Stonington Institute

618 Poquonnock Road, Groton, CT 6340, USA

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Stonington Institute began serving people who struggle with alcoholism and addictions in 1957 as Starlight Farms. The main campus in North Stonington was operated as a fruit and vegetable farm by a WWII fighter pilot who lived on the property with his family until his children left the farm. The property was sold to a neighbor who was among the founders of the AA movement in Connecticut and who created a program where alcoholics could work the farm and learn the 12 Steps.

This rich tradition of 12 Step-based recovery continues to be the cornerstone of Stonington’s treatment programs. On this foundation, Stonington has built programs that treat alcoholism, drug addiction, PTSD, and co-occurring mental health issues that so often complicate lasting recovery for the individual and family. Military program for active duty and veterans for substance abuse and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Our mission — to provide superior behavioral healthcare services — begins and ends with the individual needs of each person who seeks treatment in one of our programs. To this end, our programs are based on a belief that recovery is about helping each person understand the spiritual, psychological and physical aspects of addiction and using proven treatment methods to help each person who walks through our door to… Rediscover Life. Learn more.

“I couldn't have done this without you. One of the biggest problems in my like was no matter what I was told I thought I had all the answers and could conquer the world with my independence. Nothing I've tried has ever worked and you've taught me how to appreciate a helping hand when it's out for you. My self pity and self sabotage has broken me and reduced me to tears and selfishness…”

The Starlight Program is a 28-day co-occurring residential rehabilitation program that is dedicated to providing a stigma-free treatment environment specifically designed to meet the needs of active duty personnel in all branches of Military service.

Primary Focus of the Provider

  • Substance Abuse Treatment Services

Type of Care

  • Substance abuse treatment
  • Buprenorphine used in treatment
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Accepts clients on opioid medication

Facility Type

Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive/behavioral therapy
  • Substance abuse counseling approach
  • Trauma-related counseling
  • Rational emotive behavioral therapy

Facility Smoking Policy

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, etc.)

  • Outpatient
  • Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization
  • Intensive outpatient treatment

Facility Operation (e.g. Private, Public)

  • Private organization
  • State mental health department
  • State department of health
  • The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance Accepted

  • Cash or self-payment
  • Medicaid
  • State financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
  • Private health insurance

Emergency Mental Health Services

Payment Assistance Available

Language Services

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing

Special Programs/Groups Offered

Ancillary Services

  • Individual counseling offered
  • Group counseling offered
  • Family counseling offered
  • Marital/couples counseling offered
  • 12-step faciltitation approach
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Anger management
  • Community reinforcement plus vouchers
  • Relapse prevention

Age Groups Accepted

  • Young adults
  • Adults

Gender Accepted

  • Female
  • Male

Exclusive Services

  • Stonington Institute

    618 Poquonnock Road, Groton, CT 6340

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