About Boston Public Health Commission
Services
Type of Care
Substance use treatment
Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)
Residential/24-hour residential; Long-term residential
Opioid Medications used in Treatment
Buprenorphine used in Treatment; Naltrexone used in Treatment
External Opioid Medications Source
In-network prescribing entity; Other contracted prescribing entity; No formal relationship with prescribing entity
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; Other contracted prescribing entity; No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Type of Opioid Treatment
Buprenorphine detoxification; Buprenorphine maintenance; Buprenorphine maintenance for predetermined time; Prescribes buprenorphine; Prescribes naltrexone; Relapse prevention with naltrexone; Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere; Lofexidine/clonidine detoxification
Pharmacotherapies
Acamprosate (Campral®); Disulfiram; Buprenorphine sub-dermal implant; Buprenorphine with naloxone; Buprenorphine without naloxone; Naltrexone (oral); Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable); Medications for HIV treatment; Medications for Hepatitis C treatment; Lofexidine; Clonidine; Medication for mental disorders; Medications for pre-exposure to prophylaxis; Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Treatment Approaches
Anger management; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Motivational interviewing; Relapse prevention; Substance use disorder counseling; Trauma-related counseling; Telemedicine/telehealth therapy; 12-step facilitation
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)
Local, county, or community government
License/Certification/Accreditation
State Substance use treatment agency; State department of health
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs; Medicaid; No payment accepted; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid; SAMHSA funding/block grants
Payment Assistance Available
Payment assistance (check with facility for details)
Special Programs/Groups Offered
Adult women; Pregnant/postpartum women; Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer/questioning (LGBTQ); Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders; Clients with HIV or AIDS; Clients who have experienced sexual abuse; Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence; Clients who have experienced trauma
Assessment/Pre-treatment
Comprehensive substance use assessment; Interim services for clients; Outreach to persons in the community; Complete medical history/physical exam; Screening for tobacco use; Screening for substance use; Screening for mental disorders
Testing
Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing; Drug and alcohol oral fluid 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
Self-help groups; Housing services; Assistance with obtaining social services; Recovery coach; Mentoring/peer support; Employment counseling or training
Other Services
Treatment for gambling disorder; Treatment for other addiction disorder
Detoxification (medical withdrawal) Services
Medication routinely used during detoxification
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; Group counseling; Family counseling; Marital/couples counseling
Medical Services
Hepatitis A (HAV) vaccination; Hepatitis B (HBV) vaccination
Facility Smoking Policy
Smoking permitted in designated area
Age Groups Accepted
Adults; Young adults
Gender Accepted
Female
Language Services
Spanish
Facility Vaping Policy
Vaping not permitted
Ancillary Services
Residential beds for clients' children; Case management service; Child care for clients' children; Domestic violence services, including family or partner; Early intervention for HIV; Mental health services; Social skills development; Transportation assistance; Integrated primary care services
