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Emergency Rooms w/Addiction Services
Detox Programs - All

Adolescent: Detox Programs
Residential + Transitional Programs
Assessment + Outpatient

Adult: Detox Programs
Assesment + Outpatient Treatment
Residential Programs

Local Self-Help and Support Groups (AA etc.)

Download all info on this page as a PDF:
CSAC Substance Abuse Treatment Resource Guide - 2005 (treatment_guide.pdf)

It is important to remember the “Continuum of Care”
Detox > Transitional Support Services > Residential Treatment Program > Half-Way House > Outpatient Treatment > Self-Help & Support Groups

Hotlines

911 Emergency Medical Services:
In order to get immediate services, state the level of physical distress and don’t hesitate to tell them that it is an overdose, be sure to tell them all of the drugs that have been taken.

Charlestown Recovery House: 617 242-2500
Available beds for Charlestown Residents at Bay Cove Human Services
Detox and Recovery Program. Call for local screening.

Boston Police Department, Confidential Drug Activity Hotline:
(617) 343-4879

HelpLine:
1-800-327-5050, www.helpline-online.com, referrals to treatment services, adult and adolescents, M/F, 24/7

Boston Public Health Commission-Central Intake Unit:
(617) 534-5554, www.bphc.org
Substance Abuse Prevention & Treatment Services, 725 Massachusetts Ave.,
walk-in triage
Triage and referral service, adult and adolescent, M/F, hours: M-F: 7am-3pm
(Closed 11:30am-12:30pm)

Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC):
(617) 534-5264, www.bphc.org
Addiction treatment programs, homeless services, and the Mayor’ Health Line

The Mayor's Health Line:
1-800-847-0710 or (617) 534-5050 www.bphc.org
Confidential, free hotline, M-F, 9 to 5.

Medicaid/MassHealth:
1-800-682-1062, 1-800-841-2900

Massachusetts Department of Public Health,
Bureau of Substance Abuse Services:
(617) 624-5111, www.mass.gov/dph/bsas
Substance abuse prevention and treatment services in Mass., providing access to treatment for the indigent and uninsured, facility locator

Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery (MOAR):
(617) 423-6627, ww.neaar.org/moar
The MOAR mission is to organize recovery community and educate the public

Addiction Help Line - Emerson Hospital:
(978) 287-3515, Confidential

Ask-A-Nurse: 1-800-544-2424

Poison Hotline: 1-800-222-1222

Parental Stress Hotline: 1-800-632-8188

Samariteens: (617) 247-0220

Teen Help: 1-800-673-0701

Help My Teen: 1-800-247-1696

BEST Team - emergency psychiatric team: 1-800-981-HELP (4357)

Emergency Rooms with addictions services

Massachusetts General Hospital:
Central Intake 55 Fruit Street, Boston 02114 (617) 726-2000

Somerville Hospital:
230 Highland Avenue, Somerville (617) 591-4226

Cambridge Hospital:
149 Cambridge Street, Cambridge 02139 (617) 665-1000

Boston Medical Center:
One Boston Medical Center Place, Boston 02118 (617) 638-8000

Boston Medical Center Project ASSERT:
617-414-4388
Addiction treatment assessment and referrals for patients treated by the BMC, Emergency Department/Urgent Care. Services are available regardless of their ability to pay, hrs: M-Sun, 8am-12am

St. Elizabeth’s Hospital:
736 Cambridge Street Brighton 02135 (617) 789-3000

St. Elizabeth’s Hospital:
(617) 562-5370, (617) 789- 2574
Comprehensive Alcoholism and Addiction Program (SECAP)

Emerson Hospital:
(978) 287-3690
133 Old Road to Nine Acres Corner, Concord, MA 01742

Detoxification Programs - All

Person may be referred to an emergency room prior to admissions to rule out serious medical complications.

