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Name	Address	Detox Service Setting	Levels Of Care
Avenues Recovery Center at Eastern Shore	821 Fieldcrest Rd Cambridge, MA 21613	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Spaulding Hospital Cambridge	1575 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02138	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxHospital Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Cambridge Eating Disorder Center – CEDC	3 Bow Street Cambridge, MA 02138	Detox Service Setting Hospital DetoxInpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox+1	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientDual Diagnosis+4
Arbour Counseling Services Allston	14 Fordham Road Allston, MA 02134	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care OutpatientPHPDual Diagnosis+2
Fenway Health Ansin Building	1340 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02215	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientAftercareDual Diagnosis
New Horizons Medical	358 Harvard Street Brookline, MA 02446	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual Diagnosis
Massachusetts General Hospital West End Clinic	55 Fruit Street Boston, MA 02114	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual Diagnosis
Addiction Treatment Center of New England in Brighton	77 Warren Street Brighton, MA 02135	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care Outpatient
Fenway Health – Sidney Borum Jr. Health Center	142 Berkeley Street Boston, MA 02116	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientAftercareDual Diagnosis
Causeway Street Community Based Outpatient Clinic	251 Causeway Street Boston, MA 02114	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientDual Diagnosis
BrightView Boston – Closed	71 Washington St Brighton, MA 02135	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Right Turn	440 Arsenal Street Watertown, MA 02472	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual DiagnosisIntervention+1
VA Boston Healthcare System Jamaica Plain VA Medical Center	150 South Huntington Avenue Jamaica Plain, MA 02130	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientDual Diagnosis+1
PAATHS Program	774 Albany Street Boston, MA 02118	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientAftercareDual Diagnosis+1
The Dimock Center Ruth Kelley Ummis House	8 Fort Avenue Boston, MA 02119	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientAftercare+2

Drug & Alcohol Detox in Cambridge, MA

Cambridge detox and addiction treatment programs are licensed and regulated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) through its Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS). BSAS sets clinical staffing standards, issues facility licenses, and oversees the full continuum of SUD care statewide, from medically managed withdrawal to outpatient services.

Locally, the Cambridge Public Health Department (CPHD) operates as an active public health authority, collecting overdose surveillance data and coordinating community naloxone access and training programs. The city benefits from a strong safety-net infrastructure. Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), a publicly funded health system, offers outpatient addiction services and medication-assisted treatment directly in Cambridge.

CASPAR (Cambridge and Somerville Programs for Addiction Recovery), a Bay Cove Human Services nonprofit founded in 1970, runs a 24-hour emergency shelter with no sobriety requirements, street outreach, and residential recovery programs for people at every point in the recovery process. Both programs accept MassHealth and offer a low barrier to treatment entry.

Cambridge was among the cities identified by MA DPH as having a notable decrease in opioid overdose deaths in 2023 compared to 2022, continuing a trend that has carried into 2024. In December 2024, the state passed Chapter 285, a significant SUD reform law requiring all health plans to cover opioid reversal drugs without prior authorization or cost-sharing, and requiring hospitals to dispense naloxone to at-risk patients at discharge.

Cambridge also receives Opioid Abatement Settlement funds to support city-wide harm reduction and recovery initiatives. Knowing how to choose a detox center in this city means paying attention to whether a program is in the MassHealth network, what level of medical supervision it offers, and whether it provides a clear pathway to ongoing care after withdrawal management ends.

Paying for Detox in Cambridge

Detox in Cambridge and the greater Boston area ranges from fully covered to very expensive, depending on your insurance status, the level of care required, and whether you access private or publicly funded programs. Understanding your costs and the options available to reduce them is one of the most practical first steps you can take. A detailed breakdown of how much detox costs nationally can help orient your expectations before you call a facility.

How Much Does Detox Cost in Cambridge?

Costs in the Boston metro area are shaped by facility type, length of stay, and whether medications are needed during withdrawal. Inpatient programs with round-the-clock medical supervision carry the highest sticker prices due to staffing and housing costs, while outpatient programs offer a substantially lower-cost option for medically stable individuals.

The figures below are uninsured list prices and represent a ceiling, not what most people actually pay. Most patients use insurance, MassHealth, or other funding to reduce out-of-pocket costs significantly.

$139,848 (uninsured hospital-based list price)

Medical Detox

$50,056 (uninsured residential list price)

Inpatient Rehab

$8,317 for 30 days (uninsured list price)

Outpatient Rehab

$7,390 per year (uninsured, methadone MAT)

Methadone Treatment

Medicare and Medicaid in Cambridge

Medicare

Medicare, a federally funded and administered program, covers inpatient and outpatient detox in Massachusetts, as well as MAT services, including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone under Part B at Opioid Treatment Programs. Specific copays and deductibles will depend on whether you have Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan and which facility you choose.

