The Gavin Foundation – Devine Recovery Center

70 Devine Way Boston, MA 02127 | 857-496-1384

About The Gavin Foundation – Devine Recovery Center

The Gavin Foundation is a nonprofit agency specializing in addiction treatment, prevention, and education programs for clients of all ages. Originally founded in 1963 in South Boston, it now serves over 10,000 individuals per year across its many locations. The Devine Recovery Center is just one of these many locations, and is also based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Peer to Peer Support in South Boston

This center’s speciality is peer-to-peer community support, with free membership available to adults aged 18 and older in recovery for substance abuse and other types of addiction.

Peer-driven, all events and activities that take place here are created by members themselves. Everyone is encouraged to give back however they can, either by volunteering or sharing skills and experiences with fellow members. Events and initiatives you’ll come across here include gender-specific recovery groups, including Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) as well as more casual meets for things like coffee hours, yoga, meditation, and much more.

A Drug Detox Center in Nearby Quincy, MA

For more structured drug rehab services, you may be referred to the nearby McGahan Center, another location operating under The Gavin Foundation. Just a 15-minute drive away, or 25 minutes by public transport, this facility offers an intensive addiction treatment program. It features 64 beds for acute drug and alcohol detox and clinical stabilization services. Support is available to adults, with separate sections for men and women.

You can be admitted for care here 24/7. Dedicated nurses and highly skilled, licensed professionals are on hand to help you kick start your sobriety with a personalized treatment and aftercare plan. Detox is medically monitored, with comfort medications provided to help ease any withdrawal symptoms and cravings. You’ll also benefit from addiction education, case management services, and motivational interventions to support you with next steps. The detox phase typically lasts around 3-5 days.

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