About
About Mayflower Recovery Center
Mayflower Recovery Center is a residential addiction treatment facility located at 362 Middlesex Avenue in Wilmington, Massachusetts — a short drive from Boston and accessible to patients throughout Middlesex County and the broader New England region. The center operates around the clock, every day of the year, making it a practical option for individuals and families in need of immediate placement in a medically supervised detox or residential treatment program. For those searching for a detox center close to Boston, Southern New Hampshire, or communities like Lowell, Lawrence, or Worcester, Mayflower represents a geographically accessible option with a full residential level of care.
The center offers two primary levels of care: medical detox and residential treatment. Medical detox is the entry point for patients who require supervised withdrawal management before transitioning into longer-term programming. The facility’s 24/7 operating schedule means clinical staff are available at all hours — a critical factor for anyone managing acute withdrawal. Residential treatment follows detox for patients who need continued structured care in a live-in setting.
Mayflower addresses co-occurring disorders and trauma, including PTSD, alongside addiction — recognizing that many individuals entering detox and residential programs carry both a substance use disorder and a mental health diagnosis. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of the clinical approach. The facility also provides services in English, French, and Tagalog, broadening access for non-English-speaking patients across the region. The facility’s environment includes a fireplace great room and dedicated entertainment rooms, reflecting a residential character rather than a clinical hospital setting.
Mayflower serves a wide range of populations, including men, women, veterans, seniors and older adults, court-ordered individuals, and those who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as people with HIV/AIDS. Blue Cross Blue Shield and Tufts Health Plan are accepted, and self-pay options are available. Depending on a patient’s plan, some or all of the cost of detox or addiction treatment in Massachusetts may be covered — a detail worth confirming directly with the admissions team at (978) 737-8979.
- 24/7 medical detox and residential treatment in a single residential facility near Boston
- Treats co-occurring disorders and trauma/PTSD alongside withdrawal management
- Multilingual staff — services available in English, French, and Tagalog
- Specialized programming for veterans, seniors, deaf/hard-of-hearing, and court-ordered individuals
- Accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield and Tufts Health Plan; self-pay also available