Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Centers in Massachusetts
Medically reviewed by NWVCIL Editorial TeamLast reviewed: May 2026
Our directory lists 318 MAT programs across Massachusetts, with the largest concentrations in Worcester (19), Boston (12) and Brockton (10).
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) combines FDA-approved medications — methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone — with counseling and behavioral therapies for comprehensive addiction care. MAT is the evidence-based gold standard for opioid and alcohol use disorders.
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.
MAT in Massachusetts — By the Numbers
33.6
per 100,000 drug overdose mortality (CDC 2023)
2,387
total overdose deaths in Massachusetts (2023)
343
verified facilities 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
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.
- Private health insurance264
- Cash or self-payment254
- Medicaid250
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid236
- Medicare216
- Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)185
- Outpatient217
- Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment185
- Regular outpatient treatment184
- Residential/24-hour residential85
- Intensive outpatient treatment82
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MAT Treatment Providers in Massachusetts
MAT programs in Massachusetts
Worcester · 19 centers

AdCare Hospital
Worcester, MA
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Central Mass Clinical Associates Inc
Worcester, MA
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CleanSlate Centers
Worcester, MA
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Haven Detox
Worcester, MA
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Spectrum Health Systems Inc
Worcester, MA
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Renewal Integrative Psychotherapies
Worcester, MA
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Spectrum Health Systems Inc
Worcester, MA
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Jeremiahs Inn Inc
Worcester, MA
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Edward M Kennedy CHC OBOT Worcester
Worcester, MA
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Eleanor Health
Worcester, MA
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Hector Reyes House
Worcester, MA
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New Hope Behavioral Health
Worcester, MA
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Nulife Recovery Services Inc
Worcester, MA
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SaVida Health
Worcester, MA
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Spectrum Health Systems Inc
Worcester, MA
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Motivating Youth Recovery
Worcester, MA
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Catholic Charities
Worcester, MA
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Living in Freedom Together
Worcester, MA
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Boston · 12 centers

Boston Comprehensive Treatment Center
Boston, MA
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Fenway Health
Boston, MA
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Healthcare Resource Centers
Boston, MA
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BPHC Substance Abuse Prevention and
Boston, MA
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Bay Cove Human Services
Boston, MA
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Gavin Foundation
Boston, MA
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North Suffolk Community Services
Boston, MA
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North Suffolk Community Services
Boston, MA
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Brockton · 10 centers

Brockton Neighborhood Health Center
Brockton, MA
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Brockton Neighborhood Health Center
Brockton, MA
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Massachusetts TC Clinical Group
Brockton, MA
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BMC Brockton Behavioral Health Center
Brockton, MA
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Brockton Comprehensive Treatment
Brockton, MA
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BrightView Health
Brockton, MA
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EMH Recovery Inc
Brockton, MA
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High Point Brockton
Brockton, MA
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High Point Brockton
Brockton, MA
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Luminosity Bakari Program
Brockton, MA
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Fall River · 10 centers

Fall River Comprehensive Treatment Ctr
Fall River, MA
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Steppingstone Inc
Fall River, MA
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Steppingstone Inc
Fall River, MA
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Family Healthcare Center at SSTAR
Fall River, MA
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SASS Recovery Inc
Fall River, MA
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SSTAR
Fall River, MA
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SSTAR
Fall River, MA
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SSTAR
Fall River, MA
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SSTAR
Fall River, MA
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Steppingstone Inc
Fall River, MA
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Roxbury · 9 centers

Casa Esperanza Inc
Roxbury, MA
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Casa Esperanza Inc
Roxbury, MA
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Dimock Center
Roxbury, MA
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Dimock Center
Roxbury, MA
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Dimock Center
Roxbury, MA
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Boston Medical Center
Roxbury, MA
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Hope House Inc
Roxbury, MA
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Hope House Inc
Roxbury, MA
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BMC OBAT in Boston
Roxbury, MA
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Jamaica Plain · 8 centers

Andrew House Boston
Jamaica Plain, MA
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Bay Cove CSS in Boston
Jamaica Plain, MA
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Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital
Jamaica Plain, MA
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Mirasol Center for Healing
Jamaica Plain, MA
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Pine Street Inn
Jamaica Plain, MA
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Arbour Counseling Services
Jamaica Plain, MA
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Arbour Hospital
Jamaica Plain, MA
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Healthcare Resource Centers
Jamaica Plain, MA
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Lynn · 8 centers

