Transitions
The Boston Public Health Commission operates Transitions, an evidence-based, short-term treatment program for adults. Transitions has 40 beds and is located on the Long Island Health Campus in the Boston Harbor.
The goal of Transitions is recovery and to offer a safe and therapeutic environment. Transitions focuses on relapse prevention, behavior modification, interpersonal skill development, and re-socialization skills.
Peer support groups meet daily to explore life issues related to substance abuse. Educational sessions provide clients information about physiological, psychological, and sociological consequences of substance abuse. One-to-one, goal-oriented sessions help clients to choose a suitable placement for continuation of treatment.
Services provided:
- Case management and individual service plans
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Individual and group counseling
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Stress management
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Substance abuse education and relapse prevention
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HIV-AIDS education
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Tobacco and gambling cessation counseling
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Help with family unification
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Aftercare planning and referrals
Eligibility:
- 18 years or older
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Clients physically and mentally stable and not at risk of withdrawal
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Willing to address substance abuse and identify long-term goals
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Participation in the educational and/or support groups offered
For more information, please call (617)534-9150.