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10 Best Rehabs That Accept TRICARE in Connecticut (2026)

We list 75 rehabs that accept tricare in Connecticut, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data, with the most in Waterbury (8), New Haven (7), and Middletown (5). Compare services, insurance accepted and accreditation, or call for free help choosing.

  • 75Treatment facilities
  • 10Offer detox
  • 10Inpatient / residential
  • 69Accept Medicaid

Military Insurance (TRICARE): the basics

Yes. TRICARE covers medically necessary substance use disorder treatment for service members, retirees and families, including detox, residential care, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, outpatient counseling and opioid treatment programs. Veterans enrolled in VA health care can get addiction treatment through the VA or, in some cases, through VA-approved community providers. Read the full guide →

2026 rankings

Top 10 rehabs that accept TRICARE 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. 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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  2. 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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  3. Cornell Scott Hill Health Center – Recovery and Wellness Center

    New Haven, CT

    8.1ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.1 out of 10
    5.0Google1 review

    Best for: Intensive outpatient careJoint Commission

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

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  4. 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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  5. InterCommunity Healthcare

    East Hartford, CT

    7.9Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.9 out of 10
    4.2Google323 reviews

    Best for: Intensive outpatient careJoint Commission

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

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  6. Progressive Institute

    Shelton, CT

    7.8Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.8 out of 10
    4.2Google55 reviews

    Best for: Intensive outpatient careJoint Commission

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

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  7. Community Health Resources – Putnam Pathways/New Life

    Putnam, CT

    7.8Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.8 out of 10
    4.0Google9 reviews

    Best for: Residential treatmentJoint Commission

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

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  8. Liberation Programs Inc – Main Street Clinic

    Stamford, CT

    7.8Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.8 out of 10

    Best for: Methadone treatmentCARF

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

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  9. McCall Behavioral Health Network – Outpatient Clinic

    Torrington, CT

    7.8Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.8 out of 10
    4.0Google19 reviews

    Best for: Intensive outpatient careJoint Commission

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

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  10. Village for Families and Children – MAT Naltrexone

    Hartford, CT

    7.8Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.8 out of 10
    4.0Google84 reviews

    Best for: Intensive outpatient careJoint Commission

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

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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.

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.

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
4.0Google9 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +3 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 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.

7.4Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.4 out of 10
4.0Google19 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +1 more

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

7.6Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.6 out of 10
3.8Google49 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +3 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

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

6.9GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.9 out of 10
3.5Google21 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Methadone Clinic
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · TRICARE

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

8.1ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.1 out of 10
5.0Google1 review

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +3 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
3.8Google56 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Inpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Dual Diagnosis

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more

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

7.8Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.8 out of 10

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +3 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

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

Natchaug Hospital Inc – Sachem House

Mansfield Center, CT 06250

7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10
2.9Google14 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

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

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

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

Rushford Center Inc

Meriden, CT 06450

7.5Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.5 out of 10
2.5Google17 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

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

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more

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

7.1Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.1 out of 10
3.5Google394 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

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

7.0Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.0 out of 10
3.8Google49 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Methadone Clinic
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

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

7.4Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.4 out of 10
4.3Google331 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Methadone Clinic
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • +1 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
4.3Google331 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Methadone Clinic
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

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

7.1Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.1 out of 10
3.7Google7 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Methadone Clinic
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

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

BHcare Inc

Ansonia, CT 06401

7.8Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.8 out of 10

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

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

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

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

BHcare Inc

North Branford, CT 06471

7.8Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.8 out of 10

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

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

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

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

Bridges Healthcare Inc

Milford, CT 06460

7.2Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.2 out of 10
2.8Google30 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

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

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more

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

7.6Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.6 out of 10
3.5Google10 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

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

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more

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

7.5Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.5 out of 10
3.6Google148 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

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

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more

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

7.2Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.2 out of 10
2.9Google37 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

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

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

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

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Frequently asked questions

How many rehabs that accept tricare are in Connecticut?

We list 75 rehabs that accept tricare in Connecticut, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data (updated October 2026).

Which Connecticut cities have the most rehabs that accept tricare?

The most listings are in Waterbury (8), New Haven (7), and Middletown (5).

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.