CleanSlate Centers
Lynn, MA
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Lynn Community Health Center Inc
Lynn, MA
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Lynn Comprehensive Treatment Ctr
Lynn, MA
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New Horizons Medical
Lynn, MA
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Lahey Health Behavioral Services
Lynn, MA
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BrightView Health
Lynn, MA
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Lahey Health Behavioral Services
Lynn, MA
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Springfield · 8 centers

Springfield Comprehensive Trt Ctr
Springfield, MA
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Behavioral Health Network (BHN)
Springfield, MA
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Boca Recovery Center
Springfield, MA
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Clinical and Support Options Inc
Springfield, MA
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New Growth Recovery
Springfield, MA
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GRIT
Springfield, MA
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Mental Health Association (MHA)
Springfield, MA
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River Valley Counseling Center
Springfield, MA
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Holyoke · 7 centers

Holyoke Medical Center Inc
Holyoke, MA
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MiraVista Behavioral Health Center
Holyoke, MA
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MiraVista Behavioral Health Center
Holyoke, MA
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River Valley Counseling Center
Holyoke, MA
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Behavioral Health Network (BHN)
Holyoke, MA
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Gandara Residential Services for Women
Holyoke, MA
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GRIT Yale
Holyoke, MA
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New Bedford · 7 centers

Child and Family Services
New Bedford, MA
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Healthcare Resource Centers
New Bedford, MA
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CleanSlate Centers
New Bedford, MA
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Monarch House
New Bedford, MA
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High Point OTP New Bedford
New Bedford, MA
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Steppingstone Inc
New Bedford, MA
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SOAR
New Bedford, MA
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Quincy · 7 centers

Massachusetts Center for Addiction
Quincy, MA
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New Horizons Medical
Quincy, MA
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Northeast Addictions Treatment Center
Quincy, MA
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South Shore Recovery Home
Quincy, MA
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Bay State Community Services Inc
Quincy, MA
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Elm Tree Clinic
Quincy, MA
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Ashby Behavioral Health LLC
Quincy, MA
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Lowell · 6 centers

Lowell Community Health Center Inc
Lowell, MA
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Lowell Comprehensive Treatment Center
Lowell, MA
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Megans House
Lowell, MA
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Elm Tree Clinic
Lowell, MA
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Bridgewell Counseling Services
Lowell, MA
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BrightView Health
Lowell, MA
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Tewksbury · 6 centers

CleanSlate Centers
Tewksbury, MA
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Conexiones Integrated Acute Treatment
Tewksbury, MA
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Lahey Health Behavioral Services
Tewksbury, MA
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Pillars Health Group
Tewksbury, MA
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Pittsfield · 5 centers

Berkshire Medical Center
Pittsfield, MA
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Keenan House
Pittsfield, MA
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Spectrum Health Systems Inc
Pittsfield, MA
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Brien Center
Pittsfield, MA
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Brien Center
Pittsfield, MA
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Framingham · 4 centers

New Horizons Medical
Framingham, MA
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SMOC Behavioral Healthcare
Framingham, MA
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Spectrum Health Systems Inc
Framingham, MA
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Genesis Counseling Services Inc
Framingham, MA
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Greenfield · 4 centers

Healthcare Resource Centers
Greenfield, MA
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Behavioral Health Network (BHN)
Greenfield, MA
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CHD
Greenfield, MA
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ServiceNet Inc
Greenfield, MA
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Haverhill · 4 centers

Serenity at Summit
Haverhill, MA
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New Horizons Medical
Haverhill, MA
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Spectrum Health Systems Inc
Haverhill, MA
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Lawrence · 4 centers

CleanSlate Centers
Lawrence, MA
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Lawrence Comprehensive Treatment Ctr
Lawrence, MA
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BrightView Health
Lawrence, MA
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Psychological Center
Lawrence, MA
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Leominster · 4 centers

Community Health Connections Inc
Leominster, MA
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CleanSlate Centers
Leominster, MA
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Grove Recovery Center
Leominster, MA
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Catholic Charities
Leominster, MA
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Millbury · 4 centers

Evolve Recovery Center at Millbury LLC
Millbury, MA
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Sunrise Detox Millbury LLC
Millbury, MA
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Spectrum Health Systems Inc
Millbury, MA
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Counseling Center at Millbury
Millbury, MA
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Plymouth · 4 centers

BrightView Health
Plymouth, MA
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South Shore Recovery Center
Plymouth, MA
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Anchor House Inc
Plymouth, MA
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High Point OTP Plymouth
Plymouth, MA
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Waltham · 4 centers

Square Medical Group
Waltham, MA
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Square Medical Group/COE River House
Waltham, MA
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Advocates Community Counseling
Waltham, MA
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Spectrum Health Systems Inc
Waltham, MA
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Wilmington · 4 centers

Massachusetts Detox Centers Inc
Wilmington, MA
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Mayflower Recovery Center
Wilmington, MA
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Mayflower Recovery Center
Wilmington, MA
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Brighton · 3 centers

Addiction Treatment Center of NE
Brighton, MA
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BrightView Health
Brighton, MA
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Steward St Elizabeths/SECAP/ATS
Brighton, MA
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Brookline · 3 centers

New Horizons Medical Inc
Brookline, MA
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HRI Hospital
Brookline, MA
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Adolescent Substance Use and Addiction
Brookline, MA
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Cambridge · 3 centers

North Charles Institute for
Cambridge, MA
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North Charles Institute for the
Cambridge, MA
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Danvers · 3 centers

Chapters Recovery Center Inc
Danvers, MA
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Lahey Health Behavioral Services
Danvers, MA
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Lahey Health Behavioral Services
Danvers, MA
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Dorchester Center · 3 centers

Hello House Burt Street
Dorchester Center, MA
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Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Cen
Dorchester Center, MA
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Interim House Inc
Dorchester Center, MA
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Falmouth · 3 centers

CleanSlate Centers
Falmouth, MA
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Gosnold Counseling Center
Falmouth, MA
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Gosnold Treatment Center
Falmouth, MA
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Fitchburg · 3 centers

Community Health Connections Inc
Fitchburg, MA
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Community Health Connections Inc
Fitchburg, MA
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Fitchburg Comprehensive Trt Center
Fitchburg, MA
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Hyannis · 3 centers

CleanSlate Centers
Hyannis, MA
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Duffy Health Center Inc
Hyannis, MA
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BrightView Health
Hyannis, MA
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Northampton · 3 centers

OnCall Healthy Living Program
Northampton, MA
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ServiceNet OP Behavioral Center
Northampton, MA
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Healthcare Resource Centers
Northampton, MA
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Orange · 3 centers

BHN Orange OTP
Orange, MA
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ServiceNet Inc
Orange, MA
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CHD
Orange, MA
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South Weymouth · 3 centers

Spectrum Health Systems Inc
South Weymouth, MA
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Bridge and Perinatal BH Programs at
South Weymouth, MA
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MENTOR South Bay
South Weymouth, MA
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Stoughton · 3 centers

Gosnold Counseling Center
Stoughton, MA
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BrightView Health
Stoughton, MA
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Taunton · 3 centers

Recovery From Addictions Program
Taunton, MA
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Taunton Comprehensive Treatment Center
Taunton, MA
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Community Counseling of Bristol County
Taunton, MA
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West Springfield · 3 centers

CleanSlate Centers
West Springfield, MA
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Northstar Recovery Center
West Springfield, MA
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CHD
West Springfield, MA
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Westborough · 3 centers

Spectrum Health Systems Inc
Westborough, MA
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Spectrum Health Systems Inc
Westborough, MA
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Westminster · 3 centers

Recovery Centers of America
Westminster, MA
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Recovery Centers of America
Westminster, MA
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Recovery Centers of America
Westminster, MA
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Woburn · 3 centers

Evergreen Behavioral LLC
Woburn, MA
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Healthcare Resource Centers
Woburn, MA
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Square Medical Group
Woburn, MA
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Amesbury · 2 centers

Center for Behavioral Health
Amesbury, MA
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Bridgewell Counseling Services
Amesbury, MA
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Attleboro · 2 centers

BrightView Health
Attleboro, MA
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Community Healthcare Inc
Attleboro, MA
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Bedford · 2 centers

Edinburg Center Inc
Bedford, MA
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Canton · 2 centers

Bedrock Rehab LLC
Canton, MA
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Bedrock Rehab LLC
Canton, MA
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Chelsea · 2 centers

Healthcare Resource Centers
Chelsea, MA
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North Suffolk Community Services
Chelsea, MA
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Chicopee · 2 centers

River Valley Counseling Center
Chicopee, MA
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Goodwin House
Chicopee, MA
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Cohasset · 2 centers

