Whether you’re feeling down or want to leave drug and alcohol addiction in your past, you’ve found help. Connecticut has mental health treatment and substance abuse assistance, often at the same facility location. Whether you need help with an ongoing issue or a sudden crisis, we’re here to help you find local, long-term support to see you through today — and every day into the future.
About Connecticut
Connecticut’s mental health statistics have been fairly stable over the past several years, even through COVID, when many states were dealing with massive surges in depression and anxiety. However, the state remains high on the list when it comes to overdose deaths, and an overwhelming 90% of those deaths are due to opioid addiction. With nearly 1,400 deaths each year, drug overdose is an ongoing public health crisis, but help is out there.
If you or a loved one is struggling with opioid addiction or alcohol abuse and looking for Connecticut substance abuse treatment, national, state and local resources are available that can connect you with support.
National Mental Health Resources
- National Rehab Hotline
If you or someone you care about is struggling with substance use, it can feel overwhelming and isolating. The National Rehab Hotline offers 24-7 support with trained counselors who are here to listen. Your call is always anonymous, and there’s no charge to talk to one of them. We work with you to find solutions to your immediate problems and connect you with inpatient or outpatient care options for your next steps. Reach out and let our compassionate professionals support you as you start your journey toward recovery.
(866) 210-1303 - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is on the front lines, providing assistance to Americans throughout the country. The helpline it offers is available from Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Connecticut residents seeking counseling services or facing challenges with mental health or substance abuse are encouraged to utilize this resource. One call may be all that’s standing between you and Connecticut substance abuse treatment. Assistance is also available through email or text, with the text service accessible 24-7, 365 days a year.
Call: (800) 950-NAMI (6264)
Text: NAMI to 741-741
Email: info@nami.org
Connecticut Mental Health and Substance Abuse Resources
- Access Line
The 24/7 Access Line, operated by Wheeler and funded by Connecticut’s Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), is here to provide exactly that: access. It helps Connecticut residents locate services easily. Staff approach each call with care and understanding, using a recovery-oriented approach when asking screening questions. You’ll get information on available treatment options, medications like methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone, and naloxone, as well as community programs. Staff are available 24-7 to take your call and connect you with services ranging from transportation to residential treatment admission.
(800) 563-4086 - United Way of Connecticut (2-1-1 Connecticut)
For Connecticut residents in crisis, the state’s United Way nonprofit operates a helpline called 2-1-1 Connecticut. Visit the website, call or text when you need help finding services. Connecticut counseling services and more in-depth treatment are available.
Call: (800) 203-1234 or 211
Text: CTRecovery to 898211
Free Rehabs in Connecticut
- Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH)
The Addiction Services Division operates out of Connecticut Valley Hospital. The hospital is a state-run facility operated by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. There, you can access 24-hour inpatient services while waiting to transfer to a long-term rehab placement. The Addiction Services Division has residential rehab at two locations, Middletown and Hartford. More than 120 beds are available between these facilities to help Connecticut residents receive timely care.
(800) 828-3396 - Liberation Programs
Through inpatient programs, outpatient and intensive outpatient services and harm reduction services, Liberation Programs works to help individuals and families break free from addiction. It also provides education and prevention efforts and does mobile outreach to give more people access to care. It delivers medication-assisted treatment when needed and offers supportive housing for those who have lost accommodations due to past drug use.
Call: (855) 542-7764
Email: admissions@liberationprograms.org
Get Help Now
Recovery is possible, and at the National Rehab Hotline, we’re here to help. Our team is here to listen — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you need help finding residential or outpatient rehab locations, our team of mental health providers can connect you with local options.