St. Elizabeth’s Comprehensive Addiction Program

736 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02135

St. Elizabeth's Medical Center - SECAP MA 2135

About St. Elizabeth’s Comprehensive Addiction Program

St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center - SECAP offers alcohol and drug rehab programming to individuals who need addiction recovery in the Boston, Massachusetts area. They also provide behavioral health care and customized treatment plans.

St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center – SECAP uses a person-centered and clinically proven approach to assisting individuals with addiction recovery. Their programs include detox, an intensive outpatient program (IOP), medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and outpatient treatment.

Detox
The detox program is an in-hospital stay that provides monitoring around the clock. The average length of stay is three to seven days.

Intensive Outpatient Program
The intensive outpatient program meets three days per week for three hours at a time. Clients have access to psychiatric care, individual therapy, group therapy, and educational programming.

Medication-Assisted Treatment
The medication-assisted treatment program is for individuals who would benefit from FDA-approved medications in combination with mental health counseling. Clients are supervised and dosed according to their treatment goals and needs.

Outpatient Treatment
Outpatient programming involves psychiatric care, group therapy, self-help groups, family therapy, and individual therapy. Staff also provide consultations to help place clients in the appropriate level of care.

Latest Reviews

Stacy O.
2 weeks ago on Google
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Update: in less 24 hrs, I'm getting a chest CT in another hospital. My bloodwork is all over the place. Don't go to St. Elizabeth's because you're probably right if you feel like nobody is actually listening or honestly cares. They will not help you or listen to you. Advocate for yourself!You probably should take out the port before you send your patients home. Thanks guys. I have absolute faith after being discharged and going home with this in my arm, that my problem for the last year is viral You literally proved you could care less.
Zahra Moradi
3 weeks ago on Google
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maple georgia
3 weeks ago on Google
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Everyone that answers the phone needs to be fired and hire new receptionists. They re all rude and don t help you and hang up in your face. I had to personally go up to the hospital and check one of the receptionists that hung on me. I hope I got her fired too

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Accepted Insurance

St. Elizabeth’s Comprehensive Addiction 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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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.

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.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Addiction Treatments

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
Inpatient rehab offers robust, hands-on care in a highly structured and supportive environment. The facility provides housing, meals, and round-the-clock supervision, allowing clients to focus exclusively on their recovery. Inpatient treatment typically involves intensive addiction counseling based on CBT, DBT, RBT, motivational interviewing, or other psychotherapeutic approaches. Many inpatient treatment centers also offer life skills training and/or complementary therapies, including meditation, mindfulness, and nutrition counseling.
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
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.

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

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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Child Program
The providers who specialize in the children's rehab space understand the specialized needs that this population faces. School-based and social services such as tutoring and family counseling are often central to treatment. Child programs may also address the needs of youth experiencing substance abuse in the home, including a parent's or sibling's addiction.
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Seniors Program
Nearly one million adults age 65 and older live with a substance use disorder. Treatment providers who specialize in senior care understand the social, psychological, and physical effects of aging and how they relate to recovery. They can help clients address particular challenges and risks they may face as they get older such as overdosing and medication interactions and dependencies.
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Postpartum Program
The postpartum period is a sensitive time, especially for women in addiction recovery. Rehabs with specialized programs for new mothers will offer compassionate, personalized care to meet each client's needs as they transition from pregnancy to this season of life. Care teams may include obstetricians, pediatricians, and social workers working collaboratively to give women, children, and families a healthy future.

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.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

ECT is a form of treatment in which controlled electric currents are passed through the brain, sometimes causing short seizures. Treatments are done under general anesthesia. ECT appears to change brain chemistry for the better, and has been shown to provide fast and sometimes dramatic improvements in severe mental health conditions that can exist alongside addiction, including depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis, and suicidality. ECT is also often used by those who prefer it to taking medication.

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

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.

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.

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a clinical approach to helping people with substance abuse issues and other conditions shift behavior in positive ways. It is more goal-oriented than traditional psychotherapy, as MI counselors directly attempt to get clients to consider making behavioral change (rather than wait for them to come to conclusions themselves). Its primary purpose is to resolve ambivalence and help clients become able to make healthy choices freely.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is a way of getting nicotine into the bloodstream without smoking. It uses products that supply low doses of nicotine to help people stop smoking. The goal of therapy is to cut down on cravings for nicotine and ease the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.

