Best Substance Abuse in Boston, Massachusetts — 4 resources

4 Resources

1. Massachusetts BSAS (Bureau of Substance Addiction Services)

State bureau within the Department of Public Health overseeing substance abuse prevention, treatment, and recovery services in Massachusetts. Funds and regulates treatment programs across all 14 counties including detox, residential, outpatient, and medication for addiction treatment. Individuals seeking treatment should call the Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline at 800-327-5050 or the state Behavioral Health Help Line at 833-773-2445 for live referral to BSAS-funded programs.

617-624-5111 · 250 Washington St, Boston, MA 02108

2. Bay Cove Human Services (Boston)

Major Boston-area provider offering substance use treatment including detox, residential rehabilitation, outpatient counseling, medication for addiction treatment, and recovery support across multiple sites in Boston and nearby communities. Accepts MassHealth and commercial insurance; some programs available for uninsured through BSAS funding. Call the intake line to be screened; bring photo ID, insurance cards, a list of current medications, and any prior treatment records.

617-371-3000 · 66 Canal St, Boston, MA 02114

3. Alcoholics Anonymous - Greater Boston

Greater Boston AA Intergroup providing a 24-hour hotline, meeting directories (in-person and online), literature, and connections to local AA groups across eastern Massachusetts. Meetings are free and open to anyone with a desire to stop drinking; no registration, referral, or insurance required. Find a meeting by neighborhood, day, or format (open, closed, speaker, step study) at aaboston.org. Online and hybrid meetings are also listed.

617-426-9444 · 12 Channel St, Suite 604, Boston, MA 02210

4. Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery (MOAR)

Statewide recovery advocacy organization offering peer support, recovery coaching, legislative advocacy, and community resources for people in recovery and their families. Also trains recovery coaches and supports the Recovery Community Centers network across Massachusetts. Free peer support and recovery community events. Call or visit the website for upcoming meetings, training, and coach connections. No referral, insurance, or registration required.

617-423-6627 · Boston, MA

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Featured: Massachusetts BSAS (Bureau of Substance Addiction Services), Bay Cove Human Services (Boston), Alcoholics Anonymous - Greater Boston, Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery (MOAR).