Important Announcements

Nondiscrimination Statement Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

To see our full nondiscrimination statement, click here.

Campus Construction Update

Starting September 14, we’re closing the Menino building lobby entrance. This, along with the ongoing Yawkey building entrance closure, will help us bring you an even better campus experience that matches the exceptional care you've come to expect. Please enter the Menino and Yawkey buildings through the Moakley building, and make sure to leave extra time to get to your appointment. Thank you for your patience. 

Click here to learn more about our campus redesign. 

Start your journey

Ready to learn more or make an appointment? We can help.

The best way to start your journey with an addiction specialist is to call us at 617-638-5500. We can help refer you to the right program and give you more information about resources and programs that may be available

Get Care and Treatment at BMC

Most patients start their treatment at one of these three BMC clinics. Which one you'll go to depends on your individual needs. We can help you find the right starting point for you, or direct you to other programs if none of these three seem right for you. Call us at 617-638-5500 to learn more or schedule an appointment.

Other Programs and Services

Whether your a provider looking for substance use treatment, or care for your patient, or a patient in need of care, here are some other programs you may be connected to.

Connections to addiction services

Rapid ACCESS

Recovery coaching to help you find the right treatment program, schedule appointments, and help support and guide you throughout your recovery journey

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Addiction treatment from a primary care team

Office-Based Addiction Treatment

BMC's Office-Based Addiction Treatment (OBAT) program helps patients access FDA-approved medications for substance use disorders within a primary care setting.

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START

As part of the OBAT program, START treats people with stimulant use disorders using group therapy, physical activity, and more.

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Care for people who are pregnant or have an infant child

Project RESPECT

Provides prenatal care, addiction treatment, peer support, and more for pregnant women with substance use disorders

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SOFAR

Provides support and medical care for both parents in recovery and their children. Call 617-414-5988 for more information

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Substance use disorder in teenagers and young adults

CATALYST

Provides care for adolescents and young adults with substance use disorders, including recovery coaches, psychotherapy, medications for addiction, and more

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Support for people not ready for treatment, or who need safe supplies

Project TRUST

A street-level drop-in center where our community health workers can give you addiction treatment resources, provide you with harm reduction education and supplies, and help you get many medical services, including wound care, HIV testing, and more

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Care for co-occuring substance use disorders and mental health conditions

Addiction Psychiatry

Provides outpatient treatment for people with both mental health disorders and substance use disorders

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Addiction support and care for inpatients

Addiction Consult Service

Helps care for hospitalized patients with substance use disorders and assists with transitions to treatment after discharge

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Brockton Behavioral Health Center Inpatient Psychiatric Service

Provides referral-only, 24-hours/7 day care for patients who need secure psychiatric treatment in an acute inpatient setting, including those with co-occuring subsance use disorders

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Brockton Behavioral Health Center Clinical Stabilization Service

Provides 24-hour/7-day residential treatment to those seeking long-term recovery from substance use disorders, including counseling, treatment groups, skills training, medication-assisted therapy, and more 

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FAQS

What insurances do you take?

To learn more about what health insurance plans are accepted at BMC, please visit our insurance page.

How can I get an appointment?

To request an appointment with a particular program, please contact that program directly using the contact information above. For help, please reach out to us at 617-638-5500.

How can I find resources outside of BMC?

You can find addiction and mental health treatment options, as well as related resources, at https://findtreatment.gov/. Your health care provider may also be able to connect you to resources outside of BMC.

What medications for addiction does BMC offer?

Depending on your needs, we offer buprenorphine (Suboxone), injectable buprenorphine (Sublocade), and naltrexone (Vivitrol, Revia). In certain situations, we can offer 72 hours of methadone dosing.

We also offer naloxone (Narcan) for patients who may be at risk of overdose or who have friends or family members at risk of overdose.

Do I need a referral?

Some of our programs do require a referral from your doctor before you can join. These include Rapid ACCESS, our recovery coaching program, and our Brockton Behavioral Health Center. If you do not have a doctor, you can reach out to BMC primary care at 617-414-5951 to schedule an appointment.

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