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Sober Living Homes in Connecticut

Sober living homes in Connecticut are shared houses where residents agree to stay free of alcohol and drugs while rebuilding daily routines, often after treatment or alongside it. The houses are not treatment programs, and certification in Connecticut is voluntary, so the standards a home follows depend on who certified it, if anyone.

Listings appear in Bridgeport, Torrington, Canaan, Norwich and New London, and every listed home sits within 25 miles of a river, most often the Pequonnock River. RehabSeekers.com draws these listings from government treatment registers, state licensing records, accreditor listings and the details providers send in themselves.

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Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Connecticut That Accept Sober Living

Mountainside Treatment Center – Canaan

187 South Canaan Road, Canaan, Connecticut, 6018

4.3★★★★☆~~191~~

Joint Commission

DetoxResidentialPHP+5

Accepts InsuranceAccepts TRICARESliding Scale+1

Co-occurring DisordersMATMethadone+7

Mountainside Treatment Center is at 187 South Canaan Road in Canaan. Falls is 3.6 miles away and Lakeville 6.6. Falls, Lakeville, Norfolk and West Cornwall all sit within 10 miles of the door. Canaan is in Litchfield County, which shapes which public funding routes apply. Mountainside Treatment Center offers detox, residential treatment and intensive outpatient. Approved medication runs alongside counseling, which is what medication-assisted treatment means in practice. Sessions can be held remotely where travel…

2.3 miBlackberry River33 miBradley International AirportServes9 towns

Substances treated

Adderall Rehab · Alcohol Detox · Alcohol Medication Treatment · Alcohol Only Rehab · Alcohol Rehab · Ativan (Lorazepam) Rehab · Beer Addiction Treatment · Benzodiazepine Rehab · Binge Drinking Treatment · Carfentanil Rehab · +49 more

Levels of care

14-Day Rehab · 21-Day Rehab · 30-Day Rehab · Addiction Retreat · Aftercare and Continuing Care · Alcohol Detox Program · Ativan (Lorazepam) Detox Program · Benzodiazepine Detox Program · Buprenorphine-Assisted Detox · Carfentanil Detox Program · +58 more

Therapies

12 Step Rehab · Acupuncture · Addiction Counseling · Anger Management · Brief Intervention · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Counseling and Therapy · Evidence-Based Therapy · Family Therapy · Group Therapy · +4 more

Mental health

Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions · Depression and Trauma · Mental Health Conditions · Mental Health Treatment · Psychiatric Medication Management · Trauma Treatment

Groups served

Adult Rehab · Men's Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Men's Outpatient Rehab · Men's Rehab · Men's Residential Rehab · Men's Sober Living · Men's Telehealth · Men's Trauma Rehab · Teen Boys Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Teen Boys Rehab · +26 more

Support services

Case Management · Peer Support · Practical Support · Recovery Coaching · Recovery Support Services · Transportation to Rehab

Insurance accepted

Aetna · Anthem / Elevance Health · BCBS (Blue Cross Blue Shield) · Carelon Behavioral Health · Cigna Healthcare · GEHA · Lower Hudson Valley EAP · Massachusetts Laborers Benefit Funds · Meritain Health · MultiPlan / PHCS · +3 more

Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc – Arctic Street, Bridgeport

690 Arctic Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 6608

5.0★★★★★3

CARF accredited

DetoxResidentialPHP+5

Accepts InsuranceAccepts MedicaidAccepts Medicare+5

Co-occurring DisordersMATTrauma-informed+9

Spanish spoken

690 Arctic Street in Bridgeport puts Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc inside a short drive of Stratford Downtown, Trumbull Center and the towns around them. Trumbull Center, Lordship, Sacred Heart University and Fairfield University all sit within 5 miles of the door. Bridgeport sits in Fairfield County, and the county's own provision is limited enough that this site draws from a wide area. Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc provides residential treatment and intensive outpatient. Medication…

