Resources

Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery

All-recovery meetings:

• All pathways of recovery welcome
• Meeting format: typically go around the room to introduce each person, then a discussion topic is chosen
• Online All-recovery meetings (M-F 12pm), family/friends/allies meetings (M 5-6pm), parents in recovery meetings (W 530-630pm), women’s all recoverymeetings (F 10-11am). Meeting calendar
• In-person meetings at CCAR New Haven (142 Temple St, 3rd floor) M-F 12pm; in-person meetings also available at other CCAR locations in:
  • Bridgeport: 430 State St, CT 06604 [203-332-3303]
  • Hartford: 75 Charter Oak Ave 1st floor, CT 06106 [860-244-3343]
  • Waterbury: 132 Grand St, CT 06702 [203-290-0679]
  • Windham: 713 Main St, Willimantic, CT 06226 [860-423-7088]
  • Torrington: 59 Field St, Torrington, CT 06790 [860-626-4118]
  • Danbury: 42 Old Ridgebury Rd, 3rd floor, Danbury, CT 06810 [475-204-3510]
  • New London: 6 Shaws Cove, New London, CT [860-629-8650]

LifeRing

• Sobriety, Secularity (having spiritual/religious beliefs is ok but not the focus), and Self-Empowerment (you are in charge of your recovery)
• Check in: “How was your week?”
• Cross talk is encouraged
• List of meetings

Moderation Management

Non-judgmental, compassionate support for goals that each member chooses for themselves.

• Abstinence is not required, although there are some meetings that are specific for abstinence
• Usually about 8-15 people at each meeting
• Meeting format: opening statement and check in.
• Cross-talk and encouragement from others is welcome.
• List of meetings

Secular Organization for Sobriety (SOS)

• “Abstinence/sobriety is priority #1, no matter what!”, open to anyone who is sincerely seeking sobriety
• Self-empowerment approach
• List of meetings

SMART Recovery

• Focuses on self-empowerment, science-based approach, teaches tools from cognitive behavioral therapy
• Behavior change by: building and maintaining motivation to change, coping with urges to use/do, managing thoughts feelings and behaviors in an effective way without addictive behaviors, living a balanced positive and healthy life.
• Abstinence is not required and does not have to be your goal
• Meetings are run by certified facilitators (trained in motivational interviewing, stages of change, rational-emotive behavioral therapy, etc), 60-90 minutes, local meetings tend to have less than 20 people on average.
• Meetings start with a check in (“how was your week?”) and then a discussion about topics of interest, and a check out to share any plans for the week
• Crosstalk is encouraged (after the check in)
• Also has meetings for loved ones called “family and friends”
• List of all meetings
• List of CT meetings (most are still online)

Women for Sobriety

• Promotes behavioral change through positive reinforcement (approval and encouragement), cognitive strategies (positive thinking), letting the body help (relaxation techniques, meditation, nutrition, exercise), and dynamic group involvement.
• Need an account to access meetings, need to self-identify as an adult (18+) woman in recovery to join
• Online and in person meetings, also phone support, facebook group
• List of meetings

Alcoholics Anonymous

• A fellowship of people who come together to solve their drinking problem
• Uses “The Twelve Steps” to “enable the sufferer to recover from alcoholism”
• Open to anyone with a desire to stop drinking
• Online meetings

Celebrate Recovery

• Christ-centered, 12-step recovery program for anyone struggling with hurt,hang-ups, and habits of any kind
• Online Group
• Multiple in-person meetings in CT

Millati Islami

• 12-step Islamic-based self-help program.
• A fellowship of men and women joined together on “the Path of Peace”; theyshare their experiences, strengths and hopes while recovering from active addiction to mind- and mood-altering substances.
• Offers a perspective for understanding and addressing the problems encountered as recovering Muslims and substance users.

Overcomers Outreach

• Christian recovery support groups using 12-steps and scriptures
• They serve as a bridge between traditional 12-step recovery groups and churches of all denominations.
• Emphasis on “fellowship in recovery, reconciliation to God and His family, education about chemicals and addiction, edification through faith in Christ, and dedicated service to others.”

Recovery Dharma

• Uses traditional Buddhist teachings to heal from addiction and live a life of true freedom
• A program of empowerment and doesn’t ask members to believe in anything other than our own potential to change and heal
• "Recovery is rooted in finding our own inner wisdom and individual journeys”
• Meeting starts with a check in (describe how you are feeling in a few words), meditation, and then either a literature discussion or group sharing.
• List of meetings

Refuge Recovery

• A practice, process, set of tools, treatment, and path to healing addiction and the suffering caused by addiction.
• Based on the fact that humans experience and cause suffering because of an “uncontrollable thirst or repetitive craving”.
• List of meetings

The Calix Society

• The society is “an association of Catholic alcoholics who are maintaining their sobriety through affiliation with and participation in the Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous” https://www.calixsociety.org/about-us/
• A number of priests are available to provide leadership and spiritual guidance.
• Groups range from 8-100 members for speaker meetings. Conversational meetings have 8-12 people.

