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32 Drug & Alcohol Rehabs In Worcester, MA

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Drug and alcohol rehab centers in Worcester, MA

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32 centers found (1–20)

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Hector Reyes House

Worcester, MA

  • Detox
  • Residential
  • Outpatient
  • MAT

Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare

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1.2 mi
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MindCare Agency PC

Worcester, MA

  • IOP
  • MAT

Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare

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0.7 mi
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Washburn House Detox

Worcester, MA

  • Detox
  • MAT
  • Sober Living

Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program

Accepts: Cash or self-payment, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid, Private health insurance

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2.4 mi
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Motivating Youth Recovery

Worcester, MA

  • Detox
  • Residential
  • MAT

Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program

Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

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0.8 mi
Washburn House Residential Treatment Center facility photo2.4 mi

Washburn House Residential Treatment Center

Worcester, MA

  • Detox
  • Residential
  • MAT

Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program

Accepts: Cash or self-payment, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid, Private health insurance

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2.4 mi
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0.7 mi

Spectrum Health Systems

Worcester, MA

  • Outpatient
  • MAT

Substance use treatment · All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program · Cognitive behavioral therapy

Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

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0.7 mi
Washburn House RRS/COE facility photo3.1 mi

Washburn House RRS/COE

Worcester, MA

  • Residential
  • PHP
  • IOP
  • MAT

Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

Accepts: Medicare, Private health insurance

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3.1 mi
0.5 mi
0.8 mi

Passages Program

Worcester, MA

  • Residential

Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

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0.8 mi
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2.9 mi
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Crossroads Agency Inc

Worcester, MA

  • Outpatient

Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare

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0.8 mi

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Sober Nation lists 31 addiction treatment centers in and around Worcester, the second-largest city in Massachusetts and in all of New England after Boston. Worcester sits near the geographic center of the state, roughly 40 miles west of Boston in the hilly interior long known as the Heart of the Commonwealth. That central location makes it a natural hub for the towns of central Massachusetts, drawing people who want care closer to home than the Boston metro or the Springfield area. Whether you are searching for yourself or for someone you love, the listings below let you compare programs by the services they offer, the ways they let you pay, and the level of support you need.

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Levels of Care in Worcester

Worcester's listed programs are built mostly around outpatient counseling and assessment. All 31 centers provide substance use treatment and substance abuse counseling, and all 31 offer individual counseling, while 28 add group counseling and 26 offer family counseling. The intake step that matches you to the right intensity of care, a comprehensive substance use assessment, is available at 28 centers.

The therapeutic approaches are strong across the board: all 31 programs use both cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing, 30 offer trauma-related counseling, and relapse prevention is universal at all 31. For the months after a program ends, 29 centers provide aftercare or continuing care, and 30 include discharge planning and case management. Because addiction and mental health so often travel together, 27 centers also offer mental health services for co-occurring conditions.

On gender, 25 programs accept any gender, while 4 serve men only and 2 serve women only, so single-gender options exist but are limited. Two things these listings do not clearly flag: medically supervised detox and residential or inpatient care are not identified in the data, and all 31 centers report no formal relationship with a prescribing entity, which suggests they focus on counseling rather than prescribing medication on site. If you need supervised withdrawal, a live-in program, or medication for opioid or alcohol use disorder, confirm what is available directly with the listing before you commit.

Paying for Rehab in Worcester

Cost is usually the first question, and Worcester's listings give you a few clear starting points. 26 of the 31 centers accept cash or self-payment, 26 take private health insurance, and 25 accept a state-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid, which can matter if you are covered through a state program rather than a private employer.

These listings do not report a separate Medicaid count, so if you rely on MassHealth, Massachusetts' Medicaid program, ask each center directly whether they accept it. MassHealth does cover substance use disorder treatment, including counseling and medication for opioid use disorder, so coverage is often within reach even if you are uninsured or between jobs; the key is confirming it with the specific program. If you are unsure what your plan covers, call the intake team to verify your benefits before your first visit, and ask whether they offer a sliding-scale fee or a payment plan for any balance insurance does not cover. For a fuller picture of coverage across the state, see our Massachusetts rehab guide.

Traveling for Treatment and Nearby Options

Worcester's central position means the rest of Massachusetts is within reach, so if the right program for you sits an hour away, it may still be the right choice. Boston has the largest nearby selection with 32 listed centers, followed by Springfield with 19 to the west and Brockton with 14 toward the southeast. You will also find options in Fall River (13), Pittsfield (13) out in the Berkshires, and Holyoke (12).

Traveling for treatment can be a feature rather than a burden. Some people do better with distance from the people and places tied to their use; others need to stay close to family, work, or school. Either way, ask whether a program offers telehealth for counseling and medication follow-ups. Virtual visits can make an out-of-town program workable, or let you begin care from home while a local spot opens up.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many rehab centers are in Worcester?

Sober Nation currently lists 31 addiction treatment centers in and around Worcester. You can filter them by service, payment type, and the level of care you need to narrow the list to programs that fit your situation.

Does MassHealth (Medicaid) cover rehab in Worcester?

MassHealth, Massachusetts' Medicaid program, does cover substance use disorder treatment, including counseling and medication for opioid use disorder. Worcester's listings do not report a separate Medicaid count, so call each center to confirm they accept MassHealth before your first appointment. In the meantime, 26 of the 31 listed centers accept private health insurance and 26 accept cash or self-payment. See our Massachusetts rehab guide for more on statewide coverage.

Can I find detox or medication-assisted treatment in Worcester?

The Worcester listings focus on outpatient counseling. Medically supervised detox and residential care are not clearly flagged in the data, and all 31 centers report no formal relationship with a prescribing entity, which suggests medication for opioid or alcohol use disorder may not be offered on site. If detox or medication-assisted treatment is part of your plan, confirm directly with the program or ask for a referral, and see our Massachusetts rehab guide for statewide options.

Sources

  1. 1.Massachusetts rehab options, MassHealth coverage, and statewide treatment data /rehab/massachusetts
  2. 2.Find licensed treatment near Worcester with SAMHSA's national treatment locator https://findtreatment.gov/
  3. 3.Free, confidential, 24/7 support through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline https://988lifeline.org/