800-671-4304UMass Memorial Health – Community Healthlink
About UMass Memorial Health – Community Healthlink
UMass Memorial Health Community Healthlink is a comprehensive addiction treatment center in Worcester, Massachusetts that offers a full continuum of substance use disorder services for adults, young adults, and adolescents across Central Massachusetts. They provide medically monitored detox, residential stabilization, transitional support, and outpatient counseling.
They are part of UMass Memorial Health, are a clinical partner of UMass Chan Medical School, and are CARF accredited.
Acute Inpatient Detox and Programs
Most clients begin with acute inpatient detox which is a medically monitored program that safely manages withdrawal from alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, and other substances with an average stay of four to six days.
Clinical Support Services is a post detox residential stabilization program offering up to 30 days of intensive group and individual therapy. Thayer Transitional Support Services offer life skills training and case management.
Outpatient options include intensive outpatient programs and medication assisted treatment using methadone, Suboxone, Sublocade, and Vivitrol. All programs integrate dual diagnosis care, relapse prevention, family counseling, and comprehensive aftercare planning.
Quick Facts About Community Healthlink
- Who they treat: Adults, young adults, and adolescents ages 13-16 with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders
- Approach: Evidence based, multidisciplinary care with medication assisted treatment, motivational interviewing, and trauma informed therapies
- Payment options: Accepts MassHealth, Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, TRICARE, sliding fee scale, and self-pay; no one denied for inability to pay
- Amenities: Recently renovated facility with client bedrooms, group rooms, 24/7 behavioral health urgent care, and childcare available after 3:00 pm
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Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy. |
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. |
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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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Levels of Care
Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy.
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.
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.
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Kimberly Hawkins holds a Masters degree in Computing and Information Sciences from East Tennessee State University. She is also a freelance writer specializing in content related to mental health, addiction recovery, and overall wellness. On Valentine’s Day of 2024, Kimberly’s only sibling passed away of an accidental drug overdose. Since then, Kimberly has become a passionate advocate for addiction recovery awareness and support.
