Somerville, MA

CASPAR House II

Founded

1974

Program Length

30 days

Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Your treatment plan addresses each condition at once with personalized, compassionate care for comprehensive healing.

Community Action for Safe Alternatives to Prevent Addiction and Recidivism (CASPAR), part of Bay Cove Human Services, provides a residential program in Somerville, Massachusetts for men aged 18 and older who have completed detox. It offers a structured, supportive setting to build stability and sobriety. The program also includes outreach and emergency services, such as street outreach and shelters that deliver immediate support and link individuals to recovery resources. The program lasts six to nine months and focuses on building recovery skills, personal growth, and long-term success. Residents get help with finding stable housing, forming a sober support network, and preparing for life after treatment. CASPAR uses evidence-based practices and meets people wherever they are in their recovery journey, offering non-judgmental and respectful care. A typical day includes group therapy, one-on-one sessions, daily routines, and community support. Residents work on recovery goals while learning how to manage stress, make healthy choices, and strengthen their recovery network. The home provides a calm and caring place where men can focus on healing and developing the tools they need to stay sober and rebuild their lives.

Services

Key offerings grouped by category

Type of Care

Substance use treatment Transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home

Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)

Residential/24-hour residential Long-term residential

External Opioid Medications Source

In-network prescribing entity Other contracted prescribing entity No formal relationship with prescribing entity

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

Other contracted prescribing entity

Type of Opioid Treatment

Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere

Treatment Approaches

Anger management Brief intervention Cognitive behavioral therapy Contingency management/motivational incentives Community reinforcement plus vouchers Motivational interviewing Matrix Model Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Trauma-related counseling Telemedicine/telehealth therapy 12-step facilitation

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)

Private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation

State Substance use treatment agency State department of health Federally Qualified Health Center

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs Medicare Medicaid Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) Private health insurance Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid SAMHSA funding/block grants

Special Programs/Groups Offered

Adult men Seniors or older adults Veterans Active duty military Members of military families Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders Clients with HIV or AIDS Clients who have experienced sexual abuse Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence Clients who have experienced trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment

Comprehensive mental health assessment Comprehensive substance use assessment Outreach to persons in the community Complete medical history/physical exam Screening for tobacco use Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders

Testing

Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing Drug or alcohol urine screening

Transitional Services

Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Naloxone and overdose education Outcome follow-up after discharge

Recovery Support Services

Self-help groups Housing services Assistance with obtaining social services Recovery coach Mentoring/peer support Employment counseling or training

Other Services

Treatment for gambling disorder Treatment for other addiction disorder

Education and Counseling Services

HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support Hepatitis education, counseling, or support Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis Substance use disorder education Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling Individual counseling Group counseling Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.)

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted

Young Adults Adults

Sex Accepted

Male

Language Services

Spanish Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing Other languages (excluding Spanish)

Other Languages

Portuguese

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping permitted in designated area

Ancillary Services

Case management service Mental health services Social skills development Transportation assistance Suicide prevention services

Contact Information

Address

3 Summit Avenue, Somerville, MA, 02143

Phone

(617)623-5277

Contact

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