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.
Boston Police Department, Confidential Drug Activity Hotline:
617 343-4879
Massachusetts Substance Abuse Information and Education Helpline
They are 800-327-5050 and TTY 888-488-8321, www.helpline-online.com,
Massachusetts Health Promotion Clearinghouse
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 Massachusetts, providing access to treatment for the indigent and uninsured, facility locator
Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery (MOAR):
617 423-6627, www.moar-recovery.org
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 Addiction 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, 1 866 705-2807 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
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:
617 623-3278, 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.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 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, www.dennismclaughlinhouse.org
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
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 Program
South 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, 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, HMOs
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:
12-1 pm, St. Catherine’s Rectory, Basement
Monday:
Young Peoples’ Meeting, 7-8:30 pm, St. John’s , 27 Devens St.
Women’s Meeting, 7:15-8:15 pm, Constitution Inn, Navy Yard
Step Meeting, 7 pm, D.A.T. Club, 314 Main Street
Tuesday:
Men’s Meeting, 7-8:30 pm, D.A.T. Club, 314 Main St.
Big Book Meeting, 7 pm, St. Johns, Devens St.
Wednesday:
Beginners’ Meeting, 7-8 pm, Harvard Kent Cafeteria, 50 Bunker Hill St.
Women’s Meeting, 7-8 pm , St. Catherine’s Rectory, Basement
Thursday:
Open Meeting, 7-8:30 pm, Harvard Kent Cafeteria, 50 Bunker Hill St.
Friday:
Discussion Meeting, 7-8:30 pm, D.A.T. Club, 314 Main St.
Saturday:
Women’s Meeting, 10-11:30 am, MGH – Charlestown Health Center, 73 High St.
Open Meeting, 7-8:30 pm, D.A.T. Club, 314 Main St.
Sunday:
Men’s Meeting, 10 am, D.A.T. Club, 314 Main St.
Open Meeting, 7 pm, St. Catherine’s, Bunker Hill St.
Al-Anon:
A fellowship that helps family members and friends recover from the effects of someone else’s alcoholism.
Tuesday: 7 pm, Mary Colbert Apartments, side entrance, 20 Devens St.
Families Anonymous:
Tuesdays: 7-8:30 pm, 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.nerna.org