Rational Behavior Therapy (RBT) is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy meant to be short-term and comprehensive. It was intended to help clients become more self-sufficent and move forward without the need for expensive, ongoing therapy. It includes an emotional self-help method called “rational self-counseling,” the purpose of which is to give clients all the skills needed to handle future emotional issues by themselves, or with significantly less professional help.

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

Accreditations

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
Accreditation Number: 5525

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 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

Contact Information

Phone icon (617) 789-2574
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736 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02135

Fact checked and written by:
Peter Lee, PhD
Edited by:
Kerry Nenn, BSW

Reviews of St. Elizabeth’s Comprehensive Addiction Program

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The communication at this place is horrible, you speak to one person an she gives you an answer, then you someone else speak with you and you will get another answer. I think that a chimpanzee can help you more than the staff. I felt so traumatized by the experience I lived ... Read More

Reviewed on 12/21/2018
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Terrible place! It's not a safe choice, someone died in the bathroom and was left there for hours. The counselors are all interns. It's not therapeutic at all. Their MAT program is a joke.There are so many better rehabs out there.

Reviewed on 7/20/2018
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4.3 (2234 reviews)
Stacy O.
2 weeks ago
1

Update: in less 24 hrs, I'm getting a chest CT in another hospital. My bloodwork is all over the place. Don't go to St. Elizabeth's because you're probably right if you feel like nobody is actually listening or honestly cares. They will not help you or listen to you. Advocate for yourself!You probably should take out the port before you send your patients home. Thanks guys. I have absolute faith after being discharged and going home with this in my arm, that my problem for the last year is viral You literally proved you could care less.

Zahra Moradi
3 weeks ago
1

maple georgia
3 weeks ago
1

Everyone that answers the phone needs to be fired and hire new receptionists. They re all rude and don t help you and hang up in your face. I had to personally go up to the hospital and check one of the receptionists that hung on me. I hope I got her fired too

Heidi Souza
1 month ago
1

NIGHTMARE!!! At Ear nose & throat department, so isn't patient Avocat, they do nothing to support the patient when the Dr's dismissed my symptoms and history due to passed malpractice & misdiagnosis from other Dr's and hospitals

Peter Benevides
1 month ago
5

Patricia Cady
1 month ago
3

I had one great doctor and one very cold many years ago and he was wrong about a lot of things,as he told not to take the b.c. pill because I had cysts removed.bad advice and he didn't treat my pelvic pain at all.

kristin Guite
1 month ago
5

My 9 year old son had his first surgery and all the healthcare professionals were amazing and informative. I would highly recommend Dr Gulleth and his surgical team.

Mary Ma
1 month ago
5

Good professional health care!

Stephen B
1 month ago
5

Everyone involved with my operation was absolutely wonderful from the nurse assistant that escorted me to prep to all the nurses, anesthesia, etc, just total excellence.

Mariana Camacho
1 month ago
1

Worst attitude and cero patience. I called to make an appointment and they complained about everything and at the end they didn t helped me

Stacy Downs
1 month ago
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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.

amy
1 month ago
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My friend had an extremely traumatic ED experience. She was acutely ill vomiting, dehydrated with elevated WBC and the intake nurse began screaming at her. She had to pause mid speaking to lean forward after an episode of extreme pain and the nurse screamed at her at the top of her lungs telling her not to throw up on the ground. Imagine coming in for help when you feel at your absolute lowest and getting yelled at by a healthcare professional. If someone is critically ill, throwing up on the floor should be the least of their issues and I can say that as a nurse who works in Boston. That nurse should have been reported to the BON and if it were me they would ve been. The provider who saw her gaslit her vomiting episodes and attributed it to a hx of bulemia for which she hasn t relapsed into bulemic behavior for years. Instead of diagnosing her they told her she needed therapy. I literally cannot believe this is what healthcare has come to. They asked her to come back if she had a fever aka if it were appendicitis they wanted to wait for her appendix to rupture which would result in a prolonged hospitalization for IV antibiotics and possible drain. They discharged her without doing any imaging. Unbelievable.

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