North Charles Institute for the Addict

Counseling and Administrative Offices

✓ Last verified from the SAMHSA dataset on June 16, 2026 · call to confirm availability and details before going

Contact

2500 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140

Phone: (617) 661-5700

Insurance and payment

  • Insurance accepted; network status unknown
  • Medicaid accepted; plan participation unknown
  • Medicare accepted; plan participation unknown
  • Sliding fee scale available
  • Payment assistance available
  • Cash / self-pay available

Call to verify network status, benefits, prior authorization, and any out-of-pocket costs before scheduling.

Services

Type of Care

Substance use treatmentDetoxificationTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental illness (SMI) in adults and/or serious emotional disturbance (SED) in children

Service Setting

OutpatientOutpatient detoxificationOutpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatmentRegular outpatient treatment

Opioid Medications used in Treatment

Methadone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere

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

Federally-certified Opioid Treatment ProgramMethadone detoxificationMethadone maintenanceMaintenance service with medically supervised withdrawal after stabilization

Pharmacotherapies

Methadone

Treatment Approaches

Cognitive behavioral therapyContingency management/motivational incentivesMotivational interviewingMatrix ModelRelapse preventionSubstance use disorder counselingTelemedicine/telehealth therapyTrauma-related counseling

Facility Operation

Private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation

State substance use treatment agencyState department of healthCommission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP)

Payment/Insurance Accepted

Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programsMedicareMedicaidPrivate health insuranceCash or self-paymentSAMHSA funding/block grants

Payment Assistance

Payment assistance (check with facility for details)Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

Special Programs/Groups

Adult men

Assessment/Pre-treatment

Comprehensive substance use assessmentComplete medical history/physical examScreening for tobacco useScreening for substance useScreening for mental disorders

Testing

Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testingDrug and alcohol oral fluid testingDrug or alcohol urine screeningTB screeningTesting for Hepatitis B (HBV)Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)

Transitional Services

Aftercare/continuing careDischarge PlanningNaloxone and overdose educationOutcome follow-up after discharge

Recovery Support Services

Assistance with obtaining social services

Detoxification (medical withdrawal) Services

Opioids detoxification

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 counselingMarital/couples counseling

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted

Young AdultsAdultsSeniors

Sex Accepted

FemaleMale

Exclusive Services

Opioid use disorder clients only

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping not permitted

Ancillary Services

Case management serviceMental health servicesSocial skills developmentIntegrated 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.