St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center

Boston, Massachusetts

736 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02135

(617) 789-3000
4.3 (2234 reviews)

About St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center

Providing care for individuals with substance use disorders, St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center - Addiction Medicine is located in Brighton, Massachusetts. The department of addiction medicine provides care for adults with opioid, alcohol and benzodiazepine addiction. They provide good faith estimates for those who are self pay. Medicaid is also accepted.

The inpatient detox program has 14 beds. You receive round the clock care by the nursing staff. The physician will also visit you daily. They have successfully been able to detox patients using Suboxone, Librium and Serax. The average stay for someone with opioid addiction is 3.5-4 days and 7 days for those with benzodiazepine addiction.

Their outpatient addiction treatment includes medication assisted treatment. Individual and group therapy are provided. This program is open to the general public. Keep in mind that some insurance companies will need a referral from your primary care physician.

Dollar icon Payment Options

  • shield-cross iconPrivate insurance
  • self-pay iconSelf-pay options
  • medicare iconMedicare
  • medicaid iconMedicaid
  • medicare iconMedicare
  • military iconMilitary Insurance

Medical briefcase icon Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

inpatient iconInpatient

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) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.

aftercare iconAftercare

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.

12-step icon12-Step

Recovery models based on 12 step programs feature extensive peer coaching and emphasize personal growth as a key to sustained sobriety. Regular attendance at 12 step meetings, which are anonymous, free, and available daily, is expected. The 12 steps of recovery are based on spiritual principles and support participants in addressing the root causes of their disease, accept responsibility for their choices, and accept that which is beyond their control. Self-selected sponsors provide one-one-mentoring.

sober-living iconSober Living Homes

A sober living home offers a supportive environment where individuals in recovery provide mutual support as they share household responsibilities. Residents participate in 12-step programs and offer accountability for sobriety. To remain in men's or women's sober living, individuals must remain drug and alcohol-free, contribute to chores, attend support group meetings, and help cover expenses to live in the home.

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

Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.

User icon Programs

check iconAdolescence program

adult-program iconAdult program

men iconProgram for men

women iconProgram for women

young-adult iconYoung adult program

lgbtq iconLGBTQ program

military-hat iconMilitary program

Total Beds:326

House check icon Settings & Amenities

  • home-setting iconResidential setting
  • private-room iconPrivate rooms

Shield icon Insurance

Our Policy: St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact us to verify your specific insurance provider.

Heart icon Treatment

alcohol iconAlcoholism

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.

drugs iconDrug Addiction

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.

opium iconOpioid Addiction

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-abuse iconSubstance Abuse

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.

Hand holding medical sign icon Clinical Services

inpatient-file iconCognitive Behavioral Therapy

During cognitive behavioral therapy in Massachusetts, clients work with a trained counselor to identify negative thinking patterns and change them. This change in thinking has been shown to lead to changes in behavior to treat substance use and mental health disorders effectively.

intervention iconGroup Therapy

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.

mental-health iconIndividual Therapy

Therapists in Massachusetts offer individual therapy in a confidential setting to help you explore the complex factors that have contributed to your drug addiction. Using a tailored approach, your therapist supports you and utilizes evidence based treatment modalities to help you develop healthier thought patterns and behaviors. This builds a foundation for enduring sobriety.

family iconFamily Therapy

During family therapy, the therapist works with every member of the family unit to understand the role they play in their loved one's addiction. By addressing these patterns, family members learn healthier ways to interact with each other and contribute to a more effective recovery journey for the family member who is addicted.

Check icon Accreditations

SAMHSA

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

State License

State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.

State License: Massachusetts

Joint Commission

The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.

Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes

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736 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02135

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Stacy Downs
1 month ago
1

Absolutely horrendous experience. I was scheduled for back surgery for yesterday, 9/9/2025. I endured that particular one and then got shoved in a room where the nurses REFUSE to provide me with scheduled medications, refuse to answer any questions, which is pretty goddam pathetic because I'm supposed to have ANOTHER back surgery today 9/10/24. My current nurse is extremely abusive and I Absolutely do not feel safe. I'm in physical agony. I haven't eaten since Friday, haven't had a drink of water since Friday at midnight, no one seems to want to give me my medication that I have a right to take as well as ask questions about. This nurse, Karen, just told me that she's not answering any questions about the meds, ie what they are and what the schedule is. She's the same one that refused to get me in tough with a patient advocate. She's offended because I wanted to know what the med was supposed to be and what scheduled it is to be given. I guess if she gives me that info then she'll have to provide me with that medication. This place is horrible. From the staff to the building. Just appalling. I will never ever return here for anything.

Jessie Downs
1 month ago
1

Absolutely horrendous so far. It's a nightmare. I just had back surgery performed yesterday. I came out of the OR at approximately 430 pm. I went In roughly 2 hours late due to misscheduling by the hospital staff. I have asked repeatedly to speak with my surgeon for adequate pain management. It's been 12 hours of absolute hell thus far. The nurse keeps being dishonest..I have yet to hear from the surgeon. Come daylight, I WILL be transferring out of this hospital and into a suitable one where they don't steal and lie. I'm so thoroughly disgusted and have already reached out to my attorney. This place is very much disgusting and should be shut down.

Philip O
1 month ago
5

Gerty Legrand
1 month ago
5

Valeriya S
1 month ago
5

I gave birth in St. Elizabeth s hospital. Thank you all doctors for their work . They saved my life and my newborn baby

Darrah Russell
1 month ago
2

I was told by the doctor i was addicted to getting shots. St. Elizabeth s computers were down and she didn't look at my chart because it was the first shot in my knee and one in my hip. Ive only seen this lady doctor one time before she gave me the shots. I will not go back to her because on the first visit she did xrays and said i have bone on bone in my right knee and the injection was most likely not going to work. When i seen her for my next visit she said i don't have bone on bone.

Joe Kelly
2 months ago
2

I m not sure how to rate St Elizabeth s at this time. I had surgery 7 days ago and I have not heard anything back from my surgeon about what was repaired or what to do for physical therapy. I know everyone is busy but not a good way to treat a patient.

Stephen Hill
2 months ago
5

I ve had three procedures in the past year at Saint Elizabeth. All three were perfect. The doctors and nurses were efficient and friendly. Love the valet services as well.

Judy Allen
2 months ago
4

Brad Thibodeau
2 months ago
5

Saved my life on more than one occasion. Best hospital out of the top 5 hospitals in Boston. Love these guys. We bring them flowers and they are shocked. Shouldn't be that way. Bring them flowers. They legit have teams with guys like the fictional character House lol I just mean they have genius doctors. So grateful for them. Thank you

Dana Descarreaux
2 months ago
5

All employees were great! Excellent care

Edward Dillon
2 months ago
5

I recently had sinus surgery at St Elizabeth s and I was very impressed by the quality and professionalism of the entire staff. Thank you!!

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