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Substance Use Disorder Services
COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTERS (CBHC)
provide timely access to mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment on an urgent and ongoing basis.
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CBHCs provide mental health and SUD services, routinely and/or urgently, on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on weekends from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except holidays).
CBHCs offer individual therapy, group therapy, medication management, care management, and other services to meet the needs of each individual.
Services are offered onsite, as well as via telehealth and in the community.
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ADULT MOBILE CRISIS INTERVENTION (AMCI)
is a behavioral health emergency service for adults age 21 and over. AMCI can be contacted when an individual is having a crisis and needs help right away.
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AMCI staff will meet with individuals onsite at the AMCI location, in the community (including homes, schools, shelters, etc.), or via telehealth.
AMCI is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year.
AMCI is available in every town in the Commonwealth.
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YOUTH MOBILE CRISIS INTERVENTION (YMCI)
is a behavioral health emergency service for youths ages 0 through 20. YMCI can be contacted when an individual is having a crisis and needs help right away.
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YMCI staff will meet with individuals onsite at the YMCI location, in the community (including homes, schools, shelters, etc.), or via telehealth.
YMCI is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year.
YMCI is available in every town in the Commonwealth.
Find your local YMCI provider here.
COMMUNITY CRISIS STABILIZATION (CCS)
is a voluntary alternative to psychiatric hospitalization that occurs in a community setting. CCS programs designed for adults over 18 (Adult CCS, or ACCS) and children under 18 (Youth CCS, or YCCS) are available.
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CCS is staffed by mental health professionals, including nurses, social workers, mental health counselors, and peers.
CCS is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year.
A typical length of stay is 3 to 5 days.
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To find services for adults, please choose CCS from the Select Service dropdown menu and enter an age of 18 or above in the Specify Age field. To find services for children, please enter an age between 0 and 17.
OUTPATIENT WALK-IN/OPEN ACCESS (OA)
means same-day appointments.
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An outpatient program holds a period of time open so a person can walk in or be seen via telehealth without an appointment.
OA may be used for intake, psychiatry appointments, group meetings, or individual therapy.
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HOSPITAL-BASED ACUTE TREATMENT SERVICES (HBATS)
, also known as
Level 4 Detoxification Services
, is for adults who are at high risk of severe withdrawal symptoms.
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HBATS is provided 24 hours a day in a hospital to adults ages 18 and older.
The individuals may also have other medical complications.
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ACUTE TREATMENT SERVICES (ATS)
, also known as
detoxification or withdrawal management
, is for adults over the age of 18 who have withdrawal symptoms from alcohol and/or other drugs. These individuals do not need to be in a hospital but need to be medically-monitored.
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ATS is provided 24 hours a day to adults ages 18 and older.
Special programs are available for youth under the age of 21
(see Youth Stabilization Services)
and for adults with co-occurring conditions (see E-ATS on the
Mental Health Services
page).
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CLINICAL STABILIZATION SERVICES (CSS)
is an intensive substance use disorder treatment program for adults ages 18 and older.
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CSS is provided 24 hours per day.
CSS provides nursing support, case management, education, counseling, and aftercare.
Special programs are available for youth under the age of 21
(see Youth Stabilization Services)
.
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YOUTH STABILIZATION SERVICES (YSS)
is a medically-monitored substance use disorder service for adolescents and transitional age youth up to the age of 21.
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YSS is provided 24 hours per day.
YSS includes help with withdrawal and intensive substance use disorder treatment in the same setting.
Individuals also receive psychiatric consultations and nursing care.
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TRANSITIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES (TSS)
offers structure and support in a residential facility for adults ages 18 and older with substance use disorders.
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TSS is provided 24 hours per day.
TSS provides nursing support, intensive case management, education, and aftercare planning.
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RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION SERVICES (RRS) ASAM Level 3.1
support individuals who have substance use disorders and/or a mild mental health disorder. Services help individuals transfer to integrate back into the community.
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RRS is a 24-hour structured supportive program that happens in a home- like setting in the community. It provides support, education, counseling, and help from recovery specialists.
Programs are available for:
Adults ages 18 and older;
Adolescents, transitional -age youth, and young adults;
Families; and
Pregnant and post-partum women.
RRS provides access to medications for physical, behavioral health, and substance use conditions.
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CO-OCCURRING ENHANCED RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION SERVICES (COE-RRS) ASAM Level 3.1
support individuals with both a substance use disorder and a moderate to severe mental health.
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COE-RRS is a 24-hour program that happens in a home-like setting within the community. It provides support, education, counseling, and help from recovery specialists.
Programs are available for adults ages 18 and older.
COE-RRS provides access to medications for physical, behavioral health, and substance use conditions.
A part time registered nurse oversees medication administration and compliance.
The individual receives interactive therapy from the program staff.
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MEDICATION-ASSISTED TREATMENT (MAT)
supports recovery from substance use disorders.
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Treatment includes behavioral therapy and medications.
Medications used are methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone, or other U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved medications.
MAT may be provided in an Opioid Treatment Program (OTP), Office-Based Addiction Treatment Program (OBAT), primary care, or outpatient behavioral practice.
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OPIOID TREATMENT PROGRAM (OTP)
is also known as
methadone clinics.
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Individuals with opioid use disorder have their medication given to them and monitored.
Medications used are methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone, or other U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved medications.
Individuals can receive counseling, education, and vocational services as needed.
OTP is available on a short-term (withdrawal management) or long-term (maintenance) basis.
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OFFICE-BASED ADDICTION PROGRAM (OBAT)
, including
Office-Based Opioid Treatment Programs (OBOT)
, is a service that provides medications for addiction treatment.
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OBAT also provides counseling and recovery supports.
Medications used are buprenorphine, naltrexone, or other U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved medications.
Services are provided in an outpatient setting. It’s most often provided in health centers or specialty substance use disorder clinics.
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STRUCTURED OUTPATIENT ADDICTION PROGRAM (SOAP)
, also known as
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
, is a short-term, intensive day and/or evening substance use disorder treatment service. It is for individuals who do not need 24-hour care.
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Individuals get help with withdrawal management. Services include case management, education, and counseling.
Individuals can stay in the community, work, or school. They can continue being part of their family life while getting treatment.
SOAP is available for adolescents and adults.
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