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Updated: May 2026
Sources: SAMHSA, NIDA
Buprenorphine Treatment Centers in Massachusetts
Medically reviewed by NWVCIL Editorial TeamLast reviewed: May 2026
Our directory lists 199 buprenorphine providers across Massachusetts, with the largest concentrations in Worcester (13), Boston (10) and Brockton (8).
Massachusetts had 2,387 drug overdose deaths in 2023 — a 33.6-per-100,000 age-adjusted rate — and the state has built one of the most clinically integrated MAT systems in the country through the Office-Based Addiction Treatment (OBAT) model. Funded by the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS) since 2019, OBAT teams pair an MD with a nurse care-manager and a recovery coach, offering same-week buprenorphine starts across community health centers statewide. NWVCIL's directory tracks 221 buprenorphine providers in Massachusetts, with 13 in Worcester, 10 in Boston, and 8 in Brockton. MassHealth covers methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone with no prior authorization and reimburses for recovery-coaching visits as a distinct benefit. The state has 60 SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Programs (a high per-capita density), 293 facilities accepting Medicaid, and 271 offering telehealth. The Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline (1-800-327-5050) operates 24/7 and books warm-handoff intake appointments directly with OBAT teams. For a Massachusetts resident starting buprenorphine, common pathways include: calling the Substance Use Helpline for OBAT team placement, walking into one of the OTPs in Worcester, Boston, Brockton, Lowell, or Springfield, scheduling an intake at an FQHC, or a telehealth visit with a Massachusetts-licensed prescriber. Most providers can prescribe Suboxone, Subutex, Zubsolv, or the monthly Sublocade injection depending on clinical stability. SAMHSA's national helpline (1-800-662-4357) and the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline are also available 24/7.
Sources: CDC NCHS Drug Overdose Mortality (2023) · SAMHSA Treatment Locator · MassHealth · Massachusetts BSAS
Treatment landscape in Massachusetts:
- Massachusetts recorded 2,387 drug overdose deaths in 2023 at 33.6 per 100,000 (CDC NCHS).
- 221 buprenorphine providers and 60 methadone Opioid Treatment Programs serve the state; Worcester, Boston, and Brockton hold the largest concentrations.
- MassHealth covers all MAT medications with no prior authorization and reimburses recovery-coaching visits.
- The Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS) funds Office-Based Addiction Treatment (OBAT) hubs that coordinate MAT placement statewide.
Buprenorphine in Massachusetts — By the Numbers
33.6
per 100,000 drug overdose mortality (CDC 2023)
2,387
total overdose deaths in Massachusetts (2023)
221
buprenorphine providers in our directory
271 / 343
facilities offering telehealth
293
accept Medicaid for treatment
60
SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Programs
Top cities by buprenorphine provider density
Worcester (13) · Boston (10) · Brockton (8)
Sources: CDC NCHS Drug Overdose Mortality (2023) · SAMHSA Treatment Locator · NWVCIL directory snapshot, May 2026
Coverage & Regulations in MassachusettsSources verified: 2026-05-14
MassHealth
MassHealth covers methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone with no prior authorization and reimburses for recovery-coaching visits.
State regulations
Massachusetts Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS) licenses OTPs; the state funds Hub-and-Spoke Office-Based Addiction Treatment (OBAT) since 2019.
How to access MAT in Massachusetts
BSAS-funded OBAT teams pair an MD with a nurse-care-manager and recovery coach, offering same-week buprenorphine starts across community health centers.
SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357Crisis: 988Massachusetts: 1-800-327-5050 (Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline)
Commonly Accepted Insurance in Massachusetts
- Private health insurance188
- Medicaid185
- Cash or self-payment180
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid176
- Medicare155
- Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)138
Available Treatment Settings in Massachusetts
- Outpatient152
- Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment135
- Regular outpatient treatment130
- Residential/24-hour residential76
- Intensive outpatient treatment63
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Worcester · 13 centers
AdCare Hospital
Worcester, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Central Mass Clinical Associates Inc
Worcester, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Arabic+2 more
CleanSlate Centers
Worcester, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatment
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Haven Detox
Worcester, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Renewal Integrative Psychotherapies
Worcester, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Creole+2 more
Spectrum Health Systems Inc
Worcester, MA
$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Portuguese+3 more
Youth Opportunities Upheld Inc
Worcester, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Jeremiahs Inn Inc
Worcester, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober home
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing+1 more
SaVida Health
Worcester, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatment
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Spectrum Health Systems Inc
Worcester, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Motivating Youth Recovery
Worcester, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing+1 more
Catholic Charities
Worcester, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober home
Spanish
Living in Freedom Together
Worcester, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Boston · 10 centers
Boston Comprehensive Treatment Center
Boston, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatment
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing+1 more
Fenway Health
Boston, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
BPHC Substance Abuse Prevention and
Boston, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Victory Programs Inc
Boston, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober home
Gavin Foundation
Boston, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
North Suffolk Community Services
Boston, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Any Chinese Language+6 more
Brockton · 8 centers
Brockton Neighborhood Health Center
Brockton, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Creole+1 more
Brockton Neighborhood Health Center
Brockton, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatment
Creole+1 more
Massachusetts TC Clinical Group
Brockton, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatment
Creole+1 more
BrightView Health
Brockton, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatment
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
EMH Recovery Inc
Brockton, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober home
High Point Brockton
Brockton, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Creole+2 more
High Point Brockton
Brockton, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Creole+2 more
Luminosity Bakari Program
Brockton, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Arabic+5 more
Fall River · 8 centers
Fall River Comprehensive Treatment Ctr
Fall River, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatment
German+4 more
Steppingstone Inc
Fall River, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober homeTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Steppingstone Inc
Fall River, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober home
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Family Healthcare Center at SSTAR
Fall River, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
SSTAR
Fall River, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Portuguese+2 more
SSTAR
Fall River, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Portuguese+2 more
SSTAR
Fall River, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Portuguese+2 more
Steppingstone Inc
Fall River, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Lynn · 8 centers
CleanSlate Centers
Lynn, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatment
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Lynn Community Health Center Inc
Lynn, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Lynn Comprehensive Treatment Ctr
Lynn, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing+1 more
New Horizons Medical
Lynn, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing+1 more
Lahey Health Behavioral Services
Lynn, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatment
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
BrightView Health
Lynn, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatment
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Lahey Health Behavioral Services
Lynn, MA
$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober homeTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Quincy · 7 centers
Massachusetts Center for Addiction
Quincy, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober homeTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
New Horizons Medical
Quincy, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing+1 more
Northeast Addictions Treatment Center
Quincy, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
South Shore Recovery Home
Quincy, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober home
Elm Tree Clinic
Quincy, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Arabic+1 more
VOA Behavioral Health Services
Quincy, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Spanish
Ashby Behavioral Health LLC
Quincy, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Roxbury · 7 centers
Casa Esperanza Inc
Roxbury, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Spanish
Casa Esperanza Inc
Roxbury, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober homeTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Spanish
Dimock Center
Roxbury, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Spanish
Dimock Center
Roxbury, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Spanish
Dimock Center
Roxbury, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober homeTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Spanish
Hope House Inc
Roxbury, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober homeTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Any Chinese Language+2 more
Hope House Inc
Roxbury, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober home
Any Chinese Language+2 more
New Bedford · 6 centers
Child and Family Services
New Bedford, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Portuguese+2 more
Healthcare Resource Centers
New Bedford, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatment
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing+1 more
CleanSlate Centers
New Bedford, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatment
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
High Point OTP New Bedford
New Bedford, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing+1 more
Steppingstone Inc
New Bedford, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober home
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
SOAR
New Bedford, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Portuguese+2 more
Lowell · 5 centers
Lowell Community Health Center Inc
Lowell, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Arabic+4 more
Lowell Comprehensive Treatment Center
Lowell, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatment
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing+1 more
Megans House
Lowell, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Elm Tree Clinic
Lowell, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Portuguese+1 more
BrightView Health
Lowell, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatment
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing+1 more
Springfield · 5 centers
Springfield Comprehensive Trt Ctr
Springfield, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatment
Creole+4 more
Behavioral Health Network (BHN)
Springfield, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing+1 more
Clinical and Support Options Inc
Springfield, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
GRIT
Springfield, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Mental Health Association (MHA)
Springfield, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober homeTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing+1 more
Lawrence · 4 centers
CleanSlate Centers
Lawrence, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatment
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Lawrence Comprehensive Treatment Ctr
Lawrence, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatment
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing+1 more
BrightView Health
Lawrence, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatment
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Psychological Center
Lawrence, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober home
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing+1 more
Wilmington · 4 centers
Massachusetts Detox Centers Inc
Wilmington, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Creole+4 more
Mayflower Recovery Center
Wilmington, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatment
Creole+4 more
Mayflower Recovery Center
Wilmington, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Creole+4 more
Brighton · 3 centers
Addiction Treatment Center of NE
Brighton, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
BrightView Health
Brighton, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatment
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Steward St Elizabeths/SECAP/ATS
Brighton, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatment
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Falmouth · 3 centers
CleanSlate Centers
Falmouth, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatment
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Gosnold Counseling Center
Falmouth, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Portuguese+2 more
Gosnold Treatment Center
Falmouth, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Fitchburg · 3 centers
Community Health Connections Inc
Fitchburg, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Creole+3 more
Community Health Connections Inc
Fitchburg, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Creole+3 more
Fitchburg Comprehensive Trt Center
Fitchburg, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatment
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing+1 more
Framingham · 3 centers
New Horizons Medical
Framingham, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing+1 more
Spectrum Health Systems Inc
Framingham, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Portuguese+3 more
Genesis Counseling Services Inc
Framingham, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Greenfield · 3 centers
Behavioral Health Network (BHN)
Greenfield, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing+1 more
CHD
Greenfield, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing+1 more
ServiceNet Inc
Greenfield, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober home
French+4 more
Haverhill · 3 centers
Serenity at Summit
Haverhill, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
New Horizons Medical
Haverhill, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing+1 more
Holyoke · 3 centers
Holyoke Medical Center Inc
Holyoke, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
MiraVista Behavioral Health Center
Holyoke, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatment
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing+1 more
GRIT Yale
Holyoke, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Polish+1 more
Hyannis · 3 centers
CleanSlate Centers
Hyannis, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatment
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Duffy Health Center Inc
Hyannis, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Portuguese+1 more
BrightView Health
Hyannis, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatment
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Jamaica Plain · 3 centers
Victory Programs Inc
Jamaica Plain, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober homeTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Victory Programs Inc
Jamaica Plain, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober home
Arbour Counseling Services
Jamaica Plain, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Spanish
Leominster · 3 centers
Community Health Connections Inc
Leominster, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Creole+3 more
CleanSlate Centers
Leominster, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatment
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Catholic Charities
Leominster, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober homeTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Portuguese+1 more
Millbury · 3 centers
Evolve Recovery Center at Millbury LLC
Millbury, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Sunrise Detox Millbury LLC
Millbury, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Counseling Center at Millbury
Millbury, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Pittsfield · 3 centers
Berkshire Medical Center
Pittsfield, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
French+5 more
Brien Center
Pittsfield, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober home
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Brien Center
Pittsfield, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Plymouth · 3 centers
BrightView Health
Plymouth, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatment
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Anchor House Inc
Plymouth, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober homeTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
High Point OTP Plymouth
Plymouth, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatment
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Stoughton · 3 centers
Gosnold Counseling Center
Stoughton, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Portuguese+2 more
BrightView Health
Stoughton, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatment
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Taunton · 3 centers
Recovery From Addictions Program
Taunton, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Taunton Comprehensive Treatment Center
Taunton, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatment
VOA Behavioral Health Services
Taunton, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Tewksbury · 3 centers
CleanSlate Centers
Tewksbury, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatment
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Lahey Health Behavioral Services
Tewksbury, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Detoxification
Creole+2 more
Waltham · 3 centers
Square Medical Group
Waltham, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober homeTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Spanish
Square Medical Group/COE River House
Waltham, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Creole+1 more
Advocates Community Counseling
Waltham, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Any Chinese Language+3 more
West Springfield · 3 centers
CleanSlate Centers
West Springfield, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatment
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Northstar Recovery Center
West Springfield, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
CHD
West Springfield, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Westborough · 3 centers
Spectrum Health Systems Inc
Westborough, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober homeTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Portuguese+2 more
Spectrum Health Systems Inc
Westborough, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Portuguese+2 more
Westminster · 3 centers
Recovery Centers of America
Westminster, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Recovery Centers of America
Westminster, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Recovery Centers of America
Westminster, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Detoxification
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Brookline · 2 centers
New Horizons Medical Inc
Brookline, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing+1 more
