RESOURCES

 Detox or Acute treatment services (ATS) programs are medically monitored detoxification (detox) services. Programs provide 24-hour nursing care, under the consultation of a medical director, to monitor an individual's withdrawal from alcohol and other drugs and alleviate symptoms. ATS programs are community-based inpatient programs that provide clients with 24 hour evaluation and treatment. All clients collaborate with a case manager in the development of a service plan for aftercare services including outpatient counseling, transitional support services, residential rehabilitation, or opioid treatment as clinically appropriate.

Please remember PAATHS (Providing Access to Addictions Treatment, Hope and Support) is a one-stop shop for anyone (individuals, families, community partners, other treatment providers) looking for information about, or access to substance use treatment services at 774 Albany Street, Boston

*Please call 311 24/7 from the city of Boston to connect directly to PAATHS.  If you are outside of Boston or using a pay phone, call 617-635-4500.

Project Assert is available 8am-midnight through the Boston Medical Center emergency room.

Adolescent programs: MYR - Motivating Youth Recovery Worcester - ages 13-18 please call 508-860-1244

AdCare Hospital Worcester

508-799-9000

http://adcare.com/

Andrew House/at Shattuck Hospital

Jamaica Plain

617-318-5602 /male only 

https://www.baycove.org/pdf/AndrewHse.pdf

Arbour Hospital, Detox/Dual Diagnosis

Jamaica Plain

617-522-4400

http://www.arbourhealth.com/organizations/arbour-hospital/

Baldpate Hospital Georgetown

978-352-2131

http://www.detoxma.com/

Bedrock Recovery Center

1 Meadowbrook Way, Canton

855-661-6060

Behavioral Health Network

298 Federal St., Greenfield

413-733-1423/Female only

Berkshire Medical Center

McGee Unit, 725 North St.

Pittsfield, 413-445-9463

Bournewood Hospital Brookline

617-469-0300  

http://www.bournewood.com/

Carlson Recovery Center/Behavorial Health 

Network 

Springfield

413-246-9675

http://bhninc.org/content/carlson-recovery-center

Community Healthlink, Worcester

508-860-1200 

http://www.communityhealthlink.org/chl/#

Dimock, Roxbury

617-442-8800

http://23.229.189.65/behavioral-health/about/

Emerson Hospital Addiction Services, Concord

978-287-3510 

http://www.emersonhospital.org/supportservicesandgroups/supportservices/addictionprograms.aspx

Franklin Recovery Center, BHN, Greenfield,

413-223-5072

Faulkner Hospital, 1153 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain,

617-983-7060

Gavin Foundation, (formerly Phoenix House), 43 Old Colony Avenue, Quincy

617-845-5785

Gosnold, Falmouth

508-540-6550

Highpoint Treatment Ctr, 1233 State Road, Plymouth

774-213-8435

Highpoint, Meadowbrook Brockton Campus/Men's Addiction Treatment Ctr.

(also Section 35 facility) 30 Meadowbrook Road, Brockton

774-213-8435/male only

Lahey Health Behavioral Services, 365 East St. Tewksbury

978-259-7000

Lahey Health Behavioral Services, 111 Middleton Rd. Danvers

978-259-7000

McGee Unit/Berkshire Medical Center, 725 North Street, Pittsfield

413-445-9395

McLean Hospital/Proctor House I, Belmont

617-855-3141

MiraVista, 1233 Main Street, Holyoke

413-264-0825

Morcap Program/Morton Hospital, 88 Washington Street, Taunton

508-967-3200

Northeast Behavioral Health, 111 Middleton Road, Danvers

978-739-7675

Northeast Behavioral Health, 365 East Street, Tewksbury

978-259-7021

Serenity at the Summit, 61 Brown Street, Haverhill

855-981-8849

Spectrum-Weymouth, 861 Main Street, Weymouth

339-499-4092 /Male only

Spectrum-Westborough, 154 Oak Street, Westborough

508-898-1570

SSTAR, 386 Stanley Street, Fall River

508-235-7002

St. Elizabeth's Comprehensive Addiction Program, Brighton

617-789-2574

Veteran's Center for Addiction Program, Bedford

781-687-2275

Veteran's Center for Addiction Program, Brockton

508-583-4500

Veteran's Center for Addiction Program, Jamaica Plain

617-232-9500

Washburn House, 1183 Main, Worcester

508-834-8599

(CSS) Provides clinical stabilization services for clients leaving detox or stabilization services for clients needing acute treatment but not meeting criteria for medically-necessary detox (ATS) services.

