Brandon School

27 Winter Street Natick, MA 01760
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Brandon Residential Treatment Center MA 1760

About Brandon School

Brandon School, located in Natick, Massachusetts is a private alcohol and drug rehab that offers treatment for a variety of substance abuse addictions including co-occurring mental health disorders. They offer supervised medical treatment to safely manage withdrawal symptoms during detoxification, residential care providing long term support for addiction recovery, as well as flexible outpatient addiction therapy allowing patients to live at home while receiving regular treatment. Additional levels of care offered include intensive outpatient and intervention services.

Specialty rehab programs at Brandon School include tailored care focusing on women's specific needs and experiences, gender-specific addiction treatment addressing unique challenges faced by men, and age-appropriate treatment for teens addressing adolescent-specific issues.

Patients at Brandon School will find the residential setting creates an immersive environment promoting full engagement in recovery away from daily triggers and the private rooms that give personal space for reflection and undisturbed rest during treatment.

Latest Reviews

hh 2025boyles
3 weeks ago on Google
5
During my six-month stay at this remarkable place from April 12 to August 31, 2021, I formed lasting memories and connections that I truly cherish. The warmth and kindness of everyone I encountered made my experience unforgettable. I often find myself reminiscing about the supportive community that surrounded me. For parents with children who are facing challenges, I wholeheartedly recommend this place; it offers an environment filled with compassion and understanding that can truly make a difference.
Matty Dupuis
2 months ago on Google
1
I was a resident/prisoner here in the early 1990's I suffered severe physical, psychological, and sexual abuse behind the walls of Brandon residential treatment center for boys for the better part of 3 years. Horrible trauma that I still carry with me to this day over 30 yrs. Later. If you're a parent with a difficult child exploring options I beg of you to please consider something else.....
Joe Barbuti
3 months ago on Google
1
Horrible program for kids or teens that need treatment. Very abusive staff and there is no structure so kids do whatever they want. When I was there I was abused and didn't receive therapy. If you have a male teen that needs structure and treatment I recommend Steven's Treatment Programs in Swansea Massachusetts. Amazing program. One of the best out there.
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Accepted Insurance

Brandon School works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Other Forms of Payment

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient
Outpatient programs are designed for clients who are medically stable and not at an elevated risk of relapse, including those who have already completed inpatient care. Outpatient programs typically advance clients' established treatment plans, offering continuing addiction counseling and recovery education. Clients who enter outpatient care immediately following detox may also receive medical and mental health assessments and personalized treatment plans. Most outpatient rehabs provide multiple levels of care to align with clients' unique needs.
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Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.
intensive-outpatient iconIntensive Outpatient
Intensive outpatient programs (IOP) facilitate clients' sustained sobriety through high-level care aligned with their evolving needs. Clients engage in multiple treatment sessions per week, typically receiving between nine and 20 hours of outpatient care weekly. The frequency and intensity of treatment gradually decreases as clients stabilize. Many intensive outpatient rehabs offer a variety of services, including addiction counseling, recovery-focused life skills training, and medication assisted treatment (MAT). Evidence-based complementary therapies are also common.
heart-hands iconIntervention Services
A drug intervention in Massachusetts provides friends and family the opportunity to share how a person's substance use has caused problems in their lives. The goal of the intervention is to encourage the person to get the treatment they need. Most rehab facilities offer intervention services that can help families prepare for the intervention and facilitate entry into treatment if the person agrees to get help.
medically-assisted-detox iconMedically Assisted Detox
Medically supervised detox is the process of removing addictive substances from your body and managing the withdrawal symptoms in a medically supervised environment. Typically, this is the first step in the recovery process and lasts an average of 5-7 days, though the length can vary depending on your individual needs. Once your system is cleared of alcohol and drugs, you'll likely transition to an inpatient treatment program for the next phase of your recovery.

Treatments

Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

Programs

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Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
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Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

Amenities

  • home-setting iconResidential Setting
  • private-room iconPrivate Rooms

Staff

Rachel Berry, MSW

Chief Executive Officer

Patricia O. Kelley, MEd

Chief Quality Assurance Officer

Karen McCarthy, MEd

Chief Academic Officer

Robert Kulchuk

Chief Financial Officer

Contact Information

Phone icon (508) 655-6400
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27 Winter Street
Natick, MA 01760

Reviews of Brandon School

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2.3 (11 reviews)
hh 2025boyles
3 weeks ago
5

During my six-month stay at this remarkable place from April 12 to August 31, 2021, I formed lasting memories and connections that I truly cherish. The warmth and kindness of everyone I encountered made my experience unforgettable. I often find myself reminiscing about the supportive community that surrounded me. For parents with children who are facing challenges, I wholeheartedly recommend this place; it offers an environment filled with compassion and understanding that can truly make a difference.

Matty Dupuis
2 months ago
1

I was a resident/prisoner here in the early 1990's I suffered severe physical, psychological, and sexual abuse behind the walls of Brandon residential treatment center for boys for the better part of 3 years. Horrible trauma that I still carry with me to this day over 30 yrs. Later. If you're a parent with a difficult child exploring options I beg of you to please consider something else.....

Joe Barbuti
3 months ago
1

Horrible program for kids or teens that need treatment. Very abusive staff and there is no structure so kids do whatever they want. When I was there I was abused and didn't receive therapy. If you have a male teen that needs structure and treatment I recommend Steven's Treatment Programs in Swansea Massachusetts. Amazing program. One of the best out there.

Alex Sullivan
4 months ago
4

Megan Wilde
4 months ago
1

Communication with parents is non-existent. A two week med refusal was not even noticed or reported. Staff appears untrained and unable to handle children.

Matthew Brabant
6 months ago
4

Use to be a resident there many years ago. It was very structured and gave me the tools I needed for life. I left missing the staff and clients there. I had my ups and downs there but I am grateful to have lived there for over three years. Therapy was some of the best I had. This program was better then the others I have been too in my life

Lauren K
7 months ago
1

Agree with the other parents, this school did nothing but get my child hurt and teach him bad things. The kids have no consequences for their actions so all the kids, just do whatever they want. It really seems like everyone is just there for a paycheck. This place should be shut down, to say the LEAST!!!!

Anna
9 months ago
1

This is by far the worst school ever. They don't care about the students. They allow them to go there for the money. They do nothing to help them with life's challenges. They also barely feed them. The employees are horrible. If you show any interest in helping the kids they terminate you. Not a place to work or allow your kid to attend.

Aidan Howard
1 year ago
1

This school is not good most staff aren t very good and lots of students are doing drugs and dealing drugs in the school

Linda Smitty
1 year ago
1

Hurt my kid. Do not recommend.

Khuong Nguyen
6 years ago
5

Great staffs who devote their careers to help disadvantaged kids!

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