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Rehabs in Massachusetts for Drugs and Alcohol

Last updated on: Friday, 22 September 2023
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When looking for a drug rehab in Massachusetts, the facility should offer a well-rounded treatment approach. DRS offers tips, and evaluation of the Massachusetts rehabs, and much more information. We created an extensive directory with close to 30 drug rehab centers in Massachusetts. Out of these, there are long-term facilities, short-term rehab centers, and detox programs. Alcohol rehab in Massachusetts is also a part of this listing.

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List of Rehabs in Massachusetts

Below is a list of the different drug rehab centers in Massachusetts. Each listing provides information on the types of services provided and the payment options available. You can also find accreditations and certifications to help you determine if the rehab center is trusted and has the expertise you are looking for. The list can be incomplete so please do not hesitate to contact a treatment specialist at 1-800-304-2219.

Our editorial and medical expert team conducts thorough research on the websites of the drug rehab centers listed in our directory. They regularly review these websites to ensure the information is up to date and comprehensive. Our experts also provide reviews to help you gain a better understanding of the services offered at each facility.

    Reviewed: July 20, 2023

    Adult Teen Challenge New England, Bloom, a Place for Girls is a short-term Teen Challenge youth program. After reviewing the website, we found that the program helps troubled female teens ages 12 to 17, and their families. It is not a traditional residential treatment center. The foundation is a Christian curriculum, and the staff are compassionate Christian caregivers.

    Rehab Settings

    - Long-Term Inpatient Rehab
    - Residential Treatment
    - Substance Abuse Treatment

    Services Offered

    - Christian Rehab
    - Drug Prevention and Education
    - Faith-Based Rehab
    - Rehab for Adolescents

    Payment Options

    - Free or Low-Budget Treatment
    - Low Cost

    Trust Factors

    - Adult & Teen Challenge (ATC) Accredited
    - GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency

    Medical Staff: Tori Ferrari, DBS/BC, BCMHC | Director

    PO Box 603, Buzzards Bay, MA
    (774) 300-8070

    Reviewed: July 11, 2023

    Citizens Inn, Transition is a transitional sober housing environment. After examining the website, we found that it has the capacity to provide help to eight sober living families and six emergency shelter families. They can comfortably accommodate a family of two to three. It can serve single and two-parent households. The units are fully equipped with all amenities.

    Rehab Settings

    - Long-Term Inpatient Rehab
    - Residential Treatment
    - Substance Abuse Treatment
    - Transitional Housing

    Services Offered

    - Faith-Based Rehab
    - Holistic Rehab
    - Rehab for the LGBTQ Community
    - Rehab with ASL or Assistance for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing
    - Residential Beds for Clients Children
    - Twelve-Step Rehab

    Payment Options

    - Low Cost
    - Medicaid
    - Medicare
    - Payment Assistance

    Trust Factors

    - GuideStar Gold Seal of Transparency

    Medical Staff: Maureen Fiore, LSW | Clinical Director

    42 Washington Street, Peabody, MA
    (978) 531-9951

    Reviewed: July 11, 2023

    Gavin Foundation, Hamilton House is a recovery home for adult men. After reviewing the website, we found that the facility can accommodate up to 22 men. The program is structured using the twelve steps as the core to recovery. There is a network of support that includes health providers, social service agencies, and community support groups.

    Rehab Settings

    - Long-Term Inpatient Rehab
    - Residential Treatment
    - Substance Abuse Treatment

    Services Offered

    - Aftercare
    - Faith-Based Rehab
    - Relapse Prevention
    - Twelve-Step Rehab

    Payment Options

    - Low Cost
    - Payment Assistance
    - Sliding Fee Scale Option
    - UnitedHealthcare

    Trust Factors

    - CARF-Accredited Drug Rehabs
    - Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health - Bureau of Substance Abuse Services

    Medical Staff: Barbara Samek, LADC I, LICSW | Clinical Director

    25 Mount Ida Road (P.O. Box 42), Dorchester, MA
    857-309-7371

    Reviewed: July 11, 2023

    Gavin Foundation Inc. is a community substance abuse education, prevention, and treatment program. After examining the website, we found that programs are offered to individuals, support services to their families, and community awareness. The focus remains to be on spreading community awareness about addiction and recovery.

