IN THIS GUIDE
- Mountainside, Perception Program, New Prospects, and 15 other treatment centers. (View All)
- Each treatment center in our list has: (a) The Gold Seal of Approval from the Joint Commission for addiction services, (b) Composite online review score of 3/5 stars or better (our grading system explained), (c) Robust programs that effectively treat dual diagnosis disorders.
- Find trusted Connecticut addiction resources including 2 crisis hotlines, 2 overdose prevention organizations, and 4 support groups.
- Looking for a particular level of care? Read our rankings of the best drug rehab centers in Connecticut.
Top Dual Diagnosis Treatment Centers
Mountainside Treatment Center
860-824-1397 x500 | Visit Website
187 S Canaan Rd, Canaan, Connecticut 06018
Though Mountainside offers several different locations for treatment, their Canaan location is the main treatment center. They offer various levels of care in order to meet the need of all of their clients. Some of the treatment options include educational services, 12-step meetings, and individual and group counseling. They also offer gender-specific groups, anger management, acupuncture, adventure therapy, exercise and movement therapy, expressive therapies, healthy living courses, mindfulness, and spirituality. Mountainside values family inclusion throughout this entire process as well, so there are various programs and therapy options for loved ones as well. Clients may also have access to Qi Gong, a fully equipped gym, and a sweat lodge.
What They Treat: Dual diagnosis substance abuse and anxiety and depression.
Levels of Care: Detox, Residential, Outpatient, MAT
TRUST SIGNALS
Online Reviews: A
Accreditations: Joint Commission & CARF
High Watch Recovery Center’s dual diagnosis treatment for mental health disorders and co-occurring substance use disorders is based on 12-step principles as High Watch was the very first 12-step program in the U.S. Treatment services are customized to each client’s specific needs. Options can include individual and group therapies, 12-step meetings, equine therapy, groups for empowering women, and relationship groups.
What They Treat: Dual diagnosis substance abuse and depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.
Levels of Care: Inpatient Treatment, IOP, Sober Living
TRUST SIGNALS
Online Reviews: A
Accreditations: Joint Commission & NAATP
Editorial Note: High Watch Recovery has a special program for clients ages 50 and up.
Wheeler Clinic – Bristol
860-920-4124 | Visit Website
10 North Main Street, Bristol, Connecticut 06010
Wheeler Clinic is a full-service behavioral health center that provides both substance abuse treatment and outpatient programs for addiction recovery. They work with clients on family relationships, medication management, group therapy, skills training, educational services, multidimensional family therapy, and more depending on specific needs. The goal is to determine which conditions are underlying or may have caused the drug or alcohol use in the first place and treat those at the same time to ensure a more effective outcome.
What They Treat: Dual diagnosis substance abuse and depression, anxiety, and trauma.
Levels of Care: Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient
TRUST SIGNALS
Online Reviews: A
Accreditations: Joint Commission
New Era Rehabilitation Center – New Haven
203-344-0025 | Visit Website
311 East Street, New Haven, Connecticut 06511
The flexibility that New Era offers clients with regards to their rehab programs makes it an extremely appealing option for people who still need more intensive care than general outpatient provides, however, their mental health services and drug treatment gives clients the ability to fit recovery into their otherwise busy schedules. Clients will be required to attend at least three hours of treatment each day. This can include individual therapy sessions with their assigned clinician, small group sessions, educational therapy, coping skill development, and family therapy. Groups will discuss various topics such as gender-specific complications, relapse prevention, anger management, and trauma.
What They Treat: Dual diagnosis substance abuse and anxiety and depression.
Levels of Care: IOP
TRUST SIGNALS
Online Reviews: B+
Accreditations: CARF
Treatment programs for co-occurring disorders at APT Foundation are highly individualized, and the treatment team considers the mental health disorders and substance use disorders present, gender, age, and culture when helping to decide what the most effective plan is. Programs are typically composed of evidence-based therapies such as motivational enhancement therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and trauma-informed care. Clients may also participate in group therapy, individual therapy, medication assistance, and vocational services.
What They Treat: Dual diagnosis substance abuse and anxiety and depression.
Levels of Care: Residential Treatment, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient
TRUST SIGNALS
Online Reviews: B+
Accreditations: CARF
New Era Rehabilitation Center – Bridgeport
203-344-0025 | Visit Website
4675 Main Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut 06606
New Era’s Bridgeport location was the first that they opened in 2002. They offer intensive outpatient programs that are primarily group-focused. Clients will participate in several different groups each day to discuss things like early recovery skills, 12-step ideals, anger management, and relapse prevention. Social support is a large part of recovery and makes up a very vital component of treatment for many clients. These programs typically last anywhere from 12 to 16 weeks.
What They Treat: Dual diagnosis substance abuse and anxiety and depression. They also have specific programs for clients struggling with eating disorders.
Levels of Care: IOP
TRUST SIGNALS
Online Reviews: B+
Accreditations: Joint Commission
VA Healthcare Systems of Connecticut
203-932-5711 x3887 | Visit Website
950 Campbell Avenue, Unit 116-A3, West Haven, Connecticut 06516
The VA Healthcare Systems of Connecticut proves mental health and co-occurring substance abuse treatment to veterans who may be suffering. They may also provide treatment programs for loved ones or active duty military that may be suffering as well. Treatment options are typically composed of individual or group therapies to address both conditions at the same time.
What They Treat: Dual diagnosis substance abuse and anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
Levels of Care: Outpatient
TRUST SIGNALS
Online Reviews: B+
Accreditations: Joint Commission
Wheeler Clinic – Hartford
888-793-3500 | Visit Website
43-49 Woodland Street, Hartford, Connecticut 06105
The Hartford location of Wheeler Clinic offers substance abuse treatment to clients of all ages. Their programs include individual and group therapies, family therapy, medication management, various evaluations, medication-assisted treatment, acupuncture, chiropractic care, and pain management services if needed. Clients will work with their specific treatment team to decide which programs are needed, and continuous monitoring will help decide if they remain effective or need to be adjusted. Clients may also have access to case management, nutritional guidance, and peer support services in the community.
What They Treat: Dual diagnosis substance abuse and anxiety, depression, and trauma. They offer psychiatric-only treatment as well.
Levels of Care: OP, IOP
TRUST SIGNALS
Online Reviews: B+
Accreditations: Joint Commission
New Prospects is a residential program offered to men and women over the age of 18. As a dual diagnosis treatment center, they offer services that address both mental health issues and substance abuse. Treatment components include gender-specific therapies, trauma-informed care, and individual therapy.
What They Treat: Dual diagnosis substance abuse and anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Levels of Care: Residential Treatment
TRUST SIGNALS
Online Reviews: B
Accreditations: CARF
Editorial Comment: Priority admission is provided to pregnant women and clients suffering from HIV/AIDS.
Root Center for Advanced Recovery
860-886-0446 | Visit Website
772 West Thames Street, Norwich, Connecticut 06360
Root Center for Advanced Recovery is dedicated to providing access to affordable, flexible, and comprehensive programs for individuals who may be struggling with substance abuse. They offer various levels of care and services to teens and adults. Features of their services include medication assistance, group therapy, individual therapy, family services, and medication management. Group sessions are the main part of each outpatient program. Clients work with their peers to discuss topics like relapse prevention, healthy relationships, communication, mindfulness, problem-solving, coping, and stress management.
What They Treat: Dual diagnosis substance abuse and anxiety and depression.
Levels of Care: IOP, MAT, Telehealth
TRUST SIGNALS
Online Reviews: B
Accreditations: CARF
Editorial Comment: Root Center has gender-specific programs, programs for pregnant women, and LGBTQ+ specific programs.
Perception Programs in the Willimantic area is for men and women over the ages of 18. Treatment includes individual, group, and family therapy along with medication assistance, as well as some combination of art therapy, auricular acupuncture, meditation, mindfulness, trauma therapy, movement therapy, and animal therapy depending on the clients’ needs, goals, and interests. All services available at this location are bilingual, increasing access to care for Spanish-speakers.
What They Treat: Dual diagnosis substance abuse and anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
Levels of Care: IOP
TRUST SIGNALS
Online Reviews: B
Accreditations: Joint Commission
Editorial Note: Perception Programs has less than 10 reviews on Google, and only one of those left an actual review. Take this into consideration when looking for treatment.
Community Health Resources
877-884-3571 | Visit Website
444 Center Street, Manchester, Connecticut 06040
Community Health Resources provides services for substance abuse, housing, family wellness, and veterans. Their substance use programs are for clients of all ages and offer flexible outpatient or inpatient treatments like crisis prevention and interventions, medication-assisted treatment, individual therapy, group support, family counseling, and medication management.
What They Treat: Dual diagnosis substance abuse and anxiety and depression.
Levels of Care: IOP, OP, Residential, Sober Living
TRUST SIGNALS
Online Reviews: C+
Accreditations: Joint Commission
Children’s Center of Hamden
203-248-2116 | Visit Website
1400 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, Connecticut 06517
Children’s Center of Hamden works with kids and teens aged 12-18 in a variety of services. Outpatient treatment involves individual therapy sessions, family therapy, and medication management. They also offer SMART Recovery meetings as adjunct support. Treatment plans are highly individualized based on what specific needs and goals need to be met.
What They Treat: Dual diagnosis substance abuse and anxiety and depression.
Levels of Care: OP
TRUST SIGNALS
Online Reviews: C+
Accreditations: Joint Commission
Editorial Note: Services are provided to boys and girls ages 3 to 18.
Stonington Institute
800-832-1022 | Visit Website
75 Swantown Hill Road, North Stonington, Connecticut 06359
Along with individual, group, and family therapy, Stonington Institute offers cognitive processing therapy, EMDR, art therapy, martial arts, yoga, nutrition, music therapy, and experiential learning opportunities like vocational education and spirituality. Some clients may choose to participate in anger management and other psychoeducation groups, relapse prevention, nutrition counseling, trigger management, or 12-Step work. At Stonington Institute, treatment teams work with their clients to help promote long-term abstinence, educate both them and their loved ones of substance abuse, help treat symptoms of withdrawal or co-occurring mental illnesses, and help clients meet their goals and learn skills and coping strategies that promote independent living once their program is complete.
What They Treat: Dual diagnosis substance abuse and anxiety and depression.
Levels of Care: Inpatient Detox, PHP, IOP, Sober Living
TRUST SIGNALS
Online Reviews: C+
Accreditations: Joint Commission
Outpatient substance abuse and co-occurring mental illness services at BHcare include individual and group therapy, medication management, dialectical behavior therapy skills training, and symptom management. Because they are dedicated in treating the client as a whole, overall wellness services, case management, housing services, employment services, jail diversion or legal help, supporting housing, and care coordination are also available. Not only are clients treated for their presenting conditions at BHcare Shoreline, but they are given access to tools that help get them back on their feet and provide life skills for after their program has ended.
What They Treat: Dual diagnosis substance abuse and anxiety, depression, trauma, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, PTSD, personality disorders, and schizoaffective disorder.
Levels of Care: IOP
TRUST SIGNALS
Online Reviews: C+
Accreditations: Joint Commission & CARF
Silver Hill addresses dual diagnosis conditions in adults and adolescents, and they even have specific programs for executives and professionals who might need to fit recovery into their busy schedules. Along with CBT and DBT, Silverhill Hospital utilizes a combination of acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive remediation, electroconvulsive therapy, motivational interviewing, nutrition counseling, skills training, acupuncture, acupressure, craniosacral massage, massage, mat pilates, mindfulness meditation, tai chi, and yoga. Other options can include art therapy, drumming, writing, and journaling.
What They Treat: Dual Diagnosis Substance Abuse and anxiety disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, and psychotic disorders. They also provide psychiatric-only services.
Levels of Care: Inpatient Treatment, IOP
TRUST SIGNALS
Online Reviews: C+
Accreditations: Joint Commission
Blue Sky Behavioral Health
888-822-7348 | Visit Website
52 Federal Road, Suite 2A, Danbury, Connecticut 06810
Treatment at Blue Sky goes beyond just treating for symptoms of substance abuse or mental health disorders. Clients work closely with their clinicians to determine what therapies and supplemental or holistic services will be most effective, and plans are constantly monitored and changed depending on their effectiveness. Addiction treatment through Blue Sky Behavioral Health includes motivational interviewing, harm reduction, 12-step programs, exposure-response therapy, DBT, CBT, rational emotive behavior therapy, seeking safety therapy, recovery-oriented therapy, expressive therapy, and trauma therapy.
What They Treat: Dual diagnosis substance abuse and anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, depression, PTSD, and trauma. They also provide psychiatric-only services.
Levels of Care: PHP, IOP, OP
TRUST SIGNALS
Online Reviews: C+
Accreditations: CARF
Editorial Note: Blue Sky offers therapeutic independent living services and life coaching for continued care.
Clients will be able to choose from a list of treatment options including specialized group therapies, DBT, coping skills, emotion regulation, medication management, individual, family, and couples therapy, and symptom management. Other therapies might be available depending on the client’s needs.
What They Treat: Dual diagnosis substance abuse and anxiety and depression.
Levels of Care: PHP, IOP, OP
TRUST SIGNALS
Online Reviews: D+
Accreditations: Joint Commission
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Our Grading System
We assign letter grades to each center based on their cumulative online review ratings:
- A = 4.3 – 5 Stars
- B = 3.5 – 4.2 Stars
- C = 2.6 – 3.4 Stars
- D = 2 – 2.5 Stars
- F = > 2 Stars
Connecticut Addiction & Mental Health Support
Additional Resources For Finding Help in Connecticut:
- Connecticut Action Line: 1-800-467-3135
- Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
- Read our actionable guide to finding the best drug rehab centers.
- Find out why Joint Commission Accreditation matters.
- Learn about the importance of CARF Accreditation.
Overdose Prevention Resources
- In the event of a suspected overdose call 911 and monitor the individual until paramedics arrive.
- Next Distro – Connecticut: A national overdose prevention organization, their site provides resources and information about naloxone and where to get naloxone in Connecticut.
- Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services: This government program provides a wealth of resources to find naloxone to help prevent overdose deaths.
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Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services: 203-974-7713
- Crisis Text Line Connecticut: Text “LISTEN” to 741-741
Addiction Recovery Support Meetings
- Alcoholics Anonymous – List of AA meetings in Connecticut.
- Narcotics Anonymous – The NA Connecticut regional service committee website features a full list of NA meetings in the state.
- Heroin Anonymous – The Heroin Anonymous World Services site lists meetings in three cities across Connecticut each week.
- Cocaine Anonymous – List of CA meetings in the state of Connecticut.