0.6 miStillman Pond16 miTweed New Haven AirportServes28 towns

Substances treated

Adderall Rehab · Alcohol MAT Friendly · Alcohol Medication Treatment · Alcohol Only Rehab · Alcohol Rehab · Beer Addiction Treatment · Binge Drinking Treatment · Carfentanil Rehab · Chronic Pain and Substance Use · Codeine Rehab · +38 more

Levels of care

14-Day Rehab · 21-Day Rehab · 30-Day Rehab · 45-Day Rehab · 60-Day Rehab · 90-Day Rehab · Addiction Retreat · Aftercare and Continuing Care · Anxiety Retreat · Clonidine and Lofexidine Detox · +27 more

Therapies

12 Step Rehab · Acupuncture · Addiction Counseling · Anger Management · Brief Intervention · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Community Reinforcement Approach · Contingency Management · Counseling and Therapy · Couples Counseling · +8 more

Mental health

Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions · Depression and Anxiety · Depression and Trauma · Mental Health Conditions · Mental Health Treatment · Psychiatric Medication Management · Psychosocial Rehabilitation · Social Skills Training · Trauma Treatment

Groups served

Active Duty Military Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Active Duty Military Medicare Rehab · Active Duty Military Outpatient Rehab · Active Duty Military Rehab · Active Duty Military Suboxone · Active Duty Military Telehealth · Active Duty Military Trauma Rehab · Adult Rehab · Couples Rehab · Court Ordered Dual Diagnosis Rehab · +69 more

Support services

Case Management · Community Outreach · Education and Job Training · Employment Support · Health and Wellness Support · Health Education · Hepatitis C Treatment · Housing and Employment Support · Housing Assistance · Intervention Services · +7 more

Languages

Spanish Speaking Rehab

Insurance accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · TRICARE

SE Council on Alc and Drug Dep Inc – Norwich

313 Main Street, Norwich, Connecticut, 6360

4.0★★★★☆3

State licensed

ResidentialSober livingAftercare

Accepts MedicaidState FundedSelf-Pay

SeniorsYoung adultsMen+1

SE Council on Alc and Drug Dep Inc is at 313 Main Street in Norwich. Baltic is 5.9 miles away and Oxoboxo River 6.2. Anyone within about 7 miles can reach it without a major journey, which takes in Baltic, Oxoboxo River, Mashantucket and Gales Ferry. The facility falls within New London County for the purposes of state and county-funded treatment. Services run to residential treatment. Medication for opioid dependence is available here alongside talking…

0.3 miShetucket River18 miWesterly State AirportServes15 towns

Substances treated

Adderall Rehab · Alcohol MAT Friendly · Alcohol Only Rehab · Alcohol Rehab · Beer Addiction Treatment · Binge Drinking Treatment · Carfentanil Rehab · Codeine Rehab · Concerta Rehab · Dexedrine Rehab · +33 more

Levels of care

30-Day Rehab · 45-Day Rehab · 60-Day Rehab · 90-Day Rehab · Addiction Retreat · Aftercare and Continuing Care · Continuing Care · Discharge Planning · Long Term Rehab · Men's Retreat · +7 more

Therapies

12 Step Rehab · Addiction Counseling · Brief Intervention · Counseling and Therapy · Evidence-Based Therapy · Group Therapy · Individual Therapy · Motivational Interviewing

Mental health

Psychosocial Rehabilitation · Social Skills Training

Groups served

Adult Rehab · Men's Rehab · Men's Residential Rehab · Men's Sober Living · Senior MAT · Senior Rehab · Senior Residential Rehab · Senior Sober Living · Young Adult Rehab

Support services

Case Management · Employment Support · Health and Wellness Support · Health Education · Housing and Employment Support · Housing Assistance · Peer Support · Practical Support · Recovery Coaching · Recovery Support Services · +3 more

