About
About Connecticut Valley Hospital Blue Hills Substance Services
Blue Hills Substance Services is the substance use treatment campus at Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH), the state psychiatric hospital operated by Connecticut’s Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS). Located at 500 Vine Street in Hartford, Blue Hills serves as a critical safety-net resource for Connecticut residents needing higher-acuity addiction care that may not be readily available through private outpatient providers.
The program is Joint Commission accredited and certified as an Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) through SAMHSA, allowing it to provide methadone and other medications for opioid use disorder. Medical Detox is offered for safe, medically supervised withdrawal from alcohol and drugs — including medications to manage withdrawal symptoms. Residential Treatment follows detox for clients who need extended structured care before transitioning to community-based recovery. Clinical services incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma-informed care for clients with co-occurring PTSD and dual diagnosis presentations.
Blue Hills serves a wide range of populations including adult men and women, young adults (18-25), older adults, court-ordered clients, people living with HIV/AIDS, and Deaf and hard-of-hearing clients. As a DMHAS-operated facility, it is a key resource for justice-involved adults, indigent clients, and Connecticut residents whose treatment is funded through state programs. Payment options include Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, TRICARE, sliding scale, and state insurance — and financial assistance is available to qualifying clients.
Admission inquiries can be made through 860-293-6400 x401. As a state hospital service line, intake involves screening and clinical review to confirm that Blue Hills is the appropriate level of care. For clients who require more outpatient-oriented services, DMHAS coordinates referrals to community programs across Hartford and the broader state network.
- Operated by Connecticut DMHAS — state safety-net provider
- Joint Commission accredited and SAMHSA-certified OTP
- Medical detox with medication-assisted withdrawal
- Residential treatment for higher-acuity needs
- Specialized services for HIV/AIDS and Deaf / hard-of-hearing clients