Detox Centers in Southington, Connecticut

Southington is a small town in Hartford County, Connecticut, with nearly 43,500 residents.¹ Sadly, Hartford County is of the areas in Connecticut most affected by substance abuse with over 2,286 drug overdose deaths from 2015 to 2022.² Southington, in particular, reported 91 drug overdose deaths within that same timeframe.²

The vast majority of these deaths occurred in 2017 (15) and 2021 (15), followed by 2019 (12) and 2020 (13).² The age group most affected by drug overdoses is 35 to 44 years old, followed by those between 25 and 35.²

In Southington, CT, 73.6% of drug overdose deaths involved fentanyl or synthetic opioids, 31.8% involved alcohol, 29.6% involved benzodiazepines, 28.5% involved heroin, and 26.3% involved cocaine.²

Overall, substance use disorder prevalence in Connecticut is very similar to the national average (7.4%).³ The most commonly abused substances in Connecticut include marijuana, with an 18.6% annual prevalence, prescription pain relievers, with a 3.5% average yearly prevalence, and alcohol use disorder, with a 6.3% annual average prevalence.³

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) treatment locator tool, 93 facilities are within 25 miles of Southington, CT.⁴ The facilities provide all types of treatment, including:⁴

• Detox: Involves supervised care to manage withdrawal symptoms from substance abuse. Detox does not constitute treatment.
• Outpatient: A treatment program that occurs at a rehab facility while patients live independently, allowing for greater flexibility.
• Hospital Inpatient: 24/7 supervised treatment connected to a hospital. Some might include detoxification services.
• Residential: A live-in treatment program often extends for one month or longer.
• Co-occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment: Comprehensive care that simultaneously addresses mental illness and substance abuse. This treatment program can occur inpatient or outpatient.

Drug and alcohol support groups provide nonprofessional and nonclinical assistance to individuals seeking long-term recovery from substance use disorders.⁵ These are voluntary programs where people gather to receive support and provide support by sharing their experiences, coping strategies, and offering to understand the struggles of sobriety.⁵

There are many styles of support groups; the most popular include Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA).⁵ Both groups follow the 12-Steps methodology, which involves working through steps to help people achieve and maintain sobriety.⁵ AA focuses primarily on alcohol use disorders, and NA targets individuals with narcotics use disorders.⁵

There aren’t official AA meetings in Southington, CT. These are the closest local resources within 50 miles:⁶

Western Mass De Habla Hispana (37.91 miles)
Springfield, Massachusetts
Phone: (413) 734-7500

Intergroup Association of Fairfield County (42.10 miles)
Norwalk, Connecticut
Phone: (877) 855-0075

There are at least 47 NA meetings within 10 miles of Southington, CT, including:⁷

Faith Baptist Church (1.2 miles)
243 Laning Street
Southington, CT 06489-1622

Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church (1.45 miles)
145 Main Street
Southington, CT 06489-2505

Both AA and NA meetings are open to the public and free of charge. Always verify with your local chapter and resources to check the meeting format, time, and location, as some meetings may also be held online via Zoom.

Sources:

1. United States Census Bureau. (n.d.). QuickFacts Southington town, Hartford County, Connecticut
2. Connecticut Department of Public Health. (2022, October 5). Drug Overdose Deaths in Connecticut Data Dashboard, 2015 to 2022.
3. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2020). Behavioral Health Barometer: Connecticut, Volume 6.
4. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.FindTreatment.gov. (n.d.). Results.
5. Tracy, K., & Wallace, S. P. (2015). Benefits of peer support groups in the treatment of addiction.
6. Alcoholics Anonymous. (n.d.). Find A.A. Near You (North America).
7. Narcotics Anonymous. (n.d.). Narcotics Anonymous Meeting Search Results