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10 Best Teen Rehab Programs in Connecticut (2026)

We list 56 teen rehab programs in Connecticut, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data, with the most in Waterbury (7), New Haven (4), and Bridgeport (3). Compare services, insurance accepted and accreditation, or call for free help choosing.

  • 56Treatment facilities
  • 6Offer detox
  • 6Inpatient / residential
  • 47Accept Medicaid

Teens & Adolescents: the basics

Teen rehab provides substance use treatment designed for adolescents, with heavy family involvement, mental health care and support for school. Programs range from weekly outpatient counseling to residential care. Parents usually consent to treatment and are often covered through a family health plan, Medicaid or CHIP. Early help leads to better outcomes. Read the full guide →

2026 rankings

Top 10 teen 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. 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. 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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  4. 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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  5. Connecticut Renaissance Inc – Behavioral Health OP Clinic

    Norwalk, CT

    7.9Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.9 out of 10
    2.5Google2 reviews

    Best for: Intensive outpatient careCARFCOA

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

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  6. Natchaug Hospital Inc – Joshua Center Northeast

    Danielson, CT

    7.8Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.8 out of 10
    1.5Google6 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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  7. 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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  8. BHcare Inc

    North Branford, CT

    7.8Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.8 out of 10

    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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  9. Liberation Programs Inc – Pelletier Wellness Center

    Bridgeport, CT

    7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10
    4.0Google23 reviews

    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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  10. Recovery Network of Programs Inc – Kinsella Treatment Center MATS

    Bridgeport, CT

    7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10
    4.0Google40 reviews

    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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

7.3Very 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.

Liberation Programs Inc

Stamford, CT 06902

7.6Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.6 out of 10
3.7Google6 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.

7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10
4.0Google23 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.

7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10
4.0Google40 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.

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.

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.

7.5Very 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.

7.9Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.9 out of 10
2.5Google2 reviews

CARF · COA 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.

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.

Generations Family Health Center Inc

Willimantic, CT 06226

6.7GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.7 out of 10
2.7Google108 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.

InterCommunity Healthcare

East Hartford, CT 06118

7.9Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.9 out of 10
4.2Google323 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 +3 more

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

7.8Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.8 out of 10
4.0Google19 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.

7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10
3.3Google3 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.

7.8Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.8 out of 10
4.0Google7 reviews

Joint Commission · CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

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

Payment accepted

Private insurance · Self-pay · Sliding scale

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

7.5Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.5 out of 10
4.1Google125 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • 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.

7.3Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.3 out of 10
3.0Google3 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Public
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

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

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

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

Childrens Center of Hamden

Hamden, CT 06517

6.6GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.6 out of 10
3.2Google34 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Outpatient
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Telehealth

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay

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

7.2Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.2 out of 10

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Outpatient
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Telehealth

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more

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

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Frequently asked questions

How many teen rehab programs are in Connecticut?

We list 56 teen rehab programs in Connecticut, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data (updated October 2026).

Which Connecticut cities have the most teen rehab programs?

The most listings are in Waterbury (7), New Haven (4), and Bridgeport (3).

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.