HRI Hospital
Brookline, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing+1 more
Canton · 2 centers
Bedrock Rehab LLC
Canton, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Bedrock Rehab LLC
Canton, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Cohasset · 2 centers
East Coast Recovery
Cohasset, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Danvers · 2 centers
Chapters Recovery Center Inc
Danvers, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Lahey Health Behavioral Services
Danvers, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatment
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Dorchester · 2 centers
Victory Programs Inc
Dorchester, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober home
Victory Programs Inc
Dorchester, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober home
Gardner · 2 centers
Community Health Connections Inc
Gardner, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Creole+3 more
Carl E Dahl House at Evergreen Grove
Gardner, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Georgetown · 2 centers
Gloucester · 2 centers
Beth Israel Lahey Health Behav Servs
Gloucester, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Norton · 2 centers
North Cottage Program Inc
Norton, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober home
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Orange · 2 centers
ServiceNet Inc
Orange, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober home
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
CHD
Orange, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
American Indian or Alaska Native languages+22 more
Somerville · 2 centers
BrightView Health
Somerville, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatment
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Webster · 2 centers
Harrington Hospital Outpatient
Webster, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Umass Harrington Healthcare at Webster
Webster, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Woburn · 2 centers
Evergreen Behavioral LLC
Woburn, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Square Medical Group
Woburn, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Creole+1 more
Amesbury · 1 center
Center for Behavioral Health
Amesbury, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Arlington · 1 center
BrightView Health
Arlington, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatment
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Ashby · 1 center
Spring Hill Recovery Center
Ashby, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
French+1 more
Athol · 1 center
Clinical and Support Options Inc
Athol, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Attleboro · 1 center
BrightView Health
Attleboro, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatment
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Baldwinville · 1 center
Clearbrook Treatment Center MA LLC
Baldwinville, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Belchertown · 1 center
CleanSlate Centers
Belchertown, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatment
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Belmont · 1 center
McLean Hospital
Belmont, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Beverly · 1 center
Baystate Recovery Center
Beverly, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Braintree · 1 center
Rockland Recovery Treatment Center
Braintree, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober homeTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Buzzards Bay · 1 center
CHC of Cape Cod Addiction
Buzzards Bay, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatment
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Cambridge · 1 center
Centerville · 1 center
Gosnold Counseling Center
Centerville, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Portuguese+2 more
Chelsea · 1 center
North Suffolk Community Services
Chelsea, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Any Chinese Language+5 more
Dorchester Center · 1 center
Hello House Burt Street
Dorchester Center, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
East Falmouth · 1 center
Recovering Champions LLC
East Falmouth, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
East Weymouth · 1 center
Square Medical Group
East Weymouth, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Creole+1 more
Everett · 1 center
Eliot Community Human Services
Everett, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Any Chinese Language+5 more
Feeding Hills · 1 center
Hingham · 1 center
Indian Orchard · 1 center
OnCall Healthy Living Program
Indian Orchard, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatment
Leeds · 1 center
VA Central Western MA HCS
Leeds, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Ludlow · 1 center
Avanzando Gandara Center
Ludlow, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Malden · 1 center
Elm Tree Clinic
Malden, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Creole+1 more
Mashpee · 1 center
CHC of Cape Cod Addiction Program
Mashpee, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Mattapan · 1 center
Boston Public Health Commission
Mattapan, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatment
Spanish
Milford · 1 center
Spectrum Health Systems Inc
Milford, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Nantucket · 1 center
Fairwinds Nantuckets Counseling Center
Nantucket, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
French+3 more
Needham Heights · 1 center
Greater Boston Addiction Center
Needham Heights, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
North Adams · 1 center
Brien Center
North Adams, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
North Andover · 1 center
Topsail Addiction Treatment Inc
North Andover, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatment
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing+1 more
North Dartmouth · 1 center
Gosnold Counseling Center
North Dartmouth, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
North Reading · 1 center
Meta Addiction Treatment
North Reading, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober home
Northampton · 1 center
OnCall Healthy Living Program
Northampton, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatment
Norwood · 1 center
Riverside OP Center at Norwood
Norwood, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Palmer · 1 center
Griswold Behavioral Health Center
Palmer, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Petersham · 1 center
McLean Ambulatory and Residential
Petersham, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Princeton · 1 center
McLean Fernside
Princeton, MA
$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Shrewsbury · 1 center
Veterans Inc
Shrewsbury, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Spanish
South Weymouth · 1 center
Bridge and Perinatal BH Programs at
South Weymouth, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatment
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Southborough · 1 center
Northstar Recovery Center
Southborough, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Southbridge · 1 center
Spectrum Health Systems Inc
Southbridge, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing+1 more
Vineyard Haven · 1 center
Marthas Vineyard Community Servs
Vineyard Haven, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
German+2 more
Wakefield · 1 center
Aftermath Addiction Treatment Ctr LLC
Wakefield, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Wareham · 1 center
CleanSlate Centers
Wareham, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatment
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Watertown · 1 center
Square Medical Group
Watertown, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Creole+1 more
Wellfleet · 1 center
Outer Cape Health Services
Wellfleet, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing+1 more
West Falmouth · 1 center
Gosnolds Emerson House
West Falmouth, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Weston · 1 center
Charles River Recovery LLC
Weston, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatment
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Weymouth · 1 center
Spectrum Health Systems Inc
Weymouth, MA
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatment
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Frequently Asked Questions About Buprenorphine in Massachusetts
Can pregnant women start buprenorphine in Massachusetts?