Medicaid

MassHealth, the Massachusetts Medicaid program, is federally and state funded, but administered solely by Massachusetts. It covers medically necessary inpatient detox, residential rehabilitation, outpatient treatment, and MAT, including methadone, buprenorphine, and Vivitrol. Most members pay little or no out-of-pocket cost for covered SUD services, and co-pays are waived entirely for members at or below 50% of the federal poverty level.

Other Ways to Pay for Detox Treatment

Detoxification is a crucial first step to harm reduction or the first step to treatment. While you might find the costs overwhelming, you should not let cost be a barrier to getting detox care in Cambridge. Several options exist for people without private insurance or who cannot afford out-of-pocket costs:

Sliding Scale Payment

Cambridge Health Alliance and the Institute for Health and Recovery (349 Broadway, Cambridge) both offer sliding fee scales tied to income, accepting MassHealth, Medicare, and self-pay with adjusted rates for low-income patients.

State-Funded Beds through BSAS

CASPAR residential recovery programs, funded in part through the Massachusetts Bureau of Substance Addiction Services, accept referrals from people who have completed detox and cannot pay private rates.

Nonprofit Emergency Care

CASPAR’s Emergency Services Center at 240 Albany Street provides 24-hour shelter for adults with no sobriety requirement and no cost, along with referrals to the next level of care. It is one of only two Massachusetts shelters that accept people who are actively using.

Veterans Programs

Cambridge-area veterans may access addiction treatment through the VA Boston Healthcare System, which covers medical detox, MAT, and residential care at no cost for qualifying service members and veterans.

Cambridge, Massachusetts Regulations and Accreditation for Detox

Massachusetts Department of Public Health / Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS)

BSAS holds primary licensing jurisdiction over all SUD treatment programs in Massachusetts, including detox, residential care, and outpatient programs. BSAS sets staffing ratios, clinical protocols, and program structure requirements. All licensed Cambridge detox facilities operate under 105 CMR 164.000. Inpatient facilities also require a Determination of Need (DoN) from DPH before opening. Learn more at mass.gov.

Cambridge Public Health Department (CPHD)

At the municipal level, CPHD collects overdose surveillance data, coordinates naloxone distribution, and partners with state agencies to implement programming funded by the Opioid Abatement Settlement. CPHD’s data-sharing agreements with Cambridge Health Alliance and Mount Auburn Hospital enable real-time monitoring of overdose trends in the city. Learn more at cambridgepublichealth.org.

MassHealth / Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership (MBHP)

The MBHP functions as both a payer and a regulatory force by requiring credentialing and performance standards for any facility that accepts Medicaid patients. Facilities must maintain MBHP credentialing to receive MassHealth funding. The December 2024 passage of Chapter 285 expanded these requirements to mandate that all health plans cover recovery coach services and opioid reversal medications without prior authorization. Learn more at mass.gov.

Key MAT Medications and Regulatory Status in Cambridge

Cambridge providers offer all three FDA-approved MAT medications for opioid use disorder. Accessing medication-assisted treatment early, often before or alongside withdrawal management, has been shown to significantly reduce the risk of fatal overdose in the period immediately following detox.

Buprenorphine (Suboxone)

Available at Cambridge Health Alliance and through office-based prescribers across the city. CHA’s outpatient addiction service at 1493 Cambridge Street integrates buprenorphine into primary care.

Methadone

Dispensed through federally licensed Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs). North Charles Institute in nearby Somerville and other certified OTPs in the Boston metro serve Cambridge residents.

Naltrexone (Vivitrol)

Available via outpatient providers after medically supervised withdrawal is complete. Requires full detox before initiation, making it more common in step-down care settings.

Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction in Cambridge

Cambridge has built one of the more active local harm reduction infrastructures in Massachusetts, coordinated across city departments, nonprofit providers, and state programs. The Cambridge Opioid Overdose Data Report for 2024 confirmed that naloxone was administered at 72% of recorded overdose incidents in the city, a figure attributable in part to the training and distribution work happening at the community level.

For people who are not ready to enter treatment for opioid use disorder, the following resources can be the difference between surviving to make that choice and not.

Cambridge Public Health Department, Overdose Prevention Program

Free monthly naloxone (Narcan) trainings, held virtually in partnership with Somerville Health and Human Services Naloxone available to all community members at distribution events and upon direct request AED cabinets stocked with naloxone installed in Cambridge public buildings for bystander access Overdose surveillance and community data reporting

In 2024, CPHD distributed 1,684 doses of naloxone and conducted 21 training sessions, reaching 175 participants. The city is now integrating naloxone access into its emergency preparedness infrastructure alongside automated external defibrillators in public facilities. cambridgepublichealth.org

CASPAR First Step Street Outreach

Nightly street outreach in Cambridge and Somerville (2 PM to midnight) Distribution of meals, clothing, and weather supplies Medical and case management outreach Referrals to detox, shelter, and recovery services