Andrew House, South Weymouth

781-232-5500/Gender/All

Gosnold Post Detox, Falmouth

800-444-1554

Highpoint Treatment Center Serenity Inn, Section 35 only, Brockton

800-734-3444/Male only

High Point Treatment Center Stabilization, Plymouth

800-233-4478

Passages-Community Healthlink, Worcester

508-860-1142

Post Detox Step Down - Lahey, Danvers

800-323-2224

Spectrum Post Detox, Weymouth

800-366-7732

SSTAR Step Down Services, New Bedford

508-324-7763

The Hope Center - BHN, Springfield

413-301-9500

Women's Renewal - Dimock, Roxbury

617-442-8800

Gavin CSS - Quincy

617-845-5785

Transitional Support Services (TSS) are short-term residential programs for individuals who need further stabilization after detoxification. TSS programs provide 24-hour structured, supportive residential housing and services using case management and psycho-education to assist clients in implementing an Individual Service Plan.  Case Managers provide linkages and interagency collaboration to next step programs and assist clients in obtaining the credentials necessary to apply for social service benefits, i.e. copy of birth certificate, identification, etc.

High Point Treatment Center, New Bedford

508-984-1697

Lynn Transitional/Lahey Health, Lynn

781-593-9434

Spectrum Residential Program, Westborough

800-366-7732

Transitions Transitional Program, Mattapan

617-534-9150

Shepherd House, Victory Program, Dorchester

617-288-3906

Thayer Transitional Support, Worcester

774-312-2400

Therapeutic Communities provide a highly structured environment that emphasizes residential treatment and recovery within the parameters of the program structure.  The residents take an active role in this mode of treatment helping them to take responsibility and become positive role models.

Meridian House (co-ed), East Boston

617-569-6050

Steppingstone (women), Fall River

508-674-2788

Steppingstone (women), New Bedford

508-674-2788

Dimock Askia (men), Roxbury

617-427-1350

My Sister's House (women), Roxbury

617-442-8800

Spectrum Residential (co-ed), Westboro

800-366-7732

Project Turnabout (men), Weymouth

800-366-7732

FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

Specialized Residential Services for Families provide a safe and supportive treatment environment for homeless families when the caretaking parent(s) has chronic substance use disorder.  Programs provide shelter, coordination and case management of substance use disorder treatment and other services for homeless families in order to support and sustain recovery.

Orchard Street, Leominster

978-537-3109

Entre Familia Program, Mattapan

866-705-2807

Genesis II Family Center, Newton

866-705-2807

Sage House, Framingham

866-705-2807

H.A.R.T. House, Tewksbury

866-705-2807

Grace House, Northampton

866-705-2807

MEN'S RECOVERY HOMES

Recovery Homes provide a structured, alcohol and drug free environment for individuals recovering from substance use disorder. These programs emphasize recovery and treatment within a structured, therapeutic setting. Residents are encouraged to integrate with the community and to access community resources, including self-help groups and employment. Social Model programs emphasize a sober living environment, peer counseling and case management.  The emphasis of these programs is to assist residents to provide each other with a culture of recovery, support, sharing and positive role modeling.

