Drug and Alcohol Rehab in South Burlington, Vermont

South Burlington is a city of about 22,000 residents in Chittenden County. Within 30 miles of South Burlington, the federal treatment locator lists 17 substance use facilities. This guide covers the local overdose numbers, where to call for help, and how to pay for care.

What the overdose data show

CDC's provisional county-level overdose data count 36 drug overdose deaths in Chittenden County in the 12 months ending December 2025, down from 57 in the 12 months ending December 2024. These are provisional counts as of July 2026 and may be revised.

Statewide, CDC's provisional overdose counts show 150 drug overdose deaths in Vermont in the 12 months ending December 2025, down from 205 the year before.

Treatment near South Burlington by the numbers

The SAMHSA treatment locator lists 17 substance use facilities within 30 miles of South Burlington:

• 2 offering detoxification (withdrawal management)
• 3 with residential programs
• 16 offering outpatient services
• 2 federally certified opioid treatment programs (methadone clinics) and 12 that prescribe buprenorphine
• 12 that administer or prescribe medication for alcohol use disorder

Counts change as programs open and close, so confirm current openings by phone.

Where to get help in South Burlington

The VT Helplink at 802-565-5465 is a free public line that can help Vermont residents find substance use treatment, including publicly funded programs.

The SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 is free and confidential and gives referrals to local treatment, including programs for people without insurance.

You can also search findtreatment.gov from South Burlington and filter by level of care, medication, and payment option.

Levels of care to expect

Care is matched to the person, usually after an assessment. Depending on what is available near South Burlington, options range from medically supervised detox and residential treatment to intensive outpatient programs, regular outpatient counseling, and medication for opioid or alcohol use disorder. Alcohol and benzodiazepine withdrawal can be dangerous, so ask about medical withdrawal management before stopping heavy use.

Paying for treatment

Vermont expanded Medicaid, so more adults with low incomes qualify than in non-expansion states. Green Mountain Care (Vermont Medicaid), administered by the Vermont Department of Vermont Health Access, covers medically necessary substance use disorder treatment, including medications for opioid use disorder. Covered levels of care and prior authorization rules vary by plan, so confirm detox and residential coverage before you go.

If you have private insurance, federal parity rules require your plan to cover substance use treatment on terms comparable to medical care; ask about in-network programs and prior authorization. See our Medicaid and rehab guide for how coverage works.

How to start today

1. In a medical emergency, call 911. For a mental health or substance use crisis, call or text 988.
2. Call or text (800) 653-9376 to speak with a treatment specialist, or use this form:

Calling is free; the referral service is paid for by treatment providers, and we check your benefits before you commit.

3. Call the VT Helplink (802-565-5465), or search findtreatment.gov to compare programs.
4. If someone uses opioids, keep naloxone (Narcan) on hand. Pharmacies can dispense it without a prescription.

Peer support in South Burlington

Mutual-help groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and SMART Recovery can support treatment and recovery. Search our meeting finder for in-person and online meetings near South Burlington.

Questions about rehab in South Burlington