Government Programs
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, SAMHSA, is an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation.
- SAMHSA’s website has a Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator, to help people find treatment facilities in the United States. Search “01810” and a list of many treatment facilities in the area is displayed with links to more information.
- SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
The Massachusetts Department of Health and Human Services has an extensive list of resources provided by the Bureau of Substance Abuse Services to respond to the opioid epidemic.
Intervention & Counseling Services in Massachusetts
Beth Israel Lahey Health Behavioral Services: From outpatient counseling to treatment-focused halfway houses, we offer a full range of addiction treatment programs for adults and teens. Please note that programs are available in a range of local areas.
12 Methuen Street
2nd Floor
Lawrence, MA 01840
877-382-1609
https://bilhbehavioral.org/services/crisis-intervention
Family Services of Merrimack Valley:
Massachusetts Substance Abuse Information and Education Helpline: Offers free, confidential information and referrals for alcohol and drug problems (in any language).
800-327-5050
http://helpline-online.com
Mass General Brigham Substance Use Services: Outpatient services designed for people who struggle with substance use, whether the problem is minor or more severe.
Salem Hospital
81 Highland Avenue
Salem, MA 01970
978-741-1200
https://nsmc.partners.org/psychiatry/substance_use_services
Riverside Urgent Behavioral Healthcare: Provides timely behavioral health evaluations, short-term counseling, psychopharmacological services and referrals for longer-term care.
270 Bridge Street, Suite 301
Dedham, MA 02026
781-329-0909
www.riversidecc.org
Support for Families
Parents Helping Parents of Massachusetts: 24/7 free, confidential and anonymous support for parents.
800-632-8188
Insurance Eligibility
The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act ensures that co-pays, deductibles, and visit limits are generally not more restrictive for mental health and substance abuse disorder benefits than they are for medical and surgical benefits. Under the essential health benefits rule, individual and small group health plans are required to comply with these parity regulations.
Contact the following places to find low or no cost treatment options:
- the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s treatment helpline is 1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357)
- the Massachusetts Substance Abuse Information and Education Helpline is 1-800-327-5050
- Health Care For All‘s number is 617-350-7279
- Your health care insurer may provide a phone number on your membership card to call for information about accepted programs and services.
How do I decide which treatment center is best for my situation?
Start by reading the National Institute on Drug Abuse’s guide, Seeking Drug Abuse Treatment: Know what to Ask.
Last updated March 2026.