Key:
Dx - Detoxification Programs - short-term monitored medical withdrawal from substance of abuse
dd - Dual-diagnosis refers to having both a mental health disorder and a substance abuse disorder

Detoxification Programs - Adolescents

Arbour Hospital & Arbour- Fuller Hospital:
Intake Department (617) 390-1320 or 1(800) 652-5222
Dx, dd, M/F, Engl./Sp., 24/7, Insur: Medicare, Medicaid, private & managed care

BrattleboroRetreat:
(802) 257-7785, 1(800) RETREAT, Brattleboro, VT
Dx, dd, 18 & under, M/F, most insurance accepted, 24/7

Bournewood Hospital:
(800) 468-4358, Brookline, www.bournewood.com
Dx, dd, acute care, 10-18 year olds, M/F, 24/7, Insur: most & Medicaid

Somerville Hospital- Adolescent Unit Intake:
(617) 665-1372 Somerville
Dx, 18 & under, M/F, 24/7, Insur: most, MassHealth

Westwood Lodge:
(781) 762-7764 Westwood
Dx, dd, 18 & under, M/F, 24/7, Insur: most

Residential Programs and Transitional Support Services - Adolescents

(All receive calls between M-F, 9-5, unless otherwise noted)

Department of Public Health
Bureau of Substance Abuse Services:
Assessment and Referral Services for State-funded Youth Residential Substance Abuse Treatment
Central Intake Coordinator: (617) 661-3991, (866) 705-2807 toll-free, Cambridge
90 day, M/F, pregnant, Engl./Sp., dd, 17 & under, insurance: most & free care, DSS, DYS, Court referred
Admissions to Pegasus, Community Health Link (F), Phoenix Academy, CAB (M)

Bournewood Hospital:
(617) 468-4358, Brookline, www.bournewood.com
Dd, Rehab & resid., M/F,17 & under, 24/7, Insur: self pay, private, Medicaid, Medicare, military

Brattleboro Retreat:
(802) 257-7785, (800) 738-7328, Brattleboro, VT.
Dx, dd, Resid, M/F, 17 & under, 24/7, Insur: most private

Bridge Over Troubled Waters:
(617) 423-9575 Boston
Temp. housing (up to 9 months), 18 & Under, M/F, counseling, Free care

Cushing House:
(617) 269-2933 South Boston
M/F, 17 & under, Insur: most, private, free care

Gosnold Program:
The Emerson House (508) 540-1554, 800-444-1554 West Falmouth
F, 2-3 month stay, M-F, 9-5, Insur: most, Private

Gosnold Program:
Stephen Miller House (508) 540-6550, 800-444-1554 West Falmouth
M, 17 & up, 2-3 month stay, M-F, 9-5, Insur: most, Private
Phoenix East: (508) 373-1181, Haverhill
Resid, M, dd, 17 & under, Insur: private, sliding scale, free care

Project Rebound:
Volunteers of America: (617) 773-0722, North Quincy
M, 13-17, dd, Insur.: MassHealth, sliding scale, free care

Road Back:
(508) 222-5817, www.communitycareservices.org, Attleboro
M/F, 90 days, Insur.: most, private, MassHealth
Volunteers of America, Massachusetts: (617) 262-7142, Boston
F, 18 & under, Insur:

Adolescent Assessment and Outpatient Services

(All receive call M-F, 9-5, unless otherwise noted)

Arbour Counseling Services:
Woburn (718) 932-8114
M/F, Ind. & Family, outpt addictions & recovery, dd, Hrs: M-F, 9-5, Insur: most

Arbour/HRI Hospital:
(617) 731-3200, Brookline, www.arbourhealth.com
M/F, ind. & family, dd, Hrs: M-F, 9-5, Insur: most

Assebet Human Services:
(978) 897-4446, Acton
18 & under, M/F, Insur., Most, private, MassHealth, Hrs: M-F, 9-5

Boston University Center for Adolescent Traumatic Stress
and Substance Abuse Treatment Program:
(617) 353-9610, Boston
12-16 weeks, dd, group, individual & Family, M/F, Insur: Sliding scale, free services, Hrs: M-F, 9-5

The Boston Center:
(617) 783-9676 Allston
Addiction, dd, Insur: Most, private, Hrs: M-F 9-5.

Bridge Over Troubled Waters:
(617) 423-9575, Boston
18 & under, M/F, dd, Support, transitional and short term housing services, case management services,
Insur: free care, Hrs: M-F, 9-5

Cab Health and Recovery Services, Inc.:
(978) 740-1580, Salem, Ma.
18 & under, M/F, dd, Insur: most, private, MassHealth

CASPAR, Inc.:
(617) 628-3850, Somerville, www.casparyouth.org
M/F, Counseling, Hrs: M-F, Insur: free care, sliding scale

The Center For Adolescent and Substance Abuse Research:
(617) 355-5433 Children’s Hospital Boston, www.ceasar-boston.org
For half-day appointments call: (617) 355-2727
M/F, assessment, brief intervention, referrals, Hrs: M-F, 9-5

Community Care Services:
(508) 821-7777, Taunton, (508) 222-7525, Attleboro www.communitycareservices.org,
M/F, Outpt, assessment, Individ. & Family Counseling, referrals, Insur. most, private, MassHealth

Dimock Community Services Corporation:
(617) 442-8800 x1289, Roxbury
18 & Under, M/F, Insur: most, MassHealth, Free care

Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Abuse Services:
Assessment and Referral Services for State-funded Youth Residential Substance Abuse Treatment
Central Intake Coordinator: (617) 661-3991, (866) 705-2807 toll-free Cambridge, Hrs: M-F, 9-5.

