Phone Number: 617-534-2730
Website: http://www.bphc.org/recovery
Addiction Treatment & Rehab Overview
Boston Public Health Commission is a halfway house / transitional living facility located in Boston, MA (Suffolk County). They also provided treatment for non substance related addiction disorder and gambling addiction disorder.
They accept young adults and adults (ages 18 and up) and treat both men and women.
Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Licensing & Certifications
Boston Public Health Commission Bureau of Recovery Services has the following licenses and/or certifications. Please contact the facility for more information.
- State Substance Abuse Agency
- State Department of Health
- State Mental Health Department
Addiction Treatment Setting
Boston Public Health Commission provides drug and alcohol addiction treatment in the following setting(s):
- Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
- Residential Drug & Alcohol Treatment
- Regular Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
- Long Term Residential Addiction Treatment
- Short Term Residential Addiction Treatment
Type of Opioid Treatment
Boston Public Health Commission offers the following opioid addiction treatm services:
- Buprenorphine used in Treatment
- Buprenorphine maintenance
- Prescribes/administers buprenorphine
- Accepts clients on opioid medication
Pharmacotherapies and Medications Used In Rehab
Boston Public Health Commission uses the following pharmacotherapies and medications in their treatment program:
- Buprenorphine with naloxone (Suboxone®)
- Medications for psychiatric disorders
Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment Approaches
Boston Public Health Commission uses the following addiction treatment approaches:
- Anger Management
- Brief Intervention
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Contingency management/motivational incentives
- Community reinforcement plus vouchers
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance use counseling approach
- Trauma-related counseling
- 12 Step Facilitation
Rehab Counseling and Education
Boston Public Health Commission offers the following counseling and education programs:
- Individual Counseling
- Group Counseling
- Family Counseling
- Marital/Couples Counseling
- Substance Abuse Education
- Hepatitis Education, counseling, or support
- HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support
- Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitus
Specialty Drug & Alcohol Rehab Programs
Boston Public Health Commission offers the following specialty addiction treatment programs:
- Drug Alcohol Rehab For Women
- Drug Alcohol Rehab Specifically For Men
- Substance Abuse Treatment For Pregnant / Post Partum Women
- Addiction Treatment For Client's Referred From The Court System
- Dual Diagnosis / Co Occuring Disorders Substance Abuse Treatment
- Addiction Treatment Programs For Persons With HIV/Aids
- Treatment For Those Who Have Experienced Sexual Abuse
- Addiction Treatment For Those Who Have Suffered Domestic Violence
- Substance Abuse Treatment Specializing In Trauma Patients
Addiction Treatment Ancillary Services
Boston Public Health Commission offers the following ancillary services to go along with their addiction treatment:
- Residential Beds For Clients' Children
- Case Management Services
- Early Intervention For HIV
- Mental Health Services
- Consumer-run (peer-support) services / Alumni Programs
- Self Help Groupss
- Social Skills Development
- Transportation Assistance
Drug Alcohol Rehab Transitional Programs / Services
Boston Public Health Commission offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:
- Aftercare / Continuing Care
- Discharge Planning
Rehab Center Payment Information and Financial Assistance
Boston Public Health Commission offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:
- Federal, or any government funding for substance abuse programs
- Medicare Accepted
- Medicaid Accepted
- Military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
- Private Health Insurance
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
- Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
- Payment assistance (check with facility for details)
Addiction Treatment Screening / Pre-Treatment Services
Boston Public Health Commission utilizes the following screening and pre-treatment methods:
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
- Interim services for clients
- Outreach to persons in the community
Health & Substance Screening and Testing Services
Boston Public Health Commission screens and tests for the following substances and/or health conditions:
- Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing
- Drug or alcohol urine screening
- HIV Testing
- Screening for Hepatitus B
- Screening for Mental Health Disorders
- Screening for Substance Use
- STD Testing
Facility Smoking Policies & Cessation Services
Boston Public Health Commission has the following smoking policies/assistance:
- Smoking permitted in designated area
- Screening for tobacco use
- Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling