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Substance Use Treatment · Boston, MA

Boston Medical Center

Outpatient Program
Address
801 Massachusetts Avenue 5th Floor, Suite 5C
Boston, MA 02119
Accredited by
Joint Commission (JCAHO), NCQA
Insurance accepted
2 carriers including MassHealth, BMC HealthNet Plan
Boston Medical Center - drug and alcohol detox center in Boston, MA

About

About Boston Medical Center

Boston Medical Center’s Office-Based Addiction Treatment (OBAT) clinic operates at 801 Massachusetts Avenue, 5th Floor, Suite C, in Boston’s South End. As part of one of the largest safety-net hospital systems in New England and a flagship of the BMC Grayken Center for Addiction, OBAT provides outpatient medication-based treatment for opioid use disorder, alcohol use disorder, and related substance use conditions, integrated with the rest of BMC’s primary care and specialty network.

The OBAT model is built around buprenorphine and naltrexone prescribed in a primary-care setting, paired with nurse care management, behavioral health support, and consultation from addiction medicine specialists. Patients can receive their addiction treatment in the same medical home that manages their hypertension, HIV care, OB care, or pediatric needs, eliminating the silo between substance use treatment and general medicine. The clinic explicitly serves adolescents, young adults, pregnant women, and patients living with HIV/AIDS, and works closely with BMC’s well-known addiction research enterprise.

Clinical leadership in BMC’s addiction enterprise includes physician researchers like Alex Walley, MD, MSc, whose work spans treatment policy, overdose prevention, and clinical addiction medicine. The Grayken Center umbrella supports clinician training, research, and quality improvement that flows back into bedside care at OBAT.

BMC is accredited by The Joint Commission and recognized by NCQA, and accepts MassHealth, BMC HealthNet Plan, Medicare, TRICARE, and commercial insurance, with financial assistance available through the hospital’s safety-net mission. The OBAT clinic is not a detox unit or a residential program; patients needing inpatient withdrawal management are referred to BMC partners and returned to OBAT for ongoing outpatient care.

  • 24/7 medical detox services within a full-service medical center with emergency department access
  • Joint Commission and NCQA accredited facility with specialized addiction medicine physicians
  • Comprehensive care for high-risk populations including pregnant women and adolescents requiring medical supervision
  • Office-based Addiction Treatment (OBAT) program providing seamless transition from detox to ongoing medication management
  • Charity Care Program offering significant financial assistance based on income for uninsured patients

Treatment

What this center treats and how

Levels of care
Outpatient Program
Conditions
Opioid Use Disorder Alcohol Use Disorder Stimulant Use Disorder Substance Use Disorders
Methods
Office-Based Addiction Treatment (OBAT) Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Harm Reduction Integrated Primary Care
Populations
Adolescents Pregnant Women Young Adults (18-25) HIV/AIDS Support Deaf / Hard Of Hearing Co-Occurring Disorders / Dual Diagnosis
Languages
English
Facility
Office-based clinic within BMC main campus Integrated primary care Grayken Center for Addiction collaboration

Location

Where it is

801 Massachusetts Avenue 5th Floor, Suite 5C, Boston, MA 02119 Get directions

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Medical Detox and Withdrawal Management Services

Boston Medical Center's medical detox program operates within the Grayken Center for Addiction, providing medically supervised withdrawal management for alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, and other substances. The facility's 24-hour operation schedule ensures patients can access detox services immediately when they're ready to begin withdrawal management, with board-certified physicians overseeing all medical protocols.

Located at 801 Massachusetts Avenue in Boston's South End, the detox center combines inpatient medical detox with comprehensive outpatient programs. Their Office-based Addiction Treatment (OBAT) model allows for seamless transitions from acute withdrawal management to ongoing medication-assisted treatment, ensuring patients receive continuous medical supervision throughout their early treatment phases.

Specialized Medical Supervision for High-Risk Populations

The medical detox program at Boston Medical Center provides specialized withdrawal protocols for pregnant women, adolescents, and patients with co-occurring mental health disorders. Medical staff including Dr. Alex Walley and other addiction medicine specialists develop individualized detox protocols based on substance use patterns, medical history, and specific population needs requiring enhanced medical monitoring.

