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Catalyst Clinic Boston Medical Center

Substance Use

Treatment Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Your treatment plan addresses each condition at once with personalized, compassionate care for comprehensive healing.

Hospital

Primary Level of Care

Provides 24/7 medical supervision and intensive treatment in a clinical setting for individuals in crisis or with acute needs, focusing on stabilization and immediate safety

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Insurance

Provider's Policy

We accept most major insurances: AllWays Health Partners, BMC WellSense Plan, Commonwealth Care Alliance, East Boston, eternalHealth, Fallon, Harvard Pilgrim, MassHealth, UMass Boston, Unicare, and Wellcare. For out-of-network plans, call us to discuss your coverage and possible payment assistance.

Located just off Interstate 93 near Boston Medical Center, this nonprofit outpatient clinic supports teens and young adults facing substance use disorders (SUD). The team treats alcohol, opioids, marijuana, and prescription drug use, along with co-occurring mental health concerns. Services include assessment, therapy, medical support, and recovery coaching for clients ages 12 to 25.

Combine Therapy and Medication Support

Clinicians use therapy, medications, and harm reduction to help youth understand and manage their substance use. The team combines cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and relapse prevention strategies to meet each client’s needs. Clients also receive screening for mental health and physical conditions, including HIV, hepatitis, and STIs.

Navigate Services with Care Coordinators

The clinic includes licensed clinicians, recovery coaches, and medical providers trained in addiction care. Staff guide families with education and support, and help clients navigate services like housing and primary care. Telehealth, peer mentoring, and parent guidance expand access for those seeking care in a hospital-based outpatient setting

AT A GLANCE

Center Overview

Location
801 Massachusetts Avenue Crosstown Building, 7th Floor, Boston, MA 02119 View Map
Primary Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental healt...

Treatment Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Your treatment plan addresses each condition at once with personalized, compassionate care for comprehensive healing.

Accreditation
Joint Commission

Joint Commission Accredited

The Joint Commission accreditation is a voluntary, objective process that evaluates and accredits healthcare organizations (like treatment centers) based on performance standards designed to improve quality and safety for patients. To be accredited means the treatment center has been found to meet the Commission's standards for quality and safety in patient care.

Conditions We Treat
Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Trauma
Substance Use We Treat
Alcohol, Co-Occurring Disorders, Drug Addiction, Heroin +4 More
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How to pay

Insurance Accepted

Provider's Policy: We accept most major insurances: AllWays Health Partners, BMC WellSense Plan, Commonwealth Care Alliance, East Boston, eternalHealth, Fallon, Harvard Pilgrim, MassHealth, UMass Boston, Unicare, and Wellcare. For out-of-network plans, call us to discuss your coverage and possible payment assistance.
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Care Options

Levels of Care

Everyone's recovery journey is unique. Whether it looks like residential rehab for 30 days, an outpatient program, or virtual therapy, you can find a level of care that fits your needs.
Residential Rehab
Not Offered at This Center
Offering intensive care with 24/7 monitoring, residential substance use treatment is typically 30 days. Length can range from 14 to 90 days.
Sober Living
Not Offered at This Center
Transitional housing designed to support individuals recovering from substance use disorders offering a safe, supportive and structured environment for practicing long-term sobriety, while reintegrating back into daily living.
Outpatient
Outpatient treatment offers flexible therapeutic and medical care without the need to stay overnight in a hospital or inpatient facility. Outpatient care typically offers a range of therapies and medical interventions individuals can attend alongside daily life.
Virtual & In-Home Care
Not Offered at This Center
The delivery of therapeutic services utilizing technology such as video conferencing, online messaging or phone calls, allowing for flexibility, comfort and increased access to care.
Co-Occurring Mental Health
Treatment for co-occurring mental health disorders, which affect the majority of individuals diagnosed, integrates care for mental health conditions with primary substance use. Personalized care plans are crafted to effectively address each condition simultaneously, optimizing the healing process.
Treatment

Your Care Options

Specializations

Adolescents

Adolescents

Teens receive the treatment they need for mental health disorders and addiction, with the added support of educational and vocational services.

Alcohol

Alcohol

Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.

Co-Occurring Disorders

Co-Occurring Disorders

A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.

Drug Addiction

Drug Addiction

Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.