JRI Health:
(617) 457-8140, Boston
18 & under, M/F, Individual counseling, Insur: Most, private, MassHealth, Hrs.: M-F, 9-5.

MGH - Charlestown Health Center - Mental Health Services:
(617) 724-8200, Charlestown
Individ, counseling, Insur: most, private, MassHealth, Hrs.: M-F, 9-5

Mount Auburn Hospital:
(617) 499-5052, Cambridge
18& Under, M/F, Full Day treatment, Insur: most, private, MassHealth, Hrs:M-F, 9-5.

North Suffolk Mental Health:
(617) 569-7310, Noddles Island Multiservice Agency, East Boston
dd, Insur: most, private, MassHealth, sliding scale, Hrs.: M-F, 9-5

North Suffolk Mental Health - Revere Counseling Center:
(781) 289-9331, Revere
18 & Under, dd, Insur: most, private, MassHealth, sliding scale, Hrs.: M-F, 9-5

Somerville Mental Health Association:
(617) (617) 623-3278, Somerville
18 & under, M/F, case management, day treatment, Insur: Most, private, MassHealth, Hrs. M-F, 9-5.

Volunteers of America:
(617) 522-8086 Jamaica Plain
M/F, counseling, dd, Hrs: M-F, 9-5, Insur: most, free care & sliding scale, Hrs: M-F, 9-5.

Detoxification Centers for Adults

Charlestown Recovery House:
(617) 242-2500
Secured available beds for Charlestown residents at Bay Cove Human Services Detox and Recovery Program. Call for local screening.
Bay Cove Human Services
Andrew House
Bridge to Recovery
Dx, dd, da, M/F, 24/7 Insur.: uninsured and state funded insurance (no private insurance is accepted), free care beds

AdCare Hospital of Worcester:
(508) 799-9000, (800) 345-3552, Worcester
Dx, M/F, 24/7 Transportation may be provided Hotline #: 1-800-252-6465

Arbour Hospital:
(617) 522-4400, www.arbourhealth.com, Jamaica Plain
Dx, dd, M/F, 24/7, Insur.: Most, private, MassHealth

Arbour-Fuller Hospital:
(508) 761-8500, www.arbourhealth.com, South Attleboro
Dx, dd, M/F, 24/7, Insur.: most, private, MassHealth
Baldpate Hospital: (978) 352- 2131, Georgetown
Dx, dd, TSS, M/F, Insur.: self pay, Medicare, Medicaid, Private, Military

Bournewood Hospital:
(800) 468-4358, (617) 469-0300 Brookline www.bournewood.com
Dx, dd, rehab, M/F, 24/7, Insur: most & Medicaid

Brattleboro Retreat:
(802) 257-7785, 1(800) RETREAT, Brattleboro VT
Dx, dd, M/F, 24/7, Insur: most

CAB Health and Recovery Detox:
(978) 777-2121, (800) 323-2224 Danvers
Dx, M/F Insur: most & Medicaid, referrals if necessary, sliding scale fees

CAB - Boston Treatment Center (River Street Detox):
(617) 247-1001, 1-800-763-5363, Boston
Dx. M/F Insur: most & Medicaid, referrals if necessary, sliding scale fees

Dimock Community Health Center:
(617) 442-8800 x1311, (617) 442-9661, Roxbury
Dx, M/F, multi-language, Hrs: M-F, 9-5, Insur: most, Medicaid, Medicare, free care

Emerson Hospital - Addiction Services:
(978) 287-3520 Concord
Dx, rehab, aftercare, outpatient, M/F, Hrs: M-F, 9-5, Insur: most

Faulkner Hospital - Addiction Recovery Program:
(617) 983- 7711, Boston
Dx, M/F, 24/7, Insur: most & Medicaid

Gosnold Treatment Center:
1 800-444-1554, (508) 540-6550 Falmouth
Dx, rehab, dd, M/F, 24/7, Insur: most, state & free care

HighPoint Treatment Center, Inc. (ATS):
(508) 224-7701, (800) 327-5050, (800) 233-4478, Plymouth, www.hptc.org
Dx, dd, M/F, Hrs: M-F, 9-5, Insur: most private, Medicaid, self-pay, sliding scale

Melrose-Wakefield Hospital:
(781) 979-3334, Melrose
Dx, M/F, 24/7, Insur.: most, private, MassHealth

NORCAP Detox Program:
(800) 331-2900, Foxboro
Dx, M/F, Insur: Most, private, MassHealth, Hrs.: M-F, 9-5.

