VA Connecticut Healthcare System provides substance use disorder treatment at the West Haven VA Medical Center, 950 Campbell Avenue in West Haven. The current VA facility page states that addiction and substance use care ranges from help with unhealthy alcohol use to treatment for life-threatening addiction and can include counseling, group therapy, and medication based on the Veteran’s needs. VA’s current SUD program locator also lists standard outpatient treatment, intensive outpatient treatment, and an opioid treatment program at the West Haven campus. Veterans seeking addiction treatment can therefore access a substantial addiction-care continuum within the VA system.
Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient Services
The West Haven campus currently lists both standard outpatient addiction recovery services and a Substance and Addiction Day Program for intensive outpatient treatment. These levels can fit Veterans who are medically stable enough to live at home but need structured clinical support. Alcohol treatment may include assessment, individual or group counseling, relapse-prevention planning, and coordination with other VA mental health or medical services.
Evidence-Based Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder
VA nationally provides evidence-based therapy and medication for alcohol use disorder. Cognitive behavioral therapy can help Veterans manage urges to drink, respond differently to high-risk situations, solve problems, and pursue personal goals. Motivational Enhancement Therapy is another VA-supported approach specifically designed to help people examine their reasons for changing alcohol or drug use. Medication can also be considered when clinically appropriate, with the specific choice based on medical history and treatment goals.
Co-Occurring PTSD, Depression, and Other Conditions
Substance use treatment within VA can be coordinated with services for PTSD, depression, anxiety, chronic pain, homelessness, and other concerns common among Veterans. This is particularly important when alcohol has become a way of coping with trauma symptoms or sleep problems. Rather than treating alcohol addiction in isolation, VA can connect the Veteran with psychiatric, medical, social, and rehabilitation resources within the same healthcare system.
Medical Withdrawal and Higher Levels of Care
VA offers medically managed detoxification and residential care within its broader substance use continuum, but the exact program used depends on assessment and availability. A Veteran with severe alcohol withdrawal, prior seizures, delirium, or serious medical instability should report those risks immediately. The treatment team can determine whether outpatient alcohol care is safe or whether stabilization should occur in a more closely monitored setting first.
Current Contact and VA Coverage
The verified address is 950 Campbell Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516, and the current main phone is 203-932-5711. VA healthcare covers substance use treatment for eligible enrolled Veterans. Depending on priority group and whether care is service-connected, some Veterans may have VA copays. VA may also bill private or other health insurance for certain non-service-connected care. Veterans seeking alcohol rehab should confirm enrollment, referral requirements, program availability, and any applicable copay before beginning treatment.