Yes. MAT with methadone or buprenorphine is the recommended standard of care in pregnancy — ACOG and SAMHSA both endorse it. Massachusetts providers coordinate with obstetrics to monitor mother and baby throughout pregnancy and the neonatal period.
Is a full month’s supply of buprenorphine included in the monthly cost?
For methadone, once SAMHSA take-home criteria are met, the monthly OTP fee covers both in-clinic and take-home doses. For buprenorphine, the clinic fee typically covers the 30-day prescription filled at a Massachusetts pharmacy. For long-acting naltrexone (Vivitrol), the monthly dose is administered at the visit and included in that visit fee.
Does MassHealth cover telehealth MAT visits in Massachusetts?
Yes. MassHealth reimburses telehealth buprenorphine visits at parity with in-person visits in Massachusetts; methadone induction still generally requires an in-person visit due to federal OTP rules. Follow-up methadone counseling can be telehealth.
Does insurance cover the counseling portion of buprenorphine the same as the medication?
Yes. Parity law requires equal coverage for the medication and counseling components of MAT. Counseling copays often match mental-health visit copays (typically $20–$50 for commercial plans in Massachusetts). Providers bill counseling and medication separately.
Can Massachusetts patients get an extended take-home supply of buprenorphine?
For methadone, SAMHSA’s 2024 final rule allows OTPs in Massachusetts to grant up to 28 days of take-home doses once clinical-stability criteria are met. For buprenorphine, 30-day prescriptions are standard and 90-day fills are permitted in many Massachusetts plans. Long-acting naltrexone is a single monthly injection, so no take-home supply applies.
What defines “stable” on buprenorphine in Massachusetts?
Stability criteria include consistent attendance, clean drug screens, improved functioning, stable housing and relationships, and no recent crisis. Massachusetts clinicians use SAMHSA’s 8-point take-home criteria for methadone and similar frameworks for other medications.
How long does the first buprenorphine appointment take?
The first appointment typically runs 90–180 minutes: medical history, physical exam, intake paperwork, counseling assessment, lab tests, and the first dose or prescription. Plan for 2–3 hours and arrange transportation in case of post-dose drowsiness.
Do I need to fast before my first buprenorphine appointment?
No fasting is required for routine MAT labs in Massachusetts. Eating a light meal before the visit is recommended to reduce nausea risk with the first medication dose. Hydration is helpful, especially for urine drug-screen collection.
Can buprenorphine affect hormones or sexual function?
Long-term opioid-agonist therapy (methadone, buprenorphine) can lower testosterone in some men and affect menstruation in some women. Annual hormone panels are reasonable. Switching medications or adjusting dose resolves most cases; endocrinology referral is available in Massachusetts for persistent issues.
Should I stop buprenorphine when I find out I’m pregnant?
No — abrupt discontinuation is dangerous for the pregnancy. Call your Massachusetts MAT clinic right away; the team will coordinate with obstetrics to continue medication safely and arrange any dose adjustments needed as the pregnancy progresses.
Do I need a separate therapist if I already have one?
Not always. If your existing therapist can coordinate with your MAT prescriber, the arrangement is usually fine. Massachusetts MAT teams can integrate with outside therapists via signed records-release; doubling up on counseling isn’t required.
Can I use a pseudonym for my buprenorphine treatment in Massachusetts?
No — medical records must use your legal name for billing, insurance, and DEA compliance. However, 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality means that legal name is protected from disclosure. Pseudonymous treatment is not available in MAT.
Other Treatment Options in Massachusetts
Buprenorphine Treatment in Other States
Need immediate help? Call SAMHSA: 1-800-662-4357 (24/7, free)