Find drug and alcohol rehab centers in Waterbury, CT and start your recovery today.
17 centers found (1–17)
2.8 mi Waterbury, CT
Substance use treatment · SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program · Cognitive behavioral therapy
Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
1.8 mi Waterbury, CT
Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy
Accepts: Medicaid, Active duty military, Military families
2.8 mi Waterbury, CT
Substance use treatment · SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program · Cognitive behavioral therapy
Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Active duty military
2 mi Waterbury, CT
Substance use treatment · SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program · Cognitive behavioral therapy
Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare
1.1 mi Waterbury, CT
Substance use treatment · Cognitive behavioral therapy · Dialectical behavior therapy
Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare
0.3 mi Waterbury, CT
Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy
Accepts: Medicaid
2.8 mi Waterbury, CT
Substance use treatment · SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program · Cognitive behavioral therapy
Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare
Waterbury, CT
Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy
Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
Waterbury, CT
Substance use treatment · Cognitive behavioral therapy · Dialectical behavior therapy
Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare
Waterbury, CT
Substance use treatment · Does not use medication for opioid addiction · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere
Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare
Waterbury, CT
Substance use treatment · Cognitive behavioral therapy · Substance abuse counseling
Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Waterbury, CT
Substance use treatment · Cognitive behavioral therapy · Dialectical behavior therapy
Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare
0.1 mi Waterbury, CT
Substance use treatment · Cognitive behavioral therapy · Dialectical behavior therapy
Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare
Waterbury, CT
Substance use treatment · All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program · Cognitive behavioral therapy
Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare
0.6 mi Waterbury, CT
Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy
Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Sliding fee scale
Waterbury, CT
Substance use treatment · Cognitive behavioral therapy · Dialectical behavior therapy
Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
0.5 mi Waterbury, CT
Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy
Call our sponsored hotline to speak with someone about treatment options near you.
Waterbury sits in west-central Connecticut, in the Naugatuck River Valley — the old “Brass City” where the river cuts south through the hills between Hartford and the shoreline. It is one of the state's larger cities, and its position at the crossing of Interstate 84 and Route 8 makes it reachable from across the valley and much of western Connecticut.
Sober Nation lists 17 addiction treatment centers in and around Waterbury. The programs below lean toward outpatient counseling and specialized therapy, and most work with public coverage. Use this page to compare your options, then call a center directly to confirm current openings, wait times, and the specific level of care you need.
Waterbury's programs are built around outpatient counseling. All 17 centers provide individual counseling and group counseling, and the same 17 offer substance abuse counseling and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Every one of the 17 also lists relapse prevention, anger management, and substance use education — the practical, skills-based work that helps recovery hold up day to day.
Beyond talk therapy, all 17 centers offer substance use treatment, and 15 provide a comprehensive substance use assessment — the intake evaluation that maps out the right starting point for you. 16 centers treat co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders together, which matters if you are managing depression, anxiety, or trauma alongside addiction; trauma-related counseling is available at all 17, and 15 provide broader mental health services. Support that reaches past the clinic is common too: 16 centers offer aftercare or continuing care, 15 provide case management, and 15 list housing services.
On gender, 13 centers serve clients of any gender, while three programs are men-only and one is women-only — helpful if you prefer a single-gender setting. If you need a specific level of care such as medical detox, residential or inpatient treatment, a partial hospitalization program (PHP), or an intensive outpatient program (IOP), confirm availability with the listing before you go, since not every Waterbury program offers every level.
Cost should not be the reason you skip treatment, and Waterbury's centers work with public coverage. 16 of the 17 centers accept Medicaid, the most widely accepted payment type among local programs. In Connecticut, Medicaid is delivered through HUSKY Health, which covers substance use and mental health treatment for eligible residents — often with little or no out-of-pocket cost.
Coverage varies from one program to the next, so if you carry Medicare or private insurance, or you plan to self-pay, call the center and ask exactly what they accept for your situation before your first visit. Many programs can also help you check eligibility or connect you with a state-funded slot if you are uninsured. For a wider look at coverage, HUSKY Health, and treatment across the state, see our Connecticut rehab directory.
Sometimes the right fit is a short drive away — for a specific program, a bed that opens sooner, or simply distance from old routines. Waterbury sits within easy reach of several Connecticut cities that have their own listings. Hartford (20 centers) and New Haven (20) are both a straightforward drive on I-84 or Route 8, and Bridgeport (15) sits down the valley to the south. Farther out, Danbury (9), Middletown (8), and New London (7) round out the nearby options.
If travel is hard or your schedule is tight, ask whether a program offers telehealth. Many outpatient counseling and follow-up appointments can be done by phone or video, which lets you start care from home and keep going even when getting into Waterbury is difficult. When you call, ask which sessions must be in person and which can be virtual.
