Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for Drugs & Alcohol in Massachusetts
Intensive outpatient (IOP) and partial hospitalization (PHP) for substance use in Massachusetts. Structured treatment three to five days a week, day or evening, so you can keep your job and your routine. Locations in Braintree and Quincy, plus virtual IOP from home. Same-day admissions available.
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Outpatient Rehab That Fits Your Life
IOP and PHP give you real, structured addiction treatment without checking into a facility. You get the clinical intensity of rehab and still go home each day, so recovery works alongside the job, family, and routine you are not willing to give up.
Outpatient, Not Inpatient
Live at home, keep your routine, and get treatment several days a week. The right intensity without leaving your life behind.
Licensed Addiction Team
LADC counselors and LMHC clinicians lead every group. Care is individualized to your substance 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.
Substance Use We Treat in Outpatient Care
Our IOP and PHP programs treat the full range of drug and alcohol use, including co-occurring mental health conditions, all in one integrated plan.
Alcohol Use
Structured outpatient treatment for alcohol dependence, including evening tracks for working adults.
Opioid Use
Medication-assisted treatment plus therapy for opioid use, coordinated in one program.
Benzodiazepines
Careful, clinically supervised outpatient treatment for benzo dependence and its underlying anxiety.
Stimulants & Cocaine
Behavioral therapy and relapse-prevention skills for cocaine and stimulant use disorders.
Co-Occurring (Dual Diagnosis)
When anxiety, depression, or trauma sit alongside substance use, we treat both together, not separately.
Polysubstance Use
Many people use more than one substance. Our integrated approach treats the whole picture.
PHP, IOP & Standard Outpatient
Most clients start in PHP or IOP based on their assessment, then step down as they stabilize. The same clinical team stays with you through every level.
PHP
Partial Hospitalization Program
The most intensive outpatient option. Full-day structure with the support of a higher level of care, while you return home each night. A common step down from detox.
IOP
Intensive Outpatient Program
Structured group and individual therapy with the flexibility to keep working, parenting, or going to school. Day and evening tracks, in person or virtual.
Outpatient
Standard Outpatient Care
Weekly individual therapy and medication management. The right fit for maintenance or stepping down from IOP.
Find out what your insurance covers in about a minute.
Free, confidential benefits check with most major commercial carriers. No obligation.
How We Treat Substance Use
Every modality below has strong clinical evidence for addiction and co-occurring conditions, delivered by licensed Massachusetts clinicians as one integrated plan.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Identify and reshape the thoughts and patterns that drive use.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and craving management.
Motivational Interviewing
Build and protect your own reasons for change, at your pace.
Medication-Assisted Treatment
FDA-approved medications for opioid and alcohol use disorders, paired with therapy.
Relapse Prevention
Practical tools to spot triggers, manage cravings, and protect your recovery.
Group Therapy & Peer Support
Recover alongside people who understand what you are working through.
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 recommends IOP, PHP, or outpatient based on your needs.
Begin Treatment
Start your program. Same-day admissions are available.
Aftercare Support
Step down through levels of care 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. 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 for MAT, all working from one integrated plan.
That matters in addiction treatment: when the same team understands both your substance use and the anxiety, depression, or trauma underneath it, the work does not stall every time one side flares up.
What People Ask Before Starting IOP
What is an intensive outpatient program (IOP)?
IOP is structured addiction treatment you attend several times a week while living at home. You get group therapy, individual sessions, and clinical support, typically three to five days a week for about three hours per session, without staying overnight at a facility. It is a step up from weekly therapy and a step down from detox or PHP.
What's the difference between IOP and PHP?
PHP (partial hospitalization) is the more intensive option, usually five days a week, around six hours a day. It suits people who need a lot of structure but do not require overnight care, and it is a common step down from detox. IOP is lighter, three to five days a week for about three hours, and fits people who are stable enough to balance treatment with work or family. Your assessment determines which is right, and many people move from PHP to IOP to standard outpatient over time.
Do I need to complete detox first?
It depends on the substance and how your body responds. Some people come to IOP or PHP after completing medical detox; others start outpatient treatment directly. During your assessment, a clinician will determine whether detox is needed first and help coordinate it. You do not have to figure this out on your own before calling.
Can I keep working during treatment?
Yes, that is the point of outpatient care. IOP and standard outpatient are built around work, school, and family, and we offer evening tracks for exactly that reason. PHP is more time-intensive but still lets you return home each night. Many employers accommodate treatment under FMLA or similar policies, and we can help you understand what applies.
Do you offer virtual IOP?
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.
Will my insurance cover IOP or PHP?
Most major commercial plans cover outpatient substance use treatment, including IOP and PHP. 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.
Do you offer medication-assisted treatment (MAT)?
Yes. For opioid and alcohol use disorders, FDA-approved medication can be part of your plan, combined with therapy and any co-occurring mental health care. Our medical providers manage MAT as one piece of an integrated program, not a standalone prescription.
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.
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 get treatment without putting your life on hold.
IOP and PHP give 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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