Adcare‘s mission is to improve the lives of patients and families by providing safe and effective recovery-based substance use treatment.
Services: Inpatient, Outpatient, Families, and Criminal Justice Services (including substance use treatment, adult education, life-skills programs and vocational readiness, reentry support, and more).
Online services offered include: Virtual Support Meetings and AdCare Telehealth Services
Service hours:Phone line is open 24/7 year-round.
Other Locations:AdCare Hospital
107 Lincoln St.
Worcester, MA 01605
AdCare Outpatient at Quincy
1419 Hancock St. Ste. 201
Quincy, MA 02169
Phone: 617-328-0639
AdCare Outpatient at West Springfield
117 Park Ave
West Springfield, MA 01089
Phone: 413-209-3124
AdCare Outpatient at Worcester
95 Lincoln St.
Worcester, MA 01605
Phone: 508-453-3053
AdCare Outpatient at North Dartmouth
88 Faunce Corner Rd
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
Phone: 508-999-1102
AHOPE is a harm reduction and needle exchange site providing a range of services to individuals actively battling substance use disorder including integrated HIV, hepatitis, and STI testing.
Services: Free legal, and anonymous needle exchange. Referrals to HIV, Hepatitis, and STI treatment. Overdose prevention education and training. Risk reduction supplies to reduce the spread of HIV and Hepatitis C infection. Risk reduction counseling, supported referrals to all modalities of substance abuse treatment. AHOPE services are available at the walk-in center at 774 Albany Street and through mobile van and outreach sites around Boston.
AIDS Action is New England’s largest provider of services to people living with HIV/AIDS and populations at risk of infection. For over a decade, AIDs Action has been a part of Fenway Health, which works to make life healthier for city residents, the LGBTQIA+ community, people living with HIV/AIDS, and the broader population.
Programs:
Cambridge
359 Green St.
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-661-3040
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AA offers participants information on alcohol and substance use disorder treatment. Meetings and hotline available.
Meetings: Local online and in-person meetings re listed on website. Listings of online meetings outside the area can be found at https://aa-intergroup.org/.
Service hours:Monday through Friday: 9:00am - 9:00pm; Weekends and holidays: 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Languages: English, Spanish, PortugueseBay Cove Human Services is a private, non-profit corporation that provides services to individuals and families who face the challenges of developmental and intellectual disabilities, mental illness, substance use disorder, homelessness and/or aging. Call the main office number to be directed to the appropriate program.
Programs: Substance Use Services, Early Intervention Services, Healthcare Integration Services, Housing & Homeless Services, Developmental Services, and Mental Health Services.
Service hours:M - F: 8:30am - 6pm. There are scheduled dosing hours on weekends.
Requirements & Restrictions:Program restrictions may vary. Please call 617-371-3000 for more information.
Transportation Google MapsBay State Community Services (BSCS) is a comprehensive social services agency that provides counseling outpatient services, day programming, peer recovery support, recovery coaching, and child and family home-based services. BSCS hosts the Quincy and Plymouth Family Resource Centers.
Service hours:Service hours may vary. Please call the main number (617-471-8400) for more information.
Other Locations:Quincy: A New Way Recovery Center
85 Quincy Avenue, Suite B
617-302-3287
Quincy: Family Resource Center
1120 Hancock Street
617-481-7227
Quincy: Outpatient Counseling and Recovery Support
1120 Hancock St.
Braintree: Home Based Child & Family Services
400 Washington Street
781-817-6675
Plymouth: Home Based & Child and Family Services
430-3 Court Street
Phone: 508-830-3444
Plymouth: Family Resource Center
430-3 Court Street
774-283-6531
Walpole: Turning Point Recovery Center
32 Common Street
508-668-3960
The mission of Boston Project Rebound Reentry Services, Inc. is to facilitate the successful reintegration of formerly incarcerated individuals into the community by assisting with education, employment, support in parole or probation, obtaining benefits, housing, building relationships, spiritual support, and supportive connections to other services in the community post release.
Services: BPRRS Aftercare Support Program, Peer Navigation Program, Senior Peer Navigator Program, Employment Training, Veterans Specialist, and Recovery Coaching.
Service hours:
Monday: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Tuesday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am to 12:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
F 9am-5pm
Sat. & Sun. CLOSED
Closed on all federal holidays
Other Locations:New office locations in Hampden and Berkshire counties:
Please Call the Following Staff Member for intakes or other Information:
The Boston Public Health Commission, the country’s oldest health department, is an independent public agency providing a wide range of health services and programs.
The Commission’s more than 40 programs are grouped into six bureaus: Child, Adolescent & Family Health; Community Health Initiatives; Homeless Services; Infectious Disease; Recovery Services; and Emergency Medical Services.
