11 Melnea Cass Boulevard, Roxbury, MA 02119
BMC OBAT in Boston – START provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 11 Melnea Cass Boulevard in Roxbury, Massachusetts. It is a nonprofit provider. The START program is operated by BMC OBAT in Boston.
Its services include detox (medically supervised withdrawal), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, motivational interviewing, and Matrix Model. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
BMC OBAT in Boston – START accepts government funding for substance use treatment, Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, state-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid, and SAMHSA funding/block grants. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for young adults, pregnant/postpartum women, seniors or older adults, and veterans. Services are available in Spanish. Sign language services are available for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients.
BMC OBAT in Boston – START is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the state department of health, hospital licensing authority, and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).
Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and assistance with obtaining social services.
| Licensing & accreditation | State department of health, Hospital licensing authority, The Joint Commission, Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Language services | Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing, Spanish |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
11 Melnea Cass Boulevard
Roxbury, MA 02119
Facility's own contact617-414-7490 · bmc.org/departments/adult-primary-care/office-based-addiction-treatment-obat
BMC OBAT in Boston – START lists the following levels of care: detox, outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, BMC OBAT in Boston – START accepts government funding for substance use treatment, medicare, medicaid, military insurance (tricare), private health insurance, state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid, and samhsa funding/block grants. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (877) 847-2855 for a free benefits check.
Yes. BMC OBAT in Boston – START provides detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services, including alcohol detoxification, benzodiazepines detoxification, cocaine detoxification, methamphetamines detoxification, and opioids detoxification.
Yes. BMC OBAT in Boston – START reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
BMC OBAT in Boston – START accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include young adults, adult women, pregnant/postpartum women, adult men, and seniors or older adults.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact BMC OBAT in Boston – START directly at 617-414-7490. To compare BMC OBAT in Boston – START with other options and verify your insurance, call our admissions helpline at (877) 847-2855. Our helpline is not affiliated with BMC OBAT in Boston – START.
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