Insurance accepted

Medicaid · TRICARE

SE Council on Alc and Drug Dep Inc – 62 Coit Street, New London

62 Coit Street, New London, Connecticut, 6320

3.8★★★★☆51

State licensed

ResidentialSober livingAftercare

Accepts MedicaidState FundedSelf-Pay

SeniorsYoung adultsWomen+1

SE Council on Alc and Drug Dep Inc is located at 62 Coit Street in New London, within a few minutes of Waterford and Groton. People travelling from Conning Towers-Nautilus Park, Poquonock Bridge, Gales Ferry and Groton Long Point are all inside 5 miles. The facility falls within New London County for the purposes of state and county-funded treatment. Care offered spans residential treatment. Medication-assisted treatment pairs buprenorphine, methadone or naltrexone with counseling. Licensing sits…

1.1 miGreen Harbor Beach16 miWesterly State AirportServes13 towns

Substances treated

Levels of care

30-Day Rehab · 45-Day Rehab · 60-Day Rehab · 90-Day Rehab · Addiction Retreat · Aftercare and Continuing Care · Continuing Care · Discharge Planning · Long Term Rehab · Overdose Prevention Education · +7 more

Therapies

12 Step Rehab · Addiction Counseling · Brief Intervention · Counseling and Therapy · Evidence-Based Therapy · Group Therapy · Individual Therapy · Motivational Interviewing

Mental health

Psychosocial Rehabilitation · Social Skills Training

Groups served

Adult Rehab · Senior MAT · Senior Rehab · Senior Residential Rehab · Senior Sober Living · Women's Rehab · Women's Residential Rehab · Women's Sober Living · Young Adult Rehab

Support services

Insurance accepted

Medicaid · TRICARE

Southwest Connecticut MH Systems – Central Avenue, Bridgeport

1635 Central Avenue, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 6610

3.0★★★☆☆4

Joint Commission

DetoxInpatientResidential+5

Accepts MedicaidAccepts MedicareAccepts State Insurance+3

Co-occurring DisordersMATTrauma-informed+8

Spanish spokenDeaf and HoHFrench spoken+4

Southwest Connecticut MH Systems is at 1635 Central Avenue in Bridgeport. Stratford Downtown is 2.2 miles away and Trumbull Center 3.7. Trumbull Center, Lordship, Sacred Heart University and Fairfield University all sit within 5 miles of the door. Fairfield County is the relevant authority here, which matters for anyone using state-funded care. Treatment here covers residential treatment and intensive outpatient. Medication-assisted treatment is part of the offer, the approach with the strongest evidence for opioid…

0.5 miStillman Pond15 miTweed New Haven AirportServes28 towns

Substances treated

Levels of care

30-Day Rehab · Addiction Retreat · Aftercare and Continuing Care · Anxiety Retreat · Clonidine and Lofexidine Detox · Continuing Care · Depression Retreat · Detox by Substance · Detox Centers · Discharge Planning · +22 more

Therapies

12 Step Rehab · Activity Therapy · Addiction Counseling · Anger Management · Brief Intervention · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Contingency Management · Counseling and Therapy · Couples Counseling · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · +8 more

Mental health

Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions · Crisis Intervention · Depression and Anxiety · Depression and PTSD · Depression and Trauma · Family Education Programs · First Episode Psychosis · Illness Management and Recovery · Mental Health Conditions · Mental Health Crisis Services · +11 more

Groups served

Active Duty Military Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Active Duty Military Medicare Rehab · Active Duty Military Outpatient Rehab · Active Duty Military PTSD Rehab · Active Duty Military Rehab · Active Duty Military Suboxone · Active Duty Military Telehealth · Active Duty Military Trauma Rehab · Adult Rehab · Couples Rehab · +75 more

Support services

Case Management · Community Outreach · Education and Job Training · Employment Support · Health and Wellness Support · Health Education · Housing and Employment Support · Housing Assistance · Intensive Case Management · Intervention Services · +12 more

Languages

Creole Speaking Rehab · Deaf and Hard of Hearing Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Deaf and Hard of Hearing MAT · Deaf and Hard of Hearing Rehab · Deaf and Hard of Hearing Residential Rehab · French Speaking Rehab · Italian Speaking Rehab · Polish Speaking Rehab · Portuguese Speaking Rehab · Spanish Speaking Rehab

