About
About Stonington Institute
Stonington Institute is a substance use treatment facility located at 75 Swantown Hill Road in North Stonington, Connecticut, set on a 26-acre campus in New London County. The rural, campus-style setting operates as an unlocked therapeutic environment — a deliberate design choice that distinguishes it from more institutional programs. For individuals or families in Connecticut seeking medically supervised detox paired with longer-term residential treatment, Stonington Institute offers both under one roof.
The facility provides two core levels of care: medical detox and residential treatment. Medical detox is the clinical starting point for individuals whose withdrawal requires supervision, and Stonington’s residential program allows patients to continue treatment on the same campus after detox is complete. This continuity — from withdrawal management through residential care — means patients are not discharged and re-admitted elsewhere between critical phases of treatment.
Stonington Institute incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and the 12-step model into its treatment approach. The facility also addresses co-occurring disorders and trauma or PTSD alongside substance use, which is relevant for patients whose mental health conditions are intertwined with addiction. Recreational and wellness activities on the campus include yoga, volleyball, and martial arts training, and sober living is available as an aftercare option.
The institute serves a notably broad population: veterans, pregnant women, young adults ages 18 to 25, seniors, men, women, individuals with HIV/AIDS, those who are deaf or hard of hearing, and court-ordered clients. Payment options include Medicaid, state insurance, TRICARE, private insurance, and self-pay, making the program accessible across a range of financial situations. For Connecticut residents — or those willing to travel to New London County — Stonington Institute represents a clinically structured option that moves patients from detox through residential care in a single, rural setting.
- Medical detox and residential treatment on the same 26-acre campus — no transfer required between withdrawal management and ongoing care
- Unlocked, campus-style therapeutic environment in rural North Stonington, CT — a departure from institutional detox settings
- Accepts TRICARE, making it a viable option for veterans and active-duty military seeking medically supervised detox
- Serves a wide range of populations including pregnant women, veterans, court-ordered individuals, and those who are deaf or hard of hearing
- Sober living available as an aftercare step, extending the continuum of care beyond residential discharge