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Vermont · 47 licensed programs in 21 cities

10 Best Drug & Alcohol Rehab Centers in Vermont (2026)

We list 47 licensed drug and alcohol treatment facilities in Vermont across 21 cities, with the most in Rutland, Bennington, Burlington, and Brattleboro. 10 offer detox, 6 provide residential care and 45 accept Green Mountain Care (Vermont Medicaid).

  • 47Treatment facilities
  • 10Offer detox
  • 6Inpatient / residential
  • 45Accept Medicaid

2026 rankings

Top 10 drug & alcohol rehab centers in Vermont

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. White River Junction VA Medical Center

    White River Junction, VT

    8.5ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.5 out of 10
    4.3Google128 reviews

    Best for: Veterans (VA care)Joint CommissionCARF

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

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  2. Burlington Lakeside CBOC – VA Mental Health Services

    Burlington, VT

    8.0ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.0 out of 10

    Best for: Veterans (VA care)Joint CommissionCARF

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

    View details
  3. VA Bennington CBOC

    Bennington, VT

    7.9Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.9 out of 10
    5.0Google9 reviews

    Best for: Veterans (VA care)Joint CommissionCARF

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

    View details
  4. Gifford Healthcare – Addiction Medicine

    Randolph, VT

    7.9Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.9 out of 10
    4.8Google5 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, Medicaid, and Medicare.

    View details
  5. University of Vermont Medical Center – Addiction Treatment Program

    Burlington, VT

    7.8Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.8 out of 10
    5.0Google1 review

    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.

    View details
  6. BAART Behavioral Health Services – Berlin

    Montpelier, VT

    7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10
    4.1Google26 reviews

    Best for: Supervised detoxCARF

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

    View details
  7. Newport CBOC

    Newport, VT

    7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10
    4.3Google11 reviews

    Best for: Outpatient care with MATJoint CommissionCARF

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

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  8. Rutland CBOC

    Rutland, VT

    7.5Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.5 out of 10
    3.3Google8 reviews

    Best for: Outpatient care with MATJoint CommissionCARF

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

    View details
  9. Brattleboro Comprehensive Treatment – Habit Opco LLC

    Brattleboro, VT

    7.4Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.4 out of 10
    3.8Google24 reviews

    Best for: Supervised detoxCARF

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

    View details
  10. BAART Programs – Newport

    Newport, VT

    7.3Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.3 out of 10
    4.5Google16 reviews

    Best for: Methadone treatmentCARF

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

    View details

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Vermont rehab at a glance

There are 47 licensed drug and alcohol treatment facilities in Vermont in our directory, across 21 cities. 6 offer residential (inpatient) rehab, 10 offer detox and 37 provide medication-assisted treatment, based on SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov data updated October 2026.

Find rehab in Vermont by city, treatment or payment

Paying for rehab in Vermont

Most people pay for rehab with health insurance. 45 facilities in Vermont accept private insurance and 45 accept Medicaid (Green Mountain Care (Vermont Medicaid)). Under the Affordable Care Act and federal parity law, most plans must cover addiction treatment much like other medical care, though deductibles, prior authorization and network rules apply.

Without insurance, 26 programs report state or SAMHSA block-grant funding for people who qualify, and 31 offer sliding-scale fees based on income. What you pay depends mostly on the level of care: outpatient programs cost far less than residential rehab or medically managed detox.

Rehab coverage guides by insurer:

Not sure what your plan covers? Call (833) 589-6933 for a free, confidential benefits check.

All treatment centers in Vermont

White River Junction VA Medical Center

White River Junction, VT 05009

8.5ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.5 out of 10
4.3Google128 reviews

Joint Commission · CARF accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Public
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Hospital Inpatient
  • +4 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more

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

7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10
4.1Google26 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • 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
3.8Google24 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

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

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more

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

8.0ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.0 out of 10

Joint Commission · CARF accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Public
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.

7.9Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.9 out of 10
4.8Google5 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

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.

Valley Vista – Bradford

Bradford, VT 05033

6.9GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.9 out of 10
3.7Google50 reviews
Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • +4 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +1 more

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

6.5GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.5 out of 10
Setting
Inpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

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

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +3 more

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

BAART Programs – Newport

Newport, VT 05855

7.3Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.3 out of 10
4.5Google16 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
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.

BAART Programs – Saint Albans

Saint Albans, VT 05478

6.9GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.9 out of 10
3.1Google11 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
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.

BAART Programs – St Johnsbury

Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819

7.3Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.3 out of 10
4.5Google12 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
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.

Newport CBOC

Newport, VT 05855

7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10
4.3Google11 reviews

Joint Commission · CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Public
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

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

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more

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

Rutland CBOC

Rutland, VT 05701

7.5Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.5 out of 10
3.3Google8 reviews

Joint Commission · CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Public
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

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

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more

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

7.3Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.3 out of 10
2.8Google16 reviews

Joint Commission · NCQA accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Methadone Clinic
  • +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
5.0Google1 review

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.

VA Bennington CBOC

Bennington, VT 05201

7.9Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.9 out of 10
5.0Google9 reviews

Joint Commission · CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Public
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

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

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more

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

Valley Vista – Vergennes

Vergennes, VT 05491

6.8GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.8 out of 10
4.2Google12 reviews
Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Outpatient
  • +3 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +1 more

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

Windham Center

Bellows Falls, VT 05101

6.3GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.3 out of 10
Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

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

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

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

BAART Programs – Bennington

Bennington, VT 05201

5.9FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.9 out of 10
Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Outpatient
  • Telehealth

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

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

5.9FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.9 out of 10
4.0Google2 reviews
Setting
Inpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Dual Diagnosis

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +3 more

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

6.6GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.6 out of 10
3.2Google11 reviews
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

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

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

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

6.2GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.2 out of 10
2.2Google5 reviews

NCQA accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

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

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more

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

5.7FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.7 out of 10
2.6Google20 reviews
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
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.

Clara Martin Center

Bradford, VT 05033

6.1GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.1 out of 10
3.3Google6 reviews
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

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

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more

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

6.2GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.2 out of 10
3.9Google7 reviews
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

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

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more

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

6.6GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.6 out of 10
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.

6.2GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.2 out of 10
3.9Google9 reviews
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.

6.6GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.6 out of 10
4.7Google40 reviews
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
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.

5.9FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.9 out of 10
3.3Google18 reviews
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

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

6.0GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.0 out of 10
2.8Google20 reviews
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.

Sober living & mental health care in Vermont

Mental health treatment centers in Vermont (4)

Residential, inpatient and partial hospitalization programs for mental health conditions.

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Spruce Mountain Inn

Plainfield, VT 05667

Setting
—
Operator
Private
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Mental Health Treatment

Payment accepted

Private insurance · Self-pay

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

2.3Google6 reviews
Setting
—
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Mental Health Treatment

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

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

Rehab guide

Your Vermont rehab guide

5 topics2 min read

Finding addiction treatment in Vermont

Treatment options in Vermont range from outpatient counseling a few hours a week to medically supervised detox and 24-hour residential programs. Of the 47 facilities listed here, 10 offer detox, 6 provide residential (inpatient) treatment, 37 offer medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and 6 are federally certified opioid treatment programs that dispense methadone.

The right level of care depends on how severe the substance use is, whether withdrawal could be dangerous, other health conditions and the support you have at home. A clinical assessment, often free over the phone, is the usual first step.

Paying for rehab in Vermont

45 facilities in Vermont report accepting Medicaid (Green Mountain Care (Vermont Medicaid)) and 45 accept private health insurance. Under the Affordable Care Act and federal parity law, most health plans must cover substance use disorder treatment on terms comparable to other medical care, though prior authorization and network rules apply.

If you have no insurance, 26 programs in Vermont report government or SAMHSA block-grant funding, which can pay for treatment for people who qualify. Many others offer sliding-scale fees based on income.

Public addiction services in Vermont

The Vermont Department of Health, Division of Substance Use Programs oversees publicly funded substance use treatment in Vermont. Vermont's hub-and-spoke system pairs regional opioid treatment hubs with office-based providers for medication treatment. Visit the agency.

For a free referral, contact VT Helplink at 802-565-5465 (802-565-LINK).

Vermont has expanded Medicaid, so adults with incomes up to about 138% of the federal poverty level can qualify for Green Mountain Care (Vermont Medicaid), which covers addiction treatment.

Involuntary addiction treatment in Vermont

In Vermont, the law allows a court to order involuntary treatment for a substance use disorder in limited circumstances, usually when the person is a danger to themselves or others or cannot care for themselves. An order can last up to 90 days. Laws and procedures change, so contact the local court clerk or an attorney before filing.

