Joint Commission Certified

Begin Healing in a Place That Feels Like Home — Not a Hospital

Paramount Wellness Retreat offers personalized, relationship-driven addiction treatment in the Connecticut countryside. Evidence-based care. Holistic healing. A 1.5:1 staff-to-guest ratio that means you are never just a number.

Watch: How Paramount helps you reclaim your life

Addiction Does Not Wait.
Neither Should You.

Every day without treatment, the problem grows. Here is what happens when people wait.

1

Relationships Break Down

Trust erodes. Conversations become arguments. The people who love you most start pulling away because they do not know how to help anymore.

2

Mental Health Spirals

Addiction rarely travels alone. Depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other conditions compound the struggle until it feels impossible to separate one from the other.

3

Health Deteriorates

The body can only sustain so much. Without intervention, the physical consequences become more severe and harder to reverse over time.

4

Opportunities Disappear

Career, finances, personal goals. Addiction quietly consumes every area of life until there is nothing left but the cycle itself.

Built Around People,
Not a Template

Every treatment plan is designed for the individual. No cookie-cutter programs. No one-size-fits-all schedules.

1.5:1
Staff-to-Guest Ratio
More clinical staff focused on your recovery than guests in the program. That is the level of attention you deserve.
14+
Therapeutic Modalities
From CBT and DBT to yoga, meditation, reiki, sound healing, and biofeedback. Evidence-based meets holistic.
24/7
Clinical & Medical Staff
Round-the-clock medical supervision and clinical support. You are never alone in your recovery journey.

Full Continuum of Care.
One Trusted Team.

From medical detox to outpatient, you stay with the same team through every stage. No transfers. No starting over.

Levels of Care

  • Medical Detox (3-10 days, medically supervised)
  • Inpatient Residential Treatment (30-45 days)
  • Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
  • Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
  • Standard Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
  • Gender-Specific Programs
  • Aftercare & Alumni Programs

Evidence-Based + Holistic Therapies

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • EMDR (Trauma Processing)
  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Family Therapy
  • Yoga, Meditation & Sound Healing
  • Reiki & Biofeedback
  • Music Therapy & Experiential Therapy

Treating the Whole Person.
Not Just the Addiction.

Addiction rarely exists in isolation. We treat co-occurring mental health conditions alongside substance use because you cannot fix one without addressing the other.

Depression Anxiety PTSD Bipolar Disorder OCD ADHD Eating Disorders

Built by Someone Who Chose
to Do It Right

Christopher Bartler, Co-Founder of Paramount Wellness Retreat

Christopher Bartler

Co-Founder, Paramount Wellness Retreat

Christopher brings a background in finance, banking, and acquisitions to addiction treatment. He identified three non-negotiables when building Paramount: strategic location, premium accommodations, and a passionate expert staff.

He chose Haddam, Connecticut for its natural beauty along the Connecticut River, recognizing that healing happens best in environments that feel like retreats, not institutions. Under his leadership, Paramount maintains one of the lowest bed-to-staff ratios in the state.

Speak With Our Team

Real Stories. Real Recovery.

★★★★★ 4.6+ stars from 91+ Google reviews
★★★★★
"The staff was incredibly supportive throughout my journey to sobriety, providing guidance and care that truly made a difference."
Erik Doebler
Google Review
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"My time at Paramount was nothing short of amazing. The level of care I received was exceptional."
Raquel DeBaun
Google Review
★★★★★
"The staff are what sets it apart, the level of care and concern down to the most minute detail was surprising."
Jeremy Bates
Google Review

Most Major Insurance Accepted

We verify your benefits for free. No pressure. No surprises. Just clarity on what is covered before you commit to anything.

Blue Cross Blue Shield
Aetna
Humana
Magellan Health
TRICARE
Check Your Coverage Free

Coverage varies by individual plan. Scholarship programs available for those in financial need.

Paramount Is Built for People
Ready to Change Their Story

This Is for You If...

  • You or a loved one is struggling with substance use and ready to explore treatment
  • You are dealing with addiction alongside depression, anxiety, PTSD, or other mental health conditions
  • Previous treatment programs did not work and you want a personalized approach
  • You want treatment that integrates clinical and holistic methods
  • You are looking for a retreat-style environment, not a clinical institution
  • You have insurance through BCBS, Aetna, Humana, Magellan, or TRICARE

This May Not Be for You If...

  • You are looking for a large, hospital-style facility
  • You prefer a program with minimal therapeutic engagement
  • You are not willing to participate in a structured treatment plan
  • You are seeking outpatient-only services without any residential component

Everything You Need to Know

Treatment length varies by individual need. Medical detox typically lasts 3-10 days. Residential treatment is usually 30-45 days. From there, you may step down to partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, or standard outpatient. Your treatment team builds a timeline based on your progress, not an arbitrary schedule.

We accept most major insurance plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Humana, Magellan Health, and TRICARE. Coverage varies by plan. We verify your benefits for free with one phone call, so you know exactly what is covered before making any commitment.

Previous treatment not working does not mean recovery is not possible. It often means the program was not tailored to your specific needs. Paramount builds every treatment plan from scratch, including dual-diagnosis care for co-occurring conditions that many programs overlook. Our 1.5:1 staff-to-guest ratio ensures personalized attention at every step.

Three things set us apart. First, our 1.5:1 staff-to-guest ratio means more people are focused on your recovery than are in the program. Second, we integrate 14+ therapeutic modalities including both evidence-based clinical therapies and holistic practices. Third, our setting in Haddam, Connecticut along the Connecticut River provides a retreat-style environment designed for healing, not just treatment.

Absolutely. Family therapy is a core part of our program. Addiction affects the entire family, and healing works best when the whole support system is involved. We also offer aftercare and alumni programs that keep families connected to the recovery community long after treatment ends.

Recovery Starts With
One Phone Call

Paramount Wellness Retreat is ready when you are. Joint Commission certified. 1.5:1 staff-to-guest ratio. Personalized treatment in the Connecticut countryside. Call today.

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