Victory Programs - Boston, located in Boston, MA, primarily focuses on helping individuals and families overcome homelessness, addiction, and chronic health conditions. The organization operates multiple facilities throughout the city and is known for its comprehensive range of services including substance use treatment and housing assistance.
Victory Programs' mission is to open doors to hope, recovery, and community for those facing homelessness, addiction, or other chronic health conditions. They aim to provide access to safe, healthy, and inclusive communities, addressing unique challenges that hinder stability and participation in community life.
- Offers a housing-first approach with emergency, transitional, and permanent housing options.
- Provides residential substance use treatment programs including individual counseling and holistic therapies.
- Specializes in support services for HIV/AIDS, including medical case management and nutrition programs.
- Utilizes a low-barrier, harm reduction model focusing on individualized care and strengths-based solutions.
Treating addictions such as substance use disorders, Victory Programs serves men and women. They extend services to those experiencing homelessness and chronic health conditions, benefiting a diverse range of individuals and families in need.
- 3 Conditions Treated
- 5 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 8 Therapies & Programs
- Multiple Locations
Staff
- Sarah PorterExecutive DirectorJoined Victory Programs in 2013, became Executive Director in 2019
- Christopher LawrenceChief Financial OfficerOversees financial operations and reporting
- Melinda GiovengoChief of ProgramsLeads the development and implementation of Victory Programs' services
- Saffron JagganChief Human Resources OfficerManages human resources and employee development
- Taylor MorleyChief Operating OfficerOversees day-to-day operations and ensures efficient program delivery
- Kelly WhalenChief Development OfficerLeads fundraising efforts and builds relationships with donors and partners
Conditions and Issues Treated
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment
Opioid addiction involves addiction to legal or illegal opioids. It may happen very quickly with any opioid use. Sometimes within a matter of days. Opioid addiction is a known as a high-risk factor for future heroin addiction.
Opioid withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable and lead the user to continue to use even if they want to quit. Stopping using an opioid requires careful medical observation. Sometimes the withdrawal can persist for many weeks, which can put the user at a high risk for relapse.
It is recommended to receive inpatient treatment and a medically supervised detox like those offered at Victory Programs - New Victories in Boston, MA, MA, to manage the withdrawal process while learning lasting tools to maintain recovery. In some circumstances medications can be used to manage opioid addiction.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Drug Rehab, Inpatient, Residential, Sober-Living / Half-Way, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Inpatient rehab programs like what’s offered at Victory Programs - New Victories in Boston, MA are ideal for covering all the bases that surround one’s addiction. It’s considered the most comprehensive approach to care for people afflicted with addiction. Patients live in a facility where they have access to therapy and medical care 24/7.
A sober living home functions as a bridge between the real world and an inpatient facility. Residents of an SLH in Boston, MA can come and go whenever they want. There are certain rules that residents have to follow, such as curfews and group meeting attendance. The SLH at Victory Programs - New Victories provides freedom and structure to help readjust to life outside of rehab. It gives structure and accountability in life for staying motivated to abstain from substances.
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.
Aftercare support involves the support given to a Boston, Massachusetts patient after they complete treatment. It helps them adjust to normal life. It may include setting them up in a halfway house and enrolling them in programs like Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Victory Programs - New Victories‘s patients may also be provided with career training to help them get back into the job force.
Victory Programs - New Victories‘s Therapies & Programs
Individual therapy aims to identify the core issues that would have led the patient to substance abuse and address the root cause effectively. Patients find the therapist as a person who they can trust. It helps them to open up and discuss personal and sensitive issues, which they may not be comfortable discussing in a group.
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. It helps to repair relationships and improve communication between family members.
Group therapy happens at Victory Programs - New Victories in a controlled group environment, as opposed to a one-on-one setting. It supports Boston, MA patients’ recovery by offering a sense of comfort and letting them know that they are not alone. Through shared conversations, patients also learn to develop faith and understanding and gain insight on their addictions.
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Location & Contact

9 Virginia St
Boston, MA 02125
Phone Number
(617) 825-6088
Additional Locations
- Victory Programs - Living & Recovery Community in Jamaica Plain, MA
- Victory Programs - New Victories in Boston, MA
- Victory Programs - Recovery Home in Boston, MA
- Victory Programs Women's Hope in Boston, MA
- Victory Programs - Women's Hope in Jamaica Plain, MA
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Boston, Massachusetts Addiction and Treatment
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.
Boston, a historic coastal city, offers a vibrant arts and culture scene with world-class museums, parks, and restaurants. The city has seen a 36% increase in opioid-related deaths from 2019 to 2022, and between 50 and 81 percent of all seized drugs in Suffolk County tested positive for fentanyl in 2023.
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