List of Rehabs in Middlesex County, MA
The Institute for Health and Recovery (IHR) provides counseling and recovery services for individuals and families through its office in Lowell, Massachusetts. Founded in 1990 and accredited by CARF, this behavioral health organization offers trauma-informed care that treats substance use as part of a person's larger life story rather than as an isolated problem. Its clinicians meet with clients in the office and throughout the community, helping to lower the barriers that can keep people from staying engaged in care.
Rehab Settings
- Interventionist
- Outpatient
Services Offered
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Substance Abuse Counseling
Payment Options
- MassHealth
- Medicaid
- Medicare
Clientele Served
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Family Programs
- Pregnant Women
97 Central Street, Suite 207, Lowell, MA
Key details about Institute for Health and Recovery – Lowell, MA
What are their business hours?
Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm
The Glenice Sheehan Recovery Home for Women is a residential addiction treatment program for adult women in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. Operated by Riverbend, a Greater Lowell nonprofit formerly known as Lowell House, the home has served women aged eighteen and older living with chronic substance use since 1988 and is recognized as the oldest women's program in Massachusetts. The forty-bed facility follows a social model of graduated care designed to help women return to being sober, functioning members of society.
Rehab Settings
- Residential
Services Offered
- Co-Occurring Disorders
Clientele Served
- Women
Trust Factors
- Candid Gold Seal of Transparency
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- LegitScript Certified
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
Tewksbury, MA
Key details about Riverbend – Glenice Sheehan Recovery Home for Women
Does Riverbend – Glenice Sheehan Recovery Home for Women typically have a waiting list?
Yes, normally about 1 to 2 months for the residential programs
Is it co-ed?
No, women only
What professional/medical staff work at Riverbend – Glenice Sheehan Recovery Home for Women?
David Fillio, LICSW, MS | Chief Clinical Officer
What is their capacity?
40 women
The Institute for Health and Recovery (IHR) is headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts, where its main office anchors the counseling and recovery services the organization provides to individuals and families. Founded in 1990 and accredited by CARF, IHR offers trauma-informed care that approaches substance use as one part of a person's broader life and circumstances. From this office and out in the community, its staff work to make recovery support both accessible and grounded in compassion.
Rehab Settings
- Interventionist
- Outpatient
Services Offered
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Substance Abuse Counseling
Payment Options
- MassHealth
- Medicaid
- Medicare
Clientele Served
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Family Programs
- Pregnant Women
75 North Beacon Street, 2nd Floor, Watertown, MA
Key details about Institute for Health and Recovery – Watertown, MA
What are their business hours?
Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm
The Bridge House is a faith-based residential recovery home for adult men in Framingham, Massachusetts. Operated by New England Aftercare Ministries and open since 1987, it serves men aged eighteen and older who are recovering from drug and alcohol addiction and are committed to sustaining their sobriety. Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the home blends Christian faith with structured support to help residents rebuild their lives and reintegrate into society.
Rehab Settings
- Long-Term Inpatient
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Faith-Based
- Holistic
- Twelve-Step
Payment Options
- Low-Cost Options
- Sliding Fee Scale
Clientele Served
- Christian
- Men
- Services for Criminal Justice Clients
20 Summit Street, Framingham, MA
Key details about New England Aftercare Ministries – The Bridge House
Does New England Aftercare Ministries – The Bridge House have a detox on-site?
No, and must be 30 days sober
Is it co-ed?
No, men only
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Job Stress Solutions is a private counseling practice specializing in the connection between addiction and work-related stress. It works with individuals whose substance use is tied to burnout, career pressures, or difficult workplace transitions, offering the consistent, personalized attention of a single-clinician practice. Prospective clients can begin with a free fifteen-minute telephone consultation, a low-pressure way to learn about the practice and decide whether it is the right fit.
Rehab Settings
- Outpatient
Services Offered
- DOT SAP
- DOT SAP (National Services)
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Workplace Drug Services
- Workplace Services (National Services)
Payment Options
- Self Payment
Clientele Served
- Family Programs
10 Mall Road, Suite 301, Burlington, MA
Key details about Job Stress Solutions
How much does Job Stress Solutions cost?
Individual Therapy Initial Visit: $220/hr
Individual Therapy Subsequent Visit: $195/hr
Couples or Family Therapy Initial Visit: $235/hr
Couples or Family Therapy Subsequent Visit: $210/hr
What professional/medical staff work at Job Stress Solutions?
Rob Fox, LMHC, LADCI, CEAP
Solstice House is a sixteen-bed residential treatment program for women in Reading, Massachusetts, that specializes in caring for those whose substance use is accompanied by co-occurring disorders. Operated by Riverbend, a Greater Lowell nonprofit formerly known as Lowell House, the around-the-clock staffed home serves women aged eighteen and older who need support for both their addiction and more significant co-occurring needs. Its comprehensive approach is built to meet each resident where she is and to address the full scope of her recovery.
Rehab Settings
- Residential
Services Offered
- Co-Occurring Disorders
Clientele Served
- Women
Trust Factors
- Candid Gold Seal of Transparency
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- LegitScript Certified
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
Reading, MA
Key details about Riverbend – Solstice House
Does Riverbend – Solstice House typically have a waiting list?
Yes, normally about 1 to 2 months for the residential programs
Is it co-ed?
No, women only
What professional/medical staff work at Riverbend – Solstice House?
David Fillio, LICSW, MS | Chief Clinical Officer
What is their capacity?
16 women
The Riverbend Men's Recovery Home is a residential addiction treatment program for men in early recovery in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. Operated by Riverbend, a Greater Lowell nonprofit formerly known as Lowell House, the twenty-four-bed home has provided housing and supportive services to men working to overcome substance use since 1972. Its approach is peer-centered and community-focused, helping residents prepare to return to their communities independent and substance free.
Rehab Settings
- Residential
Services Offered
- Co-Occurring Disorders
Clientele Served
- Men
Trust Factors
- Candid Gold Seal of Transparency
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- LegitScript Certified
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
Tewksbury, MA
Key details about Riverbend – Men’s Recovery Home
Does Riverbend – Men’s Recovery Home typically have a waiting list?
Yes, normally about 1 to 2 months for the residential programs
Is it co-ed?
No, men only
What professional/medical staff work at Riverbend – Men’s Recovery Home?
David Fillio, LICSW, MS | Chief Clinical Officer
What is their capacity?
24 men
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
Hurley House is a residential recovery program for adult men affected by substance use disorders in Waltham, Massachusetts. Run by Middlesex Human Service Agency Inc, the twenty-bed home provides individualized clinical support to help men work toward and maintain lasting sobriety. Residents can remain in the program for up to six months as they establish a firm footing in their recovery.
Rehab Settings
- Long-Term Inpatient
- Sober Living
Services Offered
- Faith-Based
- Holistic
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Twelve-Step
Clientele Served
- Men
Trust Factors
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed Staff
- Member of United Way
- Non-Profit Organization
12 Lowell Street, Waltham, MA
Key details about Middlesex Human Service Agency Inc – Hurley House
How long is treatment?
Up to 6 months
Is it co-ed?
No, men only
What professional/medical staff work at Middlesex Human Service Agency Inc – Hurley House?
Robert Mills, MSM, LADCI, NCAC II | Chief Executive Officer
Gisele Sears, MA, LMHC | Chief Operating Officer
What is their capacity?
20 men
Megan's House is a residential treatment program for young women recovering from substance use disorder in Lowell, Massachusetts. Operated by the nonprofit Megan House Foundation, it offers a long-term, comprehensive approach centered on individual dignity, self-respect, and empowerment. Residents typically stay up to six months, or longer when needed, within a structured and supportive therapeutic community.
Rehab Settings
- Long-Term Inpatient
Services Offered
- Equine Therapy
- Experiential Therapy
- Substance Abuse Counseling
Clientele Served
- Women
- Young Adults
Trust Factors
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
Lowell, MA
Key details about The Megan House Foundation, Inc. – Megan’s House
How long is treatment?
Up to 6 months (or longer if needed)
Is it co-ed?
No, young women only
What is their capacity?
28 women
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
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Cost, stigma, denial, and limited availability are the barriers that come up most. Many people assume treatment is unaffordable, but options like sliding-scale fees, Medicaid, insurance coverage, and payment plans make it more accessible than most expect. For those in areas with fewer facilities or long waitlists, telehealth programs and outpatient care can fill the gap, and getting on a waitlist now while using interim support like community groups keeps you moving forward rather than waiting to start. Stigma and denial are harder to push past, but family involvement and peer encouragement can make a real difference when motivation is low.
Check whether the facility is licensed by the state and accredited by an independent body like CARF or The Joint Commission, as that's your baseline for quality. From there, ask about staff credentials, treatment approaches, medical support, family involvement, and what aftercare planning looks like. A program that can't clearly answer those questions, or that pressures you to enroll before you've had a chance to evaluate, is one worth passing on.
Start with the practical stuff: does the program accept your insurance, what are the out-of-pocket costs, and are payment plans available. Then get into the structure, including how long the program lasts, what therapies are included, whether family can participate, and whether detox and medical support are on-site. Just as important is what happens after: ask whether the center offers aftercare, outpatient follow-up, alumni support, or connections to sober living. Comparing centers on these specifics rather than just their websites is how you find the one that actually fits your situation.
Yes. Short-term programs, usually around 30 days, focus on stabilization and building a foundation, and they work best for milder cases with strong outside support. Longer programs of 60 to 90 days or more allow time for deeper therapeutic work, relapse prevention, and real practice with life skills, which tends to produce more lasting results for people with severe or long-standing addiction.


