Programs & Services:
Service hours:
The Help Desk hours are from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Requirements & Restrictions:Varies by Program
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Varies by program
Transportation Google MapsCASPAR, (Cambridge And Somerville Program for Addiction Recovery) is a community-based non-profit organization founded in 1970 in response to the growing need for substance use disorder treatment.
Services:
For residents of Cambridge or Somerville.
Languages: English, Spanish Transportation Google MapsCasa Esperanza, Inc. is a bilingual and bicultural behavioral health center that specializes in providing a continuum of comprehensive behavioral health, primary care, and support services in Spanish and English to the Latine community in Massachusetts.
Services:
Administrative Office: 14 Summer Street, Suite 402, Malden, MA 02148
Tewksbury Hospital Campus: 365 East Street, C-2 Saunders Building, Tewksbury, MA 01876
Waiting time: Varies by program Languages: Spanish, English Transportation Google MapsCatholic Charities operates a number of community service centers in eastern Massachusetts. The centers provide a wide variety of support services including some basic needs emergency assistance, education and training programs, transitional housing for families, child care, and family counseling, and support.
Programs:
For COVID-19 Program Updates, click here.
Service hours:See CCAB website
Other Locations:Catholic Charities Program Locations
Catholic Charities Labouré Center
275 West Broadway, South Boston
617-464-8500
Also home to Refugee and Immigration Services & Community Interpreter Services
Catholic Charities Refugee and Immigration Services
275 West Broadway, South Boston
617-464-8100
Catholic Charities North
117 North Common Street, Lynn
781-593-2312
Catholic Charities South
169 Court Street, Brockton
508-587-0815
Catholic Charities Yawkey Center
185 Columbia Road, Dorchester
617-506-6600
Merrimack Valley Catholic Charities
70 Lawrence Street, Lowell
978-452-1421
Catholic Charities Child Care Locations
Yawkey Child Care Center
185 Columbia Road, Dorchester
617-506-6600
Nazareth Child Care Center
19 St. Joseph Street, Jamaica Plain
617-522-4040
Lynn Child Care Center
37 North Federal Street, Lynn
781-598-5547 ext. 230
Malden Early Education and Learning Program
77 Salem Street, Malden
781-397-6055
Peabody Child Care Center
13 Pulaski Street, Peabody
978-532-6860
Labouré Child Care Center
275 West Broadway, South Boston
617-464-8500
Home Based Family Child Care
6 Pleasant Street, Suite 220
Malden, MA
781-605-3330
Father Bill’s & MainSpring is an emergency shelter for individual adults experiencing homelessness. The main goal is to help people get stabilized and on a pathway toward permanent housing and self-sufficiency. Father Bill’s & MainSpring provides supportive services, access to on-site shower facilities and a medical clinic, and referrals to community agencies, including those in mental health, substance abuse, housing, and employment. 3 meals a day can also be provided.
Service hours:24/7
Other Locations:54 North Main Street
Brockton 02301
508-587-5441
Guests must prove tie or connection to the greater Quincy/Brockton/South Shore area; Must speak to assessment specialist; Male or Female, 18+; Sex offenders must register with Quincy/Brockton Police Department.
Waiting time: Lottery system. No referrals are taken. Languages: Languages are provided on an at-need basis Transportation Google MapsThe Gavin Foundation operates more than a dozen adult and youth programs independently or in collaboration with other agencies. See more information below and on the website.
Residential Programs
Community Programs
Collaboration Programs
Transportation Google MapsHope House’s mission is to provide individualized treatment to those living with a substance use disorder (SUD). Individuals will receive education and support allowing them to pursue their life interests with families, employers, and be self-sufficient members of their communities.
Programs
Requirements & Restrictions:
Varies by program.
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• Individual Substance Use Treatment
• Peer Mentoring to support your recovery
• Groups focused on Parenting and Child Development
• Case Management
• Support for family members, including groups for fathers/male partners
Groups: Monday-Friday 10am-2pm
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Currently holding groups via Zoom
Requirements & Restrictions:Are you pregnant or do you have a baby?
Has alcohol or other drugs been an issue for you?
Are you looking for support to work on your recovery AND be the best mom you can be?
Transportation Google MapsAccess to Recovery (ATR) is a government-funded program in Massachusetts that gives adults in early recovery from substance use disorders (SUDs) wider access to a full range of community services that can help them be successful in their recovery. ATR operates in five regions: Boston, Springfield/Holyoke, Worcester, Lowell and New Bedford. ATR provides services to help participants on the road to recovery. The 6-month program supports recovery with five types of services:
1) Individualized Recovery Coaching
2) Basic needs purchases (e.g. transportation passes, clothing, hygiene products, government ID cards/driver’s license, cell phones, gym membership, children’s items, etc.)
