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32 centers found (21–32)
0.6 mi Boston, MA
Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Substance abuse counseling
Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Sliding fee scale
Boston, MA
Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy
Accepts: Cash or self-payment, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid, Sliding fee scale
0.7 mi Boston, MA
Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy
Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, Payment assistance
Boston, MA
Substance use treatment · All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program · SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program
Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare
0.9 mi Boston, MA
Substance use treatment · Cognitive behavioral therapy · Substance abuse counseling
Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
0.8 mi Boston, MA
Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy
Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare
2 mi Boston, MA
Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy
Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid
1.2 mi Boston, MA
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
Boston, MA
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
Boston, MA
Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy
Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
Boston, MA
Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy
Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare
0.7 mi Boston, MA
Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy
Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
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Sober Nation lists 32 treatment centers in Boston, the largest single concentration of addiction care in Massachusetts. Boston is the state capital and the seat of Suffolk County, set where the Charles and Mystic rivers empty into Massachusetts Bay. From the downtown core the city spreads into distinct neighborhoods — Beacon Hill and Back Bay near the center, the South End and Roxbury just south, and the larger residential stretches of Dorchester, Jamaica Plain, and Mattapan beyond. Locals know the area around “Mass and Cass” — the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard — as the visible center of the region's addiction and homelessness crisis, and much of the city's outreach and treatment effort is organized around it. This page is a plain guide to what those 32 centers actually offer — the levels of care, how people pay, and where to look if the right fit happens to sit just past the city line.
Every one of Boston's listed centers reports providing substance use treatment and substance abuse counseling — all 32 — so the core of professional care is available citywide. The clinical building blocks are consistent too: 31 centers offer screening for substance use and 30 provide a comprehensive substance use assessment, the intake step that matches you to the right level of care.
From there, common offerings include individual counseling (30 centers), group counseling (29), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) (28), relapse prevention (all 32), motivational interviewing (all 32), and trauma-related counseling (27). Most programs build in support that outlasts treatment itself: case management (31 centers), discharge planning (30), and aftercare or continuing care (29). Given how much harm opioids drive across the region, it is worth noting that 29 Boston centers provide naloxone and overdose education.
On program setting, 24 centers serve all genders, while 7 are men-only and 1 is women-only — useful to know if a gender-specific environment matters to your recovery. Our Boston listings don't break out counts for medically supervised detox, residential or inpatient care, or medication-assisted treatment (buprenorphine, methadone, or naltrexone), so if you need one of those specifically, confirm it with the listing before you call rather than assuming it is offered.
Cost is usually the first real question, and Boston's listings reflect a range of options. 30 centers are connected to the state substance abuse agency, which funds and coordinates publicly supported treatment; 29 accept Medicaid; and 26 accept cash or self-payment. Beyond that, 28 centers are run by private non-profit organizations, which often operate sliding-fee scales tied to income, and 27 accept a state-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid. Many centers also bill private insurance — always confirm your specific plan and in-network status with the center before your first visit.
In Massachusetts, Medicaid is delivered through MassHealth, and because 29 of the 32 centers we list report accepting it, coverage through MassHealth is a realistic path for a large share of residents. If cost is the obstacle, ask each program directly about self-pay rates, sliding-scale fees, and payment plans — intake staff can usually walk you through the options over the phone. For how MassHealth works, what it covers, and other statewide programs, see our Massachusetts rehab guide rather than guessing — those details change over time and belong at the state level.
Sometimes the right program is not in the city. A bed opens sooner nearby, a specialized track fits better, or a little distance from familiar surroundings helps in early recovery. Eastern Massachusetts and the rest of the state give you real alternatives within a reasonable drive.
Nearby cities with listed centers include Worcester (31 centers) to the west and Brockton (14) just south of the city, along with Fall River (13) down toward the South Coast. Farther out you'll find Springfield (19) and Holyoke (12) in the Pioneer Valley, plus Pittsfield (13) out in the Berkshires. Many Boston programs also offer telehealth counseling, which can bridge the gap while you wait for an in-person spot or if travel is hard. To browse every option statewide, start with our Massachusetts rehab guide.
Sober Nation lists 32 treatment centers in Boston. All 32 provide substance use treatment and counseling, backed by screening and assessment, individual and group counseling, CBT, relapse prevention, case management, and aftercare. 24 serve all genders, 7 are men-only, and 1 is women-only.
Most Boston centers accept Medicaid — 29 of the 32 we list report accepting it, which in Massachusetts means coverage through MassHealth. Whether a specific service is covered for you depends on your plan and the center, so confirm directly before starting. For how MassHealth works, see our Massachusetts rehab guide.
That is common and often a smart move. Nearby cities such as Worcester (31 centers), Springfield (19), and Brockton (14) have listed programs, and many Boston centers offer telehealth. If you or someone you love is in immediate crisis, call or text 988 for free, confidential support any time.