St. Elizabeth’s Comprehensive Addiction Program

Boston, Massachusetts

736 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02135

(617) 789-2574
4.3 (2236 reviews)

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.

Dollar icon Payment Options

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

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

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.

User icon Programs

check iconAdolescence program

adult-program iconAdult program

men iconProgram for men

women iconProgram for women

young-adult iconYoung adult program

children iconChildren program

elderly iconElderly program

stroller iconPostpartum program

House check icon Settings & Amenities

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

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.

mental-health iconMental Health and Substance Abuse

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.

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.

Hand holding medical sign icon Clinical Services

inpatient-file iconCognitive Behavioral Therapy

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 iconDialectical Behavior Therapy

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.

medicare iconElectroconvulsive Therapy

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.

medical-detox iconExperiential Therapy

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.

family iconFamily Therapy

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.

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

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 iconLife Skills

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.

desert iconMotivational Interviewing

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 iconNicotine Replacement Therapy

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

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.

house-medical iconTrauma Therapy

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.

Check icon Accreditations

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
Accreditation Number: 5525

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

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736 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02135

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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.

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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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