South End Community Health Center – Boston, Massachusetts
1601 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02118
Last Updated: June 26, 2026
Insurance
Payment Options
- Cash or self-payment
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Private health insurance
- Other State funds
- Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Addiction Resource Score
Scoring is assigned by a proprietary system which helps surface key metrics that determine quality. The 10-point scale factors in categories such as operations, customer satisfaction, and trust metrics.
We understand that choosing an addiction treatment center can be overwhelming, especially with so many options, promises, and marketing messages. That's why we've developed a clear, standardized rating system designed to cut through the noise and highlight what truly matters: safety, quality of care, and transparency. Our goal is to give individuals and families the information they need to make confident, informed decisions during a critical time.
In this guide, we explain exactly how we rate treatment centers—from accreditation and staff credentials to therapy options, facility environment, and family involvement. You'll see how we assign scores, award badges, and update listings to ensure accuracy and fairness. Most importantly, our system focuses on elevating centers that prioritize ethical, evidence-based care, not just those with the best marketing. This way, you can trust that the ratings you see reflect meaningful standards that help you find the right fit for lasting recovery.
8.0
Out of 10
Treatment Options
The facility offers multiple levels of care, such as:
- Mentoring/peer support
The center treats the following addictions and co-occurring disorders:
- Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence
- Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
- Screening for tobacco use
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
Treatment Modalities
- Group counseling
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment
- Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
- Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
Conditions Treated
- Alcoholism
- Mental health treatment
- Substance use treatment
Levels Of Care
License and Accreditation
- Federally Qualified Health Center
Ancillary Services
- Chronic disease/illness management
- Court-ordered outpatient treatment
- Diet and exercise counseling
- Integrated primary care services
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Most private insurances accepted