Granada House, Allston - 617-254-2923

Casa Esperanza, Roxbury - 339-215-3838

Gavin House, South Boston - 617-268-5517

New Victories, Dorchester - 617-825-6088

Victory House, Boston - 617-262-5032

Living and Recovery, Jamaica Plain - 617-522-2936

Community Program, Interim House, Dorchester - 617-265-2636

Dimock/John Flowers, Roxbury - 617-442-8800

Hamilton House, Dorchester - 617-288-1584

Answer House, South Boston - 617-268-7124

Sullivan House, Jamaica Plain - 617-524-4416

Rehabilitation and Health, East Boston - 617-569-2089

Charlestown Recovery House, Charlestown - 617-242-0088

Hope House, Boston - 617-971-9360

Green House, Worcester - 508-421-4403

Crozier House, Worcester - 508-860-2209

Pathway House, Gardner - 978-632-4574

Hector Reyes House, Worcester - 508-459-1805

Channing House, Worcester - 508-755-8088

Jeremiah's Inn, Worcester - 508-755-6403

Hope House (Spectrum), Leicester - 508-892-1010

Caspar House I, Somerville - 617-623-5277

Caspar House II, Somerville - 617-776-6036

Hurley House, Waltham - 781-891-4323

The Bridge House, Framingham - 508-872-6194

South Shore Recovery Home, Quincy - 617-773-7023

McLean Center at Fernside, Princeton - 800-906-9531

McLean at Naukeag, Ashburnham - 800-230-8764

Link House/John Ashford, Newburyport - 978-462-7341

Lowell House, Lowell - 978-459-3371

Ryan House, Lynn - 781-593-9434

Eastern Middlesex, Malden - 781-321-2600

Miller House, Falmouth - 508-540-5052

North Cottage Program, Norton - 508-285-2701

Harmony House, New Bedford - 508-992-8948

Anchor House, Plymouth - 508-746-6654

Steppingstone Men's House, Fall River - 508-674-2788

Keenan House Recovery Home, Pittsfield - 413-499-2756

Gandara, Springfield - 413-781-2234

Opportunity House, Springfield - 413-739-4732

Hairston House, Northampton - 413-585-8390

Beacon House for Men, Greenfield - 413-773-1706

Orange Recovery House, Orange - 978-544-6507

New Chapters, New Bedford - 774-202-4827

Cole's Place, Springfield - 413-747-0705

Rockland Recovery home, Rockland - 855-732-4842

Rockland Recovery home, Milton - 855-732-4842

Rockland Recovery home, Dorchester - 855-732-4842

WOMEN'S RECOVERY HOMES

Latinas Y Ninos Center**, Roxbury - 617-445-1104

Shepherd House, Dorchester - 617-288-3906

Hello House Women's Program, Quincy - 617-471-6616

Faith House**, Worcester - 508-438-5625

McLean at Naukeag Residential, Ashburnham - 800-230-8764

McLean at Fernside, Princeton - 800-906-9531

Rhodes Street House, Millbury - 508-581-7821

GROW Program, Cambridge - 617-661-6020

Serenity House**, Framingham - 508-435-9040

Women's View**, Lawrence - 978-687-1658

Woman's Place, Cambridge - 617-661-6020

Ryan House, Lynn - 781-593-9434

Pegasus House, Lawrence - 978-687-4257

Sheehan Women's Program, Tewksbury - 978-640-0840

Emerson House**, Falmouth - 800-444-1554

Edwina Martin House**, Brockton - 508-583-0493

Monarch House, New Bedford - 508-992-0800

Gandara Residential**, Holyoke - 413-540-9881

My Sister's House**, Springfield - 413-733-7891

Keenan House Recovery Home, Pittsfield - 413-499-2756

Maranda's House, Worcester - 508-860-1005

Beryl's House**, Worcester - 774-243-6995

New Day**, Somerville - 617-628-8188

New Joelyn's Home, Dorchester - 617-456-1201

**Community-based women's residential substance use disorder treatment programs for pregnant and postpartum women offer linkage to prenatal and pediatric care, obstetrical services, early intervention programs, and other services. Note: Since printing of this list, changes may have occurred.

A researched-based information for researchers, teachers, students, and health consumers and professionals.

 http://www.addictionsearch.com/ 

A fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strength, and hope to help others recover from alcoholism.

www.aa.org

Alcohol Help         www.AlcoholHelp.com

Do you need an organization that can help you find assistance with your alcohol problem? Alcohol addiction can happen to anyone. While not everyone who drinks will become an alcoholic, heavy drinking over a long period of time makes it more likely that a problem will develop. There are many other factors, including genetics and underlying mental disorders, that can contribute to alcoholism. Millions of Americans struggle with an alcohol use disorder of some kind - from binge drinking to addiction.  

Alcohol Help’s educational guide explains the options available to help individuals find the most successful path to sobriety. I am confident that our site will help those in need learn more about the issues surrounding alcohol misuse. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.   www.alcoholhelp.com/treatment/how-do-i-pay-for-rehab/   

Stay safe and stay healthy!  

