Heroin doesn’t announce itself. It shows up quietly — sometimes through a prescription that ran out, sometimes through a relationship, sometimes through a moment of unbearable pain that needed somewhere to go. By the time most people reach us, they’ve already tried to stop on their own. They’ve already been through something. And they’re looking for a place that actually understands that.
At Trinity Wellness Group in Braintree, Massachusetts, we treat heroin addiction as what it is: a complex, chronic condition rooted in neurobiology and often bound up with trauma, pain, and loss. Our approach isn’t about punishing people for how far things got. It’s about building a real path forward — one that’s medically supported, clinically grounded, and human from the first call.
Massachusetts has been at the epicenter of the opioid crisis longer than most of the country. The South Shore — Braintree, Quincy, Weymouth, Randolph, the communities we serve — has felt it directly. Heroin today is rarely just heroin. Most of what circulates in the Greater Boston area is heavily adulterated with fentanyl, meaning the margin between a dose and a fatal overdose has narrowed dramatically.
Behind every statistic is a family, a coworker, a neighbor. If you’re reading this for someone you love — or for yourself — know that reaching out is the most important step. What you do next matters.
Heroin use doesn’t always look the way it does in movies. Many people maintain jobs, relationships, and routines for longer than their families realize. Some of the signs worth paying attention to:
Our clinical model is built on three pillars: medical support, trauma-informed therapy, and a structured program that fits real life. Here’s what that looks like in practice.
Heroin and opioid withdrawal is one of the most physically intense forms of detox — and one of the leading reasons people can’t stay in recovery without support. We offer Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) including Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) to reduce cravings and prevent relapse during the early, most vulnerable window of recovery. MAT isn’t a substitute for getting well — it’s the scaffolding that makes getting well possible for many people.
We evaluate each person individually. Some clients arrive already stabilized on MAT from another provider and can continue under our medical team’s oversight. Others begin MAT here for the first time. There’s no judgment in either direction.
Our full day treatment program is designed for people in the early or more intensive phase of recovery from heroin. You’re here for structured programming most of the day — group therapy, individual sessions, skill-building, and medical monitoring — and return home in the evening. This level of care gives you the support of a residential-style program without requiring you to leave your life behind entirely.
Day treatment is often the right starting point for someone stepping down from a detox facility, or for someone whose home environment is stable enough to support recovery but whose needs go beyond a few hours of weekly therapy.
Important note: Trinity Wellness Group does not provide medical detox on-site. If you or a loved one needs medically supervised detox before beginning our program, our admissions team can help connect you with trusted detox partners in Massachusetts. Many clients come to us directly from detox and transition into day treatment. Read more about that process in our resources:
For people who need ongoing clinical support but are ready for less structure — or who can’t step away from work or family for a full day — our flexible half day treatment program provides intensive group and individual therapy while allowing you to maintain your daily responsibilities. This is often the step-down from day treatment, or the right entry point for someone with a strong support system and lower acute risk.
Heroin use and trauma are almost always connected. This isn’t a controversial clinical claim — it’s something we see every day. A significant portion of our clients carry histories of childhood trauma, sexual trauma, loss, or experiences of violence. Treating the addiction without addressing the trauma underneath it is one of the most common reasons people relapse after what looked like successful treatment.
Our trauma-informed care model means that every interaction — from the intake process to group dynamics to how we structure the physical space — is designed around safety and trust.
Trinity Wellness Group offers Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, an evidence-based treatment that helps people process traumatic memories that conventional talk therapy doesn’t always reach. Our clinical staff includes EMDR-certified therapists, and it’s one of the approaches that makes a real difference for clients whose heroin use is rooted in unprocessed trauma.
You can learn more in our resources: EMDR for Trauma and Substance Use.
Our clinical approach combines individual therapy, group therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) — modalities that have strong evidence bases for opioid use disorder and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Skills like distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and relapse prevention aren’t just concepts here; they’re things clients practice in real time with real clinical support.
Most people who develop a serious heroin use disorder don’t get there in isolation. Anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other mental health conditions are common co-travelers — and in many cases, heroin started as self-medication before it became a dependency. Our dual diagnosis program treats both conditions concurrently, in the same clinical setting, under the same care team. When mental health and substance use are treated in silos, recovery rarely sticks.
We also offer day treatment specifically designed for dual diagnosis — for people navigating both a substance use disorder and a co-occurring mental health diagnosis who need structured, integrated support. For a deeper look at how this works, see: What Is Dual Diagnosis? The Importance of Integrated Care.
There are other treatment programs in Massachusetts. We know that. Here’s what people tell us matters about coming here:
Trinity Wellness Group was co-founded by Courtney Flood, who has over eight years in her own recovery. She left a senior leadership role at a large multi-facility organization because she saw how clinical integrity gets compromised at scale. Everything about how Trinity was built — the size, the culture, the staffing ratios — reflects what she wished existed when she needed help.
We earned Joint Commission accreditation in spring 2026. This is the gold standard of behavioral health quality — it means our clinical practices, safety protocols, and documentation have been reviewed by an independent national body and found to meet rigorous standards. When you’re choosing where to send someone you love, or where to go yourself, accreditation matters.
We are intentionally a boutique program. We don’t run on volume. Our clinical team knows each person by name, by history, by what’s working and what isn’t. When something in your treatment needs to shift, it shifts — not two weeks later after the next team meeting.
Not everyone can disappear for 90 days. Our day treatment and half day treatment programs are built around the reality that people have jobs, families, and obligations. Flexible scheduling — including evening availability — means you can get intensive clinical support without putting everything else in your life on hold.
Our facility is located at 60 Brooks Drive in Braintree, Massachusetts — accessible from Boston, Quincy, Milton, Weymouth, Randolph, and surrounding communities. We offer transportation assistance within 50 miles for clients who need it. View our locations page or find information specific to Braintree, Boston, or Quincy.
Recovery from heroin doesn’t end when you complete a program. The early months after treatment are the most vulnerable period, and we take aftercare seriously. Our case management and aftercare services include discharge planning, connection to outpatient therapy, peer recovery coaching, and ongoing alumni programming. You don’t leave with a handshake and a folder — you leave with a plan and a team.
If you or someone you love is struggling with heroin use, the hardest part is often just making the first call. We’re not going to push you into anything you’re not ready for. We’re going to listen, ask the right questions, and help you figure out what the right next step actually looks like — for you, not for a generic patient profile.
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Not necessarily, but it depends on your situation. If you’re still in active use and physically dependent on heroin, your body will need to clear the drug before you can safely participate in day treatment programming.
We can help connect you with detox partners in the area and coordinate a direct transition into our program. Many of our clients come to us straight from a detox facility.
Yes. We support clients on Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) including Suboxone. We see MAT as a clinical tool — not a moral question.
Our medical team will evaluate your current regimen and provide oversight throughout your time in the program.
Our day treatment and half day treatment programs are primarily in-person at our Braintree facility. We also offer a virtual component for certain stages of treatment.
During admissions, we’ll talk through what makes the most sense for your situation.
Length of stay varies by person. In day treatment, many clients stay 30 to 60 days. In half day treatment (IOP), typical duration is 30 to 180 days. Some clients stay longer — the goal is stability and a strong aftercare plan, not hitting an arbitrary discharge date.
Yes, our facility is co-ed. We also offer gender-specific group therapy options, which many clients find valuable — particularly those with trauma histories where mixed-gender settings can feel less safe.
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John C
I am a patient with Trinity Wellness for substance use disorder treatment, and I recommend them highly.
What stands out about Trinity Wellness is their genuine care about patients and their clear commitment to put patients, not profit, first. They offer the most flexible programs I have come across in their field, and they truly work to meet each patient where they are in life.
It’s too rare to find a place like this where truly good people are striving to just do good work for the people they serve, and doing so without compromise.
If you are looking for intensive outpatient or long term maintenance treatment for substance use disorder, I recommend you look to Trinity Wellness first.
(I am a real person using a pen name here for privacy given that I am not yet ready to share publicly my struggles with substance use disorder.)
Farrah Dittrich
Trynity Wellness has been my saving grace. They got me into a program in as little as 3 days after our first call. I can’t recommend this place enough. It’s literally saved my life. The people are there to support you for as long or as little as you need. The owners and instructors are so personal and chill! We’re all just helping eachother get through this crazy and scary world one day at a time. Thank you Trynity!
Lex Lange
This is an outpatient program I would trust with someone I love. Among the many programs available, this one truly stands out for its thoughtful team and genuine focus on helping people build lasting recovery.
Lex Lange
Needed people to understand and not judge me when I was at my lowest. The Therapeutic compassionate approach speaks for itself as i needed to regain confidence to stand on my own two feet again.
