The Brien Center offers comprehensive and individualized addiction services dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate the path toward recovery from substance use disorders. Recognizing that addiction impacts people from all walks of life, the center provides a fully integrated continuum of care designed to meet diverse needs, whether clients are transitioning from detox, seeking stable housing, or needing ongoing outpatient support.
Addiction Treatment Philosophy
The Brien Center emphasizes an individualized approach, ensuring that treatment plans are tailored to the unique strengths and preferences of each person. The overarching goal is to provide hope, healing, and support while actively working to end the stigma surrounding mental health and substance use in the community. Their philosophy is built on the belief that treatment works and that people can and do recover, leading to full and productive lives connected to family, friends, work, and community.
Comprehensive Range of Services
The center provides various pathways toward recovery, covering multiple levels of care. These services are clinically proven and delivered by specialty-trained counselors.
- Successful transition from detox centers or hospital-based detox programs.
- 24-hour Residential program, including Sober Supportive Housing programs and specialized recovery homes like Keenan House North for individuals managing co-occurring mental illness and addiction.
- Intensive Outpatient Services (Day Treatment/SOAP).
- Outpatient services for individuals, groups, and families, including specialized addiction groups utilizing principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
- Specialized programs like the “Seeking Safety” Group, which addresses the dual role of trauma and substance use disorders.
Integrated and Supportive Care
A key element of the Brien Center’s offerings is the integration of mental health and addiction treatment. They specialize in the evaluation and treatment of co-occurring disorders. Furthermore, services extend beyond clinical treatment to include residential support and community-based coordination. Residential Services, such as Recovery Supportive Housing, offer a safe, affordable, and sober environment crucial for relapse reduction and promoting adaptive living skills, often requiring a minimum of 90 days of recovery.
The Brien Center also offers specialized court programs providing evaluations, treatment planning, and individualized structured treatment for court-referred individuals whose crimes are alcohol and/or drug-related, as well as the Partners Program for those engaged in intimate partner violence or abusive acts related to substance use.
Payment and Access
Services are provided based on client need and preference, with various payment options accepted, including MassHealth/Medicaid, private insurance carriers, HMOs, and self-pay on a sliding fee scale. Intake specialists are available to guide clients through the process and match them with the appropriate services.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the intake process for addiction services?
To schedule an appointment for mental health or substance use services, you should call their main intake number. Intake specialists will assist in guiding you through the process, answering questions, and matching you with the correct services based on your needs.
Does The Brien Center offer residential housing?
Yes, The Brien Center provides Residential Services for Recovery Supportive Housing, including Keenan House for Men and Keenan House North, offering safe, sober environments intended to support long-term recovery and adaptive living skills.
What types of therapy models are used in the addiction groups?
Specialized addiction groups draw on the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). They also offer programs like the “Seeking Safety” group, which focuses on trauma and substance use disorders.
Are services available for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders?
Yes, the center provides assessment, evaluation, and treatment for co-occurring disorders, emphasizing an integrated approach to address both mental health and substance use needs simultaneously.
