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Psychiatric Hospital · Brookline, MA

HRI Hospital

Inpatient Hospitalization Partial Hospitalization (PHP) Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Outpatient Program
Address
227 Babcock Street
Brookline, MA 02446
Accredited by
Joint Commission (JCAHO)
Admissions
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HRI Hospital - drug and alcohol detox center in Brookline, MA

About

About HRI Hospital

HRI Hospital is a behavioral health hospital located on Babcock Street in Brookline, Massachusetts, serving the Greater Boston area. Accredited by the Joint Commission, the hospital provides comprehensive psychiatric and dual-diagnosis treatment across a full inpatient and outpatient continuum, drawing from a Norfolk County base just outside the city.

The clinical model is organized around specialized partial hospitalization programs (PHP) — an approach rarely seen in community hospital settings. The General Adult Partial Program addresses a broad range of psychiatric disorders. The Women’s Partial Program is built around symptom management, stabilization, and trauma. The Triangle Partial Program is identified by the hospital as the Boston area’s first PHP designed specifically for the LGBTQ community. The Ascend Partial Program serves Black, Indigenous, and other women of color. Stride is a short-term virtual program focused on young adults ages 18 to 24, and a dedicated Dual Diagnosis Partial Program addresses co-occurring psychiatric and substance use conditions.

Beyond PHP, HRI Hospital provides inpatient hospitalization for patients in psychiatric crisis, intensive outpatient programming (IOP), and traditional outpatient mental health follow-up. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is the documented clinical method. The hospital welcomes self-referrals for its PHP and IOP services, lowering the barrier for patients and families that often face long waits when professional referrals are required.

HRI Hospital accepts Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, private insurance, and self-pay, and has Joint Commission accreditation as well as documented Telehealth services. Its programs operate within a behavioral health network in the Boston metro area, providing a relatively rare combination of inpatient hospitalization and identity-affirming PHP tracks under one roof.

  • Joint Commission-accredited hospital-level medical detox with 24-hour physician supervision
  • Specialized dual diagnosis programs treating co-occurring psychiatric and substance abuse disorders simultaneously
  • Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) certification for medically supervised opioid withdrawal management
  • Two-week intensive Triangle treatment protocol for complex withdrawal cases
  • Four dedicated inpatient units and six partial hospitalization programs for comprehensive detox continuum

Treatment

What this center treats and how

Levels of care
Inpatient Hospitalization Partial Hospitalization (PHP) Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Outpatient Program
Conditions
Psychiatric Disorders Co-Occurring Disorders / Dual Diagnosis Substance Use Disorders Trauma / PTSD Postpartum Depression
Methods
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Populations
Young Adults (18-25) Men Women HIV/AIDS Support Deaf / Hard Of Hearing LGBTQ+ Community Women of Color New and Expecting Mothers
Languages
English
Facility
Specialized PHP tracks (Women's, LGBTQ, Women of Color, Young Adults, Dual Diagnosis) Stride virtual program for young adults Triangle Program u2014 Boston area's first LGBTQ PHP Ascend PHP for Black, Indigenous, and Women of Color Virtual or in-person PHP/IOP appointments Self-referral accepted for PHP and IOP

Location

Where it is

227 Babcock Street, Brookline, MA 02446 Get directions

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Medical Detox and Withdrawal Management Services

HRI Hospital delivers hospital-level medical detox services through four specialized inpatient units designed for medically supervised withdrawal management. The facility's 24-hour medical supervision ensures safe detox protocols for patients experiencing complex withdrawal symptoms, particularly those requiring simultaneous psychiatric stabilization. As a certified Opioid Treatment Program (OTP), the hospital provides specialized protocols for opioid detox alongside comprehensive substance abuse withdrawal management.

The facility's Triangle program offers intensive two-week treatment cycles specifically designed for patients requiring extended medical supervision during withdrawal. Six separate partial hospitalization programs provide structured step-down care, allowing patients to transition from inpatient detox to less intensive medically supervised programs while maintaining clinical oversight throughout the withdrawal management process.

Dual Diagnosis Treatment for Co-occurring Disorders

HRI Hospital specializes in treating patients with co-occurring psychiatric and substance abuse disorders, addressing both conditions simultaneously during the detox process. The facility's dual diagnosis approach recognizes that many patients requiring medical detox also experience psychiatric symptoms that complicate withdrawal management. Clinical protocols integrate psychiatric stabilization with substance abuse treatment, ensuring comprehensive care for complex cases.

Treatment teams utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside medical interventions to address both withdrawal symptoms and underlying psychiatric conditions. This integrated approach proves particularly valuable for patients whose mental health conditions contributed to substance abuse or whose addiction has exacerbated existing psychiatric disorders requiring specialized medical attention during detox.

