- 15 dual diagnosis programs within 10 miles
- 24 dual diagnosis programs within 25 miles
- 49 dual diagnosis programs within 50 miles
- Suffolk County, Massachusetts · population 4,688,346
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Call 866-825-1171LGBTQ Dual Diagnosis Treatment programs closest to Boston
Fenway Health – Fenway South End
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Dual diagnosisAlcohol treatmentDetoxCasa Esperanza Inc – Familias Unidas Outpatient Program
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Dual diagnosisIOP / PHPAlcohol treatmentCasa Esperanza Inc – Latinas y Ninos Center
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialDual diagnosisAlcohol treatmentBPHC Substance Abuse Prevention and – Treatment Services Satellite
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Dual diagnosisAlcohol treatmentTrauma-informedHRI Hospital
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialDual diagnosisIOP / PHPNew Horizons Medical Inc
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Dual diagnosisTrauma-informedNortheast Addictions Treatment Center
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Dual diagnosisIOP / PHPAlcohol treatmentNew Horizons Medical
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Dual diagnosisTrauma-informedVOA Behavioral Health Services
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Dual diagnosisAlcohol treatmentTrauma-informedMassachusetts Center for Addiction
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialDual diagnosisIOP / PHPAshby Behavioral Health LLC – DBA Spring Hill Recovery Center
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Dual diagnosisIOP / PHPAlcohol treatmentGreater Boston Addiction Center
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Dual diagnosisIOP / PHPAlcohol 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 dual diagnosis programs in Massachusetts.
What the programs near Boston offer
Of the 12 listed programs shown here, 10 accept private insurance, 12 offer trauma-related counseling, 12 offer cognitive behavioral therapy, 4 offer a sliding fee scale, 11 offer telehealth, 3 provide inpatient or residential care, 12 treat co-occurring mental health conditions, and 12 run a program for clients with HIV. Always confirm with the program before you go.
Levels of care within 25 miles of Boston
Counts of dual diagnosis programs that report each service to SAMHSA, out of 24 dual diagnosis programs within 25 miles.
| Service | Programs |
|---|---|
| Residential treatment | 5 |
| Hospital inpatient care | 2 |
| Detox services | 4 |
| Partial hospitalization (PHP) | 9 |
| Intensive outpatient (IOP) | 10 |
| Regular outpatient | 19 |
| Trauma-related counseling | 24 |
| Telehealth | 22 |
Nearby cities to compare
| City | Distance from Boston | LGBTQ Dual Diagnosis Treatment programs within 10 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge, MA | 4 miles | 9 |
| Somerville, MA | 5 miles | 11 |
| Quincy, MA | 6 miles | 13 |
| Watertown Town, MA | 6 miles | 9 |
| Chelsea, MA | 6 miles | 9 |
Being able to be yourself in treatment
Treatment works best when you can talk honestly about your life: your partner, your family, your gender, where and why you use. In a program that runs an LGBTQ group, those conversations are expected rather than awkward. Ask any program how staff are trained and how they handle names, pronouns and rooming.
See questions to ask an LGBTQ rehab before you commit.
How dual diagnosis treatment works
Depression, anxiety, PTSD and other conditions can drive substance use, and substance use can make them worse. Treating both together breaks that loop. Ask programs near Boston whether a psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner is part of the team.
Outpatient treatment near Boston
Not every situation calls for a residential stay. We list 38 programs within 25 miles of Boston that report intensive outpatient, day treatment or regular outpatient services. Outpatient care works best when home is stable and supportive; it's also the usual next step after residential treatment.
Local resources in Boston
LGBTQ community support
Massachusetts' LGBTQ+ mental health resource page lists Boston's Fenway Health for LGBTQ+-specific substance use services and peer support groups. The same page points to Boston-area Gay and Sober meetings and statewide peer recovery support centers.
Local health department
The Boston Public Health Commission is the city's health agency. It offers free naloxone to businesses and community groups, runs recovery events through its Recovery Services Bureau, and funds outreach linking people in high-overdose neighborhoods to treatment.
Drug and recovery court
The Boston Municipal Court runs recovery court (drug court) sessions in its Charlestown, Dorchester, East Boston, and South Boston divisions. These sessions offer an alternative to incarceration that combines supervised probation, required treatment, random drug testing, and regular status hearings before a judge.
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Paying for treatment
Most private health insurance plans cover addiction treatment, including detox, residential care and outpatient programs, though coverage depends on your plan and whether the program is in network. Ask about prior authorization before you go, and see our insurance guides.
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Call 866-825-1171Frequently asked questions
Where is the nearest LGBTQ dual diagnosis program to Boston, MA?
The nearest listed program is Fenway Health – Fenway South End, about under 1 mile from Boston. Programs on this page treat co-occurring serious mental illness, offer psychiatric medication and report an LGBTQ program or group.
What is dual diagnosis?
It means having a substance use disorder and a mental health condition, such as depression, anxiety, PTSD or bipolar disorder, at the same time.
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.
What if I'm in crisis right now?
Call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or go to the nearest emergency room.
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Guides
- Transgender Rehab: Finding Addiction Treatment That Respects Your Gender
- Minority Stress and Addiction: How Stigma Affects Substance Use
- Family Rejection, Chosen Family and Recovery
- LGBTQ Dual Diagnosis: Treating Mental Health and Addiction Together
- How to Help an LGBTQ Loved One With Addiction
- LGBTQ Substance Use: What the Research Shows