Addictions/ Suboxone Support

Cambridge Health Alliance outpatient Addiction Services

1. CHA has its' own addiction services branch, within the Outpatient Psychiatry Department. It offers an intensive outpatient program (IOP), group therapy, individual treatment and psychopharmacology. 

2. Intake: Our "walk-in" info and intake time is Tuesday at 11:30 AM. Clients get a comprehensive intake assessment to match them to the most appropriate level of care

3. 26 Central Street Somerville, MA 02143

4. P: (617) 591-6051

5. F: (617) 591-6054

OAS Resource List for Patients

Alcoholics Anonymous:  https://www.aa.org/

• Boston Central Service:  https://aaboston.org/

• Meeting guide app:  https://www.aa.org/meeting-guide-app

Narcotics Anonymous:  https://na.org/

• New England Region: http://nerna.org/

Cocaine Anonymous:  https://ca.org/

• Massachusetts area:  https://www.caofma.org/

Marijuana Anonymous:  https://marijuana-anonymous.org/

Crystal Meth Anonymous:  https://www.crystalmeth.org/

Smart Recovery:  https://www.smartrecovery.org/

The Recovery Dharma:  https://recoverydharma.org/

In the Rooms:  https://www.intherooms.com/home/

Gambler’s Anonymous:  https://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/

The Massachusetts Council of Gaming and Health:  https://macgh.org/

Tobacco Cessation:  https://smokefree.gov/

https://northsuffolk.org/services/addiction-services/recovery-support/

24/7 Hotline 844-677-3377

Anyone affected by addiction — including persons in recovery or seeking recovery options, and their family, friends and loved ones — can call or text the hotline to be connected to a peer or Recovery Coach for phone support, questions, referrals and more.

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/peer-recovery-support-centers

Peer Recovery Support Centers (PRSC), are run by peers, largely on a volunteer basis, and offer education, resources, social events, recreational activities, and various wellness groups. The Peer Recovery Support Centers provide members the opportunity to build their own unique individual, social and community support, to help prevent relapse and promote long-term recovery from addiction.

https://thephoenix.org/

A sober active community

Cost of membership is 48 hours of sobriety

Has a gym in the area and various classes and meet ups

www.helplinema.org

The Massachchusetts Substance Use Helpline, 24/7

1-800-327-5050

Information on addiction treatment services throughout the state

https://nida.nih.gov/drug-topics/publications/drug-facts

Links to fact sheets on a variety of substances and related topics

Resources for families:

Learn 2 Cope:  https://learn2cope.org/

Al-anon:  https://al-anon.org/

• Al-anon Family Groups of MA: https://alanonma.org

Nar-anon:  https://www.nar-anon.org

Families anonymous:  https://familiesanonymous.org

Smart Recovery Friends and Family meetings:  https://familiesanonymous.org

Mental Health Resources:

https://www.challiance.org/services-programs/mental-health-and-substance-use/psychiatry-crisis-services

CHA’s Behavioral Health Urgent Care, Cambridge Hospital

•  Walk-in 7 days per week:  Mon-Fri 8am - 8pm, Sa/Sun 9am - 5pm, closed major holidays

24/7 Access Line:  833-222-2030

Adult App Wheel Flyer_April 2022.pdf

CHA’s Behavioral Health Self-help Guide, Free apps and Resources

https://dbsaboston.org/

Boston Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

https://nami.org/Home

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

• NAMI Massachusetts:  https://namimass.org/

  • Mental Health Resources:  https://namimass.org

https://www.mbrlc.org/

Link to brochure:  https://www.mbrlc.org/_files/ugd/ba0046_29d2b06de6c94649b7d772fbbbec215f.pdf

Metro Boston Recovery Learning Community

Peer-to-peer services for people in recovery from mental health and/or substance use issues, through the utilization of peer support, advocacy, education, career coaching and job readiness in a trauma-sensitive and person-centered manner.  Walk-in, no charge.  Provides groups, classes and activities.  Three locations in Boston and one in Somerville.  

Also offers Peer Support Line daily from 4pm - 7:45pm:  877-733-7563

Treatment Finders and Self-Referral:

Updated as of 3/15/16. For updates and revisions to this information, contact Emily Benedetto, LCSW.

1. Massachusetts Behavioral Health Access 

   1. http://www.mabhaccess.com/search/search.aspx#2

   2. free finder for detox beds- search for ATS (acute treatment services)

2. Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery (MOAR)

   1. Helpline: 800-327-5050

   2. http://helpline-online.com/

   3. Free and anonymous phone and online support to access treatment and prevention services in MA; Government-funded (DPH-BSAS). (Self-referral).

3. SAMHSA

   1. https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/

   2. Mental health and substance abuse services for children and adults.

4. national institute on alcohol abuse and alcoholism NIAAA alcohol treatment navigator 

   1. https://alcoholtreatment.niaaa.nih.gov/

5. Stop Addiction

   1. http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/dph/stop-addiction/

   2. DPH-established website and helpline for prevention, identification and response to opioid misuse. (Self-referral).

6. Wicked Sober

   1. http://wickedsober.com/

   2. Free and anonymous phone and online support to access treatment and services in MA.

7. Addictions Services Guide

   1. http://staffnet/Clinical/MentalHealthandAddictions/AddictionsServicesGuide.xlsx

   2. A listing of substance abuse providers in CHA’s Metro North, Somerville and Cambridge regions

Peer Support:

1. Al-Anon

   1. http://ma-al-anon-alateen.org/

   2. nonymous peer support for alcoholism; Offers groups throughout Phase I region (Somerville, Metro North) and elsewhere in MA; includes Al-Ateen, for younger population. (Peer support).

