Cambridge, MA 02140
Located at in Cambridge, Massachusetts, North Charles Institute for the Addict – Medication Unit at the Camb is a nonprofit addiction treatment provider. The Medication Unit at the Camb program is operated by North Charles Institute for the Addict.
Patients can access detox (medically supervised withdrawal), medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and a federally certified opioid treatment program. Clinicians use approaches such as brief intervention. For opioid use disorder, the program uses methadone.
For payment, the facility accepts government funding for substance use treatment, Medicare, Medicaid, private health insurance, cash or self-payment, 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 young adults, adults, and seniors.
North Charles Institute for the Addict – Medication Unit at the Camb is accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state department of health, and SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP).
Support services include naloxone and overdose education.
Payment assistance (check with facility for details) · Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, State department of health, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
| Exclusive services | Opioid use disorder clients only |
Cambridge, MA 02140
Facility's own contact617-876-0823 · northcharles.org
North Charles Institute for the Addict – Medication Unit at the Camb lists the following levels of care: detox, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and methadone clinic (OTP). Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, North Charles Institute for the Addict – Medication Unit at the Camb accepts government funding for substance use treatment, medicare, medicaid, private health insurance, cash or self-payment, 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.
Yes. North Charles Institute for the Addict – Medication Unit at the Camb provides detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services, including opioids detoxification.
Yes. North Charles Institute for the Addict – Medication Unit at the Camb reports accreditation from CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
North Charles Institute for the Addict – Medication Unit at the Camb accepts young adults, adults, and seniors.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact North Charles Institute for the Addict – Medication Unit at the Camb directly at 617-876-0823. To compare North Charles Institute for the Addict – Medication Unit at the Camb with other options and verify your insurance, call our admissions helpline at (877) 847-2855. Our helpline is not affiliated with North Charles Institute for the Addict – Medication Unit at the Camb.
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