The VA Connecticut Healthcare System provides substance use disorder treatment at its Newington VA Clinic, located at 555 Willard Avenue in Newington, Connecticut. The current VA Substance Use Disorder Program Locator specifically lists both intensive outpatient and standard outpatient SUD services at the Newington campus. VA Connecticut also states that its addiction services address problems ranging from unhealthy alcohol use to life-threatening addiction and match counseling, group therapy, medication, and other services to each Veteran’s needs. For eligible Veterans seeking alcohol treatment, Newington offers care within an integrated federal healthcare system.
Standard and Intensive Outpatient Programs
The Newington campus is currently listed as providing both SUD Intensive Outpatient and SUD Standard Outpatient care. These levels allow treatment intensity to be matched to the Veteran’s clinical situation. Outpatient services can support people who need help changing alcohol use while remaining connected to home and community responsibilities. Veterans who need more frequent structure may be considered for intensive outpatient treatment, while others may receive standard outpatient follow-up based on assessment and progress.
Evidence-Based Treatment for Veterans
VA describes substance use disorder as a treatable mental health condition and uses evidence-based therapies, medication, or a combination of both. National VA guidance for alcohol use disorder includes scientifically tested psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy options. Treatment may focus on reducing or stopping alcohol use, managing cravings, preventing relapse, improving daily functioning, and addressing medical or psychiatric conditions that affect recovery. The specific therapies and medications available at Newington should be confirmed with the treatment team.
Co-Occurring PTSD and Mental Health Needs
Veterans may experience alcohol addiction together with PTSD, depression, anxiety, chronic pain, or other service-related and non-service-related concerns. VA guidance supports treating substance use and PTSD together rather than requiring one condition to be resolved first. The Newington campus also provides broader mental health and medical services, which can help coordinate care when alcohol problems are only one part of a Veteran’s health needs.
Withdrawal and Higher Levels of Care
Outpatient treatment is not a substitute for emergency medical management of dangerous alcohol withdrawal. Veterans with previous withdrawal seizures, delirium, severe medical problems, or rapidly worsening symptoms should make those risks clear to VA clinicians. The treatment team can determine whether outpatient alcohol treatment is appropriate or whether another VA or hospital service is needed for stabilization.
Current Address, Phone, Eligibility, and Costs
The verified address is 555 Willard Avenue, Newington, CT 06111-2631. VA’s current SUD locator lists the Newington campus main number as 860-666-6951 and the substance use outpatient contact as 860-594-6354. Care is primarily for Veterans enrolled in or eligible for VA health benefits. Some Veterans receive care without copays, while others may owe copays depending on priority group, disability status, income, and whether treatment is service connected. VA may also bill private insurance for certain non-service-connected care. Veterans seeking alcohol addiction treatment should confirm eligibility, referral requirements, and current program schedules directly with VA Connecticut.
