Taunton, Massachusetts Drug Rehab Centers
12 Centers in Taunton, Massachusetts
Taunton, a diverse city in Bristol County, MA, offers a rich history, outdoor activities, and a vibrant arts scene. With a population of around 60,000, it provides a welcoming atmosphere for those seeking rehab. However, like many cities, Taunton has been impacted by the opioid epidemic, with Bristol County reporting 707 opioid overdoses and 122 fatalities in 2022, and over 85% of these overdoses involving fentanyl.
Organizations in Taunton are working diligently to combat addiction and support those in need.
Community Counseling of Bristol County [https://www.comcounseling.org] and the Taunton Opiate Task Force raise awareness about substance abuse through events and outreach programs. The city’s drug policies prioritize harm reduction, with initiatives like naloxone distribution and syringe services programs offered by Seven Hills Behavioral Health.
Bristol County Statistics
- 707 opioid overdoses, 122 fatalities in 2022
- 85% opioid overdoses involved fentanyl in 2022
- 50% increase in opioid deaths from 2010-2015
- Higher opioid addiction rate in 2020
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High Point - Taunton Outpatient
High Point Treatment Center - Taunton Outpatient provides structured outpatient addiction programs, counseling services, support groups, and education programs for individuals, couples, families, and adolescents.
High Point Treatment Center - Post Office Square
High Point Treatment Center in Taunton, MA offers evidence-based, personalized outpatient addiction and mental health services through various specialized therapies and holistic approaches.
CCBC
Community Counseling of Bristol County provides outpatient mental health, substance abuse treatment, and supportive services across Bristol County, MA, serving around 12,000 individuals annually.
Community Counseling of Bristol County - Mill River Professional Center
Community Counseling of Bristol County in Taunton, MA, provides comprehensive, culturally competent mental health and substance abuse services for all ages, with specialized programs, multilingual offerings, and collaborative community efforts.
Volunteers of America - Outpatient Behavioral Health Services
Volunteers of America - Outpatient Behavioral Health Services in Taunton, MA provides comprehensive, holistic mental health and substance abuse treatment with individualized recovery plans.
High Point - Taunton Transitional Support Services - TSS
Taunton Transitional Support Services provides short-term residential stabilization and comprehensive therapies to transition individuals recovering from substance use disorders into long-term treatment programs.
Morton Hospital - Behavioral Health
Morton Hospital provides high-quality inpatient and outpatient psychiatric treatment, addiction support, and specialized care for adults and seniors with mental health and substance use disorders.
Community Counseling - Continuing Care
Community Counseling - Continuing Care in Taunton, MA, provides comprehensive, compassionate, and culturally competent outpatient mental health and substance abuse services for diverse populations, utilizing evidence-based approaches and community support programs.
Taunton Comprehensive Treatment Center
Taunton Comprehensive Treatment Center offers a comprehensive approach combining medication-assisted treatment with counseling for adults recovering from opioid addiction.
Family Center for Counseling
The Center for Counseling Family is a mental health and addiction treatment center located in Taunton, Massachusetts offering evidence-based treatments such as family therapies, group therapies, trauma therapy, detox programs, drug rehab programs, and long-term residential treatment programs.
Justice Resource Institute - Cohannet
The Justice Resource Institute's Cohannet clinic in Taunton, MA provides holistic inpatient mental health treatments, including various therapy options and long-term programs, with a focus on individualized care and patient participation in recovery.
Community Care Services
Community Care Services in Taunton, MA is a trusted provider of addiction treatment services offering a variety of levels of care and specialized treatments tailored to individual needs.
Drug and Alcohol Treatment in Taunton, MA

Awareness Campaigns
In Taunton, MA, organizations like Community Counseling of Bristol County and High Point Treatment Center play a vital role in raising awareness about substance abuse and addiction. They organize community events, workshops, and outreach programs to educate residents on the dangers of drugs and alcohol, and promote healthy lifestyles.
The Taunton Opiate Task Force has launched initiatives like the Taunton Open Doors to Recovery Drop-In Center, providing a safe space for those struggling with addiction to seek support and resources. These efforts aim to destigmatize addiction and encourage individuals to seek help.
Legislative Measures
Taunton’s drug policies prioritize harm reduction strategies, such as the distribution of naloxone (Narcan) to combat opioid overdoses. Organizations like Seven Hills Behavioral Health offer syringe services programs and overdose prevention education.
The Taunton Police Department collaborates with community organizations through initiatives like the Section 35 program, which allows for involuntary commitment of individuals with substance use disorders for treatment. This measure aims to provide a path to recovery for those unable or unwilling to seek help voluntarily.
Taunton Police Departments
- Taunton Police Department
508-824-7522
23 Summer St. Taunton, MA 02780
Taunton Hospitals and Emergency Medical Services
- Morton Hospital Emergency Room
508-828-7000
88 Washington St, Taunton, MA 02780 - Brewster Ambulance Service
508-824-1125
336 Weir Street, Taunton, MA, 02780
Opioid Settlement Funds in Bristol County
Bristol County, Massachusetts is receiving over $22 million in opioid settlement funds through 2038 from lawsuits against opioid companies. The Boston Public Health Commission manages these funds and has conducted community engagement to determine how to allocate the majority of funds towards programs supporting those impacted by the opioid epidemic.
- A Family Overdose Support Fund will provide financial aid to households who lost a loved one to overdose.
- Funding for emergency medical response boats to access areas with vulnerable populations for opioid-related emergencies.
- Support for groundwater testing and treatment systems impacted by PFAS contamination.
- Establishing mini-grants for community organizations addressing opioid use and recovery.
Find Treatment in Massachusetts
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.
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