Connecticut Resources
1) State- and Program-Based Recovery Housing & Funding
CT Block Grant Recovery Housing Program
- Administered by the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), this program provides short-term sober housing vouchers for eligible individuals.
- Each voucher covers up to 30 days, and recipients may receive up to two vouchers per year (totaling 60 days) if they’re enrolled in behavioral health treatment and lack financial means or HUSKY D eligibility.
- Referrals must go through treatment or recovery support providers, who coordinate with DMHAS–contracted Supported Recovery Housing Services (SRHS) providers.
Behavioral Health Recovery Program (BHRP) — via HUSKY D / Medicaid
- Offers diverse supports—recover housing, independent housing, bus passes, food, clothing, and more—for HUSKY D/Medicaid (Low-Income Adults) recipients navigating behavioral health challenges.
SRHS: Supported Recovery Housing Services
- This includes state-contracted sober homes offering per-diem funding along with case management and other structured transition supports.
2) Certified Recovery Housing Providers & Networks
CTARR-Certified Sober Living Homes
- CTARR (Connecticut Alliance of Recovery Residences) ensures sober homes meet NARR standards: drug- and alcohol-free, peer-supported, structured environments.
Provider Examples
- Coram Deo Recovery (New Britain) — Focused on women’s recovery, offering holistic, affordable, high-quality sober living with small shared homes.
- The Ridge Recovery Center (Willimantic) — A serene residential treatment center collaborating with the Herren Project to offer 5 sober housing scholarships per year for post-treatment transitions, starting Sept 2024.
Other Listings & Transitional Programs
- 211 Connecticut lists structured half-house or transitional sober living options (e.g., for men), location-based listings.
- Recovery.com provides a searchable catalog with pricing estimates—months or weekly rates—across towns like Middletown, Vernon, New Britain, Madison, etc.
3) Faith-Based Recovery & Residential Programs
New Life II (Hartford)
- Connecticut’s first Black-owned, faith-based, peer-run recovery community center, offering recovery housing grounded in faith, peer support, and education.
Bridgeport Rescue Mission—New Life Program
- Residential faith-based addiction recovery for men and women, featuring counseling, case management, work therapy, and classroom education.
- Graduates can access transitional supportive housing, continued case support, and apprenticeship roles.
Youth Challenge International (Connecticut)
- Christian residential programs: separate housing for men (up to 15) and women (up to 8), run via faith-centered counseling, group activities, and structure. Includes a second phase at a farm-based training center.
High Watch Recovery Center (Kent)
- A historic 12-Step–based residential treatment center, rooted in AA traditions since 1939—offering spiritually informed recovery in a rural, tranquil setting.
Enders Island – St. Edmund's Center
- Residential addiction and recovery retreats blending 12-step principles with prayer and meditation, ideal for spiritual retreat experiences.
4) Additional Navigation & Support Services
- CT Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) operates multiple Recovery Community Centers (like Danbury, New London, Torrington) offering peer support services, family engagement, and low-barrier recovery resources. Their continued operation is currently preserved by temporary state funding.
- Local Opioid Settlement Grants (e.g., Danbury received $170K for agencies including housing and recovery support services—Salvation Army, Amos House, etc.). More funds are expected over time.
Summary Table: Connecticut Recovery Housing & Support Resources
| Category | Resources & Funding Options |
|---|---|
| State-Funded Housing Vouchers | DMHAS Block Grant (30-day x2/year vouchers) |
| Medicaid / HUSKY D Supports | BHRP covers housing, essentials |
| State-Contracted Homes (SRHS) | Per-diem + case management in SRHS homes |
| Certified Homes | CTARR-certified sober residences |
| Providers & Programs | Coram Deo, The Ridge (Herren), Recovery.com listings, 211 CT |
| Faith-Based Programs | New Life II, Bridgeport Rescue Mission, Youth Challenge CT, High Watch, Enders Island |
| Peer Support & Centers | CCAR Recovery Community Centers |
| Local Grants & Settlements | Danbury opioid settlement funds via local agencies |
Next Steps (Tailor to Your Needs)
- If eligible, ask your treatment provider to apply for the DMHAS voucher (Block Grant) or access HUSKY D/BHRP housing supports.
- Look into CTARR-certified sober homes for safer, structured living environments.
- If you have a faith preference, explore New Life II, Bridgeport Rescue Mission, Youth Challenge, or consider the serene High Watch or Enders Island programs.
- Contact The Ridge Recovery Center for placement with Herren scholarships, beginning Sept 2024.
- Visit Recovery.com or 211 CT for local costed listings and availability.
- Tap into CCAR Recovery Centers near you for peer-based guidance and free services.
- Keep an eye out for local opioid settlement-funded initiatives in your town (like Danbury’s model), especially if fresh funding is being allocated to local recovery programs.
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