East Coast Recovery
Cohasset, MA
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Gardner · 2 centers

Community Health Connections Inc
Gardner, MA
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Carl E Dahl House at Evergreen Grove
Gardner, MA
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Georgetown · 2 centers
Gloucester · 2 centers

Beth Israel Lahey Health Behav Servs
Gloucester, MA
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Great Barrington · 2 centers

Berkshire Mountain Health
Great Barrington, MA
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Spectrum Health Systems Inc
Great Barrington, MA
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Ludlow · 2 centers

Everest Recovery Center
Ludlow, MA
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Avanzando Gandara Center
Ludlow, MA
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Milford · 2 centers

Seven Hills Behavioral Health
Milford, MA
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Spectrum Health Systems Inc
Milford, MA
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North Adams · 2 centers

Spectrum Health Systems Inc
North Adams, MA
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Brien Center
North Adams, MA
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North Andover · 2 centers

Topsail Addiction Treatment Inc
North Andover, MA
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Luna Recovery for Women
North Andover, MA
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North Dartmouth · 2 centers

Gosnold Counseling Center
North Dartmouth, MA
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Southcoast Behavioral Health Hospital
North Dartmouth, MA
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Norton · 2 centers

North Cottage Program Inc
Norton, MA
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Peabody · 2 centers

Boston Addiction
Peabody, MA
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Healthcare Resource Centers
Peabody, MA
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Somerville · 2 centers

BrightView Health
Somerville, MA
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Southborough · 2 centers

Northstar Recovery Center
Southborough, MA
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Epiphany Wellness Massachusetts
Southborough, MA
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Westfield · 2 centers

Healthcare Resource Centers
Westfield, MA
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River Valley Counseling Center
Westfield, MA
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Arlington · 1 center

BrightView Health
Arlington, MA
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Ashby · 1 center

Spring Hill Recovery Center
Ashby, MA
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Athol · 1 center

Clinical and Support Options Inc
Athol, MA
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Baldwinville · 1 center

Clearbrook Treatment Center MA LLC
Baldwinville, MA
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Belchertown · 1 center

CleanSlate Centers
Belchertown, MA
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Belmont · 1 center

McLean Hospital
Belmont, MA
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Beverly · 1 center

Baystate Recovery Center
Beverly, MA
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Braintree · 1 center

Rockland Recovery Treatment Center
Braintree, MA
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Buzzards Bay · 1 center

CHC of Cape Cod Addiction
Buzzards Bay, MA
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Centerville · 1 center

Gosnold Counseling Center
Centerville, MA
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Chelmsford · 1 center

Clover Behavioral Health
Chelmsford, MA
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Chestnut Hill · 1 center

Hillside Detox Center
Chestnut Hill, MA
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Concord · 1 center

CREATE Health and Wellness
Concord, MA
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East Falmouth · 1 center

Recovering Champions LLC
East Falmouth, MA
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East Wareham · 1 center

East Wareham Comprehensive Treatment
East Wareham, MA
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East Weymouth · 1 center

Square Medical Group
East Weymouth, MA
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Easthampton · 1 center

River Valley Counseling Center
Easthampton, MA
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Everett · 1 center

Eliot Community Human Services
Everett, MA
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Feeding Hills · 1 center
Hingham · 1 center
Indian Orchard · 1 center

OnCall Healthy Living Program
Indian Orchard, MA
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Malden · 1 center

Elm Tree Clinic
Malden, MA
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Mashpee · 1 center

CHC of Cape Cod Addiction Program
Mashpee, MA
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Mattapan · 1 center

Boston Public Health Commission
Mattapan, MA
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Nantucket · 1 center

Fairwinds Nantuckets Counseling Center
Nantucket, MA
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Needham · 1 center

Clear Steps Recovery
Needham, MA
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Needham Heights · 1 center

Greater Boston Addiction Center
Needham Heights, MA
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Newton Upper Falls · 1 center

Recovery Team
Newton Upper Falls, MA
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North Reading · 1 center

Meta Addiction Treatment
North Reading, MA
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Norwood · 1 center

Riverside OP Center at Norwood
Norwood, MA
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Palmer · 1 center

Griswold Behavioral Health Center
Palmer, MA
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Petersham · 1 center

McLean Ambulatory and Residential
Petersham, MA
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Princeton · 1 center

McLean Fernside
Princeton, MA
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Raynham · 1 center

Lion Heart Behavioral Health
Raynham, MA
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Reading · 1 center

Solstice House
Reading, MA
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Rochdale · 1 center

Pax Healing
Rochdale, MA
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Salem · 1 center
Saugus · 1 center

Spectrum Health Systems Inc
Saugus, MA
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Southbridge · 1 center

Spectrum Health Systems Inc
Southbridge, MA
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Vineyard Haven · 1 center

Marthas Vineyard Community Servs
Vineyard Haven, MA
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Wakefield · 1 center

Aftermath Addiction Treatment Ctr LLC
Wakefield, MA
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Walpole · 1 center
Wareham · 1 center

CleanSlate Centers
Wareham, MA
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Watertown · 1 center

Square Medical Group
Watertown, MA
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Webster · 1 center

Harrington Hospital Outpatient
Webster, MA
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Wellfleet · 1 center

Outer Cape Health Services
Wellfleet, MA
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West Falmouth · 1 center

Gosnolds Emerson House
West Falmouth, MA
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Weston · 1 center

Charles River Recovery LLC
Weston, MA
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Weymouth · 1 center

Spectrum Health Systems Inc
Weymouth, MA
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Frequently Asked Questions About MAT in Massachusetts
Do I need insurance to enroll in mat treatment?
No. You can pay out of pocket, use MassHealth if eligible, or qualify for sliding-scale rates at many Massachusetts federally qualified health centers. Uninsured patients should still call MAT programs to ask about grant-funded slots and state-funded treatment vouchers.
Do MAT programs in Massachusetts offer sliding-scale fees?
Many Massachusetts community behavioral-health agencies and federally qualified health centers offer sliding-scale fees based on household income. Sliding-scale fees commonly bring a weekly methadone visit down to $5–$25. Ask MAT programs in your area about discounted rates when you call.
Do I need prior authorization for mat under MassHealth?
Most MassHealth plans have eliminated prior authorization for MAT medications, but long-acting injectables like Sublocade and Vivitrol may still require PA. Your Massachusetts provider’s billing staff will handle any authorizations needed before your first dose.
Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for mat in Massachusetts?
Yes. HSA and FSA funds are eligible for all MAT out-of-pocket expenses — copays, medication, counseling, lab tests — because MAT is IRS-qualified medical care. Keep itemized receipts from MAT programs for tax records.
Does Massachusetts allow telehealth induction for MAT?
Yes. DEA rules were permanently expanded in 2024 to allow audio-video telehealth for initial buprenorphine prescribing, and Massachusetts law mirrors federal policy. Methadone induction still requires an in-person visit at an OTP for the first dose, though subsequent counseling can be delivered via telehealth. Naltrexone can be prescribed via telehealth with labs done in Massachusetts.
Can I move from methadone to buprenorphine or vice versa?
Yes. Cross-titration between methadone and buprenorphine is a routine clinical maneuver in Massachusetts. Transfer from methadone to buprenorphine is technically more challenging (risk of precipitated withdrawal) and usually requires a structured micro-induction protocol supervised by an experienced clinician.
Can I start mat the same day I call?
Same-day induction is increasingly common in Massachusetts — especially for buprenorphine at low-barrier clinics and in emergency departments. Methadone same-day starts depend on OTP capacity; call early in the day to maximize your chance of same-day intake.
Will the clinician prescribe me other medications at the first visit?
Sometimes. Comfort medications for withdrawal (clonidine, ondansetron, loperamide) may be prescribed alongside mat at your first visit. Massachusetts clinicians will also address any mental-health medications, pain control, or chronic-disease meds that need coordination.
Are there allergic reactions to mat?
True allergic reactions to methadone, buprenorphine, or naltrexone are rare. Rash, swelling, or difficulty breathing after a dose should be treated as an emergency — call 911 or go to a Massachusetts emergency department. The MAT team can switch medications after stabilization.
Can I breastfeed while taking mat?
Yes. Methadone and buprenorphine are compatible with breastfeeding per CDC and AAP guidance; the small amounts in breast milk are protective against NOWS. Naltrexone in breastfeeding is less studied — discuss with your Massachusetts OB and MAT provider together.
Can my counselor prescribe mat?
No — counselors with master’s-level licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) provide therapy but do not prescribe medication. A nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or physician on the Massachusetts MAT team handles the prescription. Counselor and prescriber collaborate on your care plan.
Can I use a pseudonym for my mat 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.
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