Detox Centers in North Branford, Connecticut

North Branford is located in the eastern part of Connecticut’s New Haven County. From 2015 to 2021, North Branford reported 21 unintentional drug overdose deaths.¹ Opioids were involved in almost all of these deaths, followed by cocaine and then alcohol.¹ Fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid, was also heavily involved.¹ The majority of the victims were men and were between the ages of 35 and 54.¹

Those statistics match what is found county-wide. In New Haven County, the number of drug overdose deaths has been steadily increasing since 2015.¹ The majority of opioid-related deaths involved men, with the highest number of fatalities happening among those age 35 to 54.¹

In 2017, a North Branford woman was charged with selling drugs from a local deli.² A little over a year later, a North Branford man was charged with distributing heroin and fentanyl.³ Seven men, including 1 from North Branford, were arrested and charged in 2020 with running a heroin and crack cocaine smuggling ring in New Haven.⁴

According to the East Shore District Health Department, which serves North Branford, Branford, and East Haven, Connecticut residents are more likely to die from an unintentional drug overdose than a car crash.⁵

There are 19 drug and alcohol rehab facilities within 10 miles of North Branford.⁶ Across the state, there are a total of 210 treatment centers available.⁷ The following treatment modalities are available near North Branford:⁶

• 12 facilities that provide a safe place for someone to stay while waiting for an opening at another rehab.
• 4 rehabs that provide supervised withdrawal from drugs or alcohol.
• 19 outpatient centers where people receive treatment while living at home.
• 1 hospital inpatient facility for specialty care in a hospital setting.
• 1 residential facility where you live and focus fully on your recovery.
• 18 rehabs with specific programming for people diagnosed with both mental health and substance use disorders.

No matter what type of substance use disorder a person is dealing with—from opioids to alcohol—a North Branford rehab will create a customized plan to help safely begin the recovery journey.

Support groups provide a safe place for those who are in addiction recovery to share their struggles and receive positive reinforcement. These groups often utilize the 12-Step program to help attendees reach and maintain their recovery goals. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) created the 12-Step method, and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) utilizes the same approach.

AA meetings in Branford are held at:⁸

• Zion Episcopal Church, 326 Notch Hill Rd. — Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m., and Sundays at 2 and 7:30 p.m.
• North Branford Congregational Church, 1680 Foxon Rd. — Mondays at 7 p.m. and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.

North Branford’s only NA meeting is also held at the North Branford Congregational Church Saturdays at 7 p.m.⁹

Groups such as AA and NA will encourage people to make connections outside of meetings, including finding a sponsor. A sponsor is another group member who has demonstrated long-term success in their recovery and is available to offer additional support.

Sources:

1. Connecticut Department of Public Health. (2022). Drug overdose deaths in Connecticut data dashboard, 2015 to 2022.
2. Blonstein, C. (2017, August 10). North Branford woman arrested after deli drug bust.
3. United States Attorney’s Office District of Connecticut. (2018, November 19). North Branford man charged with distributing heroin and fentanyl
4. Coulter, C. (2020, September 23). Network of drug dealers charged for trafficking in Connecticut
5. East Shore District Health Department. (2022). Opioid information.
6. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (n.d.). gov.
7. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2020). National survey of substance abuse treatment services.
8. Alcoholics Anonymous Connecticut General Service Committee. (n.d.). North Branford meetings.
9. Narcotics Anonymous. (n.d.). NA meeting search.