Gwen Michael 

Community Outreach Specialist 

P: (800) 586-9670 

If you are bothered by someone's drinking, Al-Anon/Alateen Family Groups may be able to help. We are a fellowship of men, women, and children who share our experience, strength and hope in order to solve our common problems. Al-Anon's program of recovery is based on the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions as adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).

 https://ma-al-anon-alateen.org/ 

A service of the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

 https://www.steroidabuse.org/ 

Articles, on-line resources, and newsletters available on the Magic Stream Org website:

 http://www.magicstream.org/addict.htm 

Serving Massachusetts and Rhode Island

 https://nerna.org/ 

AHOPE is a harm reduction and needle exchange site providing a range of service to active injection drug users, including:

• Integrated HIV/ Hepatitis/ and STI testing
• Free legal, and anonymous needle exchange
• Supported  referrals to HIV, Hepatitis, STI treatment, and medical 
• Overdose prevention education and training
• Risk reduction supplies to reduce the spread of HIV and Hepatitis C      infection
• Risk reduction counseling
• Supported referrals to all modalities of substance abuse treatment

AHOPE services are available at the walk-in center at 774 Albany Street and through mobile van and outreach sites around Boston. 

For the AHOPE van schedule or for more information, please call 617-534-3976.

AHOPE Walk-In Hours at 774 Albany Street Boston, MA. 02118

Monday: open 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., closed 12pm-1:00 p.m., open 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. 

Tuesday: open 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., closed 12pm-1:00 p.m., open 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. 

Wednesday: open 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., closed 12pm-1:00 p.m., open 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Thursday: open 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., closed 12pm-1:00 p.m., open 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Friday: open 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., closed 12pm-1:00 p.m., open 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Who is eligible? The program serves active injection drug users in the Boston metropolitan area. Families, friends, and healthcare providers may contact AHOPE to learn about harm reduction and overdose prevention strategies for active users..

Questions?

​Please contact: 617-534-3976

Outreach Phone: 617-592-7828

Drop in phone: 617-534-3967

www.bphc.org/AHOPE

PAATHS (Providing Access to Addictions Treatment, Hope and Support) is a one-stop shop for anyone (individuals, families, community partners, other treatment providers) looking for information about, or access to, substance use treatment services.

We are able to provide phone support, community support and walk-in services to individuals who are seeking immediate placement in a range of substance use treatment programs.

Our staff can help you by:

Assessing unique treatment needs Describing types of treatment available. Making recommendations and referrals. Facilitating access to treatment programs (including detox, CSS/TSS programs, medication assisted treatment and outpatient treatment programs), and Connecting clients to overdose prevention and risk reduction services. There are many paths to recovery. Let us help you find yours.

 Who is eligible?
​
Eligibility is simple. We serve any individual or family from the Greater Boston area in need of information related to substance use, regardless of insurance status. Spanish speaking staff and assistance with transportation are available.
​

PAATHS Navigator Model

In addition to the walk-in site at 774 Albany Street and the hotline, the PAATHS program also works with primary care providers and behavioral staff from various sites (including emergency departments and primary care settings) to assess individuals for substance use issues and link them to care as needed. Navigators are also available to provide phone support and trainings to providers upon request.

How to Access PAATHS services

Monday-Friday 7:30AM - 6:00 PM      * closed Weds. 1:30-3:30 PM

Sat & Sun 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
* Last walk-in registration for the day takes place at 6:00 p.m. on weekdays and 3 p.m. on weekends. 

Services are provided on a first come first served basis. We highly encourage arriving early so that you can be sure to connect you with services as soon as possible.
 

The program is located at 774 Albany Street, 1st floor, Boston MA 02118

Please call 311 24/7 from the city of Boston to connect directly to PAATHS. 

If you are outside of Boston or using a pay phone, call 617-635-4500​.

Questions?

Please contact: 617-534-5554

 https://www.bphc.org/whatwedo/Recovery-Services/paaths-connect-to-services/Pages/paaths.aspx 

There are many resources available if you or a friend or loved one is struggling with addiction, whether to alcohol, drugs or gambling.

Fenway Health’s Behavioral Health Department offers counseling and support groups designed to help with addiction issues, especially for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender.

In addition, Fenway Health’s acupuncture program offers walk-in sessions available on a sliding fee scale to anyone who is concerned about their substance use and addictive behaviors. Sessions are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 10:00 am and 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm, and from 9:00 am to 11:00 am on Saturday mornings. Pre-registration is required.  Please call 617.927.6202 to schedule your enrollment visit.

We also offer Problem Gambling Services; for more information or to schedule an appointment, click here.

A full list of addiction recovery services is shown below. Please note that walk-in program assessments are suspended due to COVID-19.  In addition to the number above, you can call the people below for telehealth enrollments and the most updated program information:

Sonia Gooden-Alexis at 617.927.6252
Melissa Savage at 617.927.6172

 

Addiction Recovery & Wellness Program Acupuncture Treatments are suspended until further notice. For the status of group counseling services, please call Melissa or Sonia.

· Complementary therapy to recovery

· Acupuncture daily walk-in clinic for substance use disorders
Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 10:00 am (last treatment at 9:15 am)
Monday-Friday, 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm(last treatment at 5:45 pm)
Saturday, 9:00 am – 11:00 am (last treatment at 10:15 am)

· Substance use counseling, education and case management

· Problem Gambling Services

· Individual and group counseling

· Harm reduction and recovery skills groups

· Relapse prevention

· HIV risk reduction education and referrals to HIV testing

· Self-Help meetings on-site

· Suboxone Group

· Tobacco Cessation

o Fenway offers free, one-on-one sessions to help you quit tobacco.

o Set up an appointment by emailing tobacco@fenwayhealth.org.

110 W Sqantum Street, Quincy, MA 02171

phone: 617-376-3000

http://www.manetchc.org/

Narcan/Naloxone, Opioid Overdose and Reversal Program (counseling and distribution)

Narcan is available for anyone to have on hand in case they witness an overdose.

Narcan(Naloxone) is a life-saving medication that can reverse an opioid overdose by blocking opioids receptors from attaching to opioid receptors in the brain. It is administered as a nasal spray. There are NO side effects. Narcan is active for about 30 to 90 minutes in the body—giving enough time to seek emergency medical care.

A Manet Prevention Specialist can teach you how to use Narcan and supply this medication to you free of charge.

Call (Quincy/Hull) 857.939.4108, (Taunton) 781-664-4637 or e-mail us at: knowyourstatus@manetchc.org.

Syringe Services

Sharing or reusing needles can increase the risk a person’s chance of acquiring serious illnesses and infections. To help reduce these risks, Manet offers a free and confidential needle exchange program.

Call 617-483-5799.

Medication Assisted Treatment for Substance Use Disorders (Suboxone (Buprenorphine)/Vivitrol)

The Manet Medication Assisted Treatment Program offers the comprehensive services necessary to treat the whole person – not just the addiction. Manet’s primary care providers are certified to offer medications that are effective in the treatment of opioid addiction, in the privacy of the health care provider’s office and as part of a patient’s ongoing care. For more information, call: Quincy & Hull 857-403-0815; Taunton 774-406-5420.

Behavioral Health Services

Manet Community Health Center offers onsite behavioral health counseling for our primary care patients, as well as referrals to community treatment programs and resources for appropriate ongoing care.

Behavioral Health Clinician can help with:

· Coping with medical problems

· Stress, anxiety or anger

· Substance use issues

· Difficult life problems or family problems

· Child behavior problems

· Other mental health issues

Available Services:

· Individual, Couple & Family Counseling

· Case Management Services

· Recovery Coaching

· Psychiatric Evaluations

· Medication Management

· Telepsychiatry services in partnership with Boston Medical Center

Our Behavioral Health Team:

Tim Comeaux, LICSW, LADC1, Director
Oumaima Mansouri, MSW, Behavioral Health Clinician
Jane Farrell, LCSW, Behavioral Health Clinician
Asia DeGaust, Behavioral Health Case Manager

To schedule a visit with a Behavioral Health Clinician, ask your Manet Primary Care Provider. For more information about Manet’s Behavioral Health Services, contact the Case Manager at 617-404-4156.

As a last resort if you are concerned that a family member is a harm to themselves you can attempt to have them involuntarily committed under Section 35. 

Help line Info.  http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/docs/dph/substance-abuse/sec35-faq-brochure-rev ised-11-16.pdf

Recognizing an Overdose: Learn about the signs and what to do here: http://harmreduction.org/issues/overdose-prevention/overview/overdose-basics/recognizing-opioid-overdose/ 

Remember if you do not have Narcan, call 911 and do rescue breathing until help arrives. 

Narcan aka Naloxone information can be found here: http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/docs/dph/substance-abuse/naloxone-info.pdf. 

Most pharmacies have a standing order for Narcan. This means you can walk in without a prescription and purchase Narcan.  https://www.mass.gov/service-details/how-to-get-naloxone.

You can also get Narcan at a Learn to Cope meeting or from Manet Community Health and AHOPE.

The Family Restored Support Group - Support - The Family

The Family Restored provides advocacy, education, support groups, and treatment scholarships in addition to 12 Step workshops and a non-profit sober house.

http://thefamilyrestored.org/ 

 Learn to Cope is a non-profit support network that offers education, resources, peer support and hope for parents and family members coping with a loved one addicted to opiates or other drugs.

