VA Connecticut Healthcare System Newington Campus

About VA Connecticut Healthcare System Newington Campus

If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, the VA Connecticut Healthcare System Newington Campus can help. We offer a wide range of addiction treatment services, including alcohol rehab, drug rehab, and opioid addiction treatment. We also offer adult, men’s, and women’s programs, as well as young adult and outpatient rehab. In addition to our traditional therapies, we also offer cognitive behavioral therapy, family therapy, group therapy, individual therapy, and trauma therapy. Our goal is to help you or your loved one recover from addiction and live a healthy, happy life.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Alcohol Rehab
Alcohol rehab in Connecticut helps clients find the motivation to make a change and gives them the tools to achieve long-term sobriety. In an alcohol program, you’ll not only receive treatment, but you’ll participate in activities, receive peer support, and learn how to have fun without alcohol.
Opioid Addiction
A treatment program in Connecticut can give you the tools and skills you need to overcome opioid addiction and reclaim your life. Common services include counseling and classes on coping skills, emotional management, communication, and other key life skills. Opioid rehab programs can provide inpatient or outpatient treatment.
Drug Rehab
Drug rehab in Connecticut provides professional treatment to help clients overcome substance misuse and build a drug-free life. The rehab program may use multiple approaches, including nutrition, psychology, holistic methods, and support groups. These tools help you build a substance-free lifestyle and move into long-term recovery.
Adult Program
Adult programs in Connecticut address a wide range of substance use issues while also helping clients with concerns such as raising children or building a career. In an adult program, the activities, peer support, and counseling are tailored to the unique needs of this age group. This may include talking about how to build a career, raise a family, and handle the many responsibilities of independent living.
Men's Rehab
A men’s rehab in Connecticut addresses the unique needs men have and allows them to build relationships in a gender-specific environment. In a men’s program, the activities, peer support, and counseling are tailored to the unique needs of men. This may include talking about career development, fatherhood, communication strategies, and more.
Women's Rehab
Those who join a women’s rehab program in Connecticut are given training in key life skills to help them address their unique challenges. In a women’s program, the activities, peer support, and counseling are tailored to the unique needs women have. This may include talking about building a career, motherhood, relationship safety, and more.
Young Adult Rehab
When people join a young adult rehab in Connecticut, they learn key life skills while receiving treatment. In a young adult program, the activities, peer support, and counseling are tailored to the unique needs of this age group. This may include talking about how to start a career, have a family, and live independently.

Insurance Coverage

Medicaid
When looking for ways to pay for rehab in Connecticut, consider Medicaid if you are struggling to afford treatment. Programs that accept Medicaid can offer any level of care, including detox, inpatient, and outpatient. Your out-of-pocket costs, if any, are likely to be very low.
Military insurance
For those who qualify, military insurance is a good way to pay for substance use treatment in Connecticut. Plans vary, so be sure to contact your insurer for details. You may have out-of-pocket costs such as deductibles and copays.
Medicare
If you’re looking for ways to pay for rehab in Connecticut, consider using Medicare. Plans vary, so be sure to get all the details before you start treatment. You may have out-of-pocket costs such as deductibles and copays.

Levels of Care

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Outpatient Rehab
If you’ve recently finished a residential treatment program, participating in outpatient treatment in Connecticut can help you reinforce and practice your new habits. During outpatient treatment, clients have independence outside of sessions, allowing them to work, attend school, and practice their new habits in real-world situations.
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Aftercare Support
In Connecticut, aftercare allows you to access additional resources and support to help you avoid relapse after treatment. A strong aftercare program can include ongoing counseling, education and employment support, housing services, and connections to community resources.

Therapies

Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy in Connecticut involves being aware of how your thoughts are connected to your feelings and behavior. CBT can help you identify and challenge maladaptive thoughts, calm your mind, and face your fears rationally.
Family Therapy
Many people have challenging family backgrounds, and addiction can create unhealthy dynamics as well. Family therapy in Connecticut allows you to address these concerns. Family therapy is a common part of both inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment and may be used to help address trauma, build better relationships, and help loved ones become part of your support network.
Group Therapy
It’s easy to feel isolated when you battle addiction, but group therapy in Connecticut can show you you’re not alone. In rehab, group therapy is only one of the elements of treatment, along with activities, peer support, individual counseling, relapse prevention, and more. Together, all these methods support you in establishing long-term recovery.
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy in Connecticut can provide professional support and accountability as you work through substance use treatment. Substance use treatment includes detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient care, and individual therapy may be a part of each of these stages. The goal is to help clients address the roots of addiction, develop motivation to change, and create new habits for a substance-free life.
Trauma Therapy
Trauma is an emotional response to a terrible event, and some people use substances to numb those emotions. Trauma-informed therapy in Connecticut can help you address what happened and consciously create a healthier response. Substance use and trauma are interrelated, and trauma-informed therapy involves working with the therapist and your support network to create healthy coping skills, become empowered, and improve resilience.