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Community Health Connections Inc – Gardner Community Health Center

175 Connors Street, Gardner, MA 01440

(877) 847-2855 Free admissions helpline · available 24/7
Not affiliated with this facility
Levels of care4 programsOutpatient
Payment7 optionsTakes private insurance
AgesTeens & adultsAll genders
MATOfferedBuprenorphine, Naltrexone
Languages4 languagesIncl. Spanish
AccreditationState licensed

About Community Health Connections Inc – Gardner Community Health Center

Community Health Connections Inc – Gardner Community Health Center is a nonprofit substance use treatment provider in Gardner, Massachusetts, located at 175 Connors Street. The Gardner Community Health Center program is operated by Community Health Connections Inc.

Levels of care offered here include 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, community reinforcement plus vouchers, 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, state-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid, and SAMHSA funding/block grants. 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, young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders, and clients with HIV or AIDS. Services are available in Spanish. Sign language services are available for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients.

The facility reports licensing or certification from the state substance use treatment agency, state department of health, and Federally Qualified Health Center.

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

Programs & levels of care

Treatment approaches

  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Contingency management/motivational incentives
  • Community reinforcement plus vouchers
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention
  • Substance use disorder counseling
  • Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
  • Trauma-related counseling

Medications used

  • Acamprosate (Campral®)
  • Disulfiram
  • Buprenorphine sub-dermal implant
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable)
  • Medications for HIV treatment
  • Medications for Hepatitis C treatment
  • Lofexidine
  • Clonidine
  • Medication for mental disorders
  • Medications for pre-exposure to prophylaxis
  • Nicotine replacement
  • Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation

Insurance & payment

MedicaidAccepted
MedicareAccepted
Private InsuranceAccepted
Military Insurance (TRICARE)Accepted
Cash / Self-PayAccepted
Sliding Scale FeesAccepted
State-Funded / Low-CostAccepted

Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

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Who they serve & support services

Specialized groups

  • Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
  • Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders
  • Clients with HIV or AIDS

Recovery support

  • Self-help groups
  • Housing services
  • Assistance with obtaining social services
  • Recovery coach
  • Mentoring/peer support
  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Discharge Planning
  • Naloxone and overdose education
  • Outcome follow-up after discharge

Counseling & education

  • HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support
  • Hepatitis education, counseling, or support
  • Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis
  • Substance use disorder education
  • Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
  • Individual counseling
  • Group counseling
  • Family counseling
  • Marital/couples counseling

Ancillary services

  • Case management service
  • Early intervention for HIV
  • Mental health services
  • Social skills development
  • Transportation assistance
  • Integrated primary care services
  • Suicide prevention services
Licensing & accreditationState substance use treatment agency, State department of health, Federally Qualified Health Center
Ages acceptedChildren/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Language servicesSpanish, Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing, Creole, Portuguese
Operated byPrivate non-profit organization

Location

175 Connors Street
Gardner, MA 01440

Facility's own contact978-410-6131 · chcfhc.org

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Questions about Community Health Connections Inc – Gardner Community Health Center

What services does Community Health Connections Inc – Gardner Community Health Center offer?

Community Health Connections Inc – Gardner Community Health Center lists the following levels of care: outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.

Does Community Health Connections Inc – Gardner Community Health Center accept insurance?

According to SAMHSA data, Community Health Connections Inc – Gardner Community Health Center accepts government funding for substance use treatment, medicare, medicaid, military insurance (tricare), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, 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.

Does Community Health Connections Inc – Gardner Community Health Center offer detox?

Community Health Connections Inc – Gardner Community Health Center does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (877) 847-2855 for help finding one.

Is Community Health Connections Inc – Gardner Community Health Center licensed?

Community Health Connections Inc – Gardner Community Health Center reports licensing or certification from: State substance use treatment agency, State department of health, and Federally Qualified Health Center.

Who does Community Health Connections Inc – Gardner Community Health Center treat?

Community Health Connections Inc – Gardner Community Health Center accepts children/adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders, and clients with hiv or aids.

How do I get admitted to Community Health Connections Inc – Gardner Community Health Center or a similar program?

Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Community Health Connections Inc – Gardner Community Health Center directly at 978-410-6131. To compare Community Health Connections Inc – Gardner Community Health Center with other options and verify your insurance, call our admissions helpline at (877) 847-2855. Our helpline is not affiliated with Community Health Connections Inc – Gardner Community Health Center.

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