Caspar – Emergency Service and FirstStep Program

About Caspar – Emergency Service and FirstStep Program – Cambridge

Casper – Emergency Service and FirstStep Program in Cambridge, Massachusetts invites people to come to this place when they are suffering from drug addiction and hard times. Treatment from Casper is given in an outpatient setting.

You’ll find that they offer services outside of addiction treatment. Sober housing is provided to help those who need a safe place to focus on recovery and is offered to those without a home. They support senior citizens who are also homeless. Staff is there to support you as you transition between different housing situations.

They separate residences by gender and you can stay at the sober home for about six to nine months depending on your needs. While you’re living at the house, a case manager will work with you to build your relapse prevention skills.

This center is connected to community based support groups to help you connect with others who are in a similar situation. However, their staff has built a reputation for putting the needs of those who have an alcohol use disorder first over those with a drug addiction.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Aftercare Support

Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).

Medically Assisted Detox

Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.

Outpatient

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

Sober Living Homes

Sober Living Houses (SLHs), aka sober homes or halfway houses, are safe, substance-free, supportive living facilities for those recovering from substance abuse. Ideal for those who've just been through inpatient or outpatient treatment, SLHs are supervised environments with rules that support sobriety, such as curfews, shared chores, and therapeutic meetings. Residents are also often trained on life skills and coping skills to make it easier to transition into society. SLHs also provide a strong sense of community that can lead to the kind of deep and lasting connections with other sober individuals that supports a new, healthy lifestyle.

Treatments

Alcoholism Drug Addiction Mental Health and Substance Abuse Opioid Addiction

Programs

Adult Program

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

LGBTQ Program

Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.

Young Adult Program

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Staff

Bill Sprague

Interim CEO

Kelly LaCava

Senior Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer

Carley Lubarsky

Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer

Adeola Adejinmi

Chief Nursing Officer

Robert Diener, PhD

Chief Medical Officer

Caspar – Emergency Service and FirstStep Program

About Caspar – Emergency Service and FirstStep Program – Cambridge

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Other Forms of Payment

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Aftercare Support

Medically Assisted Detox

Outpatient

Sober Living Homes

Treatments

Programs

Adult Program

LGBTQ Program

Young Adult Program

Amenities

Staff

Bill Sprague

Kelly LaCava

Carley Lubarsky

Adeola Adejinmi

Robert Diener, PhD

Accreditations

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Caspar – Emergency Service and FirstStep Program

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Caspar – Emergency Service and FirstStep Program

About Caspar – Emergency Service and FirstStep Program – Cambridge

Gallery

Other Forms of Payment

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Aftercare Support

Medically Assisted Detox

Outpatient

Sober Living Homes

Treatments

Programs

Adult Program

LGBTQ Program

Young Adult Program

Amenities

Staff

Bill Sprague

Kelly LaCava

Carley Lubarsky

Adeola Adejinmi

Robert Diener, PhD

Accreditations

Rehab in Cities Near Cambridge, Massachusetts

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