- 7 drug treatment programs within 10 miles
- 21 drug treatment programs within 25 miles
- 66 drug treatment programs within 50 miles
- Fairfield County, Connecticut · population 41,129
Talk with an independent helpline about drug treatment programs near Shelton, what your insurance covers and how soon you can start. Available 24/7.
Call 866-825-1171LGBTQ Drug Rehab programs closest to Shelton
New Era Rehabilitation Center Inc – NERC
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Drug treatmentIOP / PHPAlcohol treatmentLiberation Programs Inc – Bridgeport MAT
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Drug treatmentIOP / PHPAlcohol treatmentChemical Abuse Services Agency Inc – CASA/IOP
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Drug treatmentIOP / PHPDual diagnosisChemical Abuse Services Agency Inc – CASA/Hostos Outpatient Tx
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialDrug treatmentIOP / PHPAPT Foundation Inc – Amethyst House
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialDrug treatmentAlcohol treatmentConnecticut Renaissance Inc – Bridgeport Outpatient
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Drug treatmentIOP / PHPAlcohol treatmentMCCA
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Drug treatmentIOP / PHPAlcohol treatmentAPT Foundation Inc
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Drug treatmentIOP / PHPDual diagnosisAPT Foundation Inc – APT Meth Main Prog/APT Legion Clinic
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Drug treatmentIOP / PHPDual diagnosisRetreat at South Connecticut – Retreat Behavioral Health
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialDrug treatmentAlcohol treatmentAPT Foundation Inc – Access and Treatment Services
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Drug treatmentIOP / PHPAlcohol treatmentAspire365
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Drug treatmentIOP / PHPTrauma-informedEvery listing comes from the SAMHSA National Directory of Substance Use Treatment Facilities, where the facility reported offering a program or group for LGBTQ clients; ratings come from public business data. Services change, so confirm details with the program. See all drug treatment programs in Connecticut.
What the programs near Shelton offer
Of the 12 listed programs shown here, 12 accept private insurance, 12 offer trauma-related counseling, 12 offer cognitive behavioral therapy, 8 offer a sliding fee scale, 11 offer telehealth, 3 provide inpatient or residential care, 9 treat co-occurring mental health conditions, and 12 run a program for clients with HIV. Always confirm with the program before you go.
Levels of care within 25 miles of Shelton
Counts of drug treatment programs that report each service to SAMHSA, out of 21 drug treatment programs within 25 miles.
| Service | Programs |
|---|---|
| Residential treatment | 5 |
| Hospital inpatient care | 2 |
| Detox services | 5 |
| Partial hospitalization (PHP) | 3 |
| Intensive outpatient (IOP) | 18 |
| Regular outpatient | 15 |
| Trauma-related counseling | 20 |
| Telehealth | 20 |
Nearby cities to compare
| City | Distance from Shelton | LGBTQ Drug Rehab programs within 10 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Derby, CT | 3 miles | 7 |
| Ansonia, CT | 4 miles | 9 |
| Milford city , CT | 7 miles | 13 |
| Milford, CT | 7 miles | 13 |
| Bridgeport, CT | 8 miles | 6 |
Family, rejection and recovery
Many LGBTQ people carry experiences of family rejection or strained relationships into treatment. Research on LGBTQ young people has linked family rejection with higher rates of substance use and depression, while family acceptance is protective.
Good programs make room for chosen family and offer family sessions when they help. Our guide on family rejection and recovery covers this in more depth.
Party drugs and chemsex
If use is tied to particular places, people or apps, part of treatment is building a social life that doesn't revolve around them. LGBTQ recovery meetings and community groups can help.
Prefer to live at home during treatment?
We list 32 programs within 25 miles of Shelton that report intensive outpatient, day treatment or regular outpatient services. Intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs let you attend treatment during the day or evening and go home afterward.
Connecticut rules and programs that affect treatment
These state-level facts apply to everyone seeking LGBTQ drug rehab in Shelton.
Overdose Good Samaritan law
Connecticut law gives civil and criminal immunity to people who seek or receive emergency medical care for a suspected drug overdose, and to people who give an opioid antagonist such as naloxone to someone they believe is overdosing.
Court-ordered treatment
Connecticut allows a person who is alcohol- or drug-dependent to be committed through a probate court application under Conn. Gen. Stat. 17a-685 if they are dangerous to themselves or others while intoxicated, or gravely disabled. A court can order inpatient treatment of 30 to 180 days, and a separate short emergency commitment is governed by section 17a-684.
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Insurance and cost
Federal parity rules generally require health plans that cover substance use treatment to cover it on terms comparable to other medical care. Your cost depends on your plan, deductible and the program's network status, so verify benefits first. Our insurance guides explain how major carriers handle rehab.
Free, confidential help finding drug treatment programs near Shelton. Independent helpline, 24/7.
Call 866-825-1171Frequently asked questions
Is medication used for drug addiction?
For opioid use disorder, yes: buprenorphine, methadone and naltrexone are standard treatments. For stimulants, no medication is FDA-approved, so therapy does the work.
What does it mean that a program reports an LGBTQ program?
Each listed facility told SAMHSA's national treatment survey that it offers a program or group specifically for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer clients. It's self-reported, so ask the program how the group works and how often it meets.
Is there LGBTQ drug rehab inside Shelton?
We don't list one inside Shelton itself, but the closest programs within driving distance are listed on this page.
Where is the nearest LGBTQ drug rehab to Shelton, CT?
The nearest listed program is New Era Rehabilitation Center Inc – NERC, about 7 miles from Shelton. Programs on this page report drug detox or medication treatment and an LGBTQ program or group.
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