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10 Best Outpatient Rehab Programs in Connecticut (2026)

We list 126 outpatient rehab programs in Connecticut, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data, with the most in Waterbury (13), New Haven (11), and Bridgeport (11). Compare services, insurance accepted and accreditation, or call for free help choosing.

  • 126Treatment facilities
  • 11Offer detox
  • 9Inpatient / residential
  • 117Accept Medicaid

Outpatient: the basics

Outpatient rehab is addiction treatment you receive while living at home, usually through counseling sessions, medication visits or both, for fewer than 9 hours a week. It fits people with mild to moderate substance use disorders, or those stepping down from more intensive care. Search below to find outpatient rehab programs near you that work around your job and family. Read the full guide →

2026 rankings

Top 10 outpatient rehab programs 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. Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc – CASA/Hostos Outpatient Tx

    Bridgeport, CT

    8.3ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.3 out of 10

    Best for: Residential treatmentCARF

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

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  4. Hartford Dispensary – Root Center for Advanced Recovery

    Hartford, CT

    8.2ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.2 out of 10
    4.3Google32 reviews

    Best for: Methadone treatmentCARF

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

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  5. Rushford Center Inc – Glastonbury

    Glastonbury, CT

    8.1ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.1 out of 10
    4.7Google12 reviews

    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 self-pay.

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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. Newport Academy – Teen and Adolescent Residential

    Bethlehem, CT

    8.1ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.1 out of 10
    4.1Google12 reviews

    Best for: Private-pay residential careJoint Commission

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

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  9. Connecticut Counseling Centers Inc

    Waterbury, CT

    8.1ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.1 out of 10
    4.2Google12 reviews

    Best for: Methadone treatmentJoint CommissionCARF

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

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  10. Mcca – New Milford Outpatient

    New Milford, CT

    8.0ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.0 out of 10
    4.8Google34 reviews

    Best for: Intensive outpatient careCARF

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

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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.

8.3ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.3 out of 10

CARF accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • +5 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

“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.

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.

7.3Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.3 out of 10
2.5Google25 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • +4 more

Payment accepted

Private insurance · Self-pay

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

7.5Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.5 out of 10
3.1Google108 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • +4 more

Payment accepted

Private insurance · Self-pay

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

8.1ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.1 out of 10
4.1Google12 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • +4 more

Payment accepted

Private insurance · Self-pay

“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.

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.

8.1ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.1 out of 10
4.2Google12 reviews

Joint Commission · 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.

7.4Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.4 out of 10
3.3Google24 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 +2 more

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

7.9Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.9 out of 10
4.6Google11 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 +2 more

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

7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10
3.7Google3 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 +2 more

“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.

7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10
3.5Google36 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +4 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

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

8.1ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.1 out of 10
4.3Google7 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +4 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

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

7.3Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.3 out of 10
2.3Google23 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +4 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

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

7.3Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.3 out of 10
2.3Google23 reviews

CARF 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.

7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10
3.4Google31 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +4 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

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

8.2ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.2 out of 10
4.3Google32 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +4 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

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +4 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

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

7.9Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.9 out of 10
3.9Google105 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +4 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
4.1Google10 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +4 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

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

7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10
3.4Google32 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +4 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 outpatient rehab programs are in Connecticut?

We list 126 outpatient rehab programs in Connecticut, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data (updated October 2026).

Which Connecticut cities have the most outpatient rehab programs?

The most listings are in Waterbury (13), New Haven (11), and Bridgeport (11).

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.