- 10 drug treatment programs within 10 miles
- 30 drug treatment programs within 25 miles
- 52 drug treatment programs within 50 miles
- Middlesex County, Massachusetts · population 62,495
This page also covers nearby smaller towns, including West Concord.
Talk with an independent helpline about drug treatment programs near Waltham, what your insurance covers and how soon you can start. Available 24/7.
Call 866-825-1171LGBTQ Drug Rehab programs closest to Waltham
Square Medical Group/COE River House
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialDrug treatmentAlcohol treatmentCharles River Recovery LLC
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialDrug treatmentIOP / PHPGreater Boston Addiction Center
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Drug treatmentIOP / PHPAlcohol treatmentHRI Hospital
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialDrug treatmentIOP / PHPVictory Programs Inc – Living and Recovery Community
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialDrug treatmentResidential + men's programCasa Esperanza Inc – Familias Unidas Outpatient Program
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Drug treatmentIOP / PHPAlcohol treatmentCasa Esperanza Inc – Casa Esperanzas Mens Program
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialDrug treatmentAlcohol treatmentCasa Esperanza Inc – Latinas y Ninos Center
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialDrug treatmentAlcohol treatmentVictory Programs Inc – New Joelyns Home
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialDrug treatmentVictory Programs Inc – Victory House
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialDrug treatmentResidential + men's programBoston Public Health Commission – Entre Familia
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialDrug treatmentAlcohol treatmentVictory Programs Inc – New Victories
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialDrug treatmentResidential + men's programEvery 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 drug treatment programs in Massachusetts.
What the programs near Waltham offer
Of the 12 listed programs shown here, 4 accept private insurance, 12 offer trauma-related counseling, 12 offer cognitive behavioral therapy, 9 offer telehealth, 10 provide inpatient or residential care, 5 treat co-occurring mental health conditions, and 11 run a program for clients with HIV. Always confirm with the program before you go.
Levels of care within 25 miles of Waltham
Counts of drug treatment programs that report each service to SAMHSA, out of 30 drug treatment programs within 25 miles.
| Service | Programs |
|---|---|
| Residential treatment | 19 |
| Hospital inpatient care | 8 |
| Detox services | 4 |
| Partial hospitalization (PHP) | 14 |
| Intensive outpatient (IOP) | 14 |
| Regular outpatient | 13 |
| Trauma-related counseling | 30 |
| Telehealth | 25 |
Nearby cities to compare
| City | Distance from Waltham | LGBTQ Drug Rehab programs within 10 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Watertown Town, MA | 4 miles | 12 |
| Newton, MA | 4 miles | 12 |
| Cambridge, MA | 6 miles | 13 |
| Somerville, MA | 7 miles | 15 |
| Medford, MA | 7 miles | 17 |
Why LGBTQ-specific care can matter
Research summarized by the National Institute on Drug Abuse finds that sexual and gender minority people report higher rates of substance use and substance use disorders than the general population. Researchers often explain the gap with minority stress: the extra, ongoing strain of stigma, discrimination and having to stay on guard.
A program with an LGBTQ group gives you a place to talk about those pressures with people who share them, instead of working around them.
How drug rehab works
Good drug rehab treats the whole picture: the drug, any mental health conditions, physical health and the social life around use. If you use more than one substance, tell the program so the plan covers all of them.
Outpatient and IOP options near Waltham
If you need to keep working or caring for family, outpatient care may fit. We list 41 programs within 25 miles of Waltham that report intensive outpatient, day treatment or regular outpatient services. Intensive outpatient programs usually meet several days a week, and partial hospitalization runs most of the day while you sleep at home. See LGBTQ IOP and day programs.
Massachusetts rules and programs that affect treatment
These state-level facts apply to everyone seeking LGBTQ drug rehab in Waltham.
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.
Overdose Good Samaritan law
Under M.G.L. c. 94C s. 34A, a person who has an overdose or seeks medical help for one in good faith cannot be charged or prosecuted for simple possession of a controlled substance based on evidence gained from that call. It does not cover trafficking or intent to distribute.
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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.
Free, confidential help finding drug treatment programs near Waltham. Independent helpline, 24/7.
Call 866-825-1171Frequently asked questions
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.
Is medication used for drug addiction?
For opioid use disorder, yes: buprenorphine, methadone and naltrexone are standard treatments. For stimulants, no medication is FDA-approved, so therapy does the work.
Can I bring my partner or chosen family into treatment?
Many programs offer family sessions and let you define who counts as family. Ask at intake whether partners and chosen family can take part.
Do these programs treat meth and party drugs?
Many do. Ask each program which substances it treats and how it approaches stimulants such as meth and cocaine, which are treated mainly with behavioral therapy.
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