Substance Use Support Groups in Massachusetts
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Men's Group for Addiction Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, FNP-C, CARN-AP
Verified
Verified
"Men's Group for Addiction Services "
Counseling Services of Greater Boston
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
"Counseling Services of Greater Boston in an outpatient mental health center offering therapy services to individuals, couples, and families in the Boston area and surrounding communities. We opened our Wakefield office in 2013, our Georgetown office in 2017, and our ..."
Women in Recovery
Treatment Center, Intake
"This is a recovery support group for women that are managing an alcohol/drug use disorder and a mental health diagnosis. This is a group that will support your work to heal your emotional wounds. "
Waitlist for new clients
Thinking (and Talking) About Drinking: etc.
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, CGP
Verified
Verified
"This is an interpersonal, ongoing group for people who are interested in harm reduction, controlled alcohol use, moderation or abstinence. There are two separate groups running concurrently. Moderation of WEED is included Address core issues such as loneliness, anxiety, grief, ..."
Relapse Prevention
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MEd, LADC-1, CTS, MHC
Verified
Verified
"Developing a sober support network, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Decisional Balancing "
Women's Group for Addiction Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, FNP-C, CARN-AP
Verified
Verified
"Women's Group for Addiction Services "
Family Dynamics & Substance Use
Treatment Center, Intake
"Understanding the dynamics of relationships with your family and how they affect your SUD challenges today. We would look at the ways of relating with parents and extended family. How it made the client feel and see how it relates ..."
Midday Mindfulness for Recovery from Substance Use
Treatment Center, Intake
"Do you feel easily overwhelmed, stressed out during the day, or have a difficult time finding your center? You are not alone! Join a supportive community of like-minded individuals where you will learn skills and strategies to help yourself return ..."
IOP Services
MSW, LMHC
"What is IOP? IOP will give you a foundation to build their recovery on. It is a “springboard” into recovery, the first step on the road, or a building block. Goals of IOP: 1. Education on the Addiction/Recovery Process. 2. ..."
Early Recovery Group for Addictions
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MPH, BCD, SAP
Verified
Verified
"This is a group for individuals with various substance abuse disorders. We utilize a harm reduction model, and work with both inpatient and day treatment programs. "
1. Substance Abuse, 2. Depression, 3. Anger
Counselor, EdD, LMHC
Verified
Verified
"Substance Abuse Group meets 1x per week for 75 minutes; Depression Management Group meets 1x per week for 1 hour; Anger Management Group meets 1x per week for 75 minutes. My groups offer a great amount of support to one ..."
Psychedelic Education and Integration Group
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
"The goal of this monthly group is to increase awareness, support positive change, and provide a safe, holding environment for anyone who is curious about, or who has had experiences with psychedelics. Each session will consist of an educational component ..."
Substance Abuse, Mindfulness, and Mental Health
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, M, Ed, LADC
Verified
Verified
"Each psychoeducational group is 45 minutes long three times weekly. It will provide structure, insight, strength and knowledge that will promote, social interpersonal growth, motivation to change, use of positive coping skills and relapse prevent techniques. It is recommended to ..."
Recovery/After Care Support Group
MEd
"This will be a group in which recovery/aftercare and peer support will be discussed. These are three significant parts of having a successful road to sobriety. In this group you will have the opportunity to be around peers that have ..."
Not accepting new clients
Waitlist for new clients
Substance Use Disorder/Dual Diagnosis
Counselor, CGS, LMHC
Verified
Verified
"In this group, participants will learn about the roots of substance abuse, how to navigate internal and external triggers, and build effective coping skills to process how thoughts and feelings elicit substance seeking behaviors. Often, substance abuse is a symptom ..."
Not accepting new clients
Monday Night Relapse Prevention Group
Counselor, LMHC, LADC1
Verified
Verified
"<Held virtually via Zoom!> This group is comprised of individuals in early and long-term recovery form substance abuse. Individuals must be motivated and active in their recovery to join this group to maintain the healthy and goal-oriented atmosphere. To be ..."
Adolescent Anger Management Group
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
"The Intensive Adolescent Anger Management Group is designed to meet the needs of older adolescents who have struggled with anger management issues for an extended period of time. Most group participants have required a hospital placement and/or a specialized school ..."
ACT for Managing Substance Use
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
"This group is based on the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. It is designed for individuals who are motivated to reduce or stop the use of addictive substances. The group uses an active, experiential approach to building psychological flexibility ..."
Recovery Virtual Support Group
LCSW
Verified
Verified
"“Social distancing” doesn’t have to mean “emotional distancing.” Knowing that connections are vital for long-term recovery, these virtual support groups will provide you with an outlet to share concerns with peers and compassionate Mountainside staff. Stay connected and stay on ..."
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How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.
How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.
How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.
Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?
There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.
What is the difference between Group Therapy and a Support Group?
Massachusetts Support Groups and Group Therapy both offer a safe place to explore important issues. It is important, however, to understand the difference between the two.
Group therapy in Massachusetts is led by a therapist, group psychotherapist, or group counselor, and is generally structured around an issue. The therapist guides the group through a program as the group works together to better understand thoughts and feelings. Experienced therapists lead psychotherapy groups for various ages, such as adults, and specific issues including anger management, anxiety, and coping skills.
Support groups in Massachusetts are usually facilitated by a therapist or counselor, but can also be led by members with lived experiences. Generally, a support group is less structured than a therapy group. Support groups bring together members to provide support and strength to each other, often around a common challenge such as addiction or grief.
Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
Group therapy in Massachusetts is led by a therapist, group psychotherapist, or group counselor, and is generally structured around an issue. The therapist guides the group through a program as the group works together to better understand thoughts and feelings. Experienced therapists lead psychotherapy groups for various ages, such as adults, and specific issues including anger management, anxiety, and coping skills.
Support groups in Massachusetts are usually facilitated by a therapist or counselor, but can also be led by members with lived experiences. Generally, a support group is less structured than a therapy group. Support groups bring together members to provide support and strength to each other, often around a common challenge such as addiction or grief.
Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.