First Step is the only street outreach program operating in Cambridge. The team uses a mobile approach to reach unsheltered adults who are actively using and connects them to care without requiring them to seek services on their own. Outreach workers make sustained contact over time, which research has shown improves eventual treatment entry rates. baycovehumanservices.org/caspar

Fenway Health, ACCESS: Drug User Health Program

State-sanctioned, state-funded syringe exchange Naloxone distribution (nasal Narcan) Drug checking services Fentanyl and xylazine test strips Street outreach to encampments Referrals to SUD treatment and infectious disease care

Fenway Health’s ACCESS program is one of Massachusetts DPH’s pilot sites for naloxone distribution and operates as a syringe services program under state authorization. Outreach workers regularly visit encampments in Cambridge and surrounding neighborhoods to deliver harm reduction supplies to people who may not seek services at a fixed site. fenwayhealth.org

Massachusetts Community Naloxone Program

Free naloxone mailed directly to Massachusetts residents Available to people who use drugs, recently released from incarceration, or at risk of overdose No prescription required, no cost

The state’s mailed naloxone program removes every logistical barrier to access. Cambridge residents can request kits through the DPH website and receive them without visiting a clinic or pharmacy. The program is particularly valuable for people who are not connected to any clinical services. mass.gov/info-details/harm-reduction-program-locator

Detox Statistics in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cambridge’s 2024 overdose data shows measurable progress driven by expanded access to naloxone, active street outreach, and statewide treatment investment. Fentanyl continues to shape the risk profile of every opioid-related incident in the city.

9 Cambridge Resident Opioid Deaths in 2024

Nine Cambridge residents died of opioid-related overdoses in 2024, representing 1.8% of all deaths among Cambridge residents that year. All deaths occurred among people ages 25 to 64. Source: Cambridge Public Health Department.

116 Overdose Incidents Documented in Cambridge in 2024

Cambridge first responders and health providers recorded 116 opioid overdose incidents in the city during 2024. Naloxone was administered at 72% of those incidents, with 13% of reversals carried out by bystanders. Source: Cambridge Public Health Department.

88.9% of Cambridge Resident Opioid Deaths Involved Fentanyl

Of the nine Cambridge residents who died of an opioid overdose in 2024, fentanyl was detected in eight toxicology screens. Cocaine and xylazine, a veterinary sedative now present throughout the illicit opioid supply, were each found in over half of those deaths. Source: Cambridge Public Health Department.

FAQs About Detox in Cambridge, MA

How do I access state-funded or free detox in Cambridge without insurance?

You can start accessing state-funded or free detox in Cambridge by calling the Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline at 1-800-327-5050. The Helpline operates 24/7 and can identify BSAS-funded detox beds for uninsured residents. CASPAR’s Emergency Services Center at 240 Albany Street also provides immediate low-barrier shelter and referrals to detox programs with no cost requirements.

Does Cambridge Health Alliance offer detox?

Cambridge Health Alliance operates outpatient addiction services and medication-assisted treatment at its Cambridge location and accepts MassHealth, Medicare, and private insurance. For inpatient medically managed detox, CHA connects patients through its referral network to appropriate higher levels of care based on clinical assessment.

What does the Massachusetts Good Samaritan Law cover?

The Massachusetts Good Samaritan Law protects anyone who calls 911 during an overdose from prosecution for drug possession. The person who called, the person experiencing the overdose, and any bystander present all receive limited immunity. The protection is narrow, so consulting a legal resource for specifics is advisable, but it is intended to remove the fear of arrest as a barrier to calling for help.

Can I get MAT in Cambridge without going to an inpatient program?

Yes, buprenorphine (Suboxone) can be prescribed by office-based providers, including physicians at Cambridge Health Alliance, without requiring inpatient admission. Methadone for opioid use disorder must be dispensed through a licensed Opioid Treatment Program; the nearest OTPs are in Somerville and the broader Boston metro. Learning more about inpatient detox programs can help you decide whether outpatient MAT is appropriate or whether more intensive medical support during withdrawal is the safer starting point.

What happens after detox in Cambridge?

Detox manages the physical withdrawal phase but does not address the longer-term components of recovery. After completing detox, most people move into residential treatment, an intensive outpatient program, or a structured sober living arrangement, depending on their clinical assessment. CASPAR’s residential recovery programs in Cambridge and Somerville specifically serve adults who have completed detox and need a stable, supportive environment to begin early recovery.

Is naloxone available without a prescription in Cambridge?

Yes. Massachusetts allows naloxone to be dispensed without a prescription at any pharmacy in the state. CVS, Walgreens, and other Cambridge pharmacies carry it. The Cambridge Public Health Department also distributes free naloxone at community events and upon direct request, and the Massachusetts Community Naloxone Program will mail free kits to residents who request them through the DPH website.

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