Greater Boston Behavioral Health (GBBH) treats mental health conditions in an
outpatient setting. They provide
intensive outpatient programs (day or evening),
partial hospitalization, and medication management. Their LGBTQ+ track focuses on the nuanced needs, stressors, and triggers of the community. GBBH prioritizes mindfulness and
cognitive behavioral therapy to help reframe and reshape thinking patterns.
GBBH offers IOP during the day and evening to accommodate different schedules. Their PHP care provides an intensive, comprehensive approach, with more time spent at GBBH. As an inclusive care provider, GBBH offers specialized groups for women, men, and LGBTQ clients. GBBH offers cognitive behavioral therapy (
CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and motivational interviewing techniques.
GBBH provides psychoeducation for clients and their families, helping them learn more about their condition, triggers, and how to maintain their recovery. They also facilitate an employee assistance program to support clients that need to take time off from work or integrate treatment into their schedule.
Clients at GBBH can learn new life skills, grow their community with group therapy, and reconnect with loved ones in family therapy. GBBH also uses a trauma-informed approach, helping clients process trauma in a safe setting. Along with trauma and post-traumatic stress (PTSD), GBBH can treat bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder (BPD), anxiety, and depression.
Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Greater Boston Behavioral Health provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)