High Watch Recovery Center is a residential addiction treatment center based in Kent, Connecticut, with a history spanning more than 85 years. Established in 1939, High Watch is recognized as the first 12-step-based recovery center in the United States and remains the oldest continuously operating provider of its kind.
High Watch provides clinically informed residential treatment for individuals experiencing alcohol and substance use disorders. Its program is built around a community model and a clear daily structure, offering consistent support at a pivotal point in recovery and promoting sustained change over time.
While High Watch is known for its historical significance, its work remains firmly focused on the present. The organization continues to evolve within the modern treatment landscape, integrating clinical insight with recovery traditions that have endured across generations.
High Watch operates as a nonprofit organization and is dedicated to preserving the integrity of recovery-oriented treatment while contributing to ongoing conversations within the wider recovery field. Its longevity reflects a commitment to ethical care, continuity, and deep respect for the recovery process.