SSTAR Alcoholism/Drug Detox Program

SSTAR's Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is built for people who are serious about long-term recovery but need the flexibility of an outpatient schedule. Running Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., the program gives participants consistent structure while allowing them to remain in their home environments — an important factor for those connected to sober living arrangements, employment, or family responsibilities.

Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT) is a core part of SSTAR's outpatient approach, and the center's Lifeline Methadone Treatment Program extends that support specifically for individuals in opioid addiction recovery. Together, these components form an outpatient framework that treats both the physical and behavioral dimensions of addiction without requiring residential placement.

One of SSTAR's distinguishing features for the longer-term recovery audience is the SSTAR Care Community Partners network — an aftercare structure that keeps individuals connected to support resources after their formal treatment program concludes. For people in recovery who know that the work doesn't end at discharge, this kind of ongoing community connection is meaningful.

The Community Support Program operates both as a therapeutic element within the IOP and as a bridge to continuing care. Combined with the patient portal and mobile health services, SSTAR is designed to stay engaged with the people it serves — an approach that aligns with what the recovery community increasingly recognizes as essential to sustained sobriety.

SSTAR addresses conditions that frequently accompany substance use disorders, including co-occurring mental health issues and infectious disease concerns such as HIV/STI. This positions the center as a recovery partner for individuals whose needs extend beyond addiction treatment alone — a reality for many people seeking outpatient programs in Fall River and the surrounding Bristol County region.

Specialized programming like the Intimate Partner Abuse Education Program and Massachusetts Impaired Driving Program reflects SSTAR's recognition that recovery often intersects with legal, relational, and public health dimensions of a person's life. Acupuncture and smoking cessation support round out a treatment menu that goes beyond standard group counseling.

SSTAR's outpatient addiction treatment program is designed for adults managing substance use disorders, alcoholism, opioid addiction, and co-occurring mental health or infectious disease conditions. Primary care services and mobile health offerings mean that individuals who face barriers to traditional clinic-based care still have pathways to connect with the program.

For families supporting a loved one through recovery, SSTAR's structure — with defined hours, a patient portal, and community aftercare partnerships — offers a degree of consistency and transparency that can be reassuring during what is often an uncertain time. The center's location at 386 Stanley Street in Fall River is reachable by phone at (508) 679-5222 for those ready to take the next step.