Crisis and free help

If you or someone else is in danger, call 911. For a mental health or substance use crisis, call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). SAMHSA's National Helpline, 1-800-662-4357, is free, confidential and open 24/7 for treatment referrals.

Frequently asked questions

How many rehab centers are in Vermont?

Our directory lists 47 licensed substance use treatment facilities in Vermont, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data.

Does Green Mountain Care (Vermont Medicaid) cover addiction treatment?

Yes. Medicaid programs cover substance use disorder treatment, and 45 facilities in Vermont report accepting Green Mountain Care (Vermont Medicaid). Covered services and provider networks vary by plan, so confirm with the program before admission.

Is there free rehab in Vermont?

26 programs in Vermont report state or federal (SAMHSA block grant) funding, which can cover treatment for people without insurance who qualify. Call (833) 589-6933 or SAMHSA's helpline at 1-800-662-4357 for help finding a low-cost option.

Can you force someone into rehab in Vermont?

In Vermont, the law allows a court to order involuntary treatment for a substance use disorder in limited circumstances, usually when the person is a danger to themselves or others or cannot care for themselves. An order can last up to 90 days.

Is there a state helpline for addiction treatment in Vermont?

Yes. You can reach VT Helplink at 802-565-5465 (802-565-LINK) for free referrals. You can also call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 or call or text 988 in a crisis.

How many drug and alcohol rehab centers are in Vermont?

Our directory lists 47 licensed substance use treatment facilities in Vermont, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data (updated October 2026). Listings include outpatient, residential, detox and medication-assisted treatment programs.

Are there detox centers in Vermont?

Yes. 10 programs in Vermont offer detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services. Alcohol and benzodiazepine withdrawal can be dangerous, so medical supervision is strongly recommended.

Which rehabs in Vermont accept Green Mountain Care (Vermont Medicaid)?

45 facilities in Vermont report accepting Medicaid (Green Mountain Care (Vermont Medicaid)). Coverage depends on your plan and the program's network, so confirm before admission.

Do rehabs in Vermont take private insurance?

45 facilities in Vermont accept private health insurance. Benefits vary by plan (deductibles, prior authorization, in- vs. out-of-network). Call (833) 589-6933 for a free insurance check.

Is there inpatient rehab in Vermont?

6 facilities in Vermont offer residential (inpatient) treatment, where you live on site 24/7 while in care. Learn more about inpatient rehab.

Can I get medication-assisted treatment (MAT) in Vermont?

Yes. 37 programs in Vermont use FDA-approved medications such as buprenorphine, naltrexone or methadone. See our guide to MAT.

How long is an average stay in rehab?

Residential programs commonly run 28 to 30 days, with longer stays of 60 to 90 days for more severe addiction, and detox alone usually takes 3 to 10 days. The National Institute on Drug Abuse notes that most people need at least three months of treatment, across all levels of care, to significantly reduce or stop drug use, and that longer treatment is linked to better outcomes. 6 facilities in Vermont offer residential care.

Who pays for rehab in Vermont?

Most people use private health insurance, Medicaid (Green Mountain Care (Vermont Medicaid)), Medicare or TRICARE, which are required to cover substance use treatment. People without insurance may qualify for state- or SAMHSA-funded programs (26 in Vermont report this funding) or sliding-scale fees. Call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.

How much does rehab cost in Vermont?

Cost depends mainly on the level of care and your coverage. Outpatient counseling is the least expensive; intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization cost more; residential rehab and medically managed detox cost the most because they include 24-hour care. With insurance, your share is set by your deductible, copays and out-of-pocket maximum, so verify benefits with the program before admission.

Can I go to rehab in a different state?

Yes. Many people travel for treatment, for example to put distance between themselves and triggers or to reach a specialized program. Check whether your plan covers out-of-state or out-of-network care first: Medicaid generally covers only in-state providers, while many private plans have national networks.

Sources

  1. SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov
  2. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
  3. SAMHSA National Helpline
  4. Medicaid.gov: State overviews
  5. Vermont Department of Health, Division of Substance Use Programs
  6. LAPPA: Involuntary Commitment of Those with Substance Use Disorder (2024)
  7. VT Helplink
  8. KFF: Status of State Medicaid Expansion Decisions