Patients with dual diagnosis conditions receive coordinated psychiatric and medical care during detox, while pregnant women access specialized obstetric support throughout withdrawal management. The facility's interpreter services and accommodations for deaf and hard-of-hearing patients ensure comprehensive medical detox access across diverse communities in Boston and Suffolk County.

Insurance Coverage and Financial Assistance

Boston Medical Center accepts major insurance carriers for medical detox services including MassHealth, Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Humana, Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE. The facility's Charity Care Program provides percentage discounts on patient account balances based on income and financial circumstances, making medically supervised detox accessible regardless of insurance status.

Financial assistance applications are processed to determine eligibility for reduced-cost medical detox services. The program's sliding scale approach ensures that withdrawal management and medical supervision remain available to patients who might otherwise delay seeking detox due to financial concerns, particularly important given the urgent nature of substance use disorders requiring immediate medical intervention.

After Care

Continuing support

Long-term MAT maintenance Integrated primary care follow-up Behavioral health referrals within BMC system

Cost & Credentials

What's covered and who vouches for it

Insurance accepted
MassHealth BMC HealthNet Plan
Payment options
Medicaid Medicare Private Insurance TRICARE Financial Assistance State Insurance
Accreditations
Joint Commission (JCAHO) NCQA
Note

Charity Care Program - A financial assistance program offered by Boston Medical Center that offers a percentage discount on the patient's account balance

Common questions

FAQs About Boston Medical Center

Does Boston Medical Center provide 24-hour medical detox services? +
Yes, Boston Medical Center's Grayken Center for Addiction operates 24 hours daily, seven days a week. This allows patients to access medically supervised detox services immediately when they're ready to begin withdrawal management, regardless of time or day of the week.
What types of medical detox does Boston Medical Center offer? +
The facility provides medical detox and withdrawal management for substance use disorders, with specialized protocols for different substances. Their medical staff develops appropriate withdrawal management plans based on the specific substances involved and individual patient medical needs.
Can pregnant women receive medical detox at Boston Medical Center? +
Yes, Boston Medical Center provides specialized medical detox services for pregnant women. Their medical team coordinates obstetric care with addiction medicine specialists to ensure safe withdrawal management that protects both maternal and fetal health throughout the detox process.
Does Boston Medical Center accept MassHealth for detox services? +
Yes, Boston Medical Center accepts MassHealth along with other major insurance carriers including Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Humana, Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE. They also offer a Charity Care Program providing financial assistance for patients without adequate insurance coverage.
What happens after completing medical detox at Boston Medical Center? +
Boston Medical Center offers Office-based Addiction Treatment (OBAT) to provide continuity of care following medical detox. This program includes medication-assisted treatment and ongoing medical supervision, ensuring patients receive continued support as they transition from acute withdrawal management to longer-term treatment.
Can adolescents receive medical detox at Boston Medical Center? +
Yes, Boston Medical Center provides medical detox services for adolescents with substance use disorders. Their medical team has experience managing withdrawal in younger patients, with age-appropriate protocols and specialized medical supervision designed for adolescent physiology and developmental needs.
Is Boston Medical Center accredited for addiction treatment? +
Yes, Boston Medical Center holds accreditation from both the Joint Commission (JCAHO) and NCQA. These accreditations demonstrate that their medical detox and addiction treatment services meet rigorous national standards for quality and safety in healthcare delivery.
What makes Boston Medical Center's detox program different from other facilities? +
Boston Medical Center operates medical detox within a full-service medical center, providing access to emergency services and specialized medical care if complications arise. Their OBAT program also ensures seamless transitions from detox to ongoing addiction treatment within the same healthcare system.

Services

Programs and specialties

Treatment type
Outpatient Outpatient detoxification Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment Aftercare recovery programs Alcohol Detoxification Benzodiazepines Detoxification Cocaine Detoxification Opioid Detoxification Methamphetamines detoxification Routinely uses medication for detoxification
Payment
State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid Federal or any government funding for substance use programs IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds Medicare Medicaid Military insurance (e.g. TRICARE)
Specialty
Mental health counseling for co-occurring disorders Group therapy Addiction recovery education Adolescents Adolescents and young adults Pregnant/postpartum women
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