Tewksbury, MA
Justice Resource Institute Merrimack Center
Program Length
30 days
Focus
This center treats mental health conditions and co-occurring substance use. You receive collaborative, individualized treatment that addresses both issues for whole-person healing.
Innovative residential treatment center for children/adolescents with mental health conditions, trