VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System – Fitchburg CBOC

881 Main Street Fitchburg, MA 01420

Fitchburg, Massachusetts

8008931522

About VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System – Fitchburg CBOC

VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System – Fitchburg CBOC is a community based outpatient clinic serving Veterans in Fitchburg and surrounding areas with comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder services.

The clinic offers individual and group therapies to address addiction, PTSD, depression, anxiety and stress, integrated with primary care and social work support. As part of the VA healthcare system, Fitchburg CBOC delivers coordinated, Veteran centered care designed to support recovery and long term wellness.

Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Services for Veterans

Fitchburg CBOC provides outpatient addiction and behavioral health care tailored to the unique needs of Veterans. The clinic's mental health team offers evidence based therapies for substance use disorder, with access to specialty programs and coordinated care through the broader VA Central Western Massachusetts system.

Treatment includes individual and group therapy sessions focused on managing cravings, addressing co occurring mental health concerns like PTSD and depression and building practical coping skills. Services target both immediate symptoms and underlying issues, helping Veterans achieve their personal recovery goals with ongoing clinical and social work support.

Accessible Care Options and Telehealth

Fitchburg CBOC offers flexible access to care, including telehealth appointments via VA Video Connect for certain services. Veterans can receive mental health and substance use disorder treatment from home by phone or video, supporting continuity of care for those in remote areas or with transportation challenges.

Location and Getting Started

The clinic is located at 881 Main Street in Fitchburg, MA and is open Monday through Friday. Medical interpretation services are available for Veterans who prefer languages other than English. Services are provided to Veterans enrolled in VA health care.

Amenities

Residential Setting

Residential drug rehab provides the comforts of home with the therapeutic support needed to successfully recov...er. 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

Adult Program Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Adult Program

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.

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.

Levels of Care

Outpatient Rehab

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.

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.

Aftercare & Alumni Program

Aftercare rehab in Massachusetts gives you continued access to support after rehab. You may need assistance wi...th 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.

Joint Commission

SAMHSA

Insurance

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 al...l 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 ac...tive 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.

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-p...ay 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.