Free & Low-Cost Rehab in Massachusetts

354 of the 387 Massachusetts programs in our directory don't charge, are government-run, offer reduced fees or accept Medicaid. Call a program to confirm what it charges and whether you qualify.

How Massachusetts Programs Handle Cost

Each count comes from the payment details programs report in our directory. The counts overlap: a program with a sliding scale that also takes Medicaid appears in both. When one organization lists a site more than once, it counts once.

No payment accepted
10Programs that report they do not charge patients.
Government-run
10Run by a state, county, tribal or federal agency. Some still bill insurance or use a sliding scale. 3 are VA, military or Indian Health Service programs that serve only eligible patients.
Sliding fee scale
121The fee is based on your income and other factors.
Payment assistance
108The program offers some help paying. Ask what it covers.
Accepts Medicaid
325Takes MassHealth. What's covered depends on your plan and the service.
State-financed insurance
308Accepts a state-funded health plan other than Medicaid.

Massachusetts Programs with Free, Reduced-Fee or Medicaid Options

Programs that don't charge, are government-run or offer reduced fees are listed first, followed by programs whose low-cost option is Medicaid. Showing 1 to 20 of 354.

  • Boston Public Health Commission Entre Familia facility photo

    Boston Public Health Commission Entre Familia

    Mattapan, MA

    • Residential

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Payment assistance

    Why it's listed:

    • No payment accepted
    • Run by a local or county government
    • Payment assistance
  • Catholic Charities Crozier House facility photo

    Catholic Charities Crozier House

    Worcester, MA

    • Residential
    • MAT
    • Sober Living

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Payment assistance

    Why it's listed:

    • No payment accepted
    • Payment assistance
  • Hello House Burt Street facility photo

    Hello House Burt Street

    Dorchester Center, MA

    • Residential
    • MAT
    • Sober Living

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Why it's listed:

    • No payment accepted
  • Mashpee Wampanoag Health Service Unit

    Mashpee, MA

    • Outpatient
    • MAT

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Payment assistance

    Why it's listed:

    • No payment accepted
    • Run by the Indian Health Service (for American Indian and Alaska Native patients)
    • Payment assistance
  • Psychological Center Pegasus House facility photo

    Psychological Center Pegasus House

    Lawrence, MA

    • Residential
    • MAT

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Payment assistance

    Why it's listed:

    • No payment accepted
    • Payment assistance
  • Passages Program

    Worcester, MA

    • Residential

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

    Why it's listed:

    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)

    Also listed as: Thayer Transitional Support Services (reports: No payment accepted)

  • Casa Esperanza Inc Casa Esperanzas Mens Program facility photo

    Casa Esperanza Inc Casa Esperanzas Mens Program

    Boston, MA

    • Residential

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid, Sliding fee scale, Payment assistance

    Why it's listed:

    • Run by the state government
    • Payment assistance
    • Sliding fee scale
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Dimock Community Health Center Acute Treatment Services facility photo

    Dimock Community Health Center Acute Treatment Services

    Roxbury, MA

    • Detox
    • Residential
    • MAT

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare

    Why it's listed:

    • Run by the state government
    • Payment assistance
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Sisters of Providence Hospital Opioid Treatment Program facility photo

    Sisters of Providence Hospital Opioid Treatment Program

    Holyoke, MA

    • Detox
    • Outpatient
    • MAT

    Substance use treatment · All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program · SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program

    Accepts: Medicaid, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid, Private health insurance

    Why it's listed:

    • Sliding fee scale
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)

    Also listed as: Providence Behavioral Health Hospital Substance Abuse and Pathways Prog (reports: Run by a local or county government, Payment assistance)

  • Veterans MH and Addiction Programs (VMHAP) facility photo

    Veterans MH and Addiction Programs (VMHAP)

    Bedford, MA

    • Detox
    • Residential
    • PHP
    • IOP

    Substance use treatment · Cognitive behavioral therapy · Dialectical behavior therapy

    Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

    Why it's listed:

    • Run by the VA (for eligible veterans)
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Womens Recovery from Addictions Prog facility photo

    Womens Recovery from Addictions Prog

    Taunton, MA

    • Detox
    • Residential
    • MAT

    Substance use treatment · SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

    Why it's listed:

    • Run by the state government
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Addiction Treatment Center of NE facility photo

    Addiction Treatment Center of NE

    Brighton, MA

    • Detox
    • Outpatient
    • MAT

    Substance use treatment · SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

    Why it's listed:

    • Payment assistance
    • Sliding fee scale
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Advocates Channing House

    Worcester, MA

    • Residential

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicare, Sliding fee scale

    Why it's listed:

    • Payment assistance
    • Sliding fee scale
  • Advocates Community Counseling Satellite

    Waltham, MA

    • Outpatient

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare

    Why it's listed:

    • Sliding fee scale
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)

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Who Qualifies for Free Treatment

There's no single national rule. Each state runs its own publicly funded treatment system and sets its own eligibility rules. In Massachusetts, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS) oversees publicly funded substance use services.

