Phone Number: 203-932-5711 x3887
Website: http://www.connecticut.va.gov/
Addiction Treatment & Rehab Overview
VA Healthcare Systems of Connecticut is a drug & alcohol detox center that provides substance abuse treatment located in West Haven, CT (New Haven County). They also provided treatment for gambling addiction disorder.
They accept young adults and adults (ages 18 and up) and treat both men and women.
Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Licensing & Certifications
VA Healthcare Systems of Connecticut Substance Abuse Treatment Program has the following licenses and/or certifications. Please contact the facility for more information.
- The Joint Commision
Addiction Treatment Setting
VA Healthcare Systems of Connecticut provides drug and alcohol addiction treatment in the following setting(s):
- Inpatient Addiction Treatment in a Hospital Setting
- Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
- Residential Drug & Alcohol Treatment
- Hospital Inpatient Drug & Alcohol Detoxification
- Outpatient Drug & Alcohol Detox
- Intensive Outpatient Addiction Treatment
- Outpatient Methadone and/or buprenorphine treatment
- Regular Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
- Residentail Drug & Alcohol Detoxification
- Short Term Residential Addiction Treatment
Drug & Alcohol Detoxification Services Offered
VA Healthcare Systems of Connecticut offers the following drug & alcohol detoxification services at their facility:
- Alcohol Detoxification
- Opioid Detoxification
Type of Opioid Treatment
VA Healthcare Systems of Connecticut offers the following opioid addiction treatm services:
- SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program
- Buprenorphine used in Treatment
- Buprenorphine detoxification
- Buprenorphine maintenance
- Buprenorphine maintenance for predetermined time
- Naltrexone used in Treatment
- Methadone detoxification
- Methadone maintenance
- Methadone maintenance for predetermined time
Pharmacotherapies and Medications Used In Rehab
VA Healthcare Systems of Connecticut uses the following pharmacotherapies and medications in their treatment program:
- Acamprosate (Campral®)
- Disulfiram (Antabuse®)
- Methadone
- Buprenorphine with naloxone (Suboxone®)
- Buprenorphine without naloxone
- Naltrexone (oral)
- Extended-release, injectable Naltrexone (Vivitrol®)
- Medications for psychiatric disorders
Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment Approaches
VA Healthcare Systems of Connecticut uses the following addiction treatment approaches:
- Anger Management
- Brief Intervention
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Contingency management/motivational incentives
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance use counseling approach
- Trauma-related counseling
- 12 Step Facilitation
Rehab Counseling and Education
VA Healthcare Systems of Connecticut offers the following counseling and education programs:
- Individual Counseling
- Group Counseling
- Family Counseling
- Marital/Couples Counseling
- Substance Abuse Education
- Hepatitis Education, counseling, or support
- HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support
- Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitus
Specialty Drug & Alcohol Rehab Programs
VA Healthcare Systems of Connecticut offers the following specialty addiction treatment programs:
- Veterans Addiction Treatment Program
- Substance Abuse Treatment Specializing In Trauma Patients
Addiction Treatment Ancillary Services
VA Healthcare Systems of Connecticut offers the following ancillary services to go along with their addiction treatment:
- Acupuncture
- Case Management Services
- Domestic Violence Services
- Early Intervention For HIV
- Housing Services
- Mental Health Services
- Consumer-run (peer-support) services / Alumni Programs
- Self Help Groupss
- Transportation Assistance
Drug Alcohol Rehab Transitional Programs / Services
VA Healthcare Systems of Connecticut offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:
- Aftercare / Continuing Care
- Discharge Planning
Rehab Center Payment Information and Financial Assistance
VA Healthcare Systems of Connecticut offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:
- Federal, or any government funding for substance abuse programs
- Military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
- Private Health Insurance
- Cash or Self Payment
- Payment assistance (check with facility for details)
Addiction Treatment Screening / Pre-Treatment Services
VA Healthcare Systems of Connecticut utilizes the following screening and pre-treatment methods:
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
- Outreach to persons in the community
Health & Substance Screening and Testing Services
VA Healthcare Systems of Connecticut screens and tests for the following substances and/or health conditions:
- Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing
- Drug or alcohol urine screening
- HIV Testing
- Screening for Hepatitus B
- Screening for Mental Health Disorders
- Screening for Substance Use
- TB Screening
Facility Smoking Policies & Cessation Services
VA Healthcare Systems of Connecticut has the following smoking policies/assistance:
- Smoking permitted in designated area
- Nicotine Replacement Therapy
- Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation medications
- Screening for tobacco use
- Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling