Alcohol IOP - Outpatient Alcohol Rehab in Massachusetts
Intensive outpatient alcohol treatment that lets you stop drinking without putting your life on hold. Structured treatment three to five days a week, day or evening, at our Braintree and Quincy locations or virtually from home. Same-day admissions available.
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Stop Drinking Without Stopping Your Life
Alcohol IOP gives you real, structured treatment without checking into a facility. You get group and individual therapy several days a week, then go home, to work, and to your family, practicing what you learn in the life you are actually living.
Outpatient, Not Inpatient
Live at home and keep your routine while getting treatment three to five days a week.
Licensed Addiction Team
LADC counselors and LMHC clinicians lead every group, with a plan built around your drinking and your situation.
In-Person or Virtual IOP
Attend groups at our Braintree or Quincy locations, or join our virtual IOP from home anywhere in Massachusetts.
Day & Evening Tracks
Evening groups mean you do not have to choose between treatment and a paycheck.
Who Outpatient Alcohol Treatment Helps
You do not have to hit bottom to get help. These are some of the most common reasons people start our alcohol IOP.
Drinking More Than You Planned
You have tried to cut back or stop on your own and it has not held.
Stepping Down From Detox
You have finished detox or residential care and need structure to keep your sobriety on track.
You Need to Keep Working
You want real treatment but cannot step away from your job or family for weeks.
Anxiety or Depression Too
Drinking and mood often feed each other. We treat both together in one plan.
Family Is Worried
The people closest to you have raised concerns, and you are ready to take a look.
Drinking Every Day?
Stopping suddenly after heavy daily drinking can be medically risky. Talk to us first. A clinician will check whether you need detox before IOP.
Detox, PHP & Alcohol IOP
Your assessment decides where you start. Many people go straight into IOP. Others start with detox or PHP, then step down, with the same clinical team throughout.
Detox
Medically Supervised
For people who need help getting through alcohol withdrawal safely before outpatient care. We coordinate it and plan your step into IOP.
PHP
Partial Hospitalization Program
Full-day structure while you return home each night. A common step after detox for people who need more support than IOP.
Alcohol IOP
Intensive Outpatient Program
Group and individual therapy with the flexibility to keep working, parenting, or going to school. Day and evening tracks, in person or virtual.
Find out what your insurance covers in about a minute.
Free, confidential benefits check with most major commercial carriers. No obligation.
How We Treat Alcohol Use Disorder
Every approach below has strong clinical evidence for alcohol use disorder and co-occurring conditions, delivered by licensed Massachusetts clinicians as one integrated plan.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Spot and change the thoughts and situations that lead to drinking.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Skills for stress, strong emotions, and cravings without reaching for a drink.
Motivational Interviewing
Build and protect your own reasons for change, at your pace.
Medication Support
FDA-approved medications for alcohol use disorder, when appropriate, paired with therapy.
Relapse Prevention
A practical plan for triggers, social pressure, and high-risk moments.
Group Therapy & Peer Support
Recover alongside people who understand what quitting drinking really takes.
From First Call to First Day, Often the Same Day
Call or Submit Form
A free, confidential conversation with admissions, usually answered within minutes.
Verify Insurance
We check your coverage in about a minute, then confirm your out-of-pocket cost.
Clinical Assessment
A licensed clinician checks whether you need detox first and recommends IOP or PHP.
Begin Treatment
Start your program. Same-day admissions are available.
Aftercare Support
Step down to standard outpatient with continued clinical support.
A Calm, Professional Space for Recovery
Our substance use treatment locations in Braintree and Quincy are built for therapy: private offices, comfortable lounges, and group rooms designed for the work of recovery.
Most Major Insurance Plans Accepted
In-network with Massachusetts and national carriers. Private insurance and self-pay accepted. Free benefits verification in about a minute.
We work with most major commercial plans and self-pay. We are unable to accept MassHealth, Medicare, or other state-funded plans, but our team is glad to help you find a provider who can.
Licensed Addiction Specialists Who Treat the Whole Person
Our team includes licensed alcohol and drug counselors (LADC), licensed mental health counselors (LMHC), clinical social workers (LICSW), and medical providers, all working from one integrated plan.
That matters with alcohol: when the same team understands both your drinking and the stress, anxiety, or depression underneath it, the work does not stall every time one side flares up.
What People Ask Before Starting Alcohol IOP
What is an alcohol IOP?
An alcohol intensive outpatient program (IOP) is structured treatment for alcohol use disorder that you attend while living at home. You get group therapy, individual sessions, and clinical support three to five days a week, about three hours per session, without staying overnight at a facility.
Do I need to detox before outpatient alcohol treatment?
It depends on how much and how often you drink. Stopping suddenly after heavy daily drinking can be medically risky, so please talk to us before you stop. During your assessment a clinician will check whether you need detox first. If you do, we coordinate medically supervised detox in Braintree and plan your step into IOP.
Can I keep working during alcohol IOP?
Yes, that is the point of outpatient care. We offer day and evening tracks so you can keep your job and your routine. Many employers also accommodate treatment under FMLA or similar policies, and we can help you understand what applies.
Do you offer virtual alcohol treatment?
Yes. Our virtual IOP gives you the same licensed clinicians and group structure over secure video, so you can attend from home anywhere in Massachusetts. Your assessment confirms whether virtual or in-person care is the better fit, and you can move between them as your needs change.
Is this the same as AA?
No. Alcohol IOP is clinical treatment led by licensed counselors and clinicians, with a plan built for you. Many people find peer support like AA or SMART Recovery helpful alongside treatment, and we can help you connect with it, but it is not required.
Will my insurance cover alcohol IOP?
Most major commercial plans cover outpatient alcohol treatment, including IOP. We are in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Beacon, AllWays, Unicare, MVP, Priority Health, CDPHP, and other major carriers, and we also accept self-pay. We are unable to accept MassHealth, Medicare, or state-funded plans. Call or submit the form and we will verify your coverage in about a minute, then confirm your out-of-pocket cost.
How quickly can I start?
Often the same day. Same-day admissions are available: call, we verify your insurance in about a minute, a licensed clinician completes your assessment, and you can begin treatment. If you need detox first, we help coordinate it.
Where are you located?
Our substance use IOP and PHP run in Braintree and Quincy, Massachusetts, serving Boston, the South Shore, and surrounding areas. Virtual IOP is available anywhere in Massachusetts. Call us to find the location and schedule that work for you.
You can stop drinking without putting your life on hold.
Alcohol IOP gives you the structure of rehab while you stay home, keep working, and stay close to the people who matter. The hardest part is the first call.
Call us, or fill out the form. We will listen, verify your insurance, and walk you through your options. No commitment, no judgment.
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Verify insurance, ask questions, or schedule an assessment. Submit the form and admissions will call you back. For the fastest answer, call 24/7.
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