800-671-4304Arbour Counseling Services Allston
About Arbour Counseling Services Allston
Arbor Counseling Services in Allston is one of several locations of this behavioral health network. This clinic is in Allston, Massachusetts. It’s an outpatient treatment center for mental health and addiction. While they can help people at many stages of recovery, they can also help you with that first step in the process, which is detox.
As I mentioned, this is an outpatient treatment center. Rather than inpatient detox, they have medication assisted treatment or MAT. With this outpatient type of care, they give you specialized medications that ease your withdrawal symptoms and your cravings. In a way, the medications are tricking your body into thinking it’s getting drugs or alcohol, and they use this to gradually reduce your dependence on those substances. There are different medications for this, but this facility typically uses Suboxone for opioid addiction and Vivitrol for alcohol addiction.
There will be a doctor who oversees your program and manages your dosage of the medication. They can help you taper down your dosage throughout the detox and recovery process.
It’s important to note that detox and MAT helps with physical addiction, but addiction has a mental side too. That’s why this treatment center also has an intensive outpatient program (IOP) you’ll be working through alongside MAT. You’ll have group therapy and individual therapy as well as personalized recovery and relapse prevention planning.
I also noticed that this facility has a Massachusetts Impaired Driving program and a Second Offender Aftercare Program as well as 24Q substance abuse evaluations. If the court is requiring any of these programs, then this facility can help.
At first glance, the reviews for this treatment center seem very poor, but as I read into them there did seem to be a pattern. For the most part the clients’ complaints have been about the reception and administrative staff. They say the staff is often unkind or irritable, and that they have trouble following through with paperwork and other logistics. But clients mostly say that they’re happy with their therapists and providers and that outside of the administrative team they’ve gotten the help they needed here.
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In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations. |
Partial hospitalization programs provide comprehensive treatment in a structured setting during the day but allow you to return home at night. These programs offer a balance of inpatient and outpatient rehab and provide intensive support without full time residency. |
Dual diagnosis programs address substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions simultaneously. This integrated approach to care improves the likelihood of long term recovery and stability by addressing the root causes of addiction. |
An intervention is a structured and professionally guided conversation with an individual who is struggling with addiction. During the conversation, family and friends will encourage you to seek treatment. This is often a pivotal step for those resistant to getting help. |
Aftercare programs provide ongoing support after you complete a rehab program. They may include several components to help you maintain sobriety including therapy, community support groups and relapse prevention strategies. This gives you a network of resources as you reintegrate into your daily life. |
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Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment. |
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems. |
Medication assisted treatment combines medication and counseling to manage withdrawal and reduce cravings for opioid and alcohol addiction. Medications may include methadone, buprenorphine or naltrexone. MAT is tailored to your needs so you can actively participate in your treatment journey. |
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Teen (13 - 18)
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Adult programs address the substance use and life challenges specific to adults. Therapists can deliver sessions in individual, group and family settings. Services often include job support and life skills training in a structured environment. |
Young adult programs are designed for individuals who are transitioning into adulthood. Topics of discussion typically include identity, independence and peer relationships. Providers may also offer life skills training and career support. |
Women's programs offer a safe and supportive space to focus on gender specific issues such as trauma, family roles and mental health conditions. Therapists tailor the sessions to address women's needs and foster empowerment in a healing and nurturing environment. |
Men's programs address substance use while also considering the social pressures, family roles and mental health concerns that are specific to men. You’ll learn healthy coping mechanisms as you build emotional resilience and develop communication skills. |
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Self Pay
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Buprenorphine
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Naltrexone (Vivitrol)
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Suboxone
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Levels of Care
In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations.
Partial hospitalization programs provide comprehensive treatment in a structured setting during the day but allow you to return home at night. These programs offer a balance of inpatient and outpatient rehab and provide intensive support without full time residency.
Dual diagnosis programs address substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions simultaneously. This integrated approach to care improves the likelihood of long term recovery and stability by addressing the root causes of addiction.
An intervention is a structured and professionally guided conversation with an individual who is struggling with addiction. During the conversation, family and friends will encourage you to seek treatment. This is often a pivotal step for those resistant to getting help.
Aftercare programs provide ongoing support after you complete a rehab program. They may include several components to help you maintain sobriety including therapy, community support groups and relapse prevention strategies. This gives you a network of resources as you reintegrate into your daily life.
Detox Service Setting
Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment.
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems.
Medication assisted treatment combines medication and counseling to manage withdrawal and reduce cravings for opioid and alcohol addiction. Medications may include methadone, buprenorphine or naltrexone. MAT is tailored to your needs so you can actively participate in your treatment journey.
Programs
Adult programs address the substance use and life challenges specific to adults. Therapists can deliver sessions in individual, group and family settings. Services often include job support and life skills training in a structured environment.
Young adult programs are designed for individuals who are transitioning into adulthood. Topics of discussion typically include identity, independence and peer relationships. Providers may also offer life skills training and career support.
Women's programs offer a safe and supportive space to focus on gender specific issues such as trauma, family roles and mental health conditions. Therapists tailor the sessions to address women's needs and foster empowerment in a healing and nurturing environment.
Men's programs address substance use while also considering the social pressures, family roles and mental health concerns that are specific to men. You’ll learn healthy coping mechanisms as you build emotional resilience and develop communication skills.
Medications Offered
Amenities
Accreditations
Contact
- Monday Open 24 hours
- Tuesday Open 24 hours
- Wednesday Open 24 hours
- Thursday Open 24 hours
- Friday Open 24 hours
- Saturday Open 24 hours
- Sunday Open 24 hours
Mariah Bourne earned a Master of Arts in Community Social Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Lowell. She has worked as a research associate on addiction and treatment studies, including opioid craving interventions. Today, she is a freelance writer. She’s passionate about sharing knowledge and resources to help others start their recovery journey.
Peter W.Y. Lee is a historian with a focus in American Cold War culture. He has examined how popular culture has served as a coping mechanism for the challenges and changes impacting American society throughout the twentieth century.