For additional support and resources please visit our website to register for our online Discussion Board which currently has over 11,000 members. In addition, the Massachusetts Bureau of Substance Addiction Services is also available and offers support to individuals and families affected by substance use disorder.

https://www.learn2cope.org/ 

Adolescents who use drugs might not become addicted in adulthood, but they can damage their health mentally, physically and emotionally during their childhoods. For a few who are particularly vulnerable, drug use can and does become an ongoing risk of addiction into their futures. There is an important distinction between illicit use and addiction. Illicit use of drugs refers to using drugs for pleasure or highs. Addiction to drugs refers to a dependence upon those substances; people who are addicted have no control over whether, when, how or how much of the drugs they crave. Addiction can be psychological, physical or both.   

Drug Prevention for Parents  https://www.greenmountaintreatmentcenter.com/resources/parents/ 

GRASP Local Chapters

Meetings

United States Chapters

GRASP Canada Chapters

Join our FB groups

Grief Recovery After Substance Passing

GRASP was created to offer understanding, compassion, and support for those who have lost someone they love through addiction and overdose. Too many times we suffer not only the death of the person we love, but we become isolated in our grief. We feel, and too many times it is true, that no one understands our pain. But at GRASP, we do. We have suffered this same kind of loss and we have found the love and connection that only those who have lived this loss can give another. And while the pain of this loss will always be with us, we have found through GRASP that we don't have to walk the road that is our pain alone. We walk it together, hand in hand and heart to heart.

http://grasphelp.org/ 

The Sun Will Rise Foundation provides support to the residents of Massachusetts towns for issues regarding substance use disorder. We help with education. 

Our meetings are monthly, 18 and older, peer to peer, in person grief support for those in Massachusetts, New Hampshire & Rhode Island who have lost someone they love to substance use disorder, addiction and/or overdose. We welcome anyone who has experienced this type of loss.  

http://www.thesunwillrise.org/ 

Hope Floats Healing & Wellness Center offers a variety of groups and services for those grieving the loss of someone they love. www.hopefloatswellness.org/

Grief Weavers, LLC is a practice for individuals, couples, and families designed to facilitate the grief process by providing an environment in which bereaved persons can acknowledge, understand, and integrate or “weave” grief & loss into their lives.

http://www.griefweavers.com/

We have a great children's book to help them with grief in a way they may be able to relate to and understand, the book is entitled Tuck Meets a Dragonfly and may be purchased by clicking on the lick below:

https://www.griefweavers.com/store.html#/ 

This delightfully illustrated and heartwarming book tells the story of a young turtle named Tuck who is struggling after the death of his Mom. Tuck's best friend, Padraic, embarks on a quest to find the answer to Tuck's questions "Is there a Turtle Heaven?" and "Is my Mom there?" Padraic seeks the help of Old Naughton, a turtle elder, who in turn asks the help of the dragonflies, Queen Emily and Katarina. Together the group brings the answers Tuck needs to begin his healing. 

This uplifting story highlights ways to help grieving children. Suggestions are offered on using the story to broach the topics of grief and loss, "what happens next," and how love and friendship can heal the pain of grief.

Milestone Foundation

Milestone Recovery

65 India Street Portland, Maine  04101

Tel:  207-775-4790

Fax:  207-775-5231

http://milestone-recovery.org/

info@milestone-recovery.org

Offering medically managed detoxification.

Portland Recovery Center

468 Forest Ave Portland, ME. 04101

Tel: 207-553-2575

https://portlandrecovery.org/

Offering NA, CA, HA, crystal meth anonymous and SMART recovery meetings.

Providence Retreat

408 Bars Mill Road Hollis Center, ME. 04042

Tel: 207-298-9130

https://providenceretreat.org/

A twelve step based, 28-day, recovery program, for the treatment of drug and alcohol addiction.

The Family Restored

P.O. Box 10116
Portland, ME 04104
(207) 808 - 7480
info@thefamilyrestored.org

http://thefamilyrestored.org/

A fund raising organization set up to help families and addicts find and afford resources.

Mercy Hospital Addiction Services

Northern Light Mercy Hospital (State Street)

144 State Street, Portland, ME 04101
Phone: 207-879-3000

https://mercyhospital.org/specialty-practices/addiction-treatment/

https://northernlighthealth.org/Resources

Provides treatment of withdrawal symptoms, group therapy, and family interventions.

