Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford

170 Governors Avenue
Medford, MA 02155

Medford, Massachusetts

781-306-6000

About Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford

Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, located in Medford, Massachusetts is a community hospital within the Tufts Medicine system. They provide outpatient dual diagnosis mental health and substance use disorder treatment as part of their wider mental health services.

They accept Medicaid and Medicare along with private insurance plans, and patients are encouraged to verify their insurance coverage before making appointments. They also accept self payment methods and the hospital has financial assistance programs for those who qualify based on income.

Comprehensive Dual Diagnosis Support for Adults and Seniors

They have dedicated units for geriatric patients who are experiencing dual diagnosis, but mental health and substance use disorder treatment is available to all adult patients and not just to seniors 65 and over. As part of their Geriatric Medical Psychiatric Program, they help patients who are dealing with mental health conditions like depression, psychosis and dementia. I’m impressed by their comprehensive outpatient services, including counseling, medication management, and structured addiction support.

Collaborative and Personalized Care for Co Occurring Disorders

Their special emphasis on personalized care stands out to me. Their skilled, multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, therapists and social workers is dedicated to collaborating with patients to help them set personal goals and draw on their individual strengths in the recovery process. Family involvement is encouraged as well, especially for those patients who are minors.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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.

Senior Drug & Alcohol Rehab

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.

Levels of Care

Inpatient Rehab

As the most intensive treatment setting, inpatient drug rehab in Massachusetts treatment involves 24/7 supervised care. At this level of care, you typically participate in individual, group, and family therapy sessions, and you may receive medication and additional recreational therapies.

Dual Diagnosis & Mental Health

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.

Payment Options

Financial Aid

If you're struggling to pay for treatment, financial aid may be a solution for you. This can provide access to all levels of care. Financial assistance options include grants, scholarships, non-profit programs, personal funding, and health insurance programs to help you manage the expense of substance abuse treatment.

Medicaid Accepted

If you're in need of financial assistance, MassHealth may be an option for you. MassHealth can help pay for all levels of care, including detox and inpatient rehabilitation.

Medicare Accepted

As a resident of Massachusetts with MassHealth Senior Care Options, you may have coverage options to help with the cost of treatment. The amount of coverage will depend on many things, including whether you are seeking inpatient or outpatient treatment for substance abuse.

TRICARE

Administered by the Department of Defense, TRICARE offers comprehensive military health insurance plans for active and retired military members and their families. Similar to PPO programs offered by private insurance companies, TRICARE covers multiple levels of care for addiction treatment, including detox, inpatient rehab, and outpatient services.

Private Insurance

If you have private insurance, you can use it to help cover the cost of treatment. Most rehab insurance policies tend to have different coverage rates and costs that policyholders are responsible for paying, so check with your insurer for detailed information.

Self-Pay Options

If you prefer to take control of the cost of your treatment, you can opt to pay for it yourself through self-pay options, also known as private pay. This option provides access to all levels of care — from detox to inpatient rehabilitation — because you’re not limited by the rules of insurers or state-run programs.