    Rehab Settings

    - Drug and Alcohol Assessment
    - Long-Term Inpatient Rehab
    - Residential Treatment
    - Sober Living Home
    - Substance Abuse Treatment

    Services Offered

    - Aftercare
    - Faith-Based Rehab
    - Rehab for Adolescents
    - Rehab for Adults
    - Twelve-Step Rehab

    Payment Options

    - Access to Recovery Voucher
    - Low Cost
    - Payment Assistance

    Trust Factors

    - CARF-Accredited Drug Rehabs
    - Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health - Bureau of Substance Abuse Services

    Medical Staff: Barbara Samek, LADC I, LICSW | Clinical Director

    675 East 4th Street, Boston, MA
    (617) 268-5517

    Reviewed: July 11, 2023

    Link House Inc is a residential substance use treatment center. After examining the website, we found that programs are provided to men and women. There is an intensive residential treatment center, a long-term residential program for men, a transitional residential program for men, a women’s center, and sober housing for women. In addition to this, there are outpatient services. There is contact information for each facility.

    Rehab Settings

    - Long-Term Inpatient Rehab
    - Residential Treatment
    - Substance Abuse Treatment

    Services Offered

    - Aftercare
    - Faith-Based Rehab
    - Rehab for Men
    - Rehab for the LGBTQ Community
    - Rehab with ASL or Assistance for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing
    - Relapse Prevention
    - Services for Addicts with HIV/AIDS
    - Substance Abuse Counseling
    - Substance Abuse Counseling for Individuals
    - Twelve-Step Rehab

    Payment Options

    - Self Payment

    Trust Factors

    - Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health - Bureau of Substance Abuse Services

    Medical Staff: Gary Gastman, PhD. | Executive Director
    Christine Turner, LADAC, CADC | Senior Director of Services

    37 Washington Street, Newburyport, MA
    (978) 462-7341

    Reviewed: July 11, 2023

    Middlesex Human Service Agency Inc, Answer House offers an evidence-based program to help people with substance use disorders. After reviewing the website, we found that it is a residential program that utilizes holistic approaches. Answer House has a 28-bed capacity for adult men only. There is a central intake number to contact for admissions.

    Rehab Settings

    - Halfway House
    - Long-Term Inpatient Rehab
    - Residential Treatment
    - Sober Living Home
    - Substance Abuse Treatment

    Services Offered

    - Faith-Based Rehab
    - Rehab with ASL or Assistance for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing
    - Substance Abuse Counseling
    - Substance Abuse Counseling for Individuals
    - Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders
    - Twelve-Step Rehab

    Payment Options

    - Access to Recovery Voucher
    - Low Cost
    - Payment Assistance

    Trust Factors

    - Member of United Way

    Medical Staff: Robert Mills, MSM, LADCI, NCAC II | Chief Executive Officer
    Gisele Sears, MA, LMHC | Chief Operating Officer

    5 G Street, Boston, MA
    (617) 268-7124

    Reviewed: July 20, 2023

    Middlesex Human Service Agency Inc, Hurley House is a substance use recovery program. After examining the website, we found that Hurley House is a 20-bed treatment center for men only. The program lasts for six months focussing on long-term recovery.

