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Drug and Alcohol Addiction
Below are some organizations that provide help and support to Massachusetts residents.
The Massachusetts Substance Abuse Helpline
1-800-327-5050
The Helpline is free and confidential. It links callers and online visitors with comprehensive and current information about treatment and prevention services throughout Massachusetts.
Services are available Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 10:00pm and on Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Language interpreters are always available.
Programs for Individuals with a Substance Use Disorder
These peer to peer recovery centers are a safe place of support and resources for those 18+ (and their family members) in recovery from various types of addictions.
Alcoholics Anonymous
617-426-9444
http://www.aaboston.org
The primary purpose of Alcoholics Anonymous is to carry its message of recovery to those seeking help. AA serves as a source of personal experience and provides an ongoing support system for persons in recovery. Individuals with substance use disorders (alcohol or other drugs) can attend open AA meetings. Meeting locations and times are listed by city/town on the website.
Narcotics Anonymous
NA offers recovery from the effects of addiction through working a twelve-step program, including regular attendance at group meetings. The group atmosphere provides help from peers and offers an ongoing support network for those who wish to pursue and maintain a drug-free lifestyle. The website includes a meeting search by state and town.
SMART Recovery - Self Management for Addiction Recovery
SMART Recovery sponsors group meetings, daily online meetings, online message board, and a 24/7 chat room for individuals seeking addiction recovery support. The SMART Recovery 4-Point Program® (1: Building and Maintaining Motivation 2: Coping with Urges 3: Managing Thoughts, Feelings and Behaviors 4: Living a Balanced Life) helps people recover from all types of addiction and addictive behaviors. The website includes a meeting search by state and town.
A New Way Recovery
85 Quincy Avenue – Quincy
617-302-3287
https://anewwayrecoveryctr.org
Stairway to Recovery
142 Crescent Street – Brockton
508-463-6123
https://gandaracenter.org/stairway-to-recovery/
Section 35
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 123, sec 35 permits the courts to involuntarily commit someone who has an alcohol or substance use disorder and there is a likelihood of serious harm as a result of his/her alcohol or substance use. Such a commitment shall be for the purpose of inpatient care of a person with an alcohol or substance use disorder in a facility.
https://www.mass.gov/service-details/section-35-the-process
Section 35 Hotline: http://www.HelpUs@MassBar.org
A free legal assistance program for those seeking court-ordered inpatient treatment for a family member or friend struggling with addiction.
Adolescent Services
The Addiction Recovery Management Service (ARMS)
617-643-4699
website
The Addiction Recovery Management Services (ARMS) provides rapid access to information and support combined with outreach and care management for youth ages 15 - 25 and their families suffering from substance-related problems.
ARMS supplements the traditional inpatient and outpatient continuum and bridges the gaps in disjointed systems of treatment with leading expertise and high quality care management.
Building on the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) medical, clinical, and addiction research resources within the MGH Center for Addiction Medicine, ARMS facilitates comprehensive, research-informed, care maximizing the chances for youth recovery.
Adolescent Substance Abuse Program (ASAP)
Children’s Hospital – Boston
617-643-4699
www.childrenshospital.org
The Adolescent Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) at Boston Children’s Hospital provides national leadership in the identification, diagnosis and treatment of substance use and disorders in children and adolescents.
Adolescent Structured Outpatient Addiction Program (SOAP)
Arbour Counseling - Norwell
800-222-2237
Program services include psychosocial evaluation, monitoring and treatment; behavioral assessment, treatment and recovery planning; group and individual counseling on substance abuse topics; aftercare and discharge planning and family therapy when necessary. The Adolescent Structured Outpatient Addiction Program (SOAP) provides community-based outpatient treatment for adolescents and operates Monday – Friday from 4:30pm – 7pm.
Bay State Community Services - Quincy
617-471-8400
www.baystatecs.org
Provides community-based outpatient treatment for all ages. The Intensive Recovery Program for adolescents operates M/W/F from 3pm to 5pm for 4 weeks.
