Local Resources for Substance Use
Below are local services and resources available to you. You will find their name, mission, who they help, their services, and links to their websites.
Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS)
Mission: To oversee the statewide system of prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery support services for individuals, families, and communities affected by substance addiction in Massachusetts.- Who They Help: Individuals, families, and communities in Massachusetts dealing with substance addiction.
- Services: Licensing treatment programs and counselors, funding and monitoring services, providing access to treatment for the uninsured, developing policies and programs, and tracking treatment trends.
Care Solace
Mission: To quickly connect individuals to available mental health providers, substance use treatment, and social services matched to their needs.- Who They Help: Students, staff, and families within school districts, as well as broader communities seeking mental health and substance use services.
- Services: Care Solace offers a 24/7 Care Concierge team to assist individuals in finding local mental health programs and counseling services. They provide support regardless of insurance status and have a vast database of verified providers.
- NOTE: Care Solace offers a variety of complimentary and confidential services to students, staff, and their families by Billerica Public Schools. Care Solace’s team is available 24/7/365 and can support you in any language.
Elevate Recovery Massachusetts
Mission: To provide effective and individualized drug and alcohol rehabilitation services to individuals pursuing sobriety.- Who They Help: Individuals struggling with substance use and mental health disorders in the Greater Boston Area.
- Services: Offers treatment options including detox, inpatient and outpatient programs, dual diagnosis treatment, medication-assisted treatment, and various therapeutic approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing.
Family Resource Centers (FRCs) - Massachusetts
Mission: To provide accessible support services to families across Massachusetts, strengthening family bonds and community connections.- Who They Help: Families throughout Massachusetts seeking support and resources.
- Services: Offer parenting programs, support groups, early childhood services, and referrals to community resources.
Greater Lowell Health Alliance (GLHA)
Mission: To improve the overall health of the Greater Lowell community by engaging residents, providers, and organizations in collaborative efforts.- Who They Help: Residents of the Greater Lowell area in Massachusetts.
- Services: GLHA addresses various health priorities, including substance use and prevention, behavioral health, maternal and child health, wellness and chronic disease, and health equity. They provide grants, host events, and facilitate task forces to tackle these issues.
Learn to Cope
Mission: To offer education, resources, peer support, and hope for family members and friends who have loved ones affected by substance use disorder.- Who They Help: Families and friends of individuals struggling with addiction.
- Services: Provides peer-led support meetings, educational resources, Narcan training, and an online support forum.
MA Access to Recovery (ATR)
Mission: To empower individuals with substance use disorders to create unique recovery plans and connect them to various support services.- Who They Help: Individuals seeking to recover from substance use disorders in Massachusetts.
- Services: Offers a 6-month program providing care coordination, basic needs assistance, career services, and recovery coaching.
Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline (HelplineMA)
- Mission: To provide free and confidential information and referrals for substance use disorder treatment and recovery services in Massachusetts.
- Who They Help: Individuals seeking help for substance use disorders, their loved ones, and healthcare professionals.
- Services: Offers 24/7 access to trained specialists who assist in navigating treatment options, harm reduction services, and recovery support.
MOAR (Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery)
Mission: To organize recovering individuals, families, and friends into a collective voice to educate the public about the value of recovery from alcohol and other addictions.- Who They Help: Individuals in recovery, their families, and friends.
- Services: Provides advocacy, public policy initiatives, resources, trainings, and events to support and promote addiction recovery.
Rise Again: The Sabrina Best Foundation
Mission: To support women through their journey of recovery by providing access to treatment programs, recovery housing, and counseling for addiction.- Who They Help: Women seeking recovery from substance use disorders.
- Services: Offers scholarships for sober living, high school scholarships for those affected by substance use disorder in their family, fresh start baskets with essentials, and partnerships with detox centers and sober homes.
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
Mission: To support parents who have lost a child to substance use disorder and to promote awareness, education, and advocacy.
- Who They Help: Parents and families grieving the loss of a child due to substance use disorder.
- Services: Offers peer support, grief resources, and advocacy initiatives to address the opioid epidemic.
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
Mission: To reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities.- Who They Help: Individuals and communities across the United States affected by substance abuse and mental health issues.
- Services: Provides national helplines, treatment locators, grants, data, and resources to improve behavioral health.