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Merrickmack Health – Center for Behavioral Medicine

70 East Street, Methuen, MA 01844

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Levels of care1 program
Payment5 optionsTakes private insurance
AgesAdultsAll genders
MATNot listed
LanguagesEnglish
AccreditationState licensed

About Merrickmack Health – Center for Behavioral Medicine

Merrickmack Health – Center for Behavioral Medicine provides mental health care from its location at 70 East Street in Methuen, Massachusetts. It is a nonprofit provider.

Its services include inpatient psychiatric care. Clinicians use approaches such as activity therapy, group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, and individual psychotherapy.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.

The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors.

Programs & levels of care

Treatment approaches

  • Activity therapy
  • Group therapy
  • Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment
  • Individual psychotherapy
  • Abnormal involuntary movement scale

Medications used

  • Chlorpromazine
  • Droperidol
  • Fluphenazine
  • Haloperidol
  • Loxapine
  • Perphenazine
  • Prochlorperazine
  • Thiothixene
  • Thioridazine
  • Trifluoperazine
  • Aripiprazole
  • Cariprazine
  • Clozapine
  • Lurasidone
  • Olanzapine
  • Paliperidone
  • Quetiapine
  • Risperidone
  • Ziprasidone
  • Nicotine replacement
  • Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
  • Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI

Insurance & payment

MedicaidAccepted
MedicareAccepted
Private InsuranceAccepted
Military Insurance (TRICARE)Accepted
Cash / Self-PayAccepted
Sliding Scale FeesNot listed
State-Funded / Low-CostNot listed
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How Merrickmack Health – Center for Behavioral Medicine compares

    Closest alternatives

    1. VK New England Management LLC – Lawrence Medical CenterLawrence · 1.4 mi · Detox, MAT, Outpatient
    2. JRI Lawrence – Behavioral Health CenterLawrence · 1.5 mi · Outpatient
    3. Lawrence Comprehensive Treatment – CenterLawrence · 1.7 mi · MAT, IOP, Outpatient

    Based on SAMHSA-listed programs in our directory. Rankings use the StartDrugRehab Score; facilities can't pay to change them. Distances are straight-line.

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    Who they serve & support services

    Counseling & education

    • Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling

    Ancillary services

    • Court-ordered outpatient treatment
    • Family psychoeducation
    • Illness management and recovery

    Treatment access in Essex County, MA

    34Treatment facilities
    7Offer detox
    24Buprenorphine or methadone
    10Offer 24-hour care

    Essex County, MA has 34 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 823,938 residents. 7 facilities in the county list detox services. 161 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 19.5 per 100,000 residents, compared with 18.6 statewide.

    Source: StartDrugRehab Treatment Deserts 2026, built from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, U.S. Census 2024 population estimates and CDC overdose data. Counts are SAMHSA-listed facilities only.

    Location

    Address70 East Street
    Methuen, MA 01844
    Facility's own phone978-683-4000 x2947
    Websiteholyfamilyhospital.org

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    Questions about Merrickmack Health – Center for Behavioral Medicine

    What services does Merrickmack Health – Center for Behavioral Medicine offer?

    Merrickmack Health – Center for Behavioral Medicine lists the following levels of care: mental health treatment. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.

    Does Merrickmack Health – Center for Behavioral Medicine accept insurance?

    According to SAMHSA data, Merrickmack Health – Center for Behavioral Medicine accepts medicare, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.

    Does Merrickmack Health – Center for Behavioral Medicine offer detox?

    Merrickmack Health – Center for Behavioral Medicine does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.

    Who does Merrickmack Health – Center for Behavioral Medicine treat?

    Merrickmack Health – Center for Behavioral Medicine accepts young adults, adults, and seniors.

    How many addiction treatment programs are in Essex County, MA?

    Essex County, MA has 34 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 823,938 residents: 7 list detox services, 24 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 10 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).

    What are the closest alternatives to Merrickmack Health – Center for Behavioral Medicine?

    The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are VK New England Management LLC – Lawrence Medical Center (Lawrence, 1.4 miles), JRI Lawrence – Behavioral Health Center (Lawrence, 1.5 miles), and Lawrence Comprehensive Treatment – Center (Lawrence, 1.7 miles). Distances are straight-line.

    How do I get admitted to Merrickmack Health – Center for Behavioral Medicine or a similar program?

    Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Merrickmack Health – Center for Behavioral Medicine directly at 978-683-4000 x2947. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Merrickmack Health – Center for Behavioral Medicine. Our helpline is not affiliated with Merrickmack Health – Center for Behavioral Medicine.

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