3) Career Building Services to help participants explore careers, become more employable, and to find a job. ATR participants are able to enroll in job readiness programs and occupational training programs focused on CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information)-friendly jobs. Participants can receive Work-Study Benefits (WSBs) of $10 per hour for every session hour they attend during a training program.
4) Sober Home Service provides eligible ATR participants with up to 5 months of rental assistance in a MASH Certified Sober Home, as well as individualized support through a Recovery Coach to help the individual adjust to this transitional living environment and work towards self-sufficiency. Those who qualify for Sober Home services must be current ATR participants.
5) Care Coordination through an ATR Coordinator to tie all the pieces together.
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
ATR Coordinator: Jackie Segarra (617) 845-6403
For the Downtown Boston Office, contact:
IHR (Institute for Health & Recovery)
105 Chauncy Street, Suite #602
Boston, MA 02111
Fax: (617) 661-7277
ATR Coordinator: Patricial Exilus-Carrenard (617) 645-7668
For the South Boston Office, contact:
Gavin Foundation
70 Devine Way
South Boston, MA 02127
Fax: (857) 496-0266
ATR Coordinator: Stephen Steele (857) 496-7339
In New Bedford, contact:
Gavin Foundation
13 North 6th Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
Fax: (774) 328-9075
ATR Coordinator: Jenny Baker (508) 742-6640
In Lowell, contact:
IHR (Institute for Health & Recovery)
97 Central Street, Unit 207
Lowell, MA 01852
ATR Coordinator: Ashley Richards (781) 801-8135
In Worcester, contact:
Gavin Foundation
101 Pleasant Street, Suite #101
Worcester, MA 01609
Fax: (508) 459-9112
ATR Coordinator: Megan McDonough (508) 762-9223
PARTICIPANTS CANNOT REFER THEMSELVES. In order to be referred, individuals must already be working with a treatment provider who is authorized to make ATR referrals. ATR only accepts referrals from authorized referral portals. Check with your provider to see if they’re authorized to make ATR referrals, or contact the BSAS Substance Use Helpline (800-327-5050) to discuss your options.
The Helpline is the only statewide, public resource for finding substance use treatment, recovery, and problem gambling services. Helpline services are free and confidential. Their caring, trained Specialists will help you understand the treatment system and your options.
Service hours:24/7
Languages: Spanish, Interpreters for other languagesNamaStay Sober supports individuals in addiction recovery through yoga, fitness, meditation, and sober social community events, helping people reconnect as they work toward sobriety. By joining the NamaStay Sober community, participants have access to a network of peers, support, and wellness resources, helping them create a healthier, sober lifestyle.
Programs & Services:
NEFA is a nationally recognized center for the evaluation and treatment of problematic sexual behavior.
NEFA provides:
Office Hours: M – Th 9am – 5pm
Requirements & Restrictions:Client needs to be accepted to treatment by a clinician
Waiting time: Less than a month for appointments Languages: English, Spanish Transportation Google MapsNA is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. They are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. NA is a program of total abstinence from all drugs. The only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using.
This website contains information for addicts and professionals about Narcotics Anonymous in the New England Region of NA. The New England Region currently encompasses most of Massachusetts, Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, and Rhode Island.
You can call their helpline 1-866-NA-HELP-U (I-866-624-3578) or attend a meeting (in-person and virtual).
Service hours:Hotline is 24/7; Meetings as listed on website
Languages: English, Spanish, & VietnameseThey offer low-cost mental health, substance use, and psychiatry treatment, and accept most health plans in Massachusetts which often makes treatment almost free to patients with qualified insurance.
At New Horizons Medical, we believe in the power of healing and the importance of providing compassionate care to those in need. We are dedicated to improving the lives of our patients by offering evidence-based treatment and utilizing the latest medical advancements. We are committed to ethical and responsible conduct in all of our actions, and strive to be a trusted leader in the medical community. We are dedicated to making a difference in the world and will always put the needs of our patients first.
Monday - Friday: 9am -5pm
Saturday: 9am - 2pm
Brookline:
358 Harvard Street,
Brookline, MA 02446
Tel: 617-202-9222
Fax: 617-879-0933
Framingham:
214 Howard St,
Framingham, MA 01702
Tel: 508-872-0700
Fax: 508-872-0773
Lynn:
222 Blossom St, EXT,
Lynn, MA 01901
Tel: 781-584-4645
Fax: 781-842-1379
Haverhill:
62 Brown St,
Unit 505,
Haverhill, MA 01830
Tel: 978-361-9993
Fax: 978-361-9994
Qunicy:
500 Congress St,
Unit 2G,
Quincy, MA 02169
Tel: 617-481-6949
Fax: 617-481-6254
Requirements & Restrictions:18+
The Boston Medical Center Office Based Addiction Treatment (OBAT) Program treats patients with approved medications for substance use disorders. Patients receive specialized treatment for their substance use disorder integrated within a primary care setting, allowing all their medical needs to be addressed by a team of providers. The OBAT Program has been recognized nationally and replicated within many outpatient settings, including primary care, family medicine, behavioral health, and OB/Gyn practices, among others.
