I had an excellent experience in the Link House. Kind compassionate experienced staff, most are in recovery themselves. In my opinion the Link House is uniquely situated to Help people who want to be helped. Beautiful city with all the amenities a person could possib ...
About Link House
Link House is a highly structured and intensive residential treatment program for men committed to a substance free lifestyle in Newburyport, Massachusetts. This program is one of five residential recovery programs provided by Link House Inc.
This 20 bed facility can be a great way to build independent living skills that support lasting recovery efforts. You’ll benefit from 24/7 guidance and supervision by a friendly care team that offers personalized treatment tailored to your needs. You must however be actively staying sober to participate. That means you must have completed high intensity treatment like detox and inpatient residential rehabilitation.
The facility is centrally positioned in downtown Newburyport and accessible by public transportation. It is within walking distance of shops, hospital/medical offices, houses of worship and the YWCA. Nearby parks like Cashman Park offer peaceful spots for outdoor activities. Merrimack River adds to the calming atmosphere. Both features create a supportive setting for therapeutic practices.
Their residential amenities include double occupancy rooms, a shared kitchen and a living/community room. There’s also a laundry, shared restrooms and a computer lab. Food, bedding and toiletries are provided. Residents share the responsibilities associated with cleaning the facility.
The program is grounded in 12-step practices like Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. In fact, you must commit to attending the relevant 12-step or self-help meetings daily and participate fully in other aspects of the treatment to be accepted. This is in addition to maintaining sobriety. Most residents complete the program in six months. Although you may stay longer if needed.
The first five months are exclusively focused on recovery with a full daily schedule of individual and group counseling. You’ll attend therapeutic, medical and legal appointments in the community as well. You’re encouraged to fully integrate into the area via community service.
Recreational outings and activities are important components of the program. This makes the program more fun and exciting and improves your mental wellbeing.
After the first five months you can seek employment to earn income and save toward your next steps following completion of the program. The facility offers ongoing case management services to support your lasting recovery efforts. This includes linkage to vital community resources like stable housing, job placement and educational opportunities. Your case manager may refer you to local self help groups as well.
Latest Reviews
Truly an extremely special experience. I typically never review anything let alone speak very much about my opinion on anything. This house moved me. The experience, the community, the camaraderie, the staff, the program.... life changing. Can't recommend it enough.
I had an eye opening experience at the Link House.Experienced supportive staff. A supportive community anything I could possibly need in walking distance .Let's be honest if we focus on the problem we can't be living in the solution.Good Luck
Reviewed on 01/20/2023
I had an excellent experience in the Link House.
Kind compassionate experienced
staff, most are in recovery themselves.
In my opinion the Link House is uniquely situated to Help people who want to be helped.
Beautiful city with all the amenities a person could possibly need in walking distance
Including AA and NA and various
other meetings.
Huge recovery community that is very supportive. Let's get Honest if we focus on the problem we are not living in the solution.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Inpatient 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.
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.
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.
Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.
Programs
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.
Clinical Services
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.
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Christine Turner
Executive Director
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Contact Information
(978) 462-7341 
37 Washington Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
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