APT Foundation Legion Clinic

495 Congress Avenue, New Haven, CT 06519

Est. 1970 2 care levels
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

About APT Foundation Legion Clinic

APT Legion Clinic in New Haven offers services for individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns, including group, individual, and family therapy, medication management, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT). They also offer an intensive outpatient program (IOP) which meets three days per week and includes at least 9 hours of group therapy, individual counseling, and psychiatric consultation each week.
APT Legion Clinic offers trauma-informed, evidence-based treatment including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing (MI). They also offer daily groups for a wide range of topics, including trauma, stress, job and life skills, relapse prevention, psychoeducation, goal setting, expressive arts, tai chi, meditation and mindfulness, and more. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) options include methadone and buprenorphine. Psychiatrists monitor and prescribe medication for those who need it and help manage adjustments. Clients can participate in therapy sessions via telehealth when necessary, including during public health emergencies. APT Legion Clinic offers family and couples therapy to help clients with mental health concerns achieve their relational goals.
APT Foundation has been involved in substance use treatment since 1970. They believe in providing treatment regardless of ability to pay and offer an open access model, accepting clients regardless of financial status.

Who This Center Serves

Men Men and Women Women Older Adults LGBTQ+

Services Offered

Substance use treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Outpatient Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
Methadone used in Treatment Naltrexone used in Treatment
In-network prescribing entity
This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
Federally-certified Opioid Treatment Program Methadone maintenance Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere Lofexidine or Clonidine detoxification
Disulfiram Methadone Naltrexone (oral) Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable) Medications for HIV treatment Medications for Hepatitis C treatment Clonidine Medication for mental disorders Medications for pre-exposure to prophylaxis Nicotine replacement Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Anger management Brief intervention Cognitive behavioral therapy Contingency management/motivational incentives Motivational interviewing Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Trauma-related counseling Telemedicine/telehealth therapy 12-step facilitation
Private non-profit organization
State Substance use treatment agency State mental health department State department of health Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP) Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
Medicare Medicaid Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) Private health insurance Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Young adults Adult women Pregnant/postpartum women Adult men Seniors or older adults Veterans Active duty military Members of military families Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders Clients with HIV or AIDS Clients who have experienced sexual abuse Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence Clients who have experienced trauma
Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing Drug or alcohol urine screening HIV testing STD testing TB screening Metabolic syndrome monitoring Testing for Hepatitis B (HBV) Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)
Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Naloxone and overdose education Outcome follow-up after discharge
Self-help groups Housing services Assistance with obtaining social services Recovery coach Mentoring/peer support Employment counseling or training
HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support Hepatitis education, counseling, or support Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis Substance use disorder education Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling Individual counseling Group counseling Family counseling Marital/couples counseling Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.) 
Hepatitis A (HAV) vaccination Hepatitis B (HBV) vaccination
Smoking permitted in designated area
Young Adults Adults
Female Male
Opioid use disorder clients only
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing Spanish
Vaping permitted in designated area
Acupuncture Case management service Child care for clients' children Domestic violence services, including family or partner Early intervention for HIV Mental health services Social skills development Transportation assistance Integrated primary care services Suicide prevention services

What to Expect at APT Foundation Legion Clinic

1. Initial Assessment

A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.

2. Active Treatment

Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, typically 90 days.

3. Progress & Recovery

Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.

4. Aftercare Planning

Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.

Contact Information

495 Congress Avenue, New Haven, CT, 06519

Quick Facts

Program90 days
FocusThis center treats substance u...
Insurance24 accepted

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(833) 567-5838

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Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Treatment Philosophy

Evidence-Based Holistic Individual Treatment Trauma Informed Medical Strengths-Based

Conditions & Substances Treated

Alcohol Co-Occurring Disorders Drug Addiction Opioids Prescription Drugs Benzodiazepines Cocaine Heroin Methamphetamine

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Frequently Asked Questions

APT Foundation Legion Clinic accepts 24 insurance providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health, CareFirst. Coverage varies by plan. Call (833) 567-5838 for free verification.

APT Foundation Legion Clinic offers Co-Occurring Mental Health, Outpatient, with therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy. Plans are individualized.

Costs vary by level of care, duration, and insurance. Most major insurance is accepted. Call (833) 567-5838 for a free cost estimate.

Yes. Browse all centers in CT or call (833) 567-5838 for recommendations.

Treatment starts with a comprehensive assessment, then a personalized plan with individual therapy, group sessions, and evidence-based methods. Programs typically last 90 days. Aftercare planning ensures ongoing support.

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Information last verified: April 2026 · Data sourced from SAMHSA
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