VA Central Western MA HCS – Substance Use Disorders Clinic provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 421 North Main Street Building 4 Lower in Leeds, Massachusetts. It is a VA provider. The Substance Use Disorders Clinic program is operated by VA Central Western MA HCS.
Patients can access detox (medically supervised withdrawal), residential (inpatient) treatment, hospital inpatient care, 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.
Payment options include government funding for substance use treatment, Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid. Payment assistance may be available, so ask the facility for details. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for veterans, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders, and clients who have experienced sexual abuse.
VA Central Western MA HCS – Substance Use Disorders Clinic is accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and The Joint Commission.
Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and outcome follow-up after discharge.