Hingham Wellness
855-WELL-IOP
www.hinghamwellness.com
Hingham Wellness is an evidence-based intensive outpatient treatment program (IOP) for individuals with psychiatric conditions, such as mood and anxiety disorders, along with co-occurring addictive disorders. Provides community based intensive outpatient treatment for adolescents and operates Monday – Thursday 4:30pm – 8:30pm for up to 3 months. Private pay.
Family Support
Learn to Cope Support Group
Learn to Cope support groups are anonymous and membership is predominantly parents of children with addiction to prescription drugs and heroin. Their mission is to support with kindness, care, compassion and empathy. Treatment resources, meeting chapters, locations and times are available on the website.
Al-anon/Alateen
Al-anon, (adult support) and Alateen (teen support) groups focus on coping with the effects of a family member or friends’ substance use disorder. Meeting locations and times are listed by city/town on the website.
AdCare Hospital Family Informational and Support Meetings
617-328-0639
www.800alcohol.com
AdCare Outpatient - Family Informational & Support Meetings are available at the Quincy outpatient site located at 1419 Hancock Street on the first Thursday of the month at 6pm. Meetings are open to those who are concerned with the problem of alcohol or drug abuse. It is not necessary to have a family member or friend enrolled at an AdCare facility to attend.
Intervention Services – Referrals for Intervention Services for persons who are having difficulty addressing alcohol and drug use on their own can be arranged with AdCare staff specializing in the ARISE® Model of Intervention.
SMART Recovery® Family & Friends
https://www.smartrecovery.org/family/
SMART Recovery® Family & Friends Online sponsors a science-based, secular alternative to Al-Anon. Volunteer Facilitators provide online meetings that provide resources and support for those affected by the addictions of a loved one. A weekly SMART Recovery® Family & Friends meeting is held at McLean Hospital – visit the website for additional information.
Grief Support
Grief After Substance Passing (GRASP)
GRASP was founded to help provide sources of help, compassion and understanding for families or individuals who have lost a love one as a result of addiction. Meeting locations and times are listed by city/town on the website.
The Sun Will Rise
http://www.thesunwillrise.org/
The Sun Will Rise Foundation provides support to Braintree, Quincy, Weymouth and the surrounding Massachusetts towns for issues regarding substance use disorder. We help with education, prevention and awareness by funding programs for local schools and by sharing Nick Bean’s story at speaking engagements. We offer scholarships both to treatment, sober living and in Nick’s memory towards further education in the EMT field. We also offer family and recovery support if help is needed.
Harm Reduction Services
Outreach, education, counseling and testing services to prevent overdose deaths and the spread of sexually transmitted diseases.
Manet Community Health Center
Manet Community Health Center at Houghs Neck
1193 Sea Street
Quincy, MA 02169
Phone: 617-471-8683
Manet Community Health Center at North Quincy
110 West Squantum Street
Quincy, MA 02171
Phone: 617-376-3000
Manet Community Health Center at Snug Harbor
9 Bicknell Street
Quincy, MA 02169
Phone: 617-471-4715
The Cope Center
10 Christy’s Drive, Brockton, MA 02301
508-580-8700
https://www.bamsi.org/program/community-outreach-prevention-and-education/
Advocacy Organizations
Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery (MOAR)
617-423-6627 or 1-877-423-6627 (Toll Free)
MOAR’s mission is to organize recovering individuals, families and friends into a collective voice to educate the public about the value of recovery from alcohol and other addictions.
Employment Support Services
One Life at a Time
One Life at a Time is committed to providing comprehensive employment assistance to all those in need of job training services, including successful reentry in the workforce. Their approach is unique, compassionate and effective.
One Life at a Time is partners with local businesses and community organizations to better understand their current needs, hiring methods, and candidate requirements. From the information obtained, key strategies and resources are implemented into their programs to ensure individuals are receiving the appropriate employment training to meet the demands of today’s market place
Vaping - Quit Resource
Check out The Truth Initiative’s first of its kind free e-cigarette/vape quit program available for young vapers.www.truthinitiative.org/quitecigarettes
The program is tailored by age group to give appropriate recommendations about quitting and also serves as a resource for parents looking to help their children who vape.
Teens, adults, and parents of teens seeking help around quitting e-cigarettes/JUULing can text “QUIT” to (202) 804-9884.