Comprehensive Levels of Care and Treatment Continuity

Beyond medical detox, HRI Hospital provides residential treatment, intensive outpatient programs, and standard outpatient services, creating a complete treatment continuum for patients transitioning from acute withdrawal management. The facility's partial hospitalization programs offer structured daily treatment while allowing patients to return home, bridging the gap between inpatient detox and outpatient care.

Aftercare support and alumni programming maintain connections with patients following completion of medically supervised detox programs. This comprehensive approach ensures patients have access to ongoing support systems and clinical resources as they progress beyond the initial withdrawal management phase and into longer-term recovery planning.

Insurance Coverage and Accessibility

HRI Hospital accepts Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, and private insurance plans, making medically supervised detox accessible to diverse patient populations requiring immediate withdrawal management services. The facility also accommodates self-pay patients, ensuring that insurance limitations do not prevent access to hospital-level medical detox when needed urgently.

Located in Brookline with service to the greater Boston area, the facility provides specialized care for diverse populations including young adults, LGBTQ individuals, women of color, expecting mothers, and patients with HIV/AIDS or trauma histories. This inclusive approach ensures that specialized populations can access culturally competent medical detox and dual diagnosis treatment in a hospital setting.

After Care

Continuing support

Step-down from inpatient to PHP and IOP Outpatient mental health follow-up

Cost & Credentials

What's covered and who vouches for it

Payment options
Medicaid Medicare Private Insurance TRICARE Self-Pay / Cash
Accreditations
Joint Commission (JCAHO)

Common questions

FAQs About HRI Hospital

What types of medical detox does HRI Hospital provide? +
HRI Hospital offers medically supervised detox for substance abuse disorders with specialized focus on dual diagnosis cases involving co-occurring psychiatric conditions. The facility is certified as an Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) and provides 24-hour medical supervision across four inpatient units for complex withdrawal management cases.
How long are the detox programs at HRI Hospital? +
HRI Hospital offers a specialized two-week Triangle treatment program for intensive medical detox and stabilization. Treatment length varies based on individual medical needs and withdrawal complexity, with options ranging from inpatient detox to partial hospitalization programs for continued medically supervised care.
Does HRI Hospital treat co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders? +
Yes, HRI Hospital specializes in dual diagnosis treatment, simultaneously addressing psychiatric disorders and substance abuse during the medical detox process. The facility's integrated approach provides psychiatric stabilization alongside withdrawal management for patients with co-occurring conditions requiring specialized medical supervision.
What insurance does HRI Hospital accept for medical detox? +
HRI Hospital accepts Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, and private insurance plans for medical detox services. The facility also offers self-pay options, ensuring accessibility to medically supervised withdrawal management regardless of insurance coverage limitations.
Is HRI Hospital accredited for medical detox services? +
HRI Hospital maintains Joint Commission (JCAHO) accreditation and operates as a certified Opioid Treatment Program (OTP). The facility has provided medical detox and behavioral healthcare services since 1982, operating as a 66-bed freestanding mental health facility with 24-hour medical supervision capabilities.
What happens after completing medical detox at HRI Hospital? +
HRI Hospital provides comprehensive treatment continuity through residential treatment, six separate partial hospitalization programs, intensive outpatient services, and standard outpatient care. Aftercare support and alumni programming maintain ongoing connections and clinical resources following completion of medical detox.
Does HRI Hospital provide 24-hour medical supervision during detox? +
Yes, HRI Hospital operates 24 hours daily with continuous medical supervision across four inpatient units. As a hospital-level facility, medical staff provides round-the-clock monitoring and intervention capabilities for patients experiencing complex withdrawal symptoms or medical complications during detox.
What populations does HRI Hospital serve for medical detox? +
HRI Hospital serves diverse populations including young adults, men and women, LGBTQ individuals, women of color, new and expecting mothers, patients with HIV/AIDS, trauma survivors, and those with hearing impairments. The facility provides culturally competent medical detox services for various specialized populations requiring withdrawal management.

Services

Programs and specialties

Treatment type
Hospital inpatient Outpatient Inpatient medical detox and stabilization Hospital inpatient treatment Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization IOP Alcohol Detoxification Benzodiazepines Detoxification Opioid Detoxification Methamphetamines detoxification Routinely uses medication for detoxification
Payment
Cash or self-payment Medicare Medicaid Military insurance (e.g. TRICARE)
Specialty
Mental health counseling for co-occurring disorders Group therapy Family therapy Addiction recovery education Adult men Gay & Lesbian
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