The Counseling and Assessment Clinic of Worcester - Electric Avenue offers a comprehensive approach to treating Alcoholism, Opioid Addiction, and Dual Diagnosis in the Fitchburg, MA area. The clinic offers a range of options, from Aftercare Support and Drug Rehab to Dual-Diagnosis and Intensive Outpatient Programs. These services are designed to treat individuals suffering from issues such as Alcohol Abuse, Dual Diagnosis and Opioid Addiction. The clinic employs modern methods such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Group Therapy, and Nicotine Replacement Therapy to help treat clients, and can extend the reach of care with Family Therapy, Life Skills, and Aftercare programs. The clinic is accredited by JCAHO, and accepts private health insurance.
The Counseling and Assessment Clinic of Worcester - Electric Avenue is committed to providing quality care to individuals looking for help with Alcoholism, Opioid Addiction, and Dual Diagnosis. The clinic is focused on providing personalized treatment plans for individuals, and are happy to accept clients looking for Residential Long Term, Outpatient Treatment, Sober-Living, and Intervention services. The Clinic is willing to stay with clients the entire way, offering support through each step of the process and offering help with re-integrating into daily life and staying sober. The facility is well-equipped with experienced staff to provide top-notch treatment and compassionate support.
- 1+ Accreditations
- 3 Conditions Treated
- Insurance Accepted
- 7 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 14 Therapies & Programs
- Multiple Locations
Accreditations

JCAHO
Conditions and Issues Treated
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment in Fitchburg, MA
Opioids are a series of medicines that are used for pain relief. Opioid addiction refers to the compulsive pursuit of opioids, even though they are not medically needed. Medication-assisted therapy at Counseling and Assessment Clinic of Worcester - Electric Avenue in Fitchburg, MA requires care in which both medications, medication, and behavioral treatments are used.
Dual-Diagnosis
Substance use disorder falls under two categories: Alcohol or Drug Abuse and Drug Dependence. An individual suffering from a substance use disorder and mental health disorders is said to have a co-occurring disorder or a dual disorder.
Individuals with substance use disorders and mental health problems are said to suffer from a ‘dual diagnosis’. The most frequently identified mental health issues found in individuals with substance use disorders include anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Intensive Outpatient, Intervention, Outpatient, Residential, with additional therapies available as listed below.
An Intensive Outpatient Program like what’s offered at Counseling and Assessment Clinic of Worcester - Electric Avenue, targets those who need intensive treatment but would rather get it in the comfort of their homes. The treatment programs vary in duration and intensity. They can be tailored to suit the patient’s needs.
When remaining at their job in Fitchburg, or continuing their studies, the individual may live with their family while utilizing Counseling and Assessment Clinic of Worcester - Electric Avenue‘s outpatient services. Treatment requires counseling the patient at the individual level, in a group setting, about substance addiction, drugs, and therapy sessions.
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.
An intervention is a meeting held by families and friends of the addicted party, managed by Counseling and Assessment Clinic of Worcester - Electric Avenue. It lets the person know that their loved ones are concerned about them. It is intended to make the addicted party agree to get help.
Interventions are often hosted by a mental health professional in Massachusetts who knows how to communicate with people dealing with addiction. These intervention services can make all the difference when it comes to getting loved ones to agree to treatment.
Aftercare support involves the support given to a Fitchburg, 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). Counseling and Assessment Clinic of Worcester - Electric Avenue‘s patients may also be provided with career training to help them get back into the job force.
Therapies & Programs
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 Fitchburg, MA and others who relate to your situation is a fundamental tool for recovery at Counseling and Assessment Clinic of Worcester - Electric Avenue. 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.
A type of cognitive-behavioral therapy is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. It is intended for those who are vulnerable to self-harm and suicidal thoughts. Counseling and Assessment Clinic of Worcester - Electric Avenue aims to help patients understand the connection between their feelings, emotions, and behaviors and provide them with the tools to make a difference in Fitchburg, MA. For those whose addictions and habits originate from severe mental health problems, it is beneficial.
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.
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Location & Contact

33 Electric Ave
Fitchburg, MA 01420
Phone Number
(978) 345-9400
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Fitchburg, 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.
Worcester County, Massachusetts, a vibrant region known for its rich history and diverse communities, has been grappling with a devastating opioid epidemic. In 2022, the county witnessed a staggering 17.8% increase in opioid-related deaths, reaching 331 lives lost. Shockingly, fentanyl was present in 93% of these fatal overdoses, highlighting the lethal potency of this synthetic opioid.
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