Pembroke Hospital:
(781) 829-7000, Pembroke
Dx, dd, M/F, 24/7, Insur: most & Medicaid

St. Elizabeth’s Hospital - Comprehensive Alcohol and Addiction Program:
(617) 789-2574, Brighton
Dx, dd. M/F, 24/7, Insur. Most, private, MassHealth

Somerville Hospital:
(617) 591-4228 (7), Somerville
Dx, M/F, 24/7, Insur: most & Medicaid

Spectrum Health Systems:
1 800 366-7732 Westborough, www.spectrumhealthsystems.org
Dx, TSS, outpatient, 6 month residential, M/F, Hrs: M-F, 9-5, Insur: most, state & free care

SSTAR:
(508) 324-7763, 1 800 937-3610, Fall River, www.sstar@sstar.org
Dx, dd, Section 35, M/F, Hrs: M-F, 9-5, Insur: most & Medicaid, Medicare, State Health, Free Care

Westwood Lodge:
(781) 762-7764, Westwood
Dx, dd, M/F, 24/7, Insur: most, private

Adult Assessment and Outpatient Services

(All receive call M-F, 9-5, unless otherwise noted)

AdCare Hospital of Worcester:
(508) 799-9000, (800) 345-3552, Worcester, worcester@adcare.com

AdCare Outpatient Boston Office:
(617) 227-2622, boston@adcare.com

Arbour Hospital-Psychiatric Services:
(617) 731-3200, www.arbourhealth.com, Brookline
M/F, Individ, Insur.: Most, private, MassHealth, Hrs.:M-F, 9-5.

Bay Cove Treatment Center:
Intake: (617) 371-3030, www.baycove.org, Boston
Outpt, M/F, opioids, dd, da, preg., homeless, case management, methadone, Insur.: most, MassHealth, free care, Hrs. M-F, 9-5

Bay Cove Human Services - ASAP Outpatient services:
Admissions: (617) 884-6829, Chelsea
M/F, crisis intervention, Eval. & Assessment, Engl/Sp., Insur: NHP, Medicaid, Sliding Scale, free care, Hrs.: M-F, 9-5

John F. Kennedy Family Service Center:
(617) 241-6688, Charlestown

Massachusetts General Hospital, West End Clinic:
(617) 726-2712 Boston
Outpatient and assessment services, M/F

McLean’s Hospital:
(617) 855-2000, Belmont, www.mclean.harvard.edu
Dd, consultation and evaluation

Mount Auburn Hospital:
(617) 499-5051 Prevention and Recovery Center Cambridge
Addictions outpatient treatment, treatment plans, dd

North Suffolk Mental Health:
(617) 569-7310, Noddles Island Multiservice Agency, East Boston
M/F, dd, Insur.: Most, private, MassHealth

Volunteers of America:
(617) 522-8086, Jamaica Plain, www.voamass.org
M/F, Outpt counseling, dd, Insur.: Sliding scale, MassHealth, free care

Adult Residential

(All receive call M-F, 9-5, unless otherwise noted)

Anchor House:
(508) 746-6614, Plymouth
M, 30+ days, dd, Insur: sliding scale, private

Casa Esperanza:
(617) 445-7411, Roxbury
M, dd, Eng./ Sp. Insur.: Free care, sliding scale

CASPAR House I & II:
(617) 623-5277, Somerville
M, Insur.: sliding

Channing House:
(508) 755-8088, Worcester
M. dd, Insur.: MassHealth, Medicare, Medicaid, Private, Free care, Sliding scale

The Dennis McLaughlin House:
(617) 242-0251, Charlestown
F, family, Insur: Private, MassHealth, Sliding Scale, free care

Gandara Addiction Recovery Program:
(413) 781- 2234, Springfield
M/F, preg, dd, Eng./Sp, Free Care