2. Alcoholics Anonymous

   1. www.aaboston.org/

   2. Anonymous peer support for alcoholism; Offers groups throughout Phase I region (Somerville, Metro North) and elsewhere in MA. (Peer support).

3. Allies in Recovery/CRAFT

   1. www.alliesinrecovery.net

   2. provides online training, treatment, and peer-support resources for families. (Self-referral).

4. Cocaine Anonymous

   1. www.caofma.org

   2. Anonymous peer support for cocaine addiction; offers groups throughout Somerville and Metro North region and elsewhere in MA; Offers online peer support. (Peer support).

5. Devine Recovery Center

   1. www.gavinfoundation.org/programs/community-programs/devinerecoverycenter

   2. Adult peer recovery support center for various types of addictions, hosting recovery groups and relevant meetings for men and women. (Peer support).

6. Everyday Miracles

   1. http://www.everydaymiraclesprsc.org/

   2. Adult peer recovery support center for various types of addictions, hosting recovery groups and relevant meetings for men and women. (Peer support).

7. Families Anonymous

   1. www.familiesanonymous.org/

   2. Anonymous peer support for families and friends of people with addictions; Offers groups in Metro North region and throughout MA; Offers educational literature. (Family support).

8. GRASP (Grief Recovery After a Substance Passing)

   1. http://grasphelp.org/

   2. Support groups for families or individuals who have had a loved one die as a result of substance abuse or addiction. Meeting locations throughout Massachusetts, including Metro Boston. (Family Support).

9. Learn to Cope

   1. www.learn2cope.org

   2. Peer-led support network for families of people with opioid and other drug addiction; offers groups throughout MA; online support and informational resources; offers training on overdose prevention including opioid overdose prevention and Narcan administration. (FamilySupport).

10. New England Narcotics Anonymous

    1. www.nerna.org/

    2. Anonymous peer support for narcotics addiction; Offers groups access to community events throughout New England

11. Recovery Learning Communities (Peer Support Advocacy)

    1. DPH-established peer-led services that offer self help/peer support, information and referral, advocacy and training activities.Contact: 508-751-9600; info@centralmassrlc.org Director: Brenda Vezinabrenda.vezina@centralmassrlc.org

12. SMART Recovery

    1. http://www.smartrecovery.org/meetings_db/view/showalpha_state.php?search=M

    2. Anonymous peer support for people with addictions and families and friends of people with addictions, in-person and online support; Offers groups in Metro North region and throughout New England; Offers educational literature; provides facilitator-training. (Peer support & Family Support).

13. STEP-Rox

    1. https://www.facebook.com/StepRoxRecoverySupportCenter/timeline?ref=page_interna

    2. Peer-led services that offer self help/peer support, information and referral, advocacy recreational and training activities. (Peer support).

Advocacy:

1. Cambridge Prevention Coalition

   1. http://www.cambridgepublichealth.org/lifestyle/substance-abuse-prevention/index.php

   2. Coalition of governmental bodies, treatment providers, universities and emergency medical services focused on advocacy to address substance abuse as it affects youth and families, with a particular focus on opioid abuse and overdose prevention. Facilitated through Cambridge Health Alliance. (Advocacy).

2. Everett Community Health Partnership – Substance Abuse Coalition

   1. http://www.challiance.org/IntheCommunity/EverettCommunityHealthPartnership.aspx

   2. Collaborative advocacy initiative of the Cambridge Health Alliance, the City of Everett and members of the Everett community; coordinates Everett community prevention efforts; contributes to provision of education, training and technical assistance services; collects, assesses, and disseminates community health data. (Advocacy).

3. Overcoming Addictions

   1. Grassroots community organization providing advocacy, education and access to community events on overcoming addiction of various kinds; Offers support in Everett, Medford and elsewhere in MA.

   2.  Information for Cambridge group can be found at: http//facebook.com/cambridgeovercomingaddiction

   3. Information for Arlington group can be found at: http://facebook.com/ArlingtonOvercomingAddiction

   4. Information for Somerville group can be found at:

   5. http://www.somervilleovercomingaddiction.com/

   6. http://facebook.com/somervilleovercomingaddiction

   7.  Information for Everett group can be found at: http://facebook.com/everettovercomingaddiction

      1. Contact: everettovercomingaddiction@gmail.com

   8. Information for Medford group can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/MedfordOvercomingAddiction

4. Somerville Cares About Prevention

   1. http://www.somervillema.gov/departments/health/office-of-prevention/scap

   2. A community based coalition supported by the City's Health Department focused on advocacy to address substance abuse as it affects youth and families; offers training and education for youth and families. (Advocacy).

Suboxone/ Zubsolv patient assistance program 

link to the below: https://docs.google.com/a/challiance.org/document/d/1VUtvWTYfZXuMMytVU6wHNBqJrFMIhid48hGUAwzfgWI/edit?usp=sharing

this page last updated: 4/21/17