Insurance accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · TRICARE

McCall Behavioral Health Network – Torrington

58 High Street, Torrington, Connecticut, 6790

4.0★★★★☆19

Joint Commission

DetoxResidentialIOP+4

Accepts InsuranceAccepts MedicaidAccepts Medicare+5

Co-occurring DisordersMATTrauma-informed+8

McCall Behavioral Health Network operates from 58 High Street in Torrington, close enough to Northwest Harwinton and Litchfield to serve both. Within around 9 miles that includes Northwest Harwinton, Litchfield, Bantam and Thomaston. The facility falls within Litchfield County for the purposes of state and county-funded treatment. What is available here is residential treatment and intensive outpatient. Approved medication runs alongside counseling, which is what medication-assisted treatment means in practice. Addiction and mental health care…

0.8 miEast Branch Naugatuck River25 miBradley International AirportServes17 towns

Substances treated

Levels of care

30-Day Rehab · 45-Day Rehab · 60-Day Rehab · 90-Day Rehab · Addiction Retreat · Aftercare and Continuing Care · Anxiety Retreat · Clonidine and Lofexidine Detox · Continuing Care · Depression Retreat · +25 more

Therapies

12 Step Rehab · Activity Therapy · Acupuncture · Addiction Counseling · Anger Management · Brief Intervention · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Contingency Management · Counseling and Therapy · Couples Counseling · +11 more

Mental health

Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions · Depression and Anxiety · Depression and PTSD · Depression and Trauma · Family Education Programs · Mental Health Conditions · Mental Health Treatment · Psychiatric Medication Management · Psychosocial Rehabilitation · PTSD Treatment · +4 more

Groups served

Adult Rehab · Couples Rehab · Court Ordered Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Court Ordered MAT · Court Ordered Medicare Rehab · Court Ordered Outpatient Rehab · Court Ordered Rehab · Court Referral Accepted · Hepatitis Support Services · HIV and Hepatitis Care · +54 more

Support services

Insurance accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · TRICARE

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Common questions about Sober Living

Answered from what is listed here.

Which Connecticut cities have sober living homes?

Bridgeport is where Connecticut sober living homes cluster first, followed by Torrington, Canaan, Norwich and New London, a spread that reaches across different parts of the state rather than a single region.

Residents often pick a home near work, family or an outpatient program they attend. Waterbury and Great Barrington are other larger cities nearby, alongside Bridgeport, so people living between the main clusters still have reference points when comparing homes.

Rehab Centers in Bridgeporthttps://rehabseekers.com/locations/us/connecticut/bridgeport-ct/

Do sober living homes in Connecticut take HUSKY Health?

Most of the sober living homes in Connecticut record accepting HUSKY Health. Room and board in a sober home is a separate matter from clinical care, so how HUSKY Health applies depends on what a home offers.

Behavioral health under HUSKY Health runs through the Connecticut Behavioral Health Partnership, not separate managed care plans. Carelon Behavioral Health CT administers the partnership, and a home's staff can explain what is covered.

Rehab Centers in Connecticut That Accept HUSKY Healthhttps://rehabseekers.com/locations/us/connecticut/husky-health/

Which sober living homes in Connecticut are close to a river?

The Pequonnock River, the East Branch Naugatuck River and the Blackberry River are the most-named rivers near sober living homes in Connecticut. Nearly all of the sober living homes in Connecticut sit within 25 miles of a river, with a median of about 1.6 miles from listed facilities to the nearest one.

Rehab Centers Near Rivershttps://rehabseekers.com/attractions/rivers/

Is there free or low-cost sober living in Connecticut?

Most of the sober living homes in Connecticut record state funding, low-cost fees and sliding scale fees, while none of the sober living homes in Connecticut record free options. Asking each home about rent, deposits and any help with fees is a sensible first step,

The Substance Use Services Access Line at 1-800-563-4086 runs 24/7. Funded by the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, the line refers callers to walk-in assessment, outpatient, detox and residential treatment.

State Funded Rehab Centers in Connecticuthttps://rehabseekers.com/locations/us/connecticut/state-funded-rehab-ct/

Who certifies recovery residences in Connecticut?

The Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services lists sober living homes holding voluntary certification but does not certify or oversee homes itself. Certification comes from the Connecticut Alliance of Recovery Residences or another recognized body, such as New Life II or the National Coalition of Recovery Residences.

Sober Living Homes and Recovery Housinghttps://rehabseekers.com/programs/sober-living-homes/

What comes after sober living in Connecticut?

Most of the sober living homes in Connecticut record links to outpatient rehab, and about half of the sober living homes in Connecticut record links to intensive outpatient treatment. Asking a home which outpatient programs its residents attend is a useful first step, since sessions can continue after moving out.

Outpatient Rehab Centers in Connecticuthttps://rehabseekers.com/locations/us/connecticut/outpatient-rehab-ct/

Are there men-only sober living homes in Connecticut?

Men-only sober living homes are common in Connecticut. Most of the sober living homes in Connecticut serve men, more often than other rehabs in Connecticut, which makes single-gender homes easy to find when comparing options.

Before choosing, asking each home about house rules, curfews, shared rooms and rent makes men-only options easier to compare. Arranging a visit before moving in is also worth doing, so the setting is familiar.

Men's Rehab Centers in Connecticuthttps://rehabseekers.com/locations/us/connecticut/mens-rehab-ct/

Do sober living homes in Connecticut treat opioid addiction?

Opioid addiction and alcohol addiction are both recorded by nearly all of the sober living homes in Connecticut. Sober homes offer housing rather than clinical treatment, so residents usually attend treatment sessions elsewhere. Asking a home about its policy on prescribed medication is sensible before moving in.

Opioid, Fentanyl and Heroin Rehab Centers in Connecticuthttps://rehabseekers.com/locations/us/connecticut/opioid-rehab-ct/

Do sober living homes in Connecticut treat depression too?

Outpatient mental health care from outside providers is the usual route for residents, since a sober home offers a place to live rather than therapy or counseling.

Most of the sober living homes in Connecticut record depression and trauma care and co-occurring mental health conditions, while some of the sober living homes in Connecticut record serious mental illness. Asking whether residents can keep therapy appointments clarifies what to expect.

Rehab Centers for Depression, Trauma and Addiction in Connecticuthttps://rehabseekers.com/locations/us/connecticut/depression-trauma-rehab-ct/

Does Medicare pay for sober living in Connecticut?

About half of the sober living homes in Connecticut record accepting Medicare. Because sober homes are housing, coverage may apply to related outpatient services rather than rent, so asking each home what Medicare actually pays toward is worthwhile.

Costs that Medicare leaves uncovered, such as weekly fees, deposits and house dues, usually fall to the resident. Comparing these charges alongside any Medicare-covered outpatient visits gives a fuller view of monthly costs.

Rehab Centers in Connecticut That Accept Medicarehttps://rehabseekers.com/locations/us/connecticut/medicare-rehab-ct/

What is a sober living home and how is it different from rehab?

A sober living home, also called a recovery residence, is alcohol- and drug-free shared housing in Connecticut where residents pay rent, follow house rules and support each other without receiving clinical treatment on site. Rehab, by contrast, delivers clinical care in a licensed setting.

The Connecticut Department of Public Health licenses facilities that treat substance use disorders, and a stay in residential rehab comes with clinical staff, assessments and a treatment plan. Many sober home residents attend outpatient treatment or an intensive outpatient program during the day. A sober home is also not a correctional halfway house.

Connecticut does not license sober homes, and certification is voluntary. The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services publishes a voluntary list of homes that the Connecticut Alliance of Recovery Residences or another recognized body has certified, but it does not oversee the homes itself.

