Adolescent Substance Use and Addiction
Boston Childrens Hospital
✓ Last verified from the SAMHSA dataset on June 16, 2026 · call to confirm availability and details before going
Insurance and payment
- Insurance accepted; network status unknown
- Medicaid accepted; plan participation unknown
- Medicare accepted; plan participation unknown
- Sliding fee scale available
- Cash / self-pay available
- Military insurance accepted
Call to verify network status, benefits, prior authorization, and any out-of-pocket costs before scheduling.
Services
Type of Care
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental illness (SMI) in adults and/or serious emotional disturbance (SED) in children
Service Setting
OutpatientOutpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatmentRegular outpatient treatment
Opioid Medications used in Treatment
Buprenorphine used in TreatmentNaltrexone used in Treatment
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhereThis facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
In-network prescribing entityOther contracted prescribing entityNo formal relationship with prescribing entity
Type of Opioid Treatment
Buprenorphine maintenancePrescribes buprenorphinePrescribes naltrexoneLofexidine or Clonidine detoxification
Pharmacotherapies
Acamprosate (Campral®)Buprenorphine with naloxoneBuprenorphine without naloxoneBuprenorphine (extended-release, injectable)Naltrexone (oral)LofexidineClonidineMedications for pre-exposure to prophylaxisMedication for mental disordersNicotine replacementNon-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Treatment Approaches
Anger managementBrief interventionCognitive behavioral therapyContingency management/motivational incentivesMotivational interviewingRelapse preventionSubstance use disorder counselingTrauma-related counselingTelemedicine/telehealth therapy
Facility Operation
Private non-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation
State substance use treatment agencyState department of healthHospital licensing authorityThe Joint CommissionNational Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
Payment/Insurance Accepted
Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programsMedicareMedicaidFederal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)Private health insuranceCash or self-paymentState-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
Payment Assistance
Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Special Programs/Groups
AdolescentsYoung adultsCriminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clientsClients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
Assessment/Pre-treatment
Comprehensive mental health assessmentComprehensive substance use assessmentOutreach to persons in the communityComplete medical history/physical examScreening for tobacco useScreening for substance useScreening for mental disorders
Testing
Drug and alcohol oral fluid testingDrug or alcohol urine screeningTesting for Hepatitis C (HCV)
Transitional Services
Aftercare/continuing careDischarge PlanningNaloxone and overdose education
Recovery Support Services
Assistance with obtaining social services
Education and Counseling Services
HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or supportHepatitis education, counseling, or supportHealth education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitisSubstance use disorder educationSmoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counselingIndividual counselingGroup counselingFamily counseling
Medical Services
Hepatitis A (HAV) vaccinationHepatitis B (HBV) vaccination
Facility Smoking Policy
Smoking not permitted
Age Groups Accepted
Children/AdolescentsYoung AdultsAdults
Sex Accepted
FemaleMale
Language Services
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Facility Vaping Policy
Vaping not permitted
Ancillary Services
Mental health servicesTransportation assistanceIntegrated primary care servicesSuicide prevention services
When you call, ask:
- Are you taking new patients right now?
- Do you accept my insurance, Medicaid, or a sliding fee scale?
- Is there a waitlist — and how long?
- What should I bring to the first appointment?
- Do you offer telehealth if I can't get there?
Five minutes on the phone can save a wasted trip.