- 0 alcohol treatment programs within 10 miles
- 4 alcohol treatment programs within 25 miles
- 29 alcohol treatment programs within 50 miles
- Hampshire County, Massachusetts · population 39,814
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Call 866-825-1171LGBTQ Alcohol Rehab programs closest to Amherst
Holyoke Medical Center Inc – Partial Hosp and Intensive Outpt Prog
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Alcohol treatmentIOP / PHPDrug treatmentServiceNet Inc – Beacon House
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialAlcohol treatmentDrug treatmentBehavioral Health Network (BHN) – Northern Hope Center Clinical Stabili
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialAlcohol treatmentDetoxNorthstar Recovery Center
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Alcohol treatmentIOP / PHPDrug treatmentRecovery Centers of America – Clinical Stabilization Services
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialAlcohol treatmentDrug treatmentYouth Opportunities Upheld Inc – Seven Hills Behavioral Health
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Alcohol treatmentDual diagnosisTrauma-informedSpectrum Health Systems Inc – Merrick St
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Alcohol treatmentDual diagnosisTrauma-informedMotivating Youth Recovery
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialAlcohol treatmentDetoxBrien Center – Mental Health/Substance Abuse Servs
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Alcohol treatmentIOP / PHPDrug treatmentSpring Hill Recovery Center
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialAlcohol treatmentDrug treatmentHaven Detox
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialAlcohol treatmentDetoxCatholic Charities – Leominster Womens Program
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialAlcohol treatmentDrug treatmentEvery listing comes from the SAMHSA National Directory of Substance Use Treatment Facilities, where the facility reported offering a program or group for LGBTQ clients; ratings come from public business data. Services change, so confirm details with the program. See all alcohol treatment programs in Massachusetts.
What the programs near Amherst offer
Of the 12 listed programs shown here, 11 accept private insurance, 11 offer trauma-related counseling, 11 offer cognitive behavioral therapy, 3 offer a sliding fee scale, 9 offer telehealth, 7 provide inpatient or residential care, 11 treat co-occurring mental health conditions, and 8 run a program for clients with HIV. Always confirm with the program before you go.
Levels of care within 25 miles of Amherst
Counts of alcohol treatment programs that report each service to SAMHSA, out of 4 alcohol treatment programs within 25 miles.
| Service | Programs |
|---|---|
| Residential treatment | 2 |
| Detox services | 1 |
| Partial hospitalization (PHP) | 2 |
| Intensive outpatient (IOP) | 2 |
| Regular outpatient | 2 |
| Trauma-related counseling | 3 |
| Telehealth | 3 |
Nearby cities to compare
| City | Distance from Amherst | LGBTQ Alcohol Rehab programs within 10 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Amherst Center, MA | under 1 mile | 0 |
| Northampton, MA | 9 miles | 1 |
| Easthampton, MA | 11 miles | 1 |
| Holyoke, MA | 13 miles | 2 |
| Chicopee, MA | 13 miles | 2 |
Family, rejection and recovery
Many LGBTQ people carry experiences of family rejection or strained relationships into treatment. Research on LGBTQ young people has linked family rejection with higher rates of substance use and depression, while family acceptance is protective.
Good programs make room for chosen family and offer family sessions when they help. Our guide on family rejection and recovery covers this in more depth.
How alcohol rehab works
Alcohol rehab begins with a safe detox when needed, because alcohol withdrawal can be dangerous after heavy daily drinking. Treatment then combines therapy with medications for alcohol use disorder, such as naltrexone, acamprosate or disulfiram, when they fit.
The programs on this page report alcohol detox or alcohol use disorder medications along with an LGBTQ program or group.
Prefer to live at home during treatment?
We list 9 programs within 25 miles of Amherst that report intensive outpatient, day treatment or regular outpatient services. Intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs let you attend treatment during the day or evening and go home afterward.
Massachusetts rules and programs that affect treatment
These state-level facts apply to everyone seeking LGBTQ alcohol rehab in Amherst.
Who oversees treatment
The Department of Public Health's Bureau of Substance Addiction Services oversees the statewide system of substance use prevention, treatment and recovery services and licenses treatment programs.
Prescription monitoring
The Massachusetts Prescription Monitoring Program, accessed through the Massachusetts Prescription Awareness Tool (MassPAT), is run under the Department of Public Health and lets authorized prescribers and pharmacists check Schedule II-V prescription histories.
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Cost and coverage
The cost of treatment depends mostly on the level of care, length of stay and your insurance. Residential care costs the most; outpatient therapy the least. Many programs on SAMHSA's directory accept private insurance, and some offer sliding-scale fees. See our insurance guides.
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Call 866-825-1171Frequently asked questions
Is there LGBTQ alcohol rehab inside Amherst?
We don't list one inside Amherst itself, but the closest programs within driving distance are listed on this page.
Is alcohol withdrawal dangerous?
It can be. After heavy daily drinking, stopping suddenly can cause seizures or delirium tremens. Medical detox manages this safely.
What does it mean that a program reports an LGBTQ program?
Each listed facility told SAMHSA's national treatment survey that it offers a program or group specifically for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer clients. It's self-reported, so ask the program how the group works and how often it meets.
Will my information stay private?
Federal rules (42 CFR Part 2) give substance use treatment records extra confidentiality protections beyond standard health privacy law. Ask any program how it handles your records and who can see them.
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