Mentor South Bay

They provide outpatient and telemedicine. The nearest alternative is in North Andover, under a mile away, if you want something to compare it against.

They do not offer one. Sorting detox out comes first, and Lawrence is the nearest place that does it, under a mile away.

They work in Spanish as well as English. Ask whether the group sessions in Lawrence are in Spanish too, or only the one to one ones.

They offer a telemedicine option. What that covers varies, and a first appointment in Lawrence often still has to be in person.

Outpatient only. Nobody stays overnight, so the week is built around appointments you travel to in Lawrence.

The questions that separate two programs are concrete ones about staffing, medication and what happens afterward. Referral services and treatment providers both answer the phone, and knowing which you reached changes the call. Ask every place the same four questions and compare the answers side by side.

Days for a detox, weeks for a residential stay, months for outpatient care. The first two weeks are usually the most intensive part of whatever you choose. Find out whether the program can be extended before you are in it.

Usually some of it. The share depends on your plan rather than on the center. Prior authorization is normal for a residential stay and unusual for a single outpatient visit. Have your member id with you when you call, because nothing can be checked without it.