About St. Francis House – Boston
St. Francis House provides substance use treatment and housing assistance in Boston, Massachusetts. They have a range of services in place including harm reduction, case management and behavioral health, to help those in the community experiencing homelessness or other issues that frequently accompany substance abuse issues.
Their day treatment program lasts for four weeks and is supervised by behavioral health clinicians skilled in addiction services. You’ll have individual substance use counseling, where you can address the potential root causes of your addiction. You may also work on developing healthier coping skills, recognizing substance use triggers to avoid and learning relapse prevention methods for future use.
Group sessions include others who may share similar backgrounds and experiences. They can provide valuable insight and become a support network with the goal of long-term sobriety. Guests are also encouraged to help create their goals to ensure a more collaborative care plan that incorporates areas of housing and income alongside substance addiction concerns.
Their harm reduction program provides crisis intervention, treatment referrals and peer support. If you require a higher level of care then they can refer you to another agency for treatment. The crisis intervention provides immediate support for urgent conditions. A clinician will talk with you and assess your needs as needed. Peer support is included in the program to help mentor and support your progress.
On-site case managers guide you through their services so you can get the most benefit wherever you are in your recovery journey. They will also coordinate behavioral health and primary health care at their co-located clinic called Boston Health Care for the Homeless.
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