Boston, MA Free Alcohol & Drug Rehab Centers Guide

If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, you may be wondering where to turn for help. Rehab can be expensive, but there are free rehab centers available in Boston, Massachusetts.

We help people take the first steps toward getting help for their drug and alcohol usage and having drug-free lifestyles. To contact an alcohol/drug abuse counselor, please .

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do free rehab centers exist?
Yes, there are a number of free rehab centers in Boston, Massachusetts. These centers are typically funded by government grants, private donations, or a combination of both.

Who is eligible for free rehab?
Eligibility for free rehab varies depending on the center. However, most free rehab centers accept people who meet the following criteria:
- Are addicted to drugs or alcohol
- Have a low income or no insurance
- Are willing to commit to treatment

What services do free rehab centers offer?
Free rehab centers offer a variety of services, including:
- Medical detox
- Counseling and therapy
- Group support groups
- Vocational training
- Job placement assistance

How long does free rehab last?
The length of free rehab varies depending on the center and the individual's needs. However, most free rehab programs last between 28 and 90 days.

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List of Free Rehab Centers in Boston, MA

After Care Services Inc
Learn more 2 Lexington Street
Boston, MA - 02128
(617) 569-4561

After Care Services Inc provides a mixture of mental health and substance abuse treatment services for adult men and women in an outpatient setting. These services include but are not limited to behavioral therapy, trauma related counseling, individual and group therapy, family and marital counseling, case management, relapse prevention and anger management. Payment forms accepted for these services include cash or self payment, medicaid, medi .. see more

Addiction Recovery Management Services MGH
Learn more 151 Merrimac Street
Boston, MA - 02114
(617) 643-4699

Addiction Recovery Management Services MGH provides substance abuse treatment services for adult men and women in an outpatient setting. These services include but are not limited to behavioral therapy, trauma related counseling, individual and group therapy, family and marital counseling, case management, relapse prevention and anger management. Payment forms accepted for these services include cash or self payment, medicaid, medicare, state .. see more

South End Community Health Center
Email Website Learn more 1601 Washington Street
Boston, MA - 02118
(617) 425-2000

The South End Community Health Center is a board governed non-profit, comprehensive health care organization for all residents of the South End and the surrounding communities. They are committed to providing the highest quality, culturally and linguistically sensitive, coordinated health care and social services to every patient, regardless of their ability to pay. .. see more

Massachusetts General Hospital Addiction Services
Email Website Learn more 16 Blossom Street
Boston, MA - 02114
(617) 726-2712

The Addiction Recovery Management Service (ARMS) specializes in supporting teenagers and young adults between the ages of 14 and 26 and their parents as they deal with their substance use and related problems. The Addiction Recovery Management Service (ARMS) is an outpatient, dual diagnosis clinic made up of a multidisciplinary team of clinical psychiatrists, psychologists and masters-level social workers who are trained to work with youth and th .. see more

Rehabilitation and Health - East Boston
Website Learn more 52 White Street
Boston, MA - 02128
(617) 569-2089

Rehabilitation and Health Inc East Boston provides substance abuse treatment services for adult men in an outpatient setting. These services include but are not limited to behavioral therapy, individual and group counseling, trauma related counseling, family and marital counseling, case management, motivational interviewing, anger management and relapse prevention. Payment forms accepted for these services include cash or self payment. A slidi .. see more

Boston Alcohol and Substance Abuse Programs Inc
Email Website Learn more 29 Winter Street
Boston, MA - 02108
(617) 482-5292

Boston Alcohol and Substance Abuse Programs, better known as Boston ASAP is an Outpatient Alcohol/Drug and Mental Health Clinic. Boston ASAP is licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and accredited by CARF(Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitative Facilities). They provide services such as Mental Health Clinic Outpatient Services for all ages including individual, couple and family counseling, anger management, depression a .. see more

Askia Academy at Dimock
Email Website Learn more 34 Dimock Street
Boston, MA - 02119
(617) 442-8800

The Dimock Centers Behavioral Health Services exist to help individuals and families in their area heal and grow to their full potential within a community setting. To that end, Dimock is the largest provider of substance use treatment, mental health and developmental disability services within a community health center setting in Massachusetts. The Dimock Centers comprehensive care approach to patients enables their Behavioral Health clients to .. see more

Boston Rescue Mission OP Counseling
Email Website Learn more 39 Kingston Street
Boston, MA - 02111
(617) 482-8819

Residential Recovery ProgramSubstance abuse is clearly one of the leading causes of homelessness and must be addressed in any prevention strategy. Unfortunately, recovery for individuals with limited financial means usually consists of a three to five day detoxification program provided by publicly funded insurance and a return to their typically unstable pre-detoxification living situation. This recovery is clearly inadequate, and many of .. see more

Boston Childrens Hospital Adolescent Substance Abuse Program
Email Website Learn more 300 Longwood Avenue
Boston, MA - 02115
(617) 355-2727

The Adolescent Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) at Boston Childrens Hospital provides national leadership in the identification, diagnosis and treatment of substance use problems and disorders in children and adolescents. ASAP is part of the Division of Developmental Medicine, and is staffed by developmental-behavioral trained pediatricians, licensed independent social workers and psychiatrists. ASAP clinicians are uniquely qualified to evaluate an .. see more

Whittier Street Health Center
Email Website Learn more 1290 Tremont Street
Boston, MA - 2120
(617) 427-1000

At Whittier Street Health Center, they are dedicated to providing high quality and accessible clinical services to all of their patients. Whittier Street Health Center accepts walk-ins. They will accept any patient, regardless of ability to pay. .. see more

Bridge Over Troubled Waters Inc
Email Website Learn more 47 West Street
Boston, MA - 02111
(617) 423-9575

Bridge is Boston's premier organization dedicated to transforming the lives of runaway, homeless, and high-risk youth through safe, supportive, and encouraging relationships and effective and innovative services that guide them toward self-sufficiency. .. see more

Fenway Community Health Center Substance Abuse Treatment Program
Email Website Learn more 142 Berkeley Street
Boston, MA - 02116
(617) 247-7555

The Mission of Fenway Health is To enhance the wellbeing of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and all people in their neighborhoods and beyond through access to the highest quality health care, education, research and advocacy. Fenways Behavioral Health Department offers counseling and support groups designed to help with addiction issues, especially for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender. Fenway Sou .. see more

Freedom Trail Clinic Outpatient
Website Learn more 25 Staniford Street
Boston, MA - 02114
(617) 912-7800

Provides adult outpatient services including individual, group and family therapy as well as psychiatric and medication services and crisis services. These are scheduled and walk-in outpatient services for mental health issues that may be temporary or chronic. We serve adults with emotional difficulties, family problems, psychiatric illness, struggles with addiction and other challenges to daily living. NSCS provides accessible, high-quality, p .. see more

Pine Street Inn
Email Website Learn more 444 Harrison Avenue
Boston, MA - 02130
(617) 892-9100

Stabilization is a 50 bed post-detox program providing intensive treatment and support for homeless men with histories of chronic substance abuse. Stabilization assists adult males (21 years or older) with successful recovery and re-connection to the community. The goal is to provide short-term clinical and support services, maximizing the potential for successful recovery, and providing the client with an understanding and acceptance of the n .. see more

Adcare Hospital
Website Learn more 14 Beacon Street
Boston, MA - 02108
(617) 227-2622

Adcare Hospital provides substance abuse treatment services for adult men and women in an outpatient setting. These services include but are not limited to behavioral therapy, trauma related counseling, individual and group therapy, family and marital counseling, case management, relapse prevention and anger management. Payment forms accepted for these services include cash or self payment, medicaid, medicare, state financed health insurance p .. see more

Bay Cove Human Services Methadone Services
Email Website Learn more 66 Canal Street
Boston, MA - 02114
(617) 371-3030

Each year, Bay Cove provides effective, compassionate care to more than 20,000 individuals and families who face the challenges of developmental disabilities, mental illness, drug and alcohol addiction and aging at over 160 sites in Boston and southeastern Massachusetts. Their goal is to provide full, rich lives for people with the greatest challenges. .. see more

Free Rehab Centers Near Boston, MA

Due to the low number of listings in Boston, we have added area listings below. All listings are within 30 miles of Boston.

Riverside Outpatient Center Lynnfield
Email Website Learn more 6 Kimbal Lane
Lynnfield, MA - 01940
(781) 246-2010

Riverside Outpatient Center Lynnfield are here to make a difference in the lives of individuals, families, and communities by delivering compassionate, locally-based, integrated behavioral healthcare and human services. .. see more
Rehab Center Location: 13 miles from Boston

The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center Saugus
Email Website Learn more 209 Broadway #233
Saugus, MA - 01906
(781) 231-0803

The Salvation Army's Adult Rehabilitation Centers are a beacon for men and women who have lost everything to alcohol, drugs, homelessness and other life issues. Watch the personal story of how they found hope and healing from disparity, anguish and hopelessness. Each center offers residential housing, work, and group and individual therapy, all .. see more
Rehab Center Location: 12 miles from Boston

Megans House
Email Website Learn more 32 Berry Road
Lowell, MA - 01854
(978) 455-6973

Megans House is a comprehensive residential substance abuse treatment home for young women between the ages of 18 and 26 who struggle with addiction and other co-occurring disorders. Their multifaceted approach to the treatment of substance abuse includes evidenced-based services aimed at improving the quality of life of their residents. .. see more
Rehab Center Location: 26 miles from Boston

New England Aftercare Ministries Inc The Bridge House
Email Website Learn more 18 Summit Street
Framingham, MA - 01702
(508) 872-6194

The Bridge House is a halfway house program where newly sober men practice sobriety and work toward a successful return to society. To enter the program, each applicant is required to have a minimum of 30 days sobriety. Typically men come from a 30-day counseling support service (a CSS) or a transitional support service (TSS). Prior to the .. see more
Rehab Center Location: 17 miles from Boston

Psychological Center Pegasus
Email Website Learn more 482 Lowell Street
Lawrence, MA - 01841
(978) 687-4257

Pegasus is a residential treatment facility that was established in 1985. They strive to educate, motivate and assist those wanting to make a change in their life. This program offers an environment that reinforces a drug and alcohol free lifestyle, including attitudinal and behavioral changes. Clients are encouraged to cooperate with one ano .. see more
Rehab Center Location: 27 miles from Boston

Prevention and Recovery Center Mount Auburn Hospital
Email Website Learn more 330 Mount Auburn Street
Cambridge, MA - 02138
(617) 499-5051

Prevention and Recovery Center Mount Auburn Hospital offer a number of personal care plans and you can be confident that you will be treated as if you were their only patient through their continuum of care between patient and provider as well as liaison with other community agencies in order to provide continuous monitoring beyond their walls.You .. see more
Rehab Center Location: 4 miles from Boston

Lawrence Comprehensive Treatment Center
Email Website Learn more 10 Embankment Street
Lawrence, MA - 01841
(877) 240-7106

Lawrence Comprehensive Treatment Center, a leader in the provision of medication assisted treatment for individuals who are addicted to opioids, supplies programming options for adults aged 18 and older. Lawrence Comprehensive Treatment Center offers complete, 360-degree care that involves a blend of therapeutic services and the implementation of e .. see more
Rehab Center Location: 27 miles from Boston

Institute for Health and Recovery Inc
Email Website Learn more 349 Broadway
Cambridge, MA - 02139
(617) 661-3991

IHR offers outpatient treatment services for adults, youth, and families struggling with substance use and/or mental health issues. Clinicians work to support clients in addressing their substance use disorders by integrating parenting, mental health, and trauma counseling into treatment. IHR believes that substance use and co-occurring disorde .. see more
Rehab Center Location: 3 miles from Boston

Family Center for Counseling and Education
Email Website Learn more 5 Post Office Square
Taunton, MA - 02780
(508) 822-4027

The Family Center for Counseling and Education is a fully licensed community mental health center providing behavioral health and substance use disorder counseling, psychological assessment, evaluations, medication management, group therapy and supportive services. .. see more
Rehab Center Location: 29 miles from Boston

Hope House Inc Outpatient
Email Website Learn more 8 Farnham Street
Roxbury, MA - 02119
(617) 971-9360

Hope House Inc., Mission To provide individualized treatment to those living with a substance use disorder (SUD). Individuals will receive education and support allowing them to pursue their life interests with families, employers, and be self-sufficient members of their communities. In addition they strive to provide current informat .. see more
Rehab Center Location: 1 miles from Boston

Fortitude Counseling and Recovery Center
Email Website Learn more 69 Holmes Street
Quincy, MA - 02171
(617) 481-8991

Fortitude Counseling & Recovery Center endeavors to provide comprehensive high-quality substance abuse and/or mental health treatment to any individual, family or couple in the greater Quincy community in need of preventative or recovery based services. They specialize in the treatment of dually diagnosed individuals, offering a broad spectrum of t .. see more
Rehab Center Location: 5 miles from Boston

Arbour Health System
Email Website Learn more 45 Clapboardtree Street
Westwood, MA - 02090
(781) 762-7764

The substance abuse treatment programs at Arbour Health System provide a safe, therapeutic environment to facilitate positive growth and change in the lives of clients suffering from substance abuse and addictions. Program services include psycho-social evaluation, monitoring and treatment; behavioral assessment, treatment and recovery planning; gr .. see more
Rehab Center Location: 11 miles from Boston

North Shore Counseling Center
Email Website Learn more 900 Cummings Center
Beverly, MA - 01915
(978) 922-2280

North Shore Counseling Center seeks to provide high quality behavioral health services with an emphasis on compassionate and evidence-based best practices. They serve individuals, couples, families, and organizations in a supportive therapeutic environment with their dedicated interdisciplinary staff.They are committed to meeting the changing needs .. see more
Rehab Center Location: 19 miles from Boston

Phoenix House ATS
Email Website Learn more 43 Old Colony Road
Quincy, MA - 02171
(617) 607-6351

Phoenix House Intensive Treatment Services, in collaboration with the highly respected Gavin Foundation, is a 64-bed healthcare facility that provides Acute Treatment Services (commonly known as detox) and Clinical Stabilization Services to adults struggling with drugs, including heroin and prescription drugs, or alcohol. The programs offer separ .. see more
Rehab Center Location: 5 miles from Boston

Spectrum Health Systems Inc
Email Website Learn more 68 Franklin Street
Framingham, MA - 01702
(508) 875-5801

Spectrum has provided outpatient treatment services in the Town of Framingham for many years. The newest location offers easy access and a variety of programming. Services provided at this location include mental health services, substance abuse counseling, medication assisted treatment and more. .. see more
Rehab Center Location: 17 miles from Boston

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Free Rehab in all of Suffolk County, MA

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Sliding Scale Treatment

Based on the most recent data available, it is estimated that approximately 20-25% of all addiction treatment centers offer sliding scale fees. This means that nearly one-quarter of rehab facilities adjust their treatment costs based on an individual's income and ability to pay. This is a significant step towards making addiction treatment more accessible to individuals from all socioeconomic backgrounds.

It is important to note that these figures may vary depending on the specific region or state, and the type of treatment facility being considered. For instance, private treatment facilities are more likely to offer sliding scale options compared to government-funded or non-profit facilities. Additionally, certain types of treatment, such as outpatient or residential care, may have a higher prevalence of sliding scale programs.

Types of addiction treatment in Boston, MA

There are many different types of addiction treatment available in Boston, MA. Some of the most common types of treatment include:

Medical detox: Medical detox is the process of safely withdrawing from a substance of abuse. It is typically conducted in a hospital or inpatient setting.

Inpatient rehab: Inpatient rehab is a residential program that provides around-the-clock care and support. It is a good option for people who need intensive treatment or who are not able to maintain sobriety on their own.

Outpatient rehab: Outpatient rehab is a non-residential program that allows people to continue living at home while attending treatment sessions. It is a good option for people who have a strong support system at home and who are able to manage their sobriety on their own.

Intensive outpatient program (IOP): An IOP is a type of intensive outpatient treatment that provides several hours of care per week. It is a good option for people who need more support than traditional outpatient treatment but do not need PHP.

Sober living homes: Sober living homes are residential facilities that provide a supportive environment for people who are recovering from addiction. They are typically less structured than inpatient rehab programs, but they still offer a variety of services and support.

In addition to these traditional types of treatment, there are also a number of alternative and holistic treatment options available. Some of these options include:

12-step programs: 12-step programs, such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, are self-help support groups that help people recover from addiction.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT): CBT is a type of therapy that helps people identify and change negative thoughts and behaviors.

Motivational interviewing: Motivational interviewing is a type of therapy that helps people overcome resistance to change and make positive choices.

Medication-assisted treatment (MAT): MAT is a type of treatment that uses medications to help people manage withdrawal symptoms and cravings.

Holistic treatments: Holistic treatments focus on healing the whole person, including the mind, body, and spirit. Some examples of holistic treatments include acupuncture, yoga, and meditation.

The best type of addiction treatment for you will depend on your individual needs and preferences. It is important to talk to a doctor or addiction specialist to get help choosing the right treatment program for you.

Tips on choosing a free rehab center in Boston, MA

Make sure the center is accredited. Accreditation means that the center has met certain standards of quality and patient care. You can find accredited rehab centers by visiting the websites of the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) or The Joint Commission (TJC).
Check the center's track record. How long has the center been in operation? What is its success rate? You can find this information by reading online reviews or by contacting the center directly.
Consider the center's treatment approach. Does the center offer a variety of treatment modalities, or does it focus on one approach? What is the center's philosophy on addiction treatment?
Find out what the center's aftercare program is like. Aftercare is essential to long-term recovery. Make sure the center you choose offers a comprehensive aftercare program.
Make sure the center is a good fit for you. Consider your individual needs and preferences when choosing a rehab center. For example, if you have a co-occurring mental health disorder, you'll need to find a center that offers dual diagnosis treatment.

Here are some additional tips:

Ask about the center's admission process. What documentation do you need to provide? Is there a waiting list?
Find out what the center's policies are on insurance and financial assistance. Will the center accept your insurance? Does the center offer financial assistance to patients who need it?
Visit the center in person, if possible. This will give you a chance to meet the staff, see the facilities, and get a feel for the center's atmosphere.
Talk to people who have been to the center. Ask them about their experiences and whether they would recommend the center to others.

Choosing a rehab center is an important decision. By following these tips, you can find a free rehab center in Boston, MA that is right for you.

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Important Definitions

Sliding Scale Treatment Fees that are variable based on the clients ability to pay. Fees are reduced for lower income persons or have less money due to high expenses.

Non-Profit Treatment Many non profit treatment programs are free or are lower cost due to the non profit organizations status.

Faith-Based Treatment Many religious organizations offer drug and alcohol recovery treatment at no cost as part of their ministry services. Many also offer payment assistance for those that qualify.

Medicaid Payment Assistance Medicaid often covers payment for alcohol and drug treatment. Medicaid coverage do differ by State. We provide recovery centers and programs that do accept Medicaid as payment for treatment.

Payment Assistance Payment assistance is available at a large group of treatment centers. We list this detail in the description. Payment assistance programs are often structured due to the situation. You will need to call the location to find out specific details on payment assistance programs.

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