Services: Substance use disorder treatment (including opioid, alcohol, benzodiazepine, and stimulant use disorders), trained addiction experts (including nurses, physicians, nurse practitioners, social workers, psychiatrists, patient care coordinators, medical assistants, and recovery coaches), medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD), same-day medication access, direct telephone access to the nursing team, compassionate and non-judgmental care, harm reduction services and resources, specialized services to justice-involved individuals, adolescents, pregnant and post-partum women, and those with brain injuries, assistance accessing social supports and other benefits (e.g., food, IDs, employment, insurance), behavioral health and psychiatric services, access to short- and long-term birth control, screening and treatment options for HIV; Hepatitis A, B, and C; and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI), overdose education and access to naloxone (Narcan).
Service hours:Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
On The Rise is a day program for women and trans/nonbinary individuals currently experiencing or recovering from homeless. We provide tangible, day-to-day essentials in our Safe Haven, including showers, breakfast and lunch, mail, toiletries, computers, a nap room, and more. Our team of Advocates work closely with people on a wide variety of issues, ranging from employment, substance use, mental health, physical health, moving logistics, applying for housing, legal issues/court, and more. For those with the fewest options, we cultivate long-term relationships that foster safety and belonging. Guided by the strength and initiative of our program participants, we join their journey to wellbeing, as skilled partners and advocates.
Service hours:Monday, Wednesday - Friday: 8:30am-3:30pm
Tuesday: 12pm-3:30pm
If you have not visited them or used their services before, they ask that you complete a low-threshold intake with one of their Advocates. There is no formal referral process to engage with their program.
Languages: English, Spanish, Haitian Creole Transportation Google MapsM-F 9am-7pm
Other Locations:1773 Dorchester Ave Suite 2c Dorchester, MA. 02124
Languages: English Transportation Google MapsThe Massachusetts Parole Board operates regional reentry centers across the state. These centers help inmates make the transition from prison to the community. Staff help released inmates to:
These centers are open to released inmates with no post-release supervision. If you are a released inmate, members of their department may be able to bring you to the reentry center closest to your release address. This program is also available to former inmates at any time after they are released.
Other Locations:Locations:
Regions 1 and 2
60 Clayton Street, 1st Floor, Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 376-6260
Region 3
100 Willow St., Lynn MA 01902
(978) 750-1900
Region 4
340 Main Street, Suite 380, Worcester 01608
(508) 753-7252
Region 5
436 Dwight Street, Springfield 01103
(413)-784-1210
Region 6
499 Essex Street, 1st Floor, Lawrence 01840
(978) 687-6342
Region 7
231 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Brockton 02301
(508) 587-0987
Region 8
1204 Purchase Street, New Bedford 02740
(508) 999-4820
Region 9
188 Concord Street, 2nd Floor, Framingham 01702
(508) 875-0621
Right Turn provides a broad range of evidence-based treatment programs for individuals, and families recovering from substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders.
All programs and services are covered by certain Blue Cross Blue Shield, Tufts Health Plan and other private insurance carriers. Please call for more information.
STEPRox is a peer-led, non-clinical support center that offers social and peer support for those with Substance Use Disorder. We have Recovery Coaches, as well as many groups that
engage, educate, and support our members as they seek their own personal path to lasting recovery, while also offering volunteer opportunities that help members gain the skills and
confidence necessary to build a life free of the bonds of addiction.
Monday-Friday: 9:30am-8pm
Saturday: 10am-6pm
Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program (BHCHP) seeks to provide access to the highest quality health care for all homeless men, women, and children in the greater Boston area. Services are provided at medical centers, shelters, and on the street.
Substance Use Disorder Treatment Programs:
The EC provides a safe place for individuals to:
The EC spaces offers guests access to:
Victory Programs opens doors to recovery, hope and community for individuals and families facing homelessness, addiction or other chronic illnesses like HIV/AIDS. Services include short and long-term residential treatment programs for individuals and families, affordable housing opportunities for eligible individuals, HIV/AIDS case management and housing opportunities. They also offer HIV/HCV/STI testing and they have an HIV drop in center. Multiple sites located throughout Boston.
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