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Boston Public Health Commission - Entre Familia

Boston Public Health Commission - Entre Familia

Drug Rehab Center in Mattapan, Massachusetts

  • Opioid Addiction
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Drug Addiction
  • Alcoholism

The Entre Familia program in Massachusetts offers personalized addiction treatment, including various therapies and accredited staff, to help individuals overcome addiction and substance use disorders.

About This Massachusetts Facility

The Boston Public Health Commission’s Entre Familia program provides comprehensive treatment and care for people struggling with addiction and substance use disorders in Mattapan, Massachusetts. The program works to match each patient to the appropriate level of care, from intensive residential treatment to ongoing aftercare support, based on their individual needs. Additionally, the facility offers a number of therapies and treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, group therapy, life skills, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed care. Additionally, their staff is accredited by SAMHSA, meaning they are qualified to provide effective, evidence-based care.

Entre Familia’s team of highly trained professionals are dedicated to providing compassionate and effective treatment for those suffering from alcohol and drug addiction, opioid addiction, dual diagnosis, and other related issues. They understand the unique challenges of overcoming addiction, and are committed to providing comprehensive, individualized care to the people they serve. With comprehensive treatment plans and supportive aftercare services, Entre Familia offers a safe and supportive environment for individuals to develop the skills they need to create lasting health and wellness.

Genders
  • Male
  • Female
  • Gender Exclusive Center
  • Ages
  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Modality
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Groups
  • Additional
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Hearing Impaired
  • Veteran Specific
  • SAMHSA Listed
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Accreditations

    SAMHSA

    Conditions and Issues Treated

    Opioid addiction treatment helps people addicted to opioids in Massachusetts curb their drug use. The selection of a treatment setting depends on the severity of the addiction. Mild cases are usually treated in outpatient facilities; severe cases need hospitalization or treatment in a residential facility. Doctors use medicines along with counseling and behavioral therapies to treat the addiction. The treatment includes medication, counseling and therapy. It can also include group counseling, individual counseling and family counseling.

    People with dual diagnosis have coexisting addiction and a mental disorder. 9.2 million US adults had a co-occurring disorder in 2018, so not just limited to Massachusetts residents. Best treatment combines medication, psychotherapy (talk therapy), support group, and inpatient rehabilitation. Sometimes, complementary therapies – yoga, massage, and acupuncture – may also be used.

    Levels of Care Offered at Boston Public Health Commission - Entre Familia

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Inpatient, Residential, Sober-Living / Half-Way, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    Inpatient rehab means living at the Mattapan, MA facility while all aspects of an addiction or co-occurring disorder get addressed. This helps limit the distractions and increase the focus on recovery. Typical inpatient rehab stays are approximately one month long.

    Sober living home provides a drug and alcohol-free environment for people in Mattapan trying to stay sober. The atmosphere in SLH is less restrictive than in inpatient rehab. Members have to follow many rules, including not drinking and using drugs and paying rent and bills. There is no limit for the minimum or maximum period of stay, but as long as you stay in the house, you should follow the rules, as it’s the opportunity for individual and group sobriety.

    Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient’s individual requirements.

    After treatment, addiction treatment can be frightening for newly sober people. Aftercare support provided by Boston Public Health Commission - Entre Familia is designed to give resources and help on a continued basis. It can involve finding housing in and around Massachusetts, setting up 12-step meeting groups, continued medical monitoring, and counseling.

    Therapies & Programs

    Individual professional counseling or individual therapy refers to the one-on-one interaction between a patient and his or her counselor at Boston Public Health Commission - Entre Familia in Mattapan, Massachusetts. Individual therapy allows for more privacy, one that group interactions can’t provide. It makes it easier for the counselor and the patient to deal with the central issues, which are likely the culprits of substance addiction.

    Couples therapy aims to rebuild the trust between the partners. Partner’s involvement in the process will result in greater chances of treatment success. Couples therapy addresses financial issues, loss of trust, lack of intimacy, and physical abuse.

    Family therapy is a set of therapeutic approaches that assumes that the entire family is a system. It utilizes the strengths and resources of the family to help the patient refrain from resorting to substance abuse. The impact of substance abuse is not just on the patient but on the entire family. Family therapy ensures that the patient gets adequate support from the family members after the treatment making the recovery process sustainable

    • Family therapy guides all the members of the family to help the patient.
    • It helps to repair relationships and improve communication between family members.
    • It helps to keep the patient engaged and motivated throughout the treatment.

    Group therapy is an important tool in recovery. Finding a peer group in Mattapan, MA and others who relate to your situation is a fundamental tool for recovery at Boston Public Health Commission - Entre Familia. Addiction tends to lead to isolation and feelings of uniqueness. The accountability and friendship that is found in group therapy can be more effective than any single other treatment approach. This is generally introduced early in recovery and is recommended as a lifetime treatment habit.

    Trauma therapy is a way of addressing trauma while in a safe situation in order to heal. This may involve Boston Public Health Commission - Entre Familia managing individual or group counseling or both. Other forms of therapy have been proven to assist in healing past traumas.

    A type of cognitive-behavioral therapy is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. It is intended for those who are vulnerable to self-harm and suicidal thoughts. Boston Public Health Commission - Entre Familia aims to help patients understand the connection between their feelings, emotions, and behaviors and provide them with the tools to make a difference in Mattapan, MA. For those whose addictions and habits originate from severe mental health problems, it is beneficial.

    Negative feelings are common in substance abuse disorders. If not recognized, they can cause co-occurring disorders. CBT involves strategies that help to change the thinking and behavioral pattern. It can be administered as a monotherapy as well as a part of combination therapy.

    Rehabilitation is not just limited to bringing an individual out of addiction and achieving sobriety. It is considered complete only when an individual starts leading a normal and balanced life. Life skill therapy focuses on the various skills that help an individual to lead a normal life. Patients often do not take care of themselves, struggle professionally, and withdraw from social interaction due to addiction’s physical and emotional disturbances.

    Life skills therapy helps people in Massachusetts improve various personal, professional, and social skills such as cooking healthy meals, maintaining proper hygiene, budgeting, decision-making, time management, regulation of emotions, and effectively resolving interpersonal conflicts.

    Payment Options Accepted

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  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
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    Specifics, location, and helpful extra information.
    Boston Public Health Commission - Entre Familia Location and Directions
    Address Information209 River St
    Mattapan, Massachusetts 02126 Phone Number(617) 534-2922 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Mattapan, Massachusetts Addiction Information

    Massachusetts has one of the highest rates of drug abuse in the country. More than half a million Massachusetts residents abuse alcohol while more than 1.5 million use illegal drugs each year. This drug and alcohol usage is the cause of over 8% of all deaths in the state. In 2017, Massachusetts ranked in the top 10 of the states with the highest opioid overdose rates.

    In Mattapan, MA, 12% of residents are addicted to drugs and 70% are between the ages of 18 and 25. Addiction can devastate a community as families are torn apart and crime rates increase. The most commonly abused drugs in Mattapan are heroin and cocaine, followed by marijuana and prescription drugs. Some common treatments include outpatient programs, 12-step programs, and residential rehab centers.

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