Young Adults

Young Adults

Emerging adults ages 18-25 receive treatment catered to the unique challenges of early adulthood, like college, risky behaviors, and vocational struggles.

Who We Treat

Adolescents

Adolescents

Teens receive the treatment they need for mental health disorders and addiction, with the added support of educational and vocational services.

Young Adults

Young Adults

Emerging adults ages 18-25 receive treatment catered to the unique challenges of early adulthood, like college, risky behaviors, and vocational struggles.

Girls
Boys

Approaches

Evidence-Based

Evidence-Based

A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.

Family Involvement

Family Involvement

Providers involve family in the treatment of their loved one through family therapy, visits, or both–because addiction is a family disease.

Individual Treatment

Individual Treatment

Individual care meets the needs of each patient, using personalized treatment to provide them the most relevant care and greatest chance of success.

Medical

Medical

Medical addiction treatment uses approved medications to manage withdrawals and cravings, and to treat contributing mental health conditions.

Therapies

1-on-1 Counseling

1-on-1 Counseling

Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Group Therapy
Life Skills

Life Skills

Teaching life skills like cooking, cleaning, clear communication, and even basic math provides a strong foundation for continued recovery.

Medication-Assisted Treatment

Medication-Assisted Treatment

Combined with behavioral therapy, prescribed medications can enhance treatment by relieving withdrawal symptoms and focus patients on their recovery.

Motivational Interviewing

Motivational Interviewing

Based on the idea that motivation to change comes from within, providers use a conversational framework to discover personalized methods for change.

Online Therapy

Online Therapy

Patients can connect with a therapist via videochat, messaging, email, or phone. Remote therapy makes treatment more accessible.

Psychoeducation

Psychoeducation

This method combines treatment with education, teaching patients about different paths toward recovery. This empowers them to make more effective decisions.

Relapse Prevention Counseling

Relapse Prevention Counseling

Relapse prevention counselors teach patients to recognize the signs of relapse and reduce their risk.

Languages

English
Spanish

Conditions We Treat

Anxiety

Anxiety

Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.

Depression

Depression

Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.

Stress

Stress

Stress is a natural reaction to challenges, and it can even help you adapt. However, chronic stress can cause physical and mental health issues.

Trauma

Trauma

Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. Those ongoing issues can also be referred to as "trauma."

Substances We Treat

Alcohol

Alcohol

Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.

Co-Occurring Disorders

Co-Occurring Disorders

A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.

Drug Addiction

Drug Addiction

Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.

Heroin

Heroin

Heroin is a highly addictive and illegal opioid. It can cause insomnia, collapsed veins, heart issues, and additional mental health issues.

Marijuana
Opioids

Opioids

Opioids produce pain-relief and euphoria, which can lead to addiction. This class of drugs includes prescribed medication and the illegal drug heroin.

Prescription Drugs

Prescription Drugs

It's possible to abuse any drug, even prescribed ones. If you crave a medication, or regularly take it more than directed, you may have an addiction.

Smoking Cessation

Smoking Cessation

Quitting smoking—i.e., ceasing to smoke—means giving up smoking nicotine and tobacco products. This process has very important health benefits.

Aftercare

Support Meetings
Relapse Prevention Planning
Outpatient Treatment
Medication Assistance
Experience

Care Designed for Your Needs

Personal Amenities

Air-Conditioned Rooms

Special Considerations

Family Program
Transition Program

Transition Program

Patients in a transition program gradually return to life outside treatment, helping lower chances of relapse and continue care in a less intense setting.

Young Adults Program

Young Adults Program

Programs for young adults bring teens 18+ together to discuss age-specific challenges, vocational and educational progress, and successes in treatment.

Wheelchair Accessible

Smoking and Vaping Policy

Smoking Not Allowed
Vaping Not Allowed
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Further Research

The following therapies are included: group therapy, 1-on-1 counseling and more.
Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
We accept most major insurances: AllWays Health Partners, BMC WellSense Plan, Commonwealth Care Alliance, East Boston, eternalHealth, Fallon, Harvard Pilgrim, MassHealth, UMass Boston, Unicare, and Wellcare. For out-of-network plans, call us to discuss your coverage and possible payment assistance.
Catalyst Clinic Boston Medical Center provides outpatient therapy, licensed primary mental health and more.

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