Washburn House - Outpatient Satellite Services

They offer inpatient residential, outpatient and telemedicine. Which one fits is usually decided by how much structure the first few weeks need, and Worcester has 8 other centers within 14 miles.

No. The nearest place that does offer one is in Worcester, 2.1 miles away.

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

There are 8 more within a short drive of Worcester, so this does not have to be the only call you make.

They prescribe buprenorphine and naltrexone, which means the medication side is handled here rather than referred out to somewhere else in Worcester.

The two feed each other, which is why handling them separately tends to work badly. Psychiatric medication and treatment medication can usually be managed together by the same team. Call (844) 822-5800 and someone can look specifically for programs that handle both.

Programs expect family contact rather than tolerating it, though the amount is set by the person in treatment. Where children are involved, some programs can keep a parent and child together and most cannot. Ask what exists for the family separately from the person being treated.

Someone will want to know how recently you used, because that decides whether detox comes first. A family member can make the call and answer much of this, though some questions only the person using can answer. Write down what you are using and how much before you dial, because it is harder to recall out loud.