Caspar – Emergency Service and FirstStep Program - Cambridge, MA

About Caspar – Emergency Service and FirstStep Program

Casper - Emergency Service and FirstStep Program in Cambridge, Massachusetts invites people to come to this place when they are suffering from drug addiction and hard times. Treatment from Casper is given in an outpatient setting.

You’ll find that they offer services outside of addiction treatment. Sober housing is provided to help those who need a safe place to focus on recovery and is offered to those without a home. They support senior citizens who are also homeless. Staff is there to support you as you transition between different housing situations.

They separate residences by gender and you can stay at the sober home for about six to nine months depending on your needs. While you’re living at the house, a case manager will work with you to build your relapse prevention skills.

This center is connected to community based support groups to help you connect with others who are in a similar situation. However, their staff has built a reputation for putting the needs of those who have an alcohol use disorder first over those with a drug addiction.

Latest Reviews

Rachel Bingham

1 month ago on Google

If I could give them negative stars I would. Nowhere in their literature, or on their website, or from information I got at Cambridge Women's Center, Wayside, and Women's Lunch Place do they mention a 2:30pm bed lottery. In fact everything says it's 24/7 365 and residents of Cambridge, Watertown, and Somerville are guaranteed a bed. I showed up at 8:30pmafter my 7pm physical therapy and was denied a bed, and was not even allowed to use the restroom. I'm in a walking boot with a sprained ankle, and sat down on the sidewalk to wait on my partner to get off work. They forced me off their property. It's freaking raining.

Jean

6 months ago on Google

Staff Jason is horrible. First Step is a joke! They are suppose to help people in need. They don't!!!! They have unprofessional people working for them. Hurt and distraught.

Carolina Romero

6 months ago on Google

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Caspar - Emergency Service and FirstStep Program MA 2139

Location

Accepted Insurance

Caspar – Emergency Service and FirstStep Program works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, Please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

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800-985-8516

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Other Forms of Payment

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.

Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Outpatient

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.

Aftercare Support

Rehab aftercare programs offer customized, wraparound support for clients in the maintenance phase of recovery. Many clients enroll in drug rehab immediately after completing intensive inpatient or residential care. Services encompass outpatient treatment but often extend long beyond the completion of a formal recovery program and typically include a variety of medical, mental health, and social service programs. Peer coaching, relapse prevention, 12 step program induction, and related services are commonly available.

Sober Living Homes

Sober Living Houses (SLHs), aka sober homes or halfway houses, are safe, substance-free, supportive living facilities for those recovering from substance abuse. Ideal for those who've just been through inpatient or outpatient treatment, SLHs are supervised environments with rules that support sobriety, such as curfews, shared chores, and therapeutic meetings. Residents are also often trained on life skills and coping skills to make it easier to transition into society. SLHs also provide a strong sense of community that can lead to the kind of deep and lasting connections with other sober individuals that supports a new, healthy lifestyle.

Medically 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

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

Addiction is a highly complex problem, and drug rehab in Massachusetts is often necessary to address it. These programs treat physical, mental, and relational issues that are involved. Treatment empowers individuals to manage these issues without the use of drugs.

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Programs

Teen Program

Teen programs are designed to address the unique pressures teens face, pressures that can drive them to experiment with dangerous, addictive substances. They need programs that meet them exactly where they are and give them tools for long-term recovery. Therapy can help teenagers understand and work through underlying issues so they can reclaim the life ahead of them.

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.

Program For Men

Men face specific challenges and concerns when seeking addiction treatment. Gender-specific recovery programs help them tackle these issues head-on in an environment that's focused, targeted, and distraction-free. It also gives them the opportunity to connect with and learn from other men who have been through a similar journey and can offer support for the next step.

Program For Women

Rehabs for women provide a safe, nurturing space for female clients to heal. These treatment programs consider the specific obstacles that women can face during recovery and place a special emphasis on mental, social, physical, and reproductive health. They explore how each woman's experience has shaped the trajectory of their substance use, addressing issues such as sexual abuse and past trauma.

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.

LGBTQ Program

Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.

Clinical Services

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.

Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.

Amenities

Residential Setting
Private Rooms

Accreditations

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1992 by congress, SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on American's communities.

SAMHSA Listed: Yes

Contact Information

(617) 302-9655

Website

240 Albany Street
Cambridge, MA 02139

Get Help Now - 800-985-8516

Who Answers?

Fact checked and written by:

Terri Beth Miller, PhD

Edited by:

Kerry Nenn, BSW

Reviews of Caspar – Emergency Service and FirstStep Program

2.6/5 (9 reviews)

Google Reviews

2.6 (9 reviews)

1 month ago

6 months ago

Rebecca Rodriguez

11 months ago

Does not follow the Americans against disability act. My service dogs were turned away from a warm place to sleep because people could be allergic. They cannot deny me due to that

Tammy

1 year ago

This shelter caters to alcoholics. I could tell this when I asked They will not bring a bottle of water to a handicap person (first step van), but they will send someone to pick up a drunk. Why does it seem that the world caters to alcoholics? Do yourself a favor. . . If you're not an alcoholic, then go somewhere else.

Michael Marrero Estrada

This shelter is ok when you get a bed but you'll have to deal with plenty of alcoholics and drug addicts otherwise you'll have to wait until you get a bed. The food in this place is horrible at moments (I've seen spoiled foods most of the time)

ONEANDONLY

4 years ago

Good for free

Tara Chartier

Illegal and unauthorized recordings and photos

Gonzalo Anyosa

5 years ago

Friendly Staff

Jennifer Aguilar

6 years ago

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Caspar – Emergency Service and FirstStep Program