Adolescent Substance Use and Addiction – Boston Childrens Hospital

Adolescent Substance Use and Addiction – Boston Childrens Hospital is a nonprofit substance use treatment provider in Brookline, Massachusetts, located at 2 Brookline Place. The Boston Childrens Hospital program is operated by Adolescent Substance Use and Addiction.

Patients can access standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, and motivational interviewing. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.

For payment, the facility accepts government funding for substance use treatment, Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.

The program accepts children/adolescents and young adults. It offers specialized groups for adolescents, young adults, criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders. Sign language services are available for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients.

Adolescent Substance Use and Addiction – Boston Childrens Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state department of health, and hospital licensing authority.

Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and assistance with obtaining social services.