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Compass Recovery's Hatfield location provides outpatient addiction treatment for adults in Hatfield, Massachusetts, serving individuals across the surrounding Western Massachusetts communities. Through flexible day treatment scheduling, the program lets clients work on their recovery without stepping away from their jobs, schooling, or family life. Accredited by the Joint Commission and licensed by the Massachusetts Bureau of Substance Addiction Services, Compass builds its approach around lasting healing rather than abstinence alone.
Rehab Settings
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Outpatient
- Partial Hospitalization (PHP)
Services Offered
- Assessment
- Faith-Based
- Holistic
- Peer Recovery Services
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Twelve-Step
Trust Factors
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Joint Commission Accredited
- Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health - Bureau of Substance Abuse Services
- Licensed Staff
65D Elm Street, Hatfield, MA
Key details about Compass Recovery – Hatfield
What professional/medical staff work at Compass Recovery – Hatfield?
Dino Bedinelli, MSW, LICSW, LADC | Chief Operating Officer
Michelle MacLagan, LADC1, CADC | Clinical Director
Michael Raschilla, CADC | Counselor
Donna LaRue and Associates is an outpatient substance abuse counseling practice based in Nashua, New Hampshire, serving clients across southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts. Donna LaRue began providing outpatient addiction counseling in the area in 1990 and formally established the group practice under its current name in 2005, bringing more than three decades of experience to its work. The practice offers a private, professional setting where individuals seeking help with substance use are treated with dignity and respect.
Rehab Settings
- Outpatient
Services Offered
- Assessment
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Virtual Counseling for Addiction
Clientele Served
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Services for DUI/DWI Offenders
Trust Factors
- Court-Approved Services
- Licensed Staff
MA & NH
Key details about Donna LaRue and Associates
How much does Donna LaRue and Associates cost?
Substance Abuse Evaluation: $370
Individual Tele-Health Sessions: $120
What professional/medical staff work at Donna LaRue and Associates?
Donna LaRue, MLADC, LCMHC
Mayflower Recovery is a medically monitored detox and residential treatment center for adults with drug and alcohol addiction in Wilmington, Massachusetts. Housed in a modern, purpose-built facility that opened in 2021, the Joint Commission certified center provides a safe and comfortable environment for people beginning recovery, roughly twenty miles north of Boston. It serves individuals from across Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire who need medically supervised detoxification and short-term residential care.
Rehab Settings
- Detox
- Medical Detox
Services Offered
- Assessment
- Medical Staff On-Site
Payment Options
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
Trust Factors
- Better Business Bureau Accredited
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Joint Commission Accredited
- LegitScript Certified
- Licensed by the State of Massachusetts
- Licensed Staff
362 Middlesex Avenue, Wilmington, MA
Key details about Mayflower
How long is treatment?
Normally 3 to 7 days for Acute Treatment Services and an additional 2 to 3 weeks for Clinical Stabilization Services
Does Mayflower have a detox on-site?
Yes
What is their capacity?
48 people
Catholic Charities of Worcester County, Crozier House, provides a 3- to 6-month residential recovery program for men. Licensed under the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services, the program includes drug assessment services.
Rehab Settings
- Sober Living
Services Offered
- Assessment
- Faith-Based
- Twelve-Step
Payment Options
- Low-Cost Options
- Payment Assistance
Clientele Served
- LGBTQ+ Community
- Men
10 Hammond Street, Worcester, MA
Key details about Catholic Charities of Worcester County – Crozier House
What professional/medical staff work at Catholic Charities of Worcester County – Crozier House?
Lisa Robideau, MA, LMHC | President & Clinical Director
Colin Knox, MA LMHC
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SOS Interventions is a nationwide network of clinical intervention and recovery support professionals that helps individuals and the people closest to them confront patterns of problematic substance use and related behaviors. Rather than being a place people go to live away from life, this is a service people reach out to when denial, conflict, or family strain have become too heavy to carry in silence. SOS works with individuals, families, and workplaces to bring clarity and momentum to moments where change feels necessary but elusive.
Rehab Settings
- Interventionist
- Outpatient
- Sober Coach
Services Offered
- Assessment
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Faith-Based
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Twelve-Step
Clientele Served
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Family Programs
Trust Factors
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed Staff
United States
Key details about SOS Interventions
What professional/medical staff work at SOS Interventions?
D’wayne, LADAC II, CADC II, ICADC II
Riverbend Community Based Services provides outpatient and community-based addiction care in Lowell, Massachusetts. Part of Riverbend, a nonprofit formerly known as Lowell House that has served the Greater Lowell area since 1971, these services offer flexible support for people at many points in their recovery, delivered by experienced, licensed clinicians. The offerings range from evaluations and outpatient therapy to a structured day program, court-connected education, and specialized services for adolescents and young adults.
Rehab Settings
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Outpatient
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Substance Abuse Counseling
Clientele Served
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Services for DUI/DWI Offenders
- Young Adults
Languages
- English
- Spanish
101 Jackson Street, 4th Floor, Lowell, MA
Key details about Riverbend – Community Based Services
What are their business hours?
Monday to Friday - 8am to 8pm
How long is treatment?
