PAATHS Program
774 Albany St
1st Floor
Boston, MA 02118
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About PAATHS Program
The PAATHS Program is a substance use treatment navigation and referral service operated by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) Recovery Services in Boston, Massachusetts.
Rather than providing on-site clinical treatment, PAATHS acts as a "front door" to Boston's addiction treatment system, helping individuals and families find the right care through needs assessments, placement assistance and referrals.
It is designed to reduce barriers and connect people quickly to the support they need.
Placement Support Services
One of the components I appreciate is that PAATHS provides substance use needs assessments, treatment referrals and placement support to help connect individuals to appropriate programs.
This service connects guests to resources including detox, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and outpatient services.
The program also offers overdose prevention resources, safety planning while awaiting placement and help navigating medical clearance requirements.
Helping Families Access Care
PAATHS serves individuals and families throughout Greater Boston who need information about or access to substance use treatment, regardless of insurance status.
I noted that community partners and other treatment providers seeking referral resources are also welcome.
Spanish-speaking staff are available to support those who need language assistance. This service also reduce treatment barriers and serves a more diverse population.
Amenities
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Residential drug rehab provides the comforts of home with the therapeutic support needed to successfully recover. Benefits of an inpatient program include increased safety, a higher success rate, and the time and distance given to focus on recovery. Residential drug rehabs are often the preferred method of treatment, as they can be tailored to meet specific needs, offer focused therapeutic care, and provide the necessary tools to sustain recovery.
Addiction Treatment Programs
Each adult program in Massachusetts is designed to help individuals over the age of 18 recover from addiction to drugs or alcohol. The length of the program and its intensity varies, based on the needs of the individual.
Most alcohol rehab in Massachusetts consists of individual counseling and group therapy sessions, which address mental and emotional concerns that are contributing to alcohol use. Treatment helps participants make changes to maintain sobriety and prevent relapse.
Cognitive behavioral therapy in Massachusetts is a hands-on method that engages participants in changing their thought and behavior patterns. Rather than a talk-listen approach, individuals are actively involved in working with their therapist to treat their addiction.
LGBTQ-friendly rehab in Massachusetts offers programs targeted to the unique experiences within this diverse community. Staff specialists understand that an environment promoting acceptance makes it easier for people to open up and focus on healing.
For men who want to stop drinking or using drugs, men’s rehab in Massachusetts offers help and hope. These treatment programs, designed specifically for men, help participants recover and rebuild their lives.
Veteran’s rehab in Massachusetts offers recovery for Veterans who are struggling with substance use disorder. Treatment programs are trauma-informed, so Veterans who are facing other mental health challenges receive treatment for co-occurring disorders as well.
When you enter opioid rehab in Massachusetts, you’ll receive treatment in a supportive environment that encourages recovery. After successful withdrawal management, you’ll participate in a variety of evidence-based therapies that prepare you for long-term sobriety.
Elderly rehab in Massachusetts addresses both addiction issues and common challenges faced by older adults. By dealing with grief, loss, social isolation, and financial uncertainty, participants are given tools to overcome addiction later in life.
Women who are seeking treatment for substance use disorders can receive various levels of care at women’s rehab in Massachusetts. Programs include detox, partial hospitalization programs (PHP), intensive outpatient programs (IOP), telehealth programs, sober living, outpatient, and aftercare.
Teen and young adult substance abuse can set individuals on a life-long path of destruction. A young adult program in Massachusetts can intervene in young adults’ lives to set them on a better path during this crucial stage of life.
Levels of Care
The first step to a drug-free future is detox. This involves slowly and safely ridding your body of all addictive substances, under 24/7 supervision. This is typically the initial phase of drug rehab in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts outpatient rehab does not have a defined timeline. The program is tailored to meet your recovery needs, and may last 90 days or a year or more. During this time, you will attend therapy sessions and support group meetings, for ongoing accountability and development of sober-living skills.
Aftercare rehab in Massachusetts gives you continued access to support after rehab. You may need assistance with job coaching, budgeting, education, or accountability as you re-enter your life. Aftercare programs provide these supports, so you can face challenges and maintain a sober lifestyle long-term.
If you meet the diagnostic criteria for two or more conditions, you have a dual diagnosis. Massachusetts dual diagnosis treatment is designed to address both conditions simultaneously, for improved recovery outcomes.
In Massachusetts sober living, you will take on more responsibility than rehab treatment requires. You’ll pay rent and work or attend school. You’ll also contribute to household chores. The goal is to learn how to live independently, free from drugs and alcohol.
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