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Drug & Alcohol Rehab Centers in Worcester County, Massachusetts

Last Updated: Sunday, 4 October 2026

At DRS, we are committed to helping you find the best rehab facility for your needs. Our research and quality team has reviewed numerous rehab services in Worcester County, Massachusetts and dedicated countless hours to curating this list through research and our thorough vetting process. The result is our selection of the 7 best drug treatment services in the county, continuously updated to ensure accurate, high-quality information. Since 2009 at Addicted.org, we have helped over 8,000 individuals and families in Worcester County, Massachusetts connect with effective recovery resources. Our free helpline is available to guide residents in Worcester County toward local programs that match their needs.

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GAAMHA – Pathway House

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

Read the Google Reviews for this facility

Institute for Health and Recovery – Worcester, MA

The Institute for Health and Recovery (IHR) serves individuals and families through its office in Worcester, Massachusetts, providing counseling and recovery services for those affected by substance use. Established in 1990 and accredited by CARF, IHR practices a trauma-informed model of care that views addiction within the fuller context of a person's life. Whether in the office or out in the community, its team works to bring support closer to the people who need it.

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

29 East Mountain Street, Worcester, MA

Adult & Teen Challenge New England and New Jersey, Inc. – Massachusetts Men’s, Worcester Center

Adult & Teen Challenge New England and New Jersey – Massachusetts Men's, Worcester Center is a faith-based, long-term residential addiction treatment program for men in Worcester, Massachusetts. One of the earliest centers in the organization's history, having been among the first Adult & Teen Challenge programs to open, it now operates from a spacious 38,000-square-foot facility that gives residents ample room to live, study, and concentrate fully on recovery. The ten to twelve month program is built on the conviction that addiction is not the core problem itself but a sign of deeper struggles that need to be addressed.

Rehab Settings

- Long-Term Inpatient

Services Offered

- Faith-Based
- Vocational Rehabilitation

Payment Options

- Free or Low-Budget
- Low-Cost Options

Clientele Served

- Christian
- Men
- Services for Criminal Justice Clients

81 Chatham Street, Worcester, MA

Key details about Adult & Teen Challenge New England and New Jersey, Inc. – Massachusetts Men’s, Worcester Center

How long is treatment?

10 to 12 months

Is it co-ed?

No, men only

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GAAMHA – Outpatient Services

GAAMHA Outpatient Services is an outpatient program providing treatment for substance use and co-occurring disorders to adults aged eighteen and older in Gardner, Massachusetts. Operated by the nonprofit GAAMHA, the program uses a person-centered, trauma-informed approach centered on individual and group therapy that helps clients build the coping and life skills that support lasting recovery. Care is offered both in person and through telehealth, giving clients flexibility in how they take part.

Rehab Settings

- Outpatient

Services Offered

- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling

Payment Options

- MassHealth
- Medicaid

Trust Factors

- Candid Gold Seal of Transparency
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed Staff

208 Coleman Street, Gardner, MA

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The Salvation Army – Worcester Adult Rehabilitation Center

The Salvation Army Worcester Adult Rehabilitation Center is a faith-based residential program helping adults recover from substance abuse in Worcester, Massachusetts. One of the many Adult Rehabilitation Centers operated by The Salvation Army across the country, it welcomes men and women who have struggled with addiction and the losses that often accompany it, offering recovery through a blend of spiritual ministry and productive daily work. Those accepted into the program are generally able to take part at no cost.

Rehab Settings

- Long-Term Inpatient

Services Offered

- Abstinence-Based Recovery
- Aftercare
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Drug Test
- Faith-Based
- Holistic
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Twelve-Step
- Vocational Rehabilitation

Payment Options

- Free or Low-Budget
- Low-Cost Options

Clientele Served

- Christian

72 Cambridge Street, Worcester, MA

Key details about The Salvation Army – Worcester Adult Rehabilitation Center

How much does The Salvation Army – Worcester Adult Rehabilitation Center cost?

Free of charge

How long is treatment?

180 days

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GAAMHA – R.O.O.T.S.

GAAMHA R.O.O.T.S. is an early-intervention and recovery-support program for adolescents and young adults ages twelve to twenty-four in Gardner, Massachusetts. Operated by the nonprofit GAAMHA, the program takes an innovative approach that integrates care farming with individual counseling, working with young people who are facing substance misuse and related challenges. Sessions take place at Evergreen Grove, a 115-acre therapeutic farm that serves as the setting for both the program's hands-on activities and its counseling work.

Rehab Settings

- Outpatient

Services Offered

- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Early Intervention Program
- Equine Therapy
- Holistic
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Wilderness/Adventure

Clientele Served

- Adolescents
- Young Adults

Trust Factors

- Candid Gold Seal of Transparency
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed Staff

827 Green Street, Gardner, MA

Key details about GAAMHA – R.O.O.T.S.

What professional/medical staff work at GAAMHA – R.O.O.T.S.?

Cathy Murray, MS, LADC-I | Program Director, R.O.O.T.S.

Jeremiah’s Inn

Jeremiah's Inn is a nonprofit organization in Worcester, Massachusetts, whose residential program provides social model addiction treatment for adult men. Founded in 1982 to serve homeless men in the community, the organization expanded into substance use recovery in 1996 and today helps more than one hundred men each year work toward sobriety. Alongside its residential treatment, Jeremiah's Inn operates a community nutrition center and food pantry as well as a separate sober living residence, reflecting a broad, community-rooted approach to recovery and stability.

Rehab Settings

- Residential
- Sober Living

Services Offered

- Aftercare
- Holistic
- Social Model Recovery

Clientele Served

- Men

Trust Factors

- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization

1059 Main Street, Worcester, MA

Key details about Jeremiah’s Inn

Does Jeremiah’s Inn have a detox on-site?

No

Is it co-ed?

No, men only

What professional/medical staff work at Jeremiah’s Inn?

Alyssa Dancause, LADAC II | Director of Community Engagement

What is their capacity?

29 men

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should you seek treatment in Worcester County, or look further away?

Get the order right in Worcester County, because that is where people stumble. The structured step-down programs here are meant for after you have been through the acute phase. They are not a place to walk into while you are still in active withdrawal, and they generally need a referral from a primary treatment program. If you are still using heavily, do not aim there first. The sequence is medical withdrawal at a local hospital if alcohol or benzos are involved, since those are dangerous to stop cold, then the step-down. The county has the range above that, from long-term faith-based programs with vocational rehab to accredited trauma-informed counseling on MassHealth. Each fits a different stage and a different person. Figure out which stage you are at before you pick. Someone still in active withdrawal who shows up at a step-down gets turned away, and that bounce is often where the willingness dies.

Marcel Gemme
Founder of DRS, helping people struggling with addiction since 2000
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