About us

A private, nonprofit organization founded in 1969, Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. is committed to assisting those affected by addiction and mental health conditions in achieving a meaningful recovery and an enhanced quality of life. With more than 50 years of experience, Spectrum has established itself as one of the most reputable addiction treatment organizations in New England, providing a wide range of services across Massachusetts and beyond. Over 6,000 people are served daily by Spectrum via an extensive network of treatment centers that prioritize progressive, easily accessible therapy.

As clients advance in their recovery process, Spectrum’s comprehensive array of addiction treatment alternatives enables them to move fluidly between various levels of care. In order to guarantee that clients get the best possible care, the organization offers inpatient detoxification, residential rehabilitation, clinical stabilization, and medication-assisted therapy (MAT). For patients with drug use disorders at Milford Regional Medical Center, Spectrum offers outpatient treatments such as counseling, peer recovery support, and Rapid Access to MAT. These programs are offered in a number of locations, including Milford.

A fundamental part of Spectrum’s treatment approach is education, with each program designed to provide the fundamental recovery skills people need to take control of their drug use and mental health. To actively include clients in the healing process, Spectrum’s therapy approach incorporates enhancement methods and motivational interviewing. Relapse prevention, anger management, coping strategies, interpersonal interactions, parenting techniques, and overdose prevention are just a few of the many important subjects that are covered in individual and group sessions. Spectrum uses research-proven programs designed to meet the diverse requirements of its clients, giving them a thorough awareness of their desires, triggers, and coping mechanisms.

Under the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services, Spectrum, a pioneer in the field, also runs residential programs for teenagers and young adults. To further help marginalized groups, Spectrum also collaborates with county and state jail systems to provide specific programs for those with drug use problems who have been associated with the criminal system. By providing addiction therapy to those who may not otherwise have access to it, Spectrum’s mobile opioid treatment program broadens its reach even further.

Spectrum Health Systems is acknowledged for its dedication to providing top-notch, evidence-based treatment and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). This certification demonstrates Spectrum’s commitment to moral behavior and strict adherence to treatment guidelines, guaranteeing that customers get considerate, efficient assistance.

Insurance

Private Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • UnitedHealth Group

Payment Options

  • Cash or self-payment
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
  • Private health insurance
  • Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
  • Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs
  • Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
  • Self-pay options
  • Financial aid

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Treatment

Treatment Options

  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Screening for mental disorders
  • Screening for substance use
  • Complete medical history/physical exam

Conditions Treated

  • Alcoholism
  • Mental health treatment
  • Substance use treatment
  • Co-occurring Disorders
  • Opioid Treatement

Levels of Care

  • Outpatient
  • Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
  • Regular outpatient treatment
  • Aftercare
  • Detoxification
  • Hospital inpatient detoxification
  • Hospital inpatient treatment
  • Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient
  • Outpatient detoxification

Treatment Modalities

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
  • Substance use disorder counseling
  • Trauma-related counseling
  • Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
  • Group counseling
  • 12-step facilitation
  • Intervention Services
  • Contingency management/motivational incentives
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Matrix Model
  • Relapse prevention
  • Individual psychotherapy
  • Couples/family therapy
  • Family counseling

License and Accreditation

  • State mental health department
  • State department of health
  • Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
  • SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP)
  • Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)

Facility Operation

  • Private non-profit organization

Screening

  • Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • HIV testing
  • STD testing
  • TB screening
  • Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing
  • Testing for Hepatitis B (HBV)
  • Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)

Ancillary Services

  • Case management service
  • Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients
  • Early intervention for HIV
  • Mental health services
  • Social skills development

Opioid Treatment

  • Buprenorphine maintenance
  • Relapse prevention with naltrexone
  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Federally-certified Opioid Treatment Program
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment
  • Methadone used in Treatment
  • Prescribes buprenorphine
  • Prescribes naltrexone
  • Maintenance service with medically supervised withdrawal after stabilization

Transitional Recovery Services

  • Housing services
  • Discharge Planning
  • Naloxone and overdose education
  • Outcome follow-up after discharge

Age Groups Accepted

  • Young adults
  • Adults

Gender Accepted

  • Female
  • Male

Smoking or Vaping

  • Smoking not permitted
  • Vaping not permitted

Amenities

Amenities

  • Private setting

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Published on: February 12th, 2025

Updated on: February 12th, 2025

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