Address: 54 Washburn Avenue - Cambridge, MA 2140
Phone Number: 617-661-5700
Website: http://www.northcharles.org

Addiction Treatment & Rehab Overview

North Charles Institute for is a drug & alcohol detox center that provides substance abuse treatment located in Cambridge, MA (Middlesex County).

They serve methadone and buprenorphine clients only. North Charles Institute for accepts young adults and adults (ages 18 and up) and treats both men and women.

Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Licensing & Certifications

North Charles Institute for The Addictions has the following licenses and/or certifications. Please contact the facility for more information.

  • State Substance Abuse Agency
  • State Department of Health
  • Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

Addiction Treatment Setting

North Charles Institute for provides drug and alcohol addiction treatment in the following setting(s):

  • Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
  • Outpatient Drug & Alcohol Detox
  • Outpatient Methadone and/or buprenorphine treatment
  • Regular Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment

Drug & Alcohol Detoxification Services Offered

North Charles Institute for offers the following drug & alcohol detoxification services at their facility:

  • Opioid Detoxification

Type of Opioid Treatment

North Charles Institute for offers the following opioid addiction treatm services:

  • SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program
  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Buprenorphine maintenance
  • Methadone maintenance

Pharmacotherapies and Medications Used In Rehab

North Charles Institute for uses the following pharmacotherapies and medications in their treatment program:

  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Suboxone®)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders

Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment Approaches

North Charles Institute for uses the following addiction treatment approaches:

  • Anger Management
  • Brief Intervention
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Substance use counseling approach
  • Trauma-related counseling
  • 12 Step Facilitation

Rehab Counseling and Education

North Charles Institute for 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

North Charles Institute for 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 Ancillary Services

North Charles Institute for offers the following ancillary services to go along with their addiction treatment:

  • Case Management Services
  • Early Intervention For HIV
  • Mental Health Services
  • Social Skills Development
  • Transportation Assistance

Drug Alcohol Rehab Transitional Programs / Services

North Charles Institute for offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:

  • Aftercare / Continuing Care
  • Discharge Planning

Rehab Center Payment Information and Financial Assistance

North Charles Institute for offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance abuse programs
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
  • Cash or Self Payment
  • Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

Addiction Treatment Screening / Pre-Treatment Services

North Charles Institute for utilizes the following screening and pre-treatment methods:

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Outreach to persons in the community

Health & Substance Screening and Testing Services

North Charles Institute for screens and tests for the following substances and/or health conditions:

  • Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • Screening for Hepatitus B
  • Screening for Mental Health Disorders
  • Screening for Substance Use
  • TB Screening

Facility Smoking Policies & Cessation Services

North Charles Institute for has the following smoking policies/assistance:

  • Smoking not permitted
  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling