Massachusetts · Listings Checked October 2026

Drug and Alcohol Rehab in Massachusetts

Where Can You Get Addiction Treatment in Massachusetts?

SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov lists 316 substance use treatment facilities in Massachusetts, in 113 cities. Of these, 285 accept Medicaid, 49 offer detox, 78 offer residential treatment, 59 are certified methadone clinics and 203 prescribe buprenorphine. The state agency for substance use treatment is the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS), Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline answers at 800-327-5050 (24/7).

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Treatment Facilities by City in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts cities with the most SAMHSA-listed substance use treatment facilities. All 113 cities are listed below the table. Each city page lists its facilities with services, payment and phone numbers.

Treatment facilities in Massachusetts by city
CityFacilitiesMedicaidDetoxResidentialMethadone
Rehab in Worcester2422344
Rehab in Boston1010153
Rehab in Fall River1010132
Rehab in Jamaica Plain1010321
Rehab in Lowell1010011
Rehab in Pittsfield1010232
Rehab in New Bedford99032
Rehab in Brockton87031
Rehab in Roxbury88331
Rehab in Springfield88011
Rehab in Framingham76031
Rehab in Lawrence77121
Rehab in Haverhill53121
Rehab in Holyoke55000
Rehab in Leominster54122
Rehab in Millbury53132
Rehab in North Adams55001
Rehab in Taunton55001
Rehab in Falmouth44110
Rehab in Fitchburg44001
All 113 Cities in Massachusetts With Treatment Facilities

State Treatment Agency

Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS), Massachusetts Department of Public Health oversees substance use treatment in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts Treatment Helpline

Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline: 800-327-5050, 24/7.

Call 800-327-5050

Treatment if You Don't Have Insurance

The Bureau of Substance Addiction Services funds treatment and recovery services and provides access to treatment for people without insurance.

Medicaid Coverage for Addiction Treatment in Massachusetts

Massachusetts's Medicaid program is MassHealth. Massachusetts has expanded Medicaid, so adults with low incomes can qualify based on income alone. Its Section 1115 waiver (MassHealth) expands substance use treatment coverage.

Check a Program's License

Before you choose a program, confirm it is licensed using the Look up a BSAS Licensed Treatment Program.

Sober Living Homes in Massachusetts

Massachusetts's recovery residence program: Certified alcohol and drug free housing (sober homes) under BSAS (certification is voluntary). The state's NARR affiliate is Massachusetts Alliance for Sober Housing.

Naloxone (Narcan)

You can ask for naloxone at any pharmacy counter without a prescription under the statewide standing order, and the pharmacy can bill your insurance, including MassHealth. Naloxone nasal spray is also sold over the counter nationwide.

Good Samaritan Overdose Law

A person who seeks medical help for themselves or someone else during a drug overdose is not charged with drug possession, or found in violation of probation, pretrial release or parole, when the evidence came from seeking that help. (M.G.L. c. 94C, § 34A)

Involuntary Treatment and Protective Custody

Section 35 (M.G.L. c. 123, § 35): A police officer, physician, spouse, blood relative, guardian or court official can petition a court to commit someone with an alcohol or substance use disorder who is likely to cause serious harm to inpatient treatment for up to 90 days.

Guides for Your Next Step

Learn what detox, inpatient rehab and outpatient rehab involve, how medication for opioid use disorder works, and how to find rehab that takes Medicaid or free and low-cost rehab. Before you commit, read how to choose a rehab you can trust.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Many Rehab Centers Are in Massachusetts?

SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov lists 316 substance use treatment facilities in Massachusetts (checked October 2026), the most in Worcester (24).

How Many Rehabs in Massachusetts Accept Medicaid?

285 of the 316 listed facilities accept Medicaid. Confirm your specific plan when you call.

Where Are Methadone Clinics in Massachusetts?

59 federally certified opioid treatment programs (methadone clinics) are listed in Massachusetts. Use the methadone filter on any city page to find them.

Can You Get Free Rehab in Massachusetts?

The Bureau of Substance Addiction Services funds treatment and recovery services and provides access to treatment for people without insurance. 84 listed facilities offer a sliding fee scale, and 1 provide treatment at no charge.

Does Massachusetts Have a Good Samaritan Overdose Law?

A person who seeks medical help for themselves or someone else during a drug overdose is not charged with drug possession, or found in violation of probation, pretrial release or parole, when the evidence came from seeking that help.

Sources

  1. SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov listing data, checked October 2026
  2. Bureau of Substance Addiction Services , Massachusetts Department of Public Health website
  3. Get treatment help from the Massachusetts agency
  4. About Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline
  5. Section 1115 waiver details (Medicaid.gov)
  6. Massachusetts Medicaid eligibility
  7. Look up a BSAS Licensed Treatment Program
  8. Massachusetts recovery residence program
  9. Massachusetts naloxone information
  10. Massachusetts Good Samaritan law
  11. Section 35 (M.G.L. c. 123, § 35)

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