Find Treatment Centers in Massachusetts
423 SAMHSA-verified facilities. 1,990 annual opioid deaths.
Quick Answer: Rehab in Massachusetts
Yes — Massachusetts has 423 SAMHSA-verified treatment centers offering detox, inpatient, outpatient, and medication-assisted programs. Most major insurance plans cover treatment under the Mental Health Parity Act. Medicaid covers treatment in all Massachusetts facilities that accept it.
Call (833) 546-3513 for free insurance verification and same-day placement assistance.
Key Treatment Concepts
The American Society of Addiction Medicine's six-dimension assessment framework used to determine appropriate level of care placement for each patient.
Income-based payment adjustment offered by many Massachusetts facilities. Patients pay based on ability, making treatment accessible regardless of financial situation.
Treatment approaches validated by peer-reviewed research, including CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, contingency management, and medication-assisted treatment.
Progressive treatment model starting with the most intensive services (detox, residential) and stepping down through PHP, IOP, outpatient, and aftercare as recovery strengthens.
Quick answer: Massachusetts has 423 verified treatment centers. Medicaid is expanded — many programs are free or low-cost for eligible residents. The overdose rate is 34.6/100k (#21 nationally, above the national average of 33.1). Top cities: Swansea, Cambridge, Worcester. Need help? Call (833) 546-3513.
Treatment Centers in Massachusetts
423 facilities found
Massachusetts Center for Adolescent Wellness
Lynnfield, MA
Situated near the coast of Massachusetts, Massachusetts Center for Adolescent Wellness (MCAW) treats teens ages 13-17 with primary conditions of anxiety, depres...
Resource Residential Treatment Center
Swansea, MA
Located in bustling Indianapolis, Resource Treatment Center provides residential treatment for adolescents, teens, and young adults (ages 11-21) struggling with...
Cambridge Eating Disorder Center
Cambridge, MA
Cambridge Eating Disorder Center offers personalized and age-specific care for adult women, young adults, and adolescent girls. Their treatment center is tucked...
Valley Springs Behavioral Health
Holyoke, MA
This 150-bed psychiatric hospital treats clients of all ages with mental health conditions. Their mission is to promote resilience, recovery, and restoration by...
Herren Wellness Lincoln Street
New Bedford, MA
This sober living home is an extension of the Jacob Hill residential program. The facility is a beautiful, stone home on 3 acres of wooded property, just a ½ mi...
Meta Addiction Treatment North Reading
Haverhill, MA
This outpatient clinic in North Reading, Massachusetts provides outpatient care with several program options including a day treatment program (PHP), an intensi...
Salvation Army Milwaukee Adult Rehabilitation Center
Cambridge, MA
Located near Lakeshore State Park and I-794, The Salvation Army's Adult Rehabilitation Center in Milwaukee offers a 180-day residential program designed to help...
South Shore Recovery Center
Plymouth, MA
Located near Nelson Beach in Plymouth, South Shore Recovery Center offers tailored outpatient addiction treatment services, including day treatment, intensive o...
Herren Wellness Jacob Hill
MA
This residential wellness center is a branch of an organization that brings hope and long-term solutions for people with drug and alcohol addiction. They not on...
Meta Addiction Treatment Haverhill
Haverhill, MA
This outpatient clinic in Haverhill, Massachusetts provides outpatient care with several program options including a day treatment program (PHP), an intensive o...
Bloom A Place for Girls
Brockton, MA
Nestled on a home-like campus in Cape Cod, A Place for Girls supports teen girls ages 12 to 17 and their families through their Adult & Teen Challenge program t...
Crown Adolescent Health
Norwell, MA
Located just south of Boston, Massachusetts, Crown Adolescent Health provides empathetic, evidence-based treatment for adolescents ages 13-18. Crown Adolescent...
Addiction Treatment in Massachusetts: What You Need to Know
Massachusetts has 423 SAMHSA-verified treatment facilities serving a population of 7,001,000. That's approximately 6 facilities per 100,000 residents. The state's drug overdose death rate of 34.6 per 100,000 is above the national average of 33.1 — ranking #21 nationally. With 1,990 opioid-related deaths reported annually, access to evidence-based treatment programs remains critical.
Insurance & Medicaid Coverage in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has expanded Medicaid under the ACA, significantly broadening access to addiction treatment for low-income adults earning up to 138% of the federal poverty level (~$20,783/year for an individual). Covered services typically include medical detox, inpatient/residential rehab, outpatient counseling, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT). In addition to Medicaid, most private insurance plans — including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and Humana — are required by the Mental Health Parity Act to cover substance use disorder treatment at parity with medical care.
The Overdose Crisis in Massachusetts
Massachusetts reports 1,990 opioid-related deaths annually with an overdose rate of 34.6/100k (above the 33.1 national average by 5%). Substance use disorder affects approximately 8.7% of adults in the state (national average: 7.2%). Massachusetts has enacted a Good Samaritan law that protects individuals who call 911 during an overdose emergency from certain criminal charges — encouraging bystanders to seek help. Naloxone (Narcan), the opioid overdose reversal medication, is available via standing order in Massachusetts, making it accessible without an individual prescription.
Types of Treatment Available
| Program | Duration | Cost Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Detox | 5–10 days | $1,000–$5,000 | Alcohol, opioid, benzo withdrawal |
| Inpatient Rehab | 28–90 days | $6,000–$30,000 | Severe addiction, co-occurring disorders |
| PHP (Partial Hospitalization) | 2–4 weeks | $3,000–$10,000 | Step-down from inpatient, intensive support |
| IOP (Intensive Outpatient) | 2–4 months | $3,000–$10,000 | Work/school compatibility, 9-20 hrs/week |
| Outpatient | 3–12 months | $1,400–$10,000 | Mild-moderate, stable housing |
| MAT | 6–24+ months | $5,000–$15,000/yr | Opioid use disorder, relapse prevention |
Medicaid covers most programs for eligible residents. Call (833) 546-3513 for free insurance verification.
Where to Find Help in Massachusetts
Treatment facilities in Massachusetts are concentrated in urban areas, with Swansea leading with 36 centers, followed by Cambridge (24) and Worcester (20). For residents in rural areas, telehealth addiction counseling and out-of-area programs provide alternatives. Browse our full Massachusetts directory to filter by city, treatment type, and insurance accepted.
Last updated: March 2026 · Written by the RehabHive Editorial Team · Sources: SAMHSA, CDC WONDER, KFF
Check Your Insurance Coverage in Massachusetts
Medicaid expanded — most plans cover treatment. Verify your benefits — free and confidential.
Understanding Treatment Options in Massachusetts
Effective addiction treatment requires at least 90 days in a structured program, according to NIDA research. In Massachusetts, treatment centers offer multiple levels of care along a continuum — from medically supervised detoxification (3-10 days) through residential inpatient programs (30-90 days), partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and standard outpatient counseling.
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) with buprenorphine, methadone, or naltrexone reduces opioid overdose deaths by 50% (CDC data). Many Massachusetts facilities now integrate MAT with behavioral therapies including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing for comprehensive dual-diagnosis care.
Treatment centers that match program intensity to individual patient needs achieve the strongest long-term recovery outcomes, according to NIH research. Most insurance plans cover substance abuse treatment under federal parity law. under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most commercial plans and Medicaid must cover substance abuse treatment at parity with medical care.
Sources: NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.), CDC MMWR Vol. 72, NIH National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
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