Boston Public Health Commission – Entre Familia

Boston Public Health Commission – Entre Familia is a government-operated substance use treatment provider in Mattapan, Massachusetts, located at 209 River Street Building E. The Entre Familia program is operated by Boston Public Health Commission.

Levels of care offered here include residential (inpatient) treatment, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment. 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.

Boston Public Health Commission – Entre Familia accepts government funding for substance use treatment, Medicare, Medicaid, private health insurance, and state-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid. Payment assistance may be available, so ask the facility for details. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.

The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors and serves female clients only. It offers specialized groups for pregnant/postpartum women, criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, and clients with HIV or AIDS. Services are available in Spanish.

The facility reports licensing or certification from the state substance use treatment agency and state department of health.

Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and outcome follow-up after discharge.