Life Center of Connecticut Inc - Life Center Mens Home
Overview
Located in Hartford’s Asylum Hill neighborhood, Life Center of Connecticut’s Men’s Home provides faith-centered residential addiction care in a community-based setting. Designed for adult men, the structured two-phase program supports long-term recovery with counseling, vocational services, trauma-informed care, and spiritual guidance. The nonprofit facility combines sober housing with transportation support and access to medications for addiction treatment (MAT), offering stability for those rebuilding their lives in recovery from substance use disorders.
Ages Served
- Adults (Ages 26-64)
- Young Adults (Ages 18-25)
Genders Accepted
- Male
Languages Served
- Spanish
- English
Treatment
- Long-term residential
- Short-term residential
Special Programs
- Service members
- Adult men
- Court referrals
- Military families
- Past domestic violence
- Past sexual abuse
- Past trauma
- Mental health disorders
- HIV/AIDS
- Veterans
- Pain management
- Seniors
- Young adults
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Residential Treatment with Structure and Spiritual Purpose
Life Center of Connecticut’s Men’s Home offers a long-term residential recovery program for adult men in Hartford. Operated by Youth Challenge of Connecticut, the nonprofit program combines evidence-based treatment with a strong spiritual foundation. Residents live in a sober, structured environment designed to promote stability, accountability, and personal growth.
Two-Phase Recovery Model with Vocational Support
Clients begin in a highly structured program with daily counseling, classes, and group activities. As they progress, they transition into a second phase that emphasizes employment or educational advancement while continuing therapy and peer support. This phased approach helps build momentum from initial stabilization to longer-term independence.
Co-Occurring Mental Health and Trauma Support
The Men’s Home serves clients managing co-occurring mental health conditions, trauma, and chronic pain. Treatment incorporates trauma-informed counseling, anger management, and relapse prevention. Medications for addiction treatment (MAT), including buprenorphine and naltrexone, are available through contracted providers, expanding access to medical support for opioid and alcohol use disorders.
Community Support for Reentry and Recovery
In addition to housing, meals, and transportation assistance, residents receive case management and support connecting to legal, medical, and social services. The program welcomes referrals from courts, correctional agencies, and community organizations, and serves veterans, older adults, and trauma survivors. Peer mentoring and recovery coaching promote a sense of connection and accountability, helping men build new lives with purpose and structure.
Faith-Based Approach to Healing
Spiritual growth is central to the program’s philosophy. Residents can engage in biblical counseling, prayer, and non-denominational spiritual practices that emphasize renewal, discipline, and self-respect. For many, this spiritual element offers a meaningful framework for transformation and resilience.
Cost and Insurance
Insurance Accepted
Disclaimer: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage details, as this information may change.
Cost
$ - Low Cost Facility
Cost ratings are our best estimates to help guide you, not guarantees. Actual costs may vary with treatment, insurance, and other factors. While we aim for accuracy, details may change.
Financial Assistance
- Does not offer Free
- Does offer Payment assistance
- Does not offer Sliding fee scale
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Treatment
Treatment Setting
- Long-term residential
- Short-term residential
Treatment Approaches
- 12-step program support
- Anger control support
- Brief intervention
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Community reinforcement plus vouchers
- Incentive-based therapy
- Matrix Model program
- Motivational interviewing
- Relapse prevention support
- Substance use counseling
- Trauma-focused counseling
Additional Support and Services
- Case management support
- Domestic violence support
- Help with transportation
- HIV early intervention services
- Mental health support
- Social skills training
Counseling and Education
- Couples counseling
- Family therapy
- General health education services
- Group therapy
- Hepatitis education and support
- HIV/AIDS education and support
- Job training and educational support
- One-on-one counseling
- Substance use education
- Tobacco and vaping cessation counseling
Transition Support
- Discharge and next steps planning
- Ongoing recovery care
- Overdose prevention and naloxone education
- Post-discharge follow-up
Testing & Pre-Treatment
- Breathalyzer testing for alcohol
- Intervention and education support
- Mental health assessment
- Mental health screening
- Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
- Substance use assessment
- Temporary support for clients
- Tobacco use assessment
- Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
- Substance use screening
Amenities and Experiences
Activities
- Gender-specific support groups
- Job training
- Life skills workshops
- Spiritual or faith-based services
Settings
- City
Policies
- No smoking allowed
- No vaping allowed
Ownership Type
- Non-profit
Quality and Trust
Reviews and Ratings
- Welcoming and inclusive community for spiritual growth
- Beautiful retreat location with great food and service
- Encourages open sharing of spiritual experiences
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