Massachusetts Access to Recovery (ATR)

Filed Under: Hotlines, Substance Use Disorder, Administrative Assistance
Services

Access to Recovery (ATR) is a recovery-based program run by the Massachusetts Dept. of Health, for individuals who are in early recovery from substance use disorder (SUD). The goal of the program is to support participants in reaching their personalized recovery goals by providing care coordination, job training and supportive services designed with an emphasis on addressing barriers to employment.

 

Service hours

Help Line: This is a non-monitored phone line and may take up to 3 business days for response.

Other Locations

In Greater Springfield, contact:
IHR (Institute for Health & Recovery)
155 Maple Street, Suite 304
Springfield, MA 01105
Fax: (413) 301-6173

For the Downtown Boston Office, contact:
IHR (Institute for Health & Recovery)
105 Chauncy Street, Suite #602
Boston, MA 02111
Fax: (617) 661-7277

For the South Boston Office, contact:
Gavin Foundation
70 Devine Way
South Boston, MA 02127
Fax: (857) 496-0266

In New Bedford, contact:
Gavin Foundation
13 North 6th Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
Fax: (774) 328-9075

In Lowell, contact:
IHR (Institute for Health & Recovery)
97 Central Street, Unit 207
Lowell, MA 01852

In Worcester, contact:
Gavin Foundation
101 Pleasant Street, Suite #101
Worcester, MA 01609
Fax: (508) 459-9112

Requirements & Restrictions

To be eligible, participants need to be:

  • 18 years of age or older
  • In early recovery (3 months-2 years) from substance use disorder
  • Engaged in services with and referred by an approved referral partner
  • Live or plan to live within the following communities within six months: Boston, Lowell, New Bedford, Springfield, Holyoke, or Worcester

While every effort is made to provide current and accurate information for the agency descriptions and hours of operation, it is recommended to call the agency to verify the information before visiting.

Last updated December 16, 2025