List of Portland area AA meetings

CALL: (844) 334-6862

https://help.aameetingfinder.org/

https://csoaamaine.org/meetings/?d=any&r=8759

Most meetings are within walking distance to Providence Place

Portland Public Health Division
389 Congress St.
Portland, ME 04101
PH: 207-749-1062
FX: 207-874-8913

https://www.portlandmaine.gov/866/Needle-Exchange-Program

o What: Contact-free Needle Exchange and Naloxone Distribution Services

o When: Tuesdays and Thursdays

o Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

o Where: 103 India St. Portland, ME

o How: The Clinic is not open to the public. Please read the information below on how to access these services.

How to Access Contact-Free Needle Exchange Services and Naloxone Distribution Services

 

1. For Clients with cell phone access:

o Go to 103 India St. Public Health Center, but remain in the parking lot.

o Call staff at 207-756-8024 to request supplies.

o Staff will ask for your client number and details of your exchange- how many needles you have and how much supplies you need. If you are new to the exchange, please call the number and staff will enroll you over the phone.

o Staff will meet you in the parking lot with all necessary items including a sharps bin for disposal. Please remain 6 feet from each other and staff members.

o If multiple clients are there at the same time, clients will be asked to remain in their car or remain apart from one another. One client will be served at a time and items will be clearly marked with the client's exchange number.

o You will be asked to leave once you've received your new items and disposed of used items.

o WHAT: “Overdose Recognition & Response Training & Naloxone Distribution”

o WHERE: 103 India Street, Portland, Maine

o WHEN: Every Wednesday, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM, beginning 2/5/20

o CONTACT: Zoe Brokos, Program Coordinator of Substance Use Prevention and Harm Reduction Services (207) 756-8024 or zop@portlandmaine.gov

Address: 343 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04101

Open 24 hours

Phone: (855) 607-8758

https://www.libertybayrecovery.com/

Liberty Bay Recovery Center is committed to helping people achieve lasting sobriety through comprehensive care and compassionate support. Founded by and staffed with individuals in recovery themselves, we treat residents with the respect and dignity they deserve. Our Portland Maine rehab center provides individualized care and evidence-based clinical approaches in an environment that promotes healing.   

Address: 17 Bishop St, Portland, ME 04103

Open 24 hours

Phone: (207) 618-9611

https://www.pinetreerecovery.com/

Medical detox is the foundation of permanent recovery. At Pine Tree Recovery Center, we help clients heal and recreate their lives with a holistic, multi-pronged approach and clinically sophisticated medical drug and alcohol detox and addiction treatment including Intensive Outpatient Programs. Proprietary medical detoxification protocols, highly credentialed clinical and medical staff, and luxury accommodations keep clients safe, comfortable and motivated during detox and as they transition into the next phase of treatment and recovery.

Address: 88 Preble St, Portland, ME 04101

Phone: (207) 774-7818

https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/use/adult-rehabilitation-centers/

Our centers provide a safe place for recovery, while rebuilding a lifestyle free and safe from substance abuse. Our six month program offers a place to sleep, food to eat, and a new beginning - with no income or insurance required.

Address: 251 Pleasant Ave, Portland, ME 04103

Phone: (207) 615-4356

https://www.gracehouseforwomen.com/

Grace House for Women was founded in 2010 and is dedicated to improving the quality of life for women in their journey of recovery. We have developed into a Level III Recovery Residence according to the rigorous criteria and standards set forth by the National Association of Recovery Residences. 

Our mission at Grace House is to provide a clean, safe and drug-free environment for women in early recovery to help cope with community living and get connected and involved in the recovery community. We aim to provide the support and structure necessary for women who are willing to work maintain a productive, spiritual lifestyle.

Address: 19 Bramhall St, Portland, ME 04102

7 Days a Week:   9AM–9PM

Phone: (207) 835-0682

https://providenceplacemaine.org/

Email: manager@providenceplacemaine.org

Providence Place was conceived with the thought of giving men a safe environment to begin the process of living a sober and spiritual lifestyle. Our belief is men that are attempting to live by and work at the spiritual principals laid out in the twelve steps of A.A., will have a strong chance of long term recovery.

1010 Harrison Avenue Boston, MA 02119

Phone: 617-541-1400

Email: contact@masshirebostoncareerctr.org

Hours of Operations

Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

A MassHire Boston Career Advisor can help you assess your career needs and interests, explore career options, identify and apply for jobs, provide resume guidance and help you identify obstacles that are hindering your job search. MassHire Boston Career Advisors have access to assessment tools and resume reading software (Job Scan) that will help your resume pass an employer’s applicant tracking systems. If you’re stuck or just simply need guidance, reach out and connect today!