Rent is usually paid by the resident, so get every cost in writing from the house, with deposits, fees and testing charges included. Ask too whether residents taking methadone or buprenorphine are accepted, and what happens after a return to use, since a sudden discharge can leave someone without housing.

Are sober living homes in Connecticut certified or regulated?

Connecticut does not license sober living homes, and certification is voluntary. Under Public Act 18-171, the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) keeps a public list of homes certified by the Connecticut Alliance of Recovery Residences (CTARR). CTARR is the state affiliate of the National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR). The list also includes homes certified by other bodies DMHAS recognizes, such as New Life II, a National Sober Living Association affiliate, and the National Coalition of Recovery Residences. DMHAS posts the list but does not certify or oversee homes itself.

Connecticut residents can look up a house on the certified sober living homes page of the DMHAS website.

What the NARR support levels mean

NARR standards describe four levels of support. The level a house holds tells you roughly how much staffing to expect.

Level	Typical staffing	What to expect
I, peer-run	Residents, often by house vote	Shared rules and house meetings, no paid staff
II, monitored	A house manager or senior resident	Written rules, drug screening, some structure
III, supervised	Paid staff	Set schedule, life skills work, staff present part of the day
IV, service provider	A licensed provider	Clinical services alongside housing, delivered by the provider rather than the house

How much does sober living cost in Connecticut, and who pays?

Connecticut residents usually pay sober home rent themselves. No state source publishes a typical price, so ask each house for the full cost in writing, including deposits, fees and drug testing charges. Counseling and medication visits may be billed to HUSKY Health, the state’s Medicaid program, or to private insurance. The Medicaid guide explains coverage in general.

Public recovery funding in Connecticut runs through a few channels. The Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee was created by Public Act 22-48 and is co-chaired by DMHAS. The committee directs settlement money to prevention, treatment, recovery and harm reduction. A federally funded State Opioid Response grant also lists DMHAS alongside partners including the Department of Correction and the Judicial Branch. For the treatment side, see court-ordered rehab and state-funded rehab.

What should you ask before moving into a sober home?

Ask for the house rules in writing, including curfew, guests, chores and meeting requirements. Also ask:

How often drug testing happens and who pays for it
How long residents usually stay
Whether prepaid rent and deposits are refunded if you leave or are asked to leave

Some homes ask a resident to leave the same day after a return to use. Ask where people go after a discharge, whether staff help arrange detox or treatment, and whether rent is returned. A sudden discharge can leave someone without housing at a time of higher overdose risk, so a plan agreed in advance is worth having.

Can you live in a sober home while taking medication for opioid use disorder?

Some Connecticut homes accept residents taking methadone or buprenorphine, and some do not. DMHAS publishes the state’s list of opioid treatment programs. This site lists methadone clinics and Suboxone clinics.

Rights and safety in the house

Federal fair housing law generally treats recovery from a substance use disorder as a disability. That protects people in recovery from housing discrimination, but the protection does not cover current illegal drug use. If you were refused a room for being in recovery or for taking prescribed medication, a fair housing organization or attorney can explain your complaint options.

Naloxone belongs in every house. Most Connecticut pharmacies dispense it without a prescription. DMHAS-funded Regional Behavioral Health Action Organizations and syringe service programs give it out free, with training. Tolerance falls after time without opioids, so a return to use carries a higher overdose risk. Connecticut’s 2011 Good Samaritan law offers some protection to people who seek help for an overdose in good faith.

How do you find a sober living home in Connecticut?

Start with the DMHAS certified list. Then filter these listings by gender, medication-friendly policies, populations served, location and languages.

Two in three listed homes sit within 25 miles of the coast, a median of 6.6 miles from the shore. Elevations run from 20 to 1,180 feet. The nearest airports are Bradley International, Tweed New Haven and Westerly State Airport, a median of 17.1 miles away.

If treatment needs to come first, call the Substance Use Services Access Line at 1-800-563-4086. The line answers 24 hours a day and refers callers to assessment, detox and residential beds.

For more options, see the Connecticut overview and the national sober living homes guide. The rivers page covers waterways near listings.