    Rehab Settings

    - Long-Term Inpatient Rehab
    - Residential Treatment
    - Sober Living Home
    - Substance Abuse Treatment

    Services Offered

    - Aftercare
    - Drug Test
    - Faith-Based Rehab
    - Rehab for Men
    - Substance Abuse Counseling
    - Substance Abuse Counseling for Individuals
    - Twelve-Step Rehab

    Payment Options

    - Low Cost
    - Sliding Fee Scale Option
    - State Financed

    Trust Factors

    - Member of United Way

    Medical Staff: Robert Mills, MSM, LADCI, NCAC II | Chief Executive Officer
    Gisele Sears, MA, LMHC | Chief Operating Officer

    12 Lowell Street P.O. Box 540662, Waltham, MA
    (781) 891-4323

    Reviewed: July 20, 2023

    Middlesex Human Service Agency Inc, Sullivan House is a substance use treatment center. After reviewing the website we found it is a 25-bed long-term recovery house for men only. Clients generally stay for six months working through a continuum of care.

    Rehab Settings

    - Long-Term Inpatient Rehab
    - Residential Treatment
    - Sober Living Home
    - Substance Abuse Treatment
    - Transitional Housing

    Services Offered

    - Aftercare
    - Faith-Based Rehab
    - Rehab for the LGBTQ Community
    - Substance Abuse Counseling
    - Substance Abuse Counseling for Individuals
    - Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders
    - Twelve-Step Rehab

    Payment Options

    - Medicare

    Trust Factors

    - Member of United Way

    Medical Staff: Robert Mills, MSM, LADCI, NCAC II | Chief Executive Officer
    Gisele Sears, MA, LMHC | Chief Operating Officer

    65 Glenn Road, Jamaica Plain, MA
    (617) 524-4416

    Reviewed: July 20, 2023

    BrightView, Hyannis MA location is an outpatient treatment program. After reviewing the website, we found that it provides evidence-based treatment approaches. Medication-Assisted Treatment is also offered. Opioid addiction is treated with buprenorphine, Suboxone, or Vivitrol. Medicaid and Medicare are accepted.

    Rehab Settings

    - Detox Center
    - Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
    - Medical Detox
    - Outpatient Rehab
    - Substance Abuse Treatment

    Services Offered

    - Substance Abuse Counseling
    - Substance Abuse Counseling for Individuals
    - Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders

    Payment Options

    - Medicaid
    - Medicare
    - Self Payment

    Trust Factors

    - Joint Commission Accredited

    Medical Staff: Corey Waller, MD, MS, FACEP, DFASAM | Chief Medical Officer
    Melissa Sahlin, LISW | Chief Clinical Officer

    310 Barnstable Road, Hyannis, MA
    (302) 291-4632

    Reviewed: August 2, 2023

    BrightView Lynn location is a standard drug rehab program offering outpatient services. After examining the website, we found that it is a comprehensive addiction treatment center. The facility provides outpatient medical and clinical care for patients. Evidence-based approaches are utilized along with medication-assisted treatment. Walk-ins are accepted at the Lynn location.

    Rehab Settings

    - Detox Center
    - Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
    - Medical Detox
    - Outpatient Rehab
    - Substance Abuse Treatment

    Services Offered

    - Substance Abuse Counseling
    - Substance Abuse Counseling for Individuals
    - Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders

    Payment Options

    - Medicaid
    - Medicare
    - Self Payment

    Trust Factors

    - Joint Commission Accredited

    Medical Staff: Corey Waller, MD, MS, FACEP, DFASAM | Chief Medical Officer
    Melissa Sahlin, LISW | Chief Clinical Officer

    110 Munroe St., Lynn, MA
    (302) 291-4632

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TIPS: If you feel you're going to use

  • Find a peer support group: Massachusetts 12-step meetings and peer support resources through DRS.
  • Stay active and distracted—go for walks, biking, running, or jogging, and join a gym or a fitness center.
  • Access free and open behavioral health counseling or Massachusetts 2-1-1.
  • Find an extroverted activity— experience Fenway Park, Cape Cod, Mohawk Trail, Freedom Trail, or the coastline.
  • Avoid risky situations that lead to relapse. Be aware of commonly used drugs like heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioids.

TIPS: If you want to help someone

  • Refer them to local resources through DRS or county behavioral health services.
  • Be aware of overdose risks—resources available through state overdose prevention information and county programs.
  • Assessment and screening are vital tools. Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment are part of routine healthcare practice.
  • Hire a professional interventionist to plan a family intervention.
  • Avoid enabling anyone struggling with a drug or alcohol addiction.

Massachusetts Long-Term Rehab

Long-term substance use rehab programs are common in Massachusetts, and they are extremely efficient. Here are a few reasons why:

  • This treatment approach offers a highly structured process that allows clients to pinpoint the destructive patterns in their lives and prevent them from occurring again.
  • It gives residents a new environment free from triggers and distractions so they can focus solely on their recovery.
  • The length of time a person will spend in a Massachusetts long-term program depends on their history of addiction. This ensures that treatment is individualized based on their specific needs.

With this information, you can see a wide range of choices for a long-term treatment program in Massachusetts. Additionally, various payment options help ensure that anyone can get the help they need, regardless of their financial situation. If you need more information, do not hesitate to contact one of our addiction specialists.

Getting Help With Substance Use: The Basics

Paying for Treatment in Massachusetts

The cost of treatment in Massachusetts can vary from free to quite expensive, depending on a few main factors. This ranges from the length of the program and the level of care provided at the facility. But insurance is one of the biggest factors that determine how much an individual will pay. If the person seeking substance use treatment has coverage, it can make enrolling much easier.

Paying for Treatment with Medicaid in Massachusetts

Using Medicaid to pay for treatment in Massachusetts can cover as much as the full cost. But one must enroll in a program that accepts Medicaid, which can be in high demand. To qualify for Medicaid coverage, the person must be able to demonstrate financial hardship. More than 1.7 million residents have some form of Medicare assistance in Massachusetts.

Using Private Insurance to Pay for Drug Rehab in MA

Private health insurance can also make treatment in Massachusetts affordable. But the person must pay a monthly cost for having coverage whether they use it or not. And this can be quite expensive. So, the person struggling with addiction likely won’t have maintained a private health insurance policy unless it’s being supplied through their employer.

For those who can’t afford private health insurance, Medicaid is their best chance of having assistance paying for treatment. But not everyone in this category qualifies for traditional Medicaid coverage, which is why Massachusetts has accepted federal aid to expand its Medicaid program. This allows more people to access discounted plans from participating private insurers, ultimately obtaining affordable coverage.

The following insurers are available through the Massachusetts Health Insurance Marketplace 2023 Guide:

  • WellSense
  • Fallon Community Health Plan
  • Health New England
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Tufts Health Plan Direct
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • UnitedHealthcare

Paying for Treatment when Uninsured

Despite the assistance available in Massachusetts, people still frequently face the challenge of paying for treatment when uninsured. Those who need treatment often aren’t in good financial shape, so they usually cannot pay cash and are rarely insured. If they haven’t gotten assistance from Medicaid, it could be risky to obtain coverage before getting them the lifesaving treatment they need.

That’s why numerous programs in the state offer sliding-scale payment assistance. This means they consider the person’s income and offer discounted rates to those who cannot pay the full cost. The program fee may even be split into payments, making it more affordable and allowing them to start treatment immediately.

You can contact one of the treatment specialists at DRS for more information on how to pay for treatment. Or contact the center directly.

Ask a Professional

  • What is the cost of substance abuse and recovery treatment services in Massachusetts?

    The average cost of drug and alcohol rehabilitation varies and includes some of the following:

    • The average cost of residential drug rehab is $56,700. Yet, this varies significantly based on location, amenities, length of stay, and if the program accepts insurance.
    • The average cost of outpatient drug rehab in Massachusetts is $1,700, yet this can go up or down depending on how long a person remains in treatment.
    • Clinical drug and alcohol detox in Massachusetts costs between $250 and $1000 daily. Medical detox does cost more.
    • Massachusetts offers low-cost and free drug rehab options for someone who meets specific criteria.
  • How long should someone spend at a drug and alcohol rehabilitation in Massachusetts?

    The length of time someone spends in a drug or alcohol rehabilitation center varies. However, there is a standard time frame that can provide an idea:

    • The average length of stay at a drug or alcohol detox center in Massachusetts is seven days. Yet, medical detox may take longer.
    • The average length of stay at an inpatient drug rehab program is 28 to 60 days. Yet, some residential programs offer services for 3 to 12 months, depending on individual needs.
    • The average time spent attending an outpatient drug rehab center in Massachusetts is 12 to 18 weeks.
  • What are the most commonly abused drugs in Massachusetts?

    Based on treatment admissions, Massachusetts’s most commonly used drugs are heroin and alcohol.

    If you notice your loved one exhibiting the signs of heroin addiction or alcoholism, it is critical to seek help. Addiction or substance abuse worsens with time, and it becomes more challenging to help the person accept treatment. Heroin continues to be a massive problem in the state.

  • Want to know more?

    The questions from Addicted.org’s “Learn from our Experts” are answered by Michael Leach, CCMA. If you need further clarification on any of the questions above or have any other questions you can contact him directly at mike@addicted.org.

DRS’ Evaluation of Drug Rehab in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, the primary barrier most residents face when accessing substance use treatment is long wait times at many programs. However, there are extensive options to choose from. We recommend contacting multiple facilities and even placing a name on a waitlist. It is a good idea to keep more than one option available.

Health insurance coverage is extensive, whether MassHealth or private health insurance providers. The majority of programs in the state accept Medicaid or private health insurance. Finally, there is a large number of programs that offer residential non-hospital facilities, which means better long-term help and aftercare support. Any form of residential drug rehab remains the best option.

Additional Substance Use Resources

State and Local Resources in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline

  • The Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline is the only statewide public resource for finding substance use treatment, recovery, and problem gambling services. The services are free and confidential.

Massachusetts Health and Social Services

  • Substance use prevention resources are extensive and include options for the general public, substance use prevention for parents, information for substance addiction providers, and opioid overdose prevention.

Boston Medical

  • Resources for Massachusetts Parents provide options for parents to connect with a parent specialist from the partnership to end addiction. The Helpline has trained and caring master’s-level specialists ready to help any parent struggling with a child’s drug or alcohol use.

CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS ARTICLE

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MICHAEL LEACH, CCMA

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Michael Leach is a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, who has over 5 years of experience working in the field of addiction. He spent his career working under the board-certified Addictionologist Dr. Rohit Adi. His experience includes working with families during their loved one’s stay in treatment, helping those with substance abuse issues find treatment, and teaching life skills to patients in a recovery atmosphere. Though he has worked in many different areas of rehabilitation, the majority of his time was spent working one on one with patients who were actively withdrawing from drugs. Withdrawal and the fear of going through it is one biggest reason why an addict continues to use and can be the most difficult part of the rehabilitation process. His experience in the withdrawal atmosphere has taught him that regardless of what approach a person takes to get off drugs, there are always mental and emotional obstacles that need to be overcome. He believes having someone there to help a person through these obstacles can make all the difference during the withdrawal process.

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DR. ROHIT S. ADI, MD, DABAM

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Dr. Rohit S. Adi is certified in addiction medicine, through examination, by the American Board of Addiction Medicine. While in Louisiana, he worked as an emergency-room physician at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette, Louisiana, but then transferred to Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, where he works to this day. Holding numerous positions throughout his medical career, Dr. Adi has seen the devastating effects caused by drugs and alcohol. Having the ability to do something about the problem, he co-founded a holistic drug rehabilitation center in Louisiana, where he serves as the facility’s Medical Director.