Charlestown Recovery House

About Charlestown Recovery House – Boston

Situated in Boston, Massachusetts, the Gavin Foundation Charlestown Recovery House provides residential treatment for adult men experiencing drug and alcohol dependency. They’re licensed by the Bureau of Substance Abuse Services by the Department of Public Health.

They offer a structured program that focuses on being supportive and restoring dignity in an environment that can accommodate up to thirty men at a time. They offer a homey environment that embraces the 12 Step model and aims to help residents acquire or renew skills that give them a lifestyle without substances. This model works to get to the underlying causes of addiction and helps you learn the recovery principles required for sustained sobriety.

At Charlestown Recovery House, you’ll build networks that you can maintain after treatment. Many of the residents return for meals to continue receiving supportive connections. It also allows for long term support of their current guests. You can also join in on community events, support groups, and fundraising activities. Residents typically remain at Charlestown Recovery House for four to six months.

Past residents praise the program and the staff. One former client calls it the best halfway house in the state.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

12-Step

12 step programs such as Alcoholics or Narcotics Anonymous are support group style programs for individuals who are experiencing alcohol or substance use disorder. At Evoke they use a holistic model of addiction care that includes using 12 step programs. These programs are an integral part of most relapse prevention plans and provide continued support and accountability that support sobriety.

24-Hour Clinical Care

24 hour clinical care provides close medical supervision for individuals in the early stages of recovery. Medical professionals monitor individuals around the clock for complications and provide immediate intervention when needed.

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).

Inpatient

Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.

Intensive Outpatient

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.

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.

Partial Hospitalization Program

A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a short-term form of intensive rehab, usually for those with acute symptoms that are hard to manage but don’t require 24-hour care. PHPs have structured programming (i.e. individual and/or group therapy), and usually meet 3-5 days a week for around 6 hours (i.e. 9am-3m). Some PHPs are residential (patients sleep on site) and some are not, so patients sleep at home. PHPs can last from 1-6 months, and some offer transportation and meals.

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 Opioid Addiction Substance Abuse

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

Debbie Standeford

Program Director

Roger Zullo

Clinical Director

Richard O’Connor

Intake Coordinator

Peter Barbuto

President & CEO

Barbara Samek, LADC-l, LICSW

Clinical Director

About Charlestown Recovery House – Boston

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Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

12-Step

24-Hour Clinical Care

Aftercare Support

Inpatient

Intensive Outpatient

Outpatient

Partial Hospitalization Program

Sober Living Homes

Treatments

Programs

Adult Program

LGBTQ Program

Young Adult Program

Amenities

Staff

Debbie Standeford

Roger Zullo

Richard O’Connor

Peter Barbuto

Barbara Samek, LADC-l, LICSW

Accreditations

Rehab in Cities Near Boston, Massachusetts

Charlestown Recovery House

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North Suffolk Mental Health Association – Meridian House

Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital

Noddles Island Multi Service Agency

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Rehabilitation and Health

Massachusetts General Hospital – Addiction Services

Charlestown Recovery House

About Charlestown Recovery House – Boston

Gallery

Other Forms of Payment

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

12-Step

24-Hour Clinical Care

Aftercare Support

Inpatient

Intensive Outpatient

Outpatient

Partial Hospitalization Program

Sober Living Homes

Treatments

Programs

Adult Program

LGBTQ Program

Young Adult Program

Amenities

Staff

Debbie Standeford

Roger Zullo

Richard O’Connor

Peter Barbuto

Barbara Samek, LADC-l, LICSW

Accreditations

Rehab in Cities Near Boston, Massachusetts

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