Wellbriety

• Offers sobriety, recovery, addiction prevention, and wellness resources to the Native American / Alaska Native community nationwide; their resources are also available to non-Native people.
• Goal is to go beyond sobriety and recovery, committing to a life of wellness and healing everyday
• List of meetings (some on zoom)

Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR)

• Recovery community center: a sober community that encourages people in recovery to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
• 8 branches in CT:
  • New Haven: 142 Temple St, CT 06510 [203-672-4115]
  • Bridgeport: 430 State St, CT 06604 [203-332-3303]
  • Hartford: 75 Charter Oak Ave 1st floor, CT 06106 [860-244-3343]
  • Waterbury: 132 Grand St, CT 06702 [203-290-0679]
  • Windham: 713 Main St, Willimantic, CT 06226 [860-423-7088]
  • Torrington: 59 Field St, Torrington, CT 06790
  • Danbury: 42 Old Ridgebury Rd, 3rd floor, Danbury, CT 06810
  • New London: 6 Shaws Cove, New London, CT
• General walk-in hours are M-F 830am-430pm
• Supports all pathways of recovery
• Has all-recovery meetings in person and online (#1 on this list), activities like crafts, cornhole, book clubs, education on addiction, can meet with a recovery coach at the center
• They also offer a telephone recovery support, where they call once a week to check in on you and see if you need any resources to support your recovery
• Provide recovery resources (e.g., job listings) and training if you want to become a recovery coach

Musical Intervention

• A creative music studio space in New Haven (23 Temple St)
• Not specific to recovery from addiction
• Recordings, live stages, lessons, drum circles, etc.
• https://musicalintervention.com/

The Phoenix

• A sober active community that fuels resilience and harnesses the transformational power of connection so that “together we rise, recover and live”.
• They have in person exercise classes (e.g., yoga, full-body workout, body balance) and events (poetry club, sober mom’s club, social hours), classes online via live stream or on demand
• Only requirement is 48 hours of sobriety
• Download their app on apple or android! They also have a podcast called “rise recover live”.
• https://thephoenix.org/

APT Foundation: Substance use and mental health treatment organization located in New Haven, with outpatient and residential treatment options. Patients can be evaluated without an appointment and are offered same-day care regardless of ability to pay.
(203) 781-4600

Cornell Scott Hill Health Center: Community healthcare center in New Haven, providing services for substance use treatment, HIV/AIDS treatment, healthcare for homeless individuals and families, diabetes prevention and education, and other specialty health services.
(203) 503-3000

Substance Abuse Treatment Unit (SATU): Part of the Connecticut Mental Health Center, SATU offers drug and alcohol abuse evaluation, on-site counseling, specialized outpatient treatment, and referral to other treatment programs.
(203) 974-5777

Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH): Hospital located in Middletown, CT that offers addictions treatment and psychiatric treatment
(860) 262-5000

Carnes Weeks Center: An intensive 28-day residential facility in Torrington, CT offering treatment for individuals and families struggling with drug and alcohol dependence.
(860) 492-2100

Stonington Institute: Offers inpatient detoxification services using evidenced-based treatment modalities in rural North Stonington, CT. After completing the detox protocol, every client is introduced to a 12-step model of recovery. Clients may also have a secondary mental health diagnosis.
(800) 832-1022

Silver Hill Hospial: Two-week residential /inpatient program for the treatment of substance abuse and other mental disorders / dual diagnosis in New Caanan, CT. Also offers transitional living and intensive outpatient treatment
(866) 542-4455

New Haven Syringe Exchange Program: Yale’s Community Health Care Van (CHCV), a mobile medical clinic, provides primary care services along with a variety of others. Services include free Naloxone kits, clean needles, substance abuse treatment, and mental health services. The van travels around New Haven, patients are seen free of charge and no appointment is required. Contact Rolo Jr. at (203) 823-0743 for their schedule or for Home Syringe Service Delivery &/or disposal Pick Up.

CT Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR): Local drop in center supporting recovery: support groups, computer access, telephone supports & social events. Located at 1435 Chapel Street New Haven, Open Monday - Friday 10AM-4PM. (860) 999-1310

Connecticut Mental Health Center (CMHC): Offers walk-in appointments for mental health and substance abuse treatment referrals through the Mobile Crisis Intervention and Evaluation Unit at 34 Park Street.
(203) 974-7300

Project Courage: Substance abuse recovery center located in Old Saybrook, CT with outpatient, residential, and virtual outpatient options for recovery and treatment.
(860) 388-9656

The Hispanic Clinic: Outpatient mental health and addiction services to the monolingual Latino community of the greater New Haven area.
(203) 974-5800

Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS)
800-563-4086 - 24/7 Access Line to facilitate access to substance abuse treatment. Individuals from anywhere in Connecticut may call to help with linkage to residential detox.

2-1-1: A free, confidential information and referral service that connects people to essential health and human services 24 hours a day, seven days a week online and over the phone. Simply dial 211 on your phone to access this line.

SAMHSA National Helpline: 800-662-4357 - Confidential free help, from public health agencies, to find substance use treatment and information.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255 - Available 24 hours, 7 days a week

Alcoholics Anonymous – A free peer-support group for anyone who wishes to address a problem with drinking. Meetings are available online through Zoom or in person, every day in New Haven and the surrounding areas.

Narcotics Anonymous – A free peer-support group for anyone who wishes to address a problem with narcotics. Meetings are available online through Zoom or in person, every day in New Haven and the surrounding areas.

SMART Recovery – A free, peer-support, secular alternative to traditional 12-step recovery groups. Meetings are available online through Zoom in New Haven and the surrounding areas.

The City of New Haven Harm Reduction Task Force provides information about local services for needle exchanges, fentanyl testing kits, naloxone/ narcan kits and overdose prevention.

SAMHSA contains numerous resources for accessing recovery virtual through several different organizations:

The Centers for Disease Control offers basic information about treatment and recovery for substance use disorders: