Institute for Health and Recovery - Boston

https://www.healthrecovery.org

Mission Statement: IHR is a statewide service, research, policy, program development and capacity building agency. IHR designs its services based on an understanding of the impact of trauma. IHR’s mission is to develop a comprehensive continuum of care for families, individuals, youth and pregnant and parenting women affected by alcohol, tobacco and other drug use, violence/trauma, mental health challenges and other health issues.

105 Chauncy St
Boston, MA 02111

617-661-3991

Facility Information and Features:

Affiliated
Organization :		 Institute for Health And Recovery
Accreditation :
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities Behavioral Health Program
Treatment
Type(s) :
Outpatient Treatment
Substance Focus:
PCP/hallucinogens, OTC Medications (e.g., cough syrup), Opioids (prescription or heroin), Methamphetamines and other amphetamines/stimulants, Marijuana/hashish, Inhalants, Cocaine/crack, Benzodiazepines and other tranquilizers, Barbiturates and other sedatives/hypnotics, Alcohol
Age-Specific Programming Available:
Young adults (ages 16-25), Adult women (age 18+), Adult men (age 18+), Adolescents (ages 12-18)
Special Groups Served: People who are:
  • Survivors of sexual abuse, domestic violence, or other trauma
  • Pregnant/postpartum
  • Parents
  • Managing co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
  • LGBTQ
  • Involved in criminal justice system
LGBTQ+ Welcoming:
Staff are trained on LGBTQ-specific needs in treatment
Other Languages Spoken:
Spanish, Hebrew, Arabic

Insurance and Payment Options:

Payment
Options :
Private health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, Cash or self-payment
Insurance
Accepted :
UnitedHealth Group, Tufts Health Plan, Neighborhood Health Plan, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare Group, Fallon Group, Boston Medical Center Health Plan, Inc., BlueCross BlueShield of Massachusetts
Offers Sliding Fee Scale :
Yes

Facility Hours:

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Data last updated 07/06/2020

Signs of High-Quality Care

Data last updated

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Fast Access to Treatment

  • Offers same day or walk-in appointments

Personalized Evaluation and Treatment Plan

  • Examines all of the 6 critical factors during the intake process to develop the patient's treatment plan

    Before starting treatment, asks about:

    Recovery and living environment
    Readiness to change
    Potential to relapse
    Mental health
    Intoxication and/or withdrawal potential
    General health

Access to Medications for Opioid or Alcohol Use Disorder

  • Offers FDA-approved medication for opioid use disorder
    Different Location
    Methadone
    Different Location
    Buprenorphine with naloxone (e.g., Suboxone®, Zubsolv®, Bunavail®, Cassipa®)
    Different Location
    Buprenorphine without naloxone (e.g., Subutex®)
    Different Location
    Buprenorphine injection
    Different Location
    Buprenorphine implant (e.g., Probuphine®)
    Different Location
    Oral Naltrexone (e.g., Depade®, Revia®)
    Different Location
    Injectable long-acting Naltrexone (e.g., Vivitrol®)
    Different Location
  • Provides Naloxone (e.g., Narcan, Evzio) onsite to patients at risk for overdose
  • Offers Naloxone training
    For patients, For family/friends of patients
  • Offers FDA-approved medication for alcohol use disorder
    Different Location
    Acamprosate (e.g., Campral®)
    Different Location
    Oral Naltrexone (e.g., Depade®, Revia®)
    Different Location
    Injectable long-acting Naltrexone (e.g., Vivitrol®)
    Different Location
    Disulfiram (e.g., Antabuse®)
    Different Location
  • Offers medication for mental health

Effective Behavioral Therapies for Addiction

  • Offers behavioral therapy that has been shown to help people with addiction

    This facility offers the following therapies:

    Cognitive Behavioral Health Therapy (CBT)
    Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA)
    Contingency Management/ Motivational Incentives
    Family Behavior Therapy
    Motivational Enhancement Therapy
  • Offers individual counseling

Long-term Treatment and Follow-up

  • Tracks patient progress over time on all 6 critical factors

    Tracks patient progress on:

    Recovery and living environment
    Readiness to change
    Potential to relapse
    Mental health
    Intoxication and/or withdrawal potential
    General health
  • Uses lab tests to track patient progress

Coordinated Care for Mental and Physical Health

  • Offers mental health care
    Onsite
    Staff include:
    Social Worker (MSW/DSW), Psychiatrist (MD, DO), Counselor (Licensed, Master's level)
    Medications offered for mental health
    No
  • Offers primary health care
    Will Connect Patient with Care
    Offers testing for :
    Tuberculosis

Additional Services to Support Recovery

  • Offers recovery support services

    This facility offers the following services:

    Assistance with obtaining social services (e.g., Medicaid, WIC, SSI, SSDI)
    Assistance with transportation to/from treatment
    Case management
    Domestic violence (e.g., physical, sexual, and/or emotional abuse) services
    Family services (e.g., marriage counseling, parenting training).
    Housing support

Patient Reviews

Data last updated 03/03/2020

Patient reviews include multiple choice questions and one narrative question. Reviews are published once 20 responses have been submitted for the facility.

Patient Experience

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Patient Feedback

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