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  • Joint Commission accredited
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Edward M Kennedy CHC OBOT Worcester – Office Based Addiction Treatment Program

19 Tacoma Street, Worcester, MA 01605

(877) 847-2855 Free admissions helpline · available 24/7
Not affiliated with this facility
Levels of care4 programsOutpatient
Payment5 optionsTakes private insurance
AgesAdultsAll genders
MATOfferedBuprenorphine, Naltrexone
Languages19 languagesIncl. Spanish
AccreditationJoint CommissionIndependent quality review

About Edward M Kennedy CHC OBOT Worcester – Office Based Addiction Treatment Program

Edward M Kennedy CHC OBOT Worcester – Office Based Addiction Treatment Program is a nonprofit substance use treatment provider in Worcester, Massachusetts, located at 19 Tacoma Street. The Office Based Addiction Treatment Program program is operated by Edward M Kennedy CHC OBOT Worcester.

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, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.

Edward M Kennedy CHC OBOT Worcester – Office Based Addiction Treatment Program accepts government funding for substance use treatment, Medicare, Medicaid, private health insurance, cash or self-payment, 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.

Edward M Kennedy CHC OBOT Worcester – Office Based Addiction Treatment Program is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the state department of health, Federally Qualified Health Center, and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).

Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and housing services.

Programs & levels of care

Treatment approaches

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

Medications used

  • Acamprosate (Campral®)
  • Disulfiram
  • 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
  • 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)Not listed
Cash / Self-PayAccepted
Sliding Scale FeesNot listed
State-Funded / Low-CostAccepted
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Who they serve & support services

Specialized groups

  • Young adults
  • Adult women
  • Pregnant/postpartum women
  • Adult men
  • Seniors or older adults
  • Veterans
  • Members of military families
  • Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
  • Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
  • Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders
  • Clients with HIV or AIDS
  • Clients who have experienced sexual abuse
  • Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence
  • Clients who have experienced trauma

Recovery support

  • Housing services
  • Assistance with obtaining social services
  • Recovery coach
  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Discharge Planning
  • Naloxone and overdose education

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

Ancillary services

  • Early intervention for HIV
  • Mental health services
  • Transportation assistance
  • Integrated primary care services
  • Suicide prevention services
Licensing & accreditationState department of health, The Joint Commission, Federally Qualified Health Center, Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
Ages acceptedYoung Adults, Adults, Seniors
Language servicesSpanish, Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing, Arabic, Creole, Farsi, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hmong, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Tagalog, Vietnamese
Operated byPrivate non-profit organization

Location

19 Tacoma Street
Worcester, MA 01605

Facility's own contact508-595-1150 · kennedychc.org

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Questions about Edward M Kennedy CHC OBOT Worcester – Office Based Addiction Treatment Program

What services does Edward M Kennedy CHC OBOT Worcester – Office Based Addiction Treatment Program offer?

Edward M Kennedy CHC OBOT Worcester – Office Based Addiction Treatment Program 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 Edward M Kennedy CHC OBOT Worcester – Office Based Addiction Treatment Program accept insurance?

According to SAMHSA data, Edward M Kennedy CHC OBOT Worcester – Office Based Addiction Treatment Program accepts government funding for substance use treatment, medicare, medicaid, 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 Edward M Kennedy CHC OBOT Worcester – Office Based Addiction Treatment Program offer detox?

Edward M Kennedy CHC OBOT Worcester – Office Based Addiction Treatment Program 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 Edward M Kennedy CHC OBOT Worcester – Office Based Addiction Treatment Program accredited?

Yes. Edward M Kennedy CHC OBOT Worcester – Office Based Addiction Treatment Program reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.

Who does Edward M Kennedy CHC OBOT Worcester – Office Based Addiction Treatment Program treat?

Edward M Kennedy CHC OBOT Worcester – Office Based Addiction Treatment Program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include young adults, adult women, pregnant/postpartum women, adult men, and seniors or older adults.

How do I get admitted to Edward M Kennedy CHC OBOT Worcester – Office Based Addiction Treatment Program or a similar program?

Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Edward M Kennedy CHC OBOT Worcester – Office Based Addiction Treatment Program directly at 508-595-1150. To compare Edward M Kennedy CHC OBOT Worcester – Office Based Addiction Treatment Program with other options and verify your insurance, call our admissions helpline at (877) 847-2855. Our helpline is not affiliated with Edward M Kennedy CHC OBOT Worcester – Office Based Addiction Treatment Program.

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