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  • CARF accredited
  • Outpatient
  • Nonprofit

Gavin Foundation – Center for Recovery Services

210 Old Colony Avenue, Boston, MA 02127

(877) 847-2855 Free admissions helpline · available 24/7
Not affiliated with this facility
Levels of care5 programsOutpatient
Payment4 optionsTakes private insurance
AgesAdultsAll genders
MATOfferedBuprenorphine, Naltrexone
LanguagesEnglish
AccreditationCARFIndependent quality review

About Gavin Foundation – Center for Recovery Services

Located at 210 Old Colony Avenue in Boston, Massachusetts, Gavin Foundation – Center for Recovery Services is a nonprofit addiction treatment provider. The Center for Recovery Services program is operated by Gavin Foundation.

Levels of care offered here include intensive outpatient (IOP), 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.

Gavin Foundation – Center for Recovery Services accepts government funding for substance use treatment, Medicaid, private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.

The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.

Gavin Foundation – Center for Recovery Services is accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state mental health department, and state department of health.

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

Programs & levels of care

Treatment approaches

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

Medications used

  • Disulfiram
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Medication for mental disorders
  • Nicotine replacement
  • Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation

Insurance & payment

MedicaidAccepted
MedicareNot listed
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

  • Adult women
  • Adult men
  • Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
  • Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders

Recovery support

  • Assistance with obtaining social services
  • Recovery coach
  • Employment counseling or training
  • 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

  • Mental health services
  • Social skills development
Licensing & accreditationState substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, State department of health, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
Ages acceptedYoung Adults, Adults, Seniors
Operated byPrivate non-profit organization

Location

210 Old Colony Avenue
Boston, MA 02127

Facility's own contact617-268-5000 x1 · gavinfoundation.org

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Questions about Gavin Foundation – Center for Recovery Services

What services does Gavin Foundation – Center for Recovery Services offer?

Gavin Foundation – Center for Recovery Services lists the following levels of care: intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.

Does Gavin Foundation – Center for Recovery Services accept insurance?

According to SAMHSA data, Gavin Foundation – Center for Recovery Services accepts government funding for substance use treatment, medicaid, private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid. 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 Gavin Foundation – Center for Recovery Services offer detox?

Gavin Foundation – Center for Recovery Services 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 Gavin Foundation – Center for Recovery Services accredited?

Yes. Gavin Foundation – Center for Recovery Services reports accreditation from CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.

Who does Gavin Foundation – Center for Recovery Services treat?

Gavin Foundation – Center for Recovery Services accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adult women, adult men, criminal justice (other than dui/dwi)/forensic clients, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.

How do I get admitted to Gavin Foundation – Center for Recovery Services or a similar program?

Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Gavin Foundation – Center for Recovery Services directly at 617-268-5000 x1. To compare Gavin Foundation – Center for Recovery Services with other options and verify your insurance, call our admissions helpline at (877) 847-2855. Our helpline is not affiliated with Gavin Foundation – Center for Recovery Services.

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