Addiction Recovery

Addiction is a serious problem that causes harm to individuals, families, and communities. Advocates offers a number of programs and treatment options for people dealing with addiction so they can embark on a path to recovery.

Services

Addiction Counseling

Advocates provides individual and group therapy to those struggling with addiction at our clinics in Framingham, Marlborough, and Harvard. Our compassionate and skilled counselors support individuals on their journey to recovery. We accept MassHealth and most private insurance plans. Learn more

Addiction Recovery Homes

Advocates offers two addiction recovery homes—Channing House and Linda Fay Griffin House—and treatment options for people struggling with addiction so they can embark on a path to recovery. We believe this approach helps make their lives—and our communities—safer and stronger. Learn more

Recovery Coaching

Recovery coaches are professionally trained to use their own lived experience with addiction to support others’ journey in recovery, assist people in recovery as they navigate systems, and explore resources in order to live fulfilling lives in the community. Recovery coaching is not a clinical service. Learn more

Residential Programs

Advocates is a regional leader in residential services for adults dealing with both mental health and addiction challenges. We help men and women on their path to recovery through our group homes in MetroWest and Central Massachusetts. Learn more

First Offender Driver Alcohol Education

For individuals convicted of driving under the influence for the first time, our Driver Alcohol Education program is designed to reduce the risk of future incidents by helping participants change their behaviors and attitudes. For many, this will mean reducing or eliminating their use of alcohol. The program provides 40 hours of education over a 16-week period and includes an assessment, self-help meetings, and victim impact meetings located at Advocates Community Counseling in Harvard. Referrals are made by the adjudicating court.

Second Offender Aftercare

This program provides one year of aftercare treatment for individuals convicted of their second driving-under-the-influence offense after they complete a 14-day residential program. The ultimate goal of the program is for participants to take responsibility for their previous behavior and make the changes necessary to cease further incidents. Second Offender Aftercare is available through Advocates Community Counseling in Harvard. Referrals are made by the adjudicating court.