Massachusetts Impaired Driving (24D): 16 weeks
Second Offender Aftercare (SOA): One year
Structured Outpatient Addiction Program (SOAP): 8 to 10 weeks
What professional/medical staff work at Riverbend – Community Based Services?
David Fillio, LICSW, MS | Chief Clinical Officer
St. Francis House is a Boston, Massachusetts nonprofit and the largest day shelter in New England, serving adults experiencing homelessness and poverty since 1984. Within its holistic model, the organization offers a range of recovery and substance use support for guests working to overcome addiction. From its location in downtown Boston, it pairs help with basic needs such as food, clothing, and shelter with dedicated recovery programming, clinical support, and a peer-based recovery community.
Rehab Settings
- Outpatient
Services Offered
- Assessment
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Holistic
- Substance Abuse Counseling
Trust Factors
- Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
39 Boylston Street, Boston, MA
Key details about St. Francis House
What are their business hours?
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday to Saturday - 6:30am to 3pm
Wednesday & Sunday - 6:30am to 2pm
What professional/medical staff work at St. Francis House?
Molly Dugan, MSW, LICSW | Director of Behavioral Health
Rachel Ellingson, MSW, LICSW | Associate Director of Behavioral Health
GAAMHA Pathway House is a highly structured residential treatment program for adult men aged eighteen and older with substance use disorders in Gardner, Massachusetts. Open in Gardner since 1972 and operated by the nonprofit GAAMHA, the twenty-seven-bed program gives men a stable, structured setting in which to address their substance use and adopt a healthier way of living. Admission is coordinated through a referral from a primary treatment source, making the program a next step for men who are ready to take active, sustained action in their recovery.
Rehab Settings
- Residential
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Faith-Based
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Twelve-Step
Clientele Served
- Family Programs
- Men
Trust Factors
- Candid Gold Seal of Transparency
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed Staff
171 Graham Street, Gardner, MA
Key details about GAAMHA – Pathway House
Does GAAMHA – Pathway House have a detox on-site?
No
Is it co-ed?
No, men only
What professional/medical staff work at GAAMHA – Pathway House?
Kevin Waterman, CADC | Program Director, Pathway House
What is their capacity?
27 men
Compass Recovery is an outpatient addiction treatment provider in Feeding Hills, Massachusetts, offering structured day treatment for adults working to overcome drug and alcohol addiction. Its programs are designed so that clients can pursue recovery while continuing to meet family, work, or school responsibilities. Licensed by the Massachusetts Bureau of Substance Addiction Services and accredited by the Joint Commission, Compass Recovery emphasizes long-term healing that goes beyond simply abstaining from substances.
Rehab Settings
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Outpatient
- Partial Hospitalization (PHP)
Services Offered
- Assessment
- Faith-Based
- Holistic
- Peer Recovery Services
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Twelve-Step
Trust Factors
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Joint Commission Accredited
- Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health - Bureau of Substance Abuse Services
- Licensed Staff
975a Springfield Street, Feeding Hills, MA
Key details about Compass Recovery – Feeding Hills
What professional/medical staff work at Compass Recovery – Feeding Hills?
Dino Bedinelli, MSW, LICSW, LADC | Chief Operating Officer
Michelle MacLagan, LADC1, CADC | Clinical Director
Michael Raschilla, CADC | Counselor
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Frequently Asked Questions
It may be time to consider substance use treatment when drug or alcohol use begins affecting daily life, relationships, health, or responsibilities. Warning signs can include an inability to control use, strong cravings, neglecting work or school, withdrawing from family or activities, or continuing to use despite harmful consequences. Recognizing these patterns early can help individuals and families decide when professional treatment or evaluation may be necessary.
Choosing a rehab center involves evaluating several important factors, including the cost of treatment, insurance coverage, staff credentials, program structure, and the availability of aftercare support. It is also important to ask about facility policies, treatment outcomes, and whether the program’s approach aligns with personal recovery goals. Asking these questions and comparing different options can help individuals and families make a more informed decision about the most appropriate treatment program.
The drug and alcohol assessment process usually begins with screening questionnaires followed by a detailed interview with a counselor about substance use history, health, and personal circumstances. Clinicians may also review mental health concerns, conduct basic tests or screenings, and evaluate how substance use affects daily life. Based on this information, the evaluator recommends the most appropriate level of care, such as outpatient counseling or residential treatment.
Professional Perspective: The Role of Screening and Assessment in Addiction Treatment
Before treatment can begin, clinicians need a clear picture of what they’re dealing with, how severe the substance use is, what other factors may be contributing, and what level of care is actually warranted. Screening and assessment serve that function. They are not a formality or a bureaucratic hurdle; they are the clinical foundation on which an effective treatment plan is built. Without them, there is a real risk of under-treating a serious problem or over-intervening where a lighter approach would be more appropriate.
What this means when looking for treatment
This three-part framework, screen, intervene briefly, refer when needed, is how reputable treatment programs triage and match patients to appropriate care. For families and individuals researching options, it is a useful benchmark: a quality program should be doing some version of this process, not simply enrolling everyone into the same protocol regardless of severity. If a facility skips thorough screening and moves straight to placement, that is worth questioning. The goal of assessment is not to slow things down, it is to make sure the right kind of help is matched to the right person from the start.


























