Central Medical Unit

Central Medical Unit is a doctor practice in New Haven, CT, specializing in addiction medicine and primary care for individuals with substance use disorders. Founded in 1988 as an onsite clinic within the APT Foundation, it provides integrated medical services including treatment for opioid use disorder with buprenorphine and methadone, chronic pain management with a focus on opioid safety, and tobacco cessation through the Smilow Tobacco Treatment Program. The clinic serves patients aged 16 to 25 through the Young Adult Treatment Track, established in 2015, and supports medical education by training residents, physician associates, medical students, and nurse practitioners from Yale School of Medicine. It is recognized as a key provider of addiction treatment services in the Greater New Haven area, serving over 7,000 patients annually. The clinic holds a 4.00 rating based on six reviews, reflecting its established presence and patient care quality.

The Central Medical Unit operates as a vital clinical training site for the ACGME-accredited Yale Addiction Medicine Fellowship Program and offers ambulatory rotations for Yale Primary Care residents and other health professions students. It is home to several specialized programs, including the ED-Initiated Buprenorphine Program and the Chronic Pain Management Clinic, Opioid Safety, both designed to improve patient outcomes through evidence-based practices. As part of the Yale Program in Addiction Medicine, the clinic contributes to research initiatives such as the Connecticut Opioid Response (CORE) Initiative and the WHAT-IF? study, supporting broader public health efforts in substance use treatment and prevention.

Located on Long Wharf Drive, the clinic sits about a third of a mile from Bayview Park and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, with nearby access to Sargent Drive and Long Wharf Drive. It is also within a short distance of Howard Avenue and the Wounded Combat Veterans’ Monument, situated in a prominent area near the city’s waterfront and civic landmarks.

Central Medical Unit is known for its deep integration of clinical care, research, and medical education in addiction treatment, making it a trusted resource in New Haven’s healthcare landscape. Its long-standing role in advancing opioid safety and recovery services reflects a consistent commitment to patient-centered care and community health.

Services:

• Chronic Pain Management Clinic – Opioid Safety (CPMC-OS)
• ED-Initiated Buprenorphine Program
• MD Program
• MD-PhD Program
• MHS Program
• PA Program
• Primary Care Services Integrated with Addiction Treatment
• Residency & Fellowship Programs