The DMHAS Veterans Recovery Center is located on the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs campus at 287 West Street in Rocky Hill. Current Connecticut Veterans Affairs information describes the VRC as a four-week outpatient recovery service available both to Veterans living at the DVA Residential Facility and to Veterans living in the community. The current state application specifically asks about substance use history, including alcohol, prior addiction treatment, health insurance, medical issues, and military service. For eligible Veterans seeking help with alcohol addiction, the program provides a veteran-focused route into structured recovery care.
Four-Week Outpatient Recovery Program
The VRC is not simply a housing program. Connecticut DVA identifies it as an outpatient recovery service operated through the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. A Veteran entering because of alcohol problems can expect the admission process to review current and past substance use, treatment history, health needs, military documentation, and recovery circumstances. This information helps the team determine whether the program is appropriate and what supports should be incorporated into the Veteran’s recovery plan.
Veteran-Specific Recovery Support
The location on the Rocky Hill DVA campus creates access to a broader rehabilitation environment. Veterans residing on campus can also use social work, case management, vocational rehabilitation, educational resources, employment assistance, recreation, and other supportive services. These resources do not replace clinical treatment, but they can address housing, work, legal, and daily-living issues that often influence whether recovery remains stable after a structured recovery program ends.
Substance Use and Medical Safety
The current VRC application asks applicants to identify alcohol use and previous alcohol treatment, confirming that drinking-related substance use is within the program’s recovery scope. The VRC is described as outpatient care, however, so a Veteran with severe alcohol withdrawal risk should not assume that the program functions as a hospital detox unit. Previous seizures, delirium, acute intoxication, or serious medical instability should be disclosed so an appropriate medical level of care can be arranged before or alongside outpatient recovery services.
Voluntary Admission and Eligibility
Admission is voluntary and requires documentation of military service as well as an in-person interview. State materials indicate that the program serves DVA resident Veterans and Veterans in the community. National Guard and Reserve members may also be connected with DMHAS veteran resources. Because individual eligibility can depend on service history and clinical circumstances, applicants should speak directly with the VRC admissions coordinator before making plans.
Current Address, Phone, and Funding Questions
The verified address is 287 West Street, Rocky Hill, CT 06067. The current state VRC application lists 860-616-3832 for admissions questions, while the DVA campus main number is 860-616-3600. The program is state operated, and the application asks about VA healthcare enrollment and other health insurance. DVA regulations also recognize public benefit programs such as Medicaid, Medicare, and federal Veterans benefits in its campus system. Veterans seeking alcohol rehab should confirm any VRC-specific charges, coverage, and payment assistance directly because residential-facility fees are separate from the four-week outpatient recovery service.