Gavin House:
(617) 268-5517, South Boston, www.gavinfondation@aol.com
M, dd, Insur.: sliding scale

Gosnold Transitional Support Services:
(508) 540-6550, 800-444-1554, Cataumet
M/F transitional, 2-5 weeks, Insur: most, self pay

Gosnold Program - The Miller House:
(508) 540-6550, 800-444-1554, Falmouth
M, up to 3months, Insur: most, self pay

Gosnold, Emerson House:
(508) 540-1554, (508) 540-6550, West Falmouth
F, Insur: private & self-pay

Hamilton House:
(617) 288-1584, Boston
M, 30+ days, Insur: sliding scale

Harmony House:
(508) 992-8948, New Bedford
M, dd, Eng./Sp, Insur: Free Care

Phoenix House:
(413) 733-2178, Springfield
M/F, Insur: MassHealth,

Shattuck Shelter:
(617) 971-3229, www.shattuckshelter.org, Jamaica Plain
M/F, Insur: MassHealth, Sliding Scale, Free Care
- Stabilization Program, 28 day, inpat.
- Transitional to Independent Living Program
- Expanded Day ProgramSouth Shore Recovery Home: (617) 773-7023, Quincy
M, dd, Insur.: sliding scale, free care

Stepping Stone:
(508) 674-2788, www.steppingstoneinc.org, Fall River
M, Insur: MasshHealth, Sliding Scale, Free care

Sullivan House:
(617) 524-4416, Jamaica Plain
M, Insur: Sliding Scale, free acre

The Bridge House:
(508) 872-6194, www.bridgehouseneaar.org , Framingham
M, dd, Insur: Private, MassHealth, Sliding Scale, free care

Wild Acre Inns, Inc.:
(781) 643-0643, intake,
Gateway House: (Allston) adult resid., M/F, dd
Babcock House: (Brookline) adult resid, F, dd
Insur: private, HMO’s

Victory Programs:
(617) 541-0222, www.vpi.org
M/F, Short-term, long-term, transitional, Insur:sliding scale, free care
- Victory House
- Women’s Hope
- New Victories
- Shepard House
- Living and Recovery Community

Volunteers Of America - Hello House:
(617) 262-7142, Boston, www.voamass.org
M/F, Insur: Sliding scale, free care, MassHealth

Local Self-Help and Support Groups

AA Meetings:
A mutual support group of recovering alcoholics.

Daily:
12-1pm, St. Catherine’s Rectory, Basement

Monday:
Young Peoples’ Meeting, 7-8:30pm, St. John’s , 27 Devens Street
Women’s Meeting, 7:15-8:15pm, Constitution Inn, Navy Yard
Step Meeting, 7pm, D.A.T. Club, 314 Main Street

Tuesday:
Men’s Meeting, 7-8:30pm, D.A.T. Club, 314 Main Street
Big Book Meeting, 7pm, St. Johns, Devens Street

Wednesday:
Beginners’ Meeting, 7-8pm, Harvard Kent Cafeteria, 50 Bunker Hill Street
Women’s Meeting, 7-8pm , St. Catherine’s Rectory, Basement

Thursday:
Open Meeting, 7-8:30pm, Harvard Kent Cafeteria, 50 Bunker Hill Street

Friday:
Discussion Meeting, 7-8:30pm, D.A.T. Club, 314 Main Street

Saturday:
Women’s Meeting, 10-11:30am, MGH- Charlestown Health Center, 73 High Street
Open Meeting, 7-8:30pm, D.A.T. Club, 314 Main Street

Sunday:
Men’s Meeting, 10am, D.A.T. Club, 314 Main Street
Open Meeting, 7pm, St. Catherine’s, Bunker Hill Street

Al-Anon:
A fellowship that helps family members and friends recover from the effects of someone else’s alcoholism.
Tuesday: 7pm, Mary Colbert Apartments, side entrance, 20 Devens Street

Families Anonymous:
Tuesdays: 7-8:30pm, The Buddy Coholan Center, 121 Washington St., Medford

Thursdays: 7-8:30 pm, MGH Charlestown Health Center, 73 High St, Charlestown

AA:
(617) 426-9444, www.aaboston.org

Al-Anon & Alateen:
(781) 843-5300, (508) v366-0556, www.ma-al-anon-alateen.org

Narcotics Anonymous:
1-866-NA-HELP-U, (866) 624-3578, www.newenglandna.org

Download all info on this page as a PDF:
CSAC Treatment Resource Guide - 2005 (treatment_guide.pdf)