Career advisors are ready and available to help you with job search activities and support. Call 617- 541- 1400 or email contact@masshirebostoncareerctr.org for assistance.

JobQuest

https://jobquest.dcs.eol.mass.gov/jobquest/Default.aspx

Indeed

https://www.indeed.com/partner/goodwill

Download the Indeed Job Search Techniques Guide

JobGet

https://www.jobget.com

If you are between the ages of 18-24 years old you can call or email

Skip Gonsalves at 617-541-1474 or

SkipGonsalves@masshirebostoncareerctr.org

If you are a returning citizen or your CORI is affecting your reemployment, you can call or email

Jay Eloiseau at 617-541-1476 or

Jeloiseau@masshirebostoncareerctr.org

If you are a Mature Worker (40+) you can call or email

Claudia Brashears at 617-541-1481 or

ClaudiaBrashears@masshirebostoncareerctr.org

If none of these fit you can call  617-541-1400 or please email contact@masshirebostoncareerctr.org and you will contacted or within 48 hours by an assigned Career Advisor

 https://www.thetrevorproject.org

The Trevor Project offers accredited life-saving, life-affirming programs and services to LGBTQ youth that create safe, accepting and inclusive environments over the phone, online and through text.

Crisis Interventions

Trevor Lifeline—The only national 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention lifeline for LGBTQ young people under 25, available at 1-866-488-7386.

TrevorChat—A free, confidential, secure instant messaging service for LGBTQ youth that provides live help from trained volunteer counselors, open daily.

TrevorText—A free, confidential, secure service in which LGBTQ young people can text a trained Trevor counselor for support and crisis intervention, available daily by texting START to 678-678.

Suicide Prevention Trainings and Resources

Trevor Lifeguard Workshop—The Lifeguard Workshop is a free online learning module based on The Trevor Project’s in-person workshop, which is listed in the SPRC/AFSP Best Practice Registry for Suicide Prevention. The Lifeguard Workshop webpage includes a video, a curriculum guide, lesson plans, and additional resources for educators.

Trevor CARE Training—This training for adults provides an introduction to suicide prevention techniques based on Trevor’s CARE model (Connect, Accept, Respond, Empower).

Trevor Ally Training—This training introduces adults to the unique needs of LGBTQ youth.

LGBTQ on Campus—These online, interactive training simulations for students and faculty in higher education are AFSP/SPRC Best Practices for Suicide Prevention and were created in partnership with Kognito Interactive and Campus Pride.

Step-In, Speak-Up—These online, interactive training simulations for faculty and staff working with youth in Grades 6–12 are AFSP/SPRC Best Practices for Suicide Prevention and were created in partnership with Kognito Interactive.

Model School District Policy for Suicide Prevention—A roadmap to help school leaders easily navigate ways to bring suicide prevention policies and resources to their schools, developed in collaboration with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the American School Counselor Association, and the National Association of School Psychologists.

Coming Out: A Handbook for LGBTQ Young People—A resource that covers a wide range of topics to support LGBTQ young people in exploring what coming out safely can mean for them. The handbook includes:

Trevor Support Center – A resource where LGBTQ youth and their allies can find answers to frequently asked questions, and explore resources related to sexual orientation, gender identity and more.

PSAs—Our current public service announcements, “Ask for Help,” are available free of charge for TV, radio, website, social media, and print use.

Community Resources

TrevorSpace—A social networking community for LGBTQ youth ages 13 through 24 and their friends and allies.

Trevor Ambassadors—Local volunteer groups in select U.S. cities (Atlanta, Chicago, Philadelphia, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, D.C.)

Trevor NextGen—Groups of young, motivated volunteers in New York and Los Angeles who raise awareness, develop leadership, advocate, and fundraise in support of The Trevor Project’s life-saving, life-affirming work.

Trevor Youth Advisory Council—This group of 20 young advocates, ages 16–24 from around the country, are trained by The Trevor Project to raise awareness about LGBTQ youth, mental health, and suicide prevention in their communities.

Trevor Advocacy Network—A way for Trevor supporters to take action to improve policies and legislation that protect LGBTQ youth.

If you are thinking about suicide, you deserve immediate support. Please call The Trevor Lifeline at 1-866-488-7386.