Alcohol & Drug Rehabs in Waterbury, Connecticut

Located roughly halfway between New Haven and Hartford, Waterbury, CT, is the second-largest city in New Haven County. In 2021, Waterbury reported 96 drug overdose deaths, the second highest in the county.<sup>1</sup> Whenever someone in Waterbury experiences an opioid-related overdose, the city initiates the Warm Hand-Off program.<sup>2</sup> Overdose Response Technicians respond to the scene and then follow up with the overdose survivor for the next 30 days.<sup>2</sup> The goal of the program is to connect the person to needed substance use disorder treatment services. A drug rehab or alcohol rehab in Waterbury has the services in place to help people who have experienced an overdose or who want to address their addiction and get sober.
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StayWell Health Center

StayWell Health Center

80 Phoenix Ave

Waterbury, CT 06702

203-756-8021 Detox   Inpatient   Outpatient   Private  
Family Intervention Center Waterbury

Family Intervention Center Waterbury

51 Lakeside Blvd E

2nd floor

Waterbury, CT 06708

203-753-2153 Outpatient   Medicaid   Private  
MCCA Midwestern Connecticut Council on Alcoholism Waterbury

MCCA Midwestern Connecticut Council on Alcoholism Waterbury

34 Murray Street

Waterbury, CT 06710

203-597-0643 Outpatient   Medicaid   Private  
Connecticut Counseling Centers - Methadone Maintenance

Connecticut Counseling Centers - Methadone Maintenance

50 Brookside Road

Waterbury, CT 06708

203-755-8874 Detox   Outpatient   Medicaid  
Wellmore Behavioral Health Recovery House

Wellmore Behavioral Health Recovery House

142 Griggs Street

Waterbury, CT 06704

203-574-1419 Detox   Inpatient   Medicaid   Private  
Wellmore Behavioral Health Waterbury Outpatient Behavioral Health Services

Wellmore Behavioral Health Waterbury Outpatient Behavioral Health Services

402 East Main Street

Waterbury, CT 06702

203-755-1143 Detox   Outpatient   Medicaid   Private  
Connecticut Renaissance Waterbury West Treatment Program

Connecticut Renaissance Waterbury West Treatment Program

466 West Main Street

Waterbury, CT 06702

203-591-8010 Inpatient   Medicaid   Private  
Connecticut Renaissance Central Avenue

Connecticut Renaissance Central Avenue

70 Central Avenue

Waterbury, CT 06702

203-346-1931 Inpatient   Medicaid   Private  
Wellmore Home Based Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Services

Wellmore Home Based Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Services

141 E Main St 3rd Floor

Waterbury, CT 06702

203-575-0466 Detox   Inpatient   Outpatient   Private  
Perspectives Center for Care Waterbury

Perspectives Center for Care Waterbury

60 Westwood Avenue Suite 220

Waterbury, CT 06708

203-759-7155 Outpatient   Medicaid   Private  
Connecticut Junior Republic Waterbury

Connecticut Junior Republic Waterbury

80 Prospect Street

Waterbury, CT 06702

203-757-9939 Inpatient   Outpatient   Medicaid  
Waterbury Hospital Behavioral Health

Waterbury Hospital Behavioral Health

64 Robbins Street

Waterbury, CT 06708

203-573-7097 Inpatient   Outpatient   Medicaid   Private  
Saint Marys Hospital Behavioral Health Services

Saint Marys Hospital Behavioral Health Services

56 Franklin Street

Waterbury, CT 06706

203-709-6000 Inpatient   Medicaid   Private  
Community Health Center Waterbury

Community Health Center Waterbury

51 North Elm Street

Waterbury, CT 06702

203-574-4000 Outpatient   Medicaid   Private  

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Drug and Alcohol Misuse Statistics in Waterbury, CT

Drug and alcohol misuse is responsible for hundreds of deaths in Waterbury. Here are some statistics that take a closer look at substance use disorder in both the city and county:1,3,4,5,6

Paying for Alcohol and Drug Treatment Centers in Waterbury

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Quality care is available at licensed drug rehabs and alcohol rehabs in Waterbury that offer free or low-cost treatment. These programs include:

  • State-funded rehabs: Connecticut funds and monitors dozens of community-based substance use disorder treatment centers. These licensed centers are then able to provide free or low-cost treatment to residents who qualify. This includes centers that offer methadone treatment to help with opioid addiction.
  • Grant-funded rehabs: Other Waterbury drug and alcohol rehabs are grant-funded by organizations such as the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. This additional funding allows them to offer affordable treatment options.
  • Rehab scholarships: Rehab scholarships can also be available to cover the cost of treatment services. This will often involve filling out an application form to see if you qualify.

Some free drug and alcohol rehab options in New Haven County and Waterbury include:

  • Catholic Charities
  • The Substance Abuse Treatment Unit at the Yale School of Medicine
  • APT Foundation

HUSKY Health, Covered Connecticut Program, and Medicare

HUSKY Health is Connecticut’s Medicaid health insurance program for low-income individuals and families. There are 4 versions of the HUSKY program—A, B, C, and D. To qualify for one of them you must be:7

  • Low income
  • Be under 18 or the parent or a caregiver of a child under 18
  • Pregnant
  • Uninsured and under the age of 19 in a higher-income home
  • 65 years old or older
  • Blind or disabled
  • A resident between the ages of 19 and 65 without dependent children

If you don’t qualify for the HUSKY program, the Covered Connecticut Program can also be an option. This program is available to parents and caretakers as well as Connecticut residents without children. You must meet income requirements, but not qualify for the HUSKY Medicaid program.

Medicare is another government-funded health care program for those 65 and older. To use Medicare and Medicaid to pay for substance use disorder treatment, you’ll need to find a Waterbury drug rehab or alcohol rehab that accepts these insurance plans.

Private Insurance

Private insurance often covers many rehab services. You’ll want to call the number on the back of your card to find out exactly what your plan covers and if you’ll be responsible for any co-pays or out-of-pocket fees. It’s also important to find an inpatient or outpatient facility that accepts your insurance plan to get coverage.

Some popular insurance companies in Waterbury include Anthem BlueCross BlueShield and ConnectiCare.

How Easy Is it to Travel to and Within Waterbury?

Getting There: Whether you’re coming to Waterbury as more of a visitor or to enter a Waterbury drug or alcohol rehab, it’s helpful to learn more about the city and the surrounding area. Waterbury is easily accessible by car and is where two major highways—I-84 and Route 8—come together. You can use I-84 to head north to Hartford and beyond to Boston, as well as travel west into nearby New York and Pennsylvania.

If you’re coming by plane, the Tweed-New Haven Airport has frequent commuter flights to Newark, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Washington D.C. Bradley International Airport, New England’s second largest airport, is located 45 miles northeast of Waterbury. The city is also home to a passenger train station.

Attractions: Downtown Waterbury has much to offer, including an eclectic mix of the historic architecture surrounding a classic New England Green. You’ll find food options of all kinds as several dozen restaurants make their home in the Central Business District. After getting dinner, you can catch a concert or Broadway show at the nearby Palace Theater.

Fulton Park, which spans 70 acres, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was designed by the Olmstead Brothers, who designed Central Park in New York City. This park features tennis courts, a rock and rose garden, and a lilac path.

Waterbury is also home to Post University, the second-largest University in Connecticut with more than 36,000 students, and the Mattatuck Museum. If you need a place to stay, Waterbury has several hotel options located conveniently near all the amenities.

Resources

  1. Connecticut Department of Public Health. (2022). Drug overdose deaths in Connecticut data dashboard, 2015 to 2022.
  2. The City of Waterbury. (2022). Opioid Resources.
  3. Greater Waterbury Health Partnership. (2022). 2019-2022 Greater Waterbury Community Wellbeing Profile.
  4. Connecticut Department of Public Health. (2022). Connecticut Department of Public Health Drug Overdose Monthly Report.
  5. Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. (2021). Annual Statistical Report.
  6. CT Data Collaborative. (n.d.). Health Data.
  7. State of Connecticut. (2022). HUSKY Health for Connecticut Children & Adults.

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