Vermont Division of Alcohol & Drug Abuse Programs

Substance Abuse · Vermont · Free

State agency coordinating addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery services statewide including medication-assisted treatment (MAT) hubs and spokes. Fathers seeking help or information for a loved one can call the Waterbury office for referrals to local providers. The website lists treatment centers by county. Bring insurance information and identification when starting treatment locally.

Contact & Details

Address: 280 State Dr, Waterbury, VT 05671

Phone: (802) 651-1550

Hours: Mon-Fri 7:45am-4:30pm

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About Substance Abuse for Fathers

Substance abuse treatment in the US is delivered through state-licensed treatment providers, nonprofit recovery programs (AA, NA, SMART Recovery), hospital-based detox, methadone clinics, and sober living houses. SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) provides free, confidential referrals to local treatment 24/7. Most states fund a network of publicly-supported treatment centers that accept uninsured and Medicaid clients; the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration maintains a national treatment locator at findtreatment.gov. Fathers dealing with substance issues during custody disputes often need documented treatment compliance — court-ordered programs exist for this specific purpose. Recovery support includes peer recovery specialists, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and drug courts. This directory pulls together the state's single state agency for SUD, treatment finders, mutual aid meetings, and MAT providers.

Substance Abuse in Vermont

Vermont's Family Division of the Superior Court handles all family matters statewide. The Office of Child Support Services operates under DCF. Burlington, South Burlington, Rutland, and Essex are the largest towns. Vermont Legal Aid and Legal Services Vermont (a nonprofit partner) provide civil legal aid, including a joint statewide Family Law helpline.

More Substance Abuse in Vermont

  • SAMHSA National Helpline — Free confidential 24/7 treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental health or substance use disorde
  • Brattleboro Retreat — Nationally recognized mental health and addiction treatment provider offering residential, partial hospitalization, and outpatient programs
  • Turning Point Center of Central Vermont — Recovery community center in Barre offering peer support, recovery coaching, all-recovery meetings, and sober social events free to anyone i
  • Vermont AA Meetings — Alcoholics Anonymous meetings held throughout Vermont in person and online, offering free peer support for men and women seeking sobriety fr
  • Narcotics Anonymous — Vermont — Free peer recovery fellowship for Vermonters seeking to stop using drugs, meeting in-person and online across the state. Fathers can find lo
  • Oxford House Vermont — Self-supporting, democratically run sober-living homes for adults in recovery from addiction. Residents share expenses, follow house rules,

Substance Abuse — Common Questions

I need help but have no insurance — where do I start?
Call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (free, 24/7). They'll connect you to state-funded treatment providers that accept uninsured clients. Every state has a Single State Agency for Substance Use that funds community treatment on sliding-scale fees.
What's MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment)?
MAT combines medications (methadone, buprenorphine/Suboxone, naltrexone/Vivitrol) with counseling to treat opioid and alcohol use disorders. It's evidence-based, reduces overdose risk substantially, and is covered by Medicaid and most private insurance. Find providers at findtreatment.gov.
Will going to rehab hurt my custody case?
Voluntarily seeking treatment is almost always viewed favorably by courts — it shows responsibility and commitment to sobriety. Coordinate with your attorney so treatment documentation supports your case. Court-ordered programs through drug courts specifically protect custody rights.
How long is treatment?
Detox: 3–7 days. Residential rehab: 30–90 days typically. Intensive outpatient: 8–12 weeks, 9–15 hours per week. Standard outpatient: months to years. Aftercare and peer support (AA, NA, SMART Recovery) is ongoing and free.