut Valley Hospital – Blue Hills Substance Services

    Hartford, CT

    7.3Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.3 out of 10
    3.6Google27 reviews

    Best for: Supervised detoxJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers detox, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  10. Stonington Institute

    North Stonington, CT

    7.2Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.2 out of 10
    3.4Google134 reviews

    Best for: Detox and residential careJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers detox, residential care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and TRICARE.

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8.9ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.9 out of 10
4.4Google206 reviews

Joint Commission · CARF accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Partial Hospitalization
  • +7 more

Payment accepted

Private insurance · Self-pay · Sliding scale

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

8.4ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.4 out of 10
4.4Google150 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Partial Hospitalization
  • +4 more

Payment accepted

Private insurance · TRICARE · Self-pay

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.2Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.2 out of 10
2.9Google40 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Hospital Inpatient
  • +3 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10
4.2Google323 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Inpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

8.4ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.4 out of 10
4.1Google35 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • +5 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

8.5ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.5 out of 10
4.4Google29 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • +5 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Rushford Center Inc

Willimantic, CT 06226

7.2Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.2 out of 10

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Inpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Private insurance · TRICARE · Self-pay

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.0Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.0 out of 10
2.8Google9 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Inpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Stonington Institute

North Stonington, CT 06359

7.2Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.2 out of 10
3.4Google134 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Inpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.8Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.8 out of 10
1.5Google6 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • +3 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

8.0ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.0 out of 10
2.7Google9 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • +3 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Silver Hill Hospital Inc

New Canaan, CT 06840

7.1Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.1 out of 10
3.3Google137 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Hospital Inpatient
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • +4 more

Payment accepted

Medicare · Private insurance · TRICARE +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.1Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.1 out of 10
3.3Google43 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Inpatient
Operator
Public
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Hospital Inpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.3Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.3 out of 10
3.6Google27 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Inpatient
Operator
Public
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Hospital Inpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Renew Health – Recovery

Middletown, CT 06457

7.5Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.5 out of 10
3.9Google55 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicare · Private insurance · Self-pay

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

6.8GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.8 out of 10
2.6Google17 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Inpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Hospital Inpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Elevate Health and Wellness

Westport, CT 06880

6.9GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.9 out of 10
4.4Google71 reviews
Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +3 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

StayWell Health Center – Oasis

Waterbury, CT 06702

5.8FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.8 out of 10
2.9Google132 reviews
Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Waterstone Counseling Center

Madison, CT 06443

6.8GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.8 out of 10
4.6Google29 reviews
Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

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Frequently asked questions

How many detox centers are in Connecticut?

We list 21 detox centers in Connecticut, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data (updated October 2026).

Which Connecticut cities have the most detox centers?

The most listings are in Middletown (3), Hartford (2), and Westport (2).

How do I choose the right program?

Look for state licensing and accreditation (The Joint Commission or CARF), the right level of care for your needs, evidence-based therapies, and insurance compatibility. Read our guide to choosing a rehab or call (833) 589-6933 to talk it through.

Will my insurance cover treatment?

Most private plans and Medicaid cover substance use treatment when it's medically necessary, but benefits vary by plan and network. Call (833) 589-6933 for a free, confidential benefits check.

Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Listings are not endorsements.