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Catalyst Clinic Boston Medical Center

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Program length

30 days

Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Your treatment plan addresses each condition at once with personalized, compassionate care for comprehensive healing.

Call (617) 414-6655

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Located just off Interstate 93 near Boston Medical Center, this nonprofit outpatient clinic supports teens and young adults facing substance use disorders (SUD). The team treats alcohol, opioids, marijuana, and prescription drug use, along with co-occurring mental health concerns. Services include assessment, therapy, medical support, and recovery coaching for clients ages 12 to 25. Clinicians use therapy, medications, and harm reduction to help youth understand and manage their substance use. The team combines cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and relapse prevention strategies to meet each client’s needs. Clients also receive screening for mental health and physical conditions, including HIV, hepatitis, and STIs. The clinic includes licensed clinicians, recovery coaches, and medical providers trained in addiction care. Staff guide families with education and support, and help clients navigate services like housing and primary care. Telehealth, peer mentoring, and parent guidance expand access for those seeking care in a hospital-based outpatient setting

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Type of Care

Substance use treatment

Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)

Outpatient Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment Regular outpatient treatment

Hospitals

General Hospital (including VA hospital)

Opioid Medications used in Treatment

Buprenorphine used in Treatment Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

In-network prescribing entity No formal relationship with prescribing entity

Type of Opioid Treatment

Buprenorphine maintenance Prescribes buprenorphine Prescribes naltrexone Relapse prevention with naltrexone Lofexidine or Clonidine detoxification

Pharmacotherapies

Buprenorphine with naloxone Buprenorphine without naloxone Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable) Naltrexone (oral) Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable) Medications for HIV treatment Medications for Hepatitis C treatment Clonidine Medications for pre-exposure to prophylaxis Medication for mental disorders Nicotine replacement

Treatment Approaches

Brief intervention Cognitive behavioral therapy Contingency management/motivational incentives Motivational interviewing Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Telemedicine/telehealth therapy Trauma-related counseling

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)

Private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation

State Substance use treatment agency State mental health department State department of health Hospital licensing authority The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds Medicare Medicaid Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) Private health insurance Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid SAMHSA funding/block grants

Special Programs/Groups Offered

Adolescents Young adults

Assessment/Pre-treatment

Comprehensive mental health assessment Comprehensive substance use assessment Outreach to persons in the community Complete medical history/physical exam Screening for tobacco use Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders

Testing

Drug or alcohol urine screening HIV testing STD testing TB screening Metabolic syndrome monitoring Testing for Hepatitis B (HBV) Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)

Transitional Services

Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Naloxone and overdose education Outcome follow-up after discharge

Recovery Support Services

Housing services Assistance with obtaining social services Mentoring/peer support

Education and Counseling Services

HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support Hepatitis education, counseling, or support Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis Substance use disorder education Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling Individual counseling

Medical Services

Hepatitis A (HAV) vaccination Hepatitis B (HBV) vaccination

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted

Young Adults Adults Seniors

Sex Accepted

Female Male

Language Services

Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping not permitted

Ancillary Services

Case management service Early intervention for HIV Mental health services Social skills development Transportation assistance Integrated primary care services