Federal rules do set some priorities. Programs that get SAMHSA substance use block grant funds and serve women have to give pregnant women preference for admission. Funded programs that serve people who inject drugs give treatment preference in this order:

  1. Pregnant women who inject drugs
  2. Other pregnant women with a substance use disorder
  3. People who inject drugs
  4. Everyone else

A program that reports "no payment accepted" doesn't charge patients. Government-run programs may still bill insurance or use a sliding scale, and eligibility can depend on where you live, your income and whether you're insured. Ask before you go.

How to Apply in Massachusetts

Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS) is the Massachusetts agency for publicly funded substance use treatment. Visit the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS) website for help finding treatment.

  1. Call a program from the list above. Ask whether it has openings, what it charges and whether you qualify for a reduced or no-cost fee.
  2. Have your ID, proof of income and any insurance or Medicaid card ready. Programs may ask for them at intake.
  3. If you don't have insurance, contact SAMHSA's National Helpline. It's free, confidential and open 24/7, and it can refer you to Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS), which handles state-funded treatment.
  4. If you might qualify for Medicaid, apply now rather than waiting. Apply for MassHealth.

Massachusetts Medicaid and Addiction Treatment

325 of the 387 Massachusetts programs in our directory say they accept Medicaid, and 308 accept a state-financed health plan other than Medicaid. Massachusetts's Medicaid program is MassHealth.

State Medicaid programs cover addiction treatment to different degrees. Whether detox, residential care, outpatient programs or medication for opioid use disorder are covered depends on Massachusetts's rules and your plan, so check with both the program and your plan. Check eligibility and apply.

In Massachusetts, substance use treatment programs are licensed or certified by Massachusetts DPH Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS). Check the state's provider list.

Other Free and Low-Cost Options

Frequently Asked Questions

Is rehab free in Massachusetts?

Some programs are. Of the 387 Massachusetts programs in our directory, 10 report that they accept no payment, and 10 are run by a state, county, tribal or federal agency. Of the government-run programs, 3 are run by the VA, the Department of Defense or the Indian Health Service. Those programs serve only eligible veterans, military health system patients or American Indian and Alaska Native patients. Government-run programs can still bill insurance or charge on a sliding scale, so ask about cost when you call. If you have no insurance, SAMHSA's National Helpline (see samhsa.gov) can refer you to Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS), which handles state-funded treatment.

Does Massachusetts Medicaid cover rehab?

325 of the 387 Massachusetts programs in our directory say they accept Medicaid. Massachusetts's Medicaid program is MassHealth. State Medicaid programs cover addiction treatment to different degrees, so ask the program and your Medicaid plan which services are covered before you start.

How much does rehab cost without insurance?

It depends on the type of care, how long it lasts and the program itself. Outpatient care usually costs less than a residential stay. In Massachusetts, 121 programs in our directory use a sliding fee scale based on income, and 108 offer payment assistance. Ask for the self-pay rate and whether you qualify for a reduced fee before you're admitted.

Who gets priority for state-funded treatment?

Under federal block grant rules, programs that get block grant funds and serve women must give pregnant women preference for admission. Funded programs that serve people who inject drugs give treatment preference in this order: pregnant women who inject drugs, other pregnant women with a substance use disorder, people who inject drugs, and then everyone else (45 CFR 96.131). Other eligibility rules vary by state, so ask the program or Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS).

What is the difference between a sliding fee scale and payment assistance?

A sliding fee scale sets what you pay based on your income and other factors. Payment assistance varies more: each program decides what help it offers, so ask what's available and what paperwork you'll need.

Are there options for veterans and tribal members?

Yes. Veterans can ask the VA about substance use treatment through VA health care. American Indian and Alaska Native people can contact the Indian Health Service or a tribal health program about alcohol and substance use services.

Sources

  1. 1.SAMHSA National Helpline: referrals for uninsured callers to state-funded programs: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helpline
  2. 2.45 CFR 96.131, treatment services for pregnant women (admission priorities): https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/45/96.131
  3. 3.SAMHSA Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant: https://www.samhsa.gov/grants/block-grants/subg
  4. 4.MACPAC: Access to substance use disorder treatment in Medicaid: https://www.macpac.gov/publication/access-to-substance-use-disorder-treatment-in-medicaid/
  5. 5.VA: substance use treatment for veterans: https://www.va.gov/health-care/health-needs-conditions/substance-use-problems/
  6. 6.Indian Health Service: Alcohol and Substance Abuse Branch: https://www.ihs.gov/asab/
  7. 7.State source: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/bureau-of-substance-addiction-services
  8. 8.State source: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/free-and-confidential-helplines-for-treatment-and-recovery-services
  9. 9.State source: https://www.mass.gov/topics/masshealth
  10. 10.State source: https://www.mass.gov/ladc-and-substance-use-disorder-treatment-program-licensing
  11. 11.State source: https://hhsvgapps03.hhs.state.ma.us/elicensing-pubweb/prog/main.htm
  12. 12.Program counts: payment and operator details each program reports in the Sober Nation directory (SAMHSA service categories): https://sobernation.com/rehabs/

Program counts: data updated September 2026.

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