All 10 centers in New Bedford offer substance use treatment. These programs work with different populations. All 10 serve adults, and 9 also serve young adults. For those who prefer gender-specific treatment environments, New Bedford has options: 3 centers are women-only programs, 1 center is a men-only program, and 6 are coed or mixed-gender programs. This variety means most people can find a program that aligns with their preferences.
The most commonly available services across all 10 centers include:
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) - 10 centers
- Individual counseling - 10 centers
- Group counseling - 10 centers
- Substance abuse counseling - 10 centers
- Motivational interviewing - 10 centers
- Relapse prevention - 10 centers
Additional services at 9 centers include trauma-related counseling, which addresses past experiences that may be contributing to substance use. Family counseling at 9 centers allows loved ones to participate in recovery. Nine centers also offer anger management, social skills development, smoking and tobacco cessation counseling, and naloxone and overdose education. Aftercare and continuing care services at 9 centers provide ongoing support after someone completes their primary treatment program.
For specialized care levels such as residential-inpatient treatment, medication-assisted treatment with buprenorphine or methadone, or intensive outpatient programs (IOP), confirm availability directly with the treatment center.