Intensive day treatment program offering a blend of evidence-based therapies, medication-assisted treatment, and trauma-informed care to help you heal from substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders.
Dual diagnosis is a form of treatment that addresses both addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders simultaneously. Co-occurring disorders are common, with over half of individuals in addiction treatment struggling from co-existing mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Mental health disorders can increase the risk of substance abuse, while substance abuse often worsens mental health symptoms. This leads to a vicious cycle that can be difficult to break without professional intervention.
Dual diagnosis focuses on stabilization and helping patients break patterns of substance abuse. At the same time, trained mental health professionals focus on treating underlying mental health disorders that drive addiction. This is done through a combination of:
Integrated treatment is essential for successful dual diagnosis treatment because it addresses both disorders, recognizing they are interconnected and often exacerbate symptoms of one another. Treating only one disorder can increase the risk of relapse, as underlying problems from the other disorder can interfere with recovery.
Integrated programs offer a coordinated approach that combines medical, psychiatric, and therapeutic care under the guidance of a clinical team, with collaboration among specialists.
Dual diagnosis addresses addiction by focusing on teaching patients to develop the skills to prevent relapse. These help manage triggers, temptations, and cravings for drugs and alcohol. Activities such as yoga, creative arts therapies, and holistic healing help with this, providing adequate support, especially when paired with conventional therapy.
Our program’s curriculum has been developed by our clinical director, who holds over 15 years of experience in the field of substance abuse, has published academic research in neuroscience, and has over 10 years of specialized expertise in trauma-informed care.
Our program is structured with a four-week cycle, with each week focusing on distinct therapeutic themes and skills to support ongoing recovery and prevent relapse:
I was nervous coming here, but the staff made me feel welcome right away. The groups and support really helped me see I’m not alone in this. I’m leaving with hope and a plan for my life.
Emily O’Connor, Boston, MA
This place gave me my life back. I didn’t think anything could help, but the team here really cared. They taught me how to deal with tough days and not give up.
Michael Russo, Worcester, MA
When I came in, I was lost. Now I feel stronger, and I know what steps to take. The people here treated me like a person, not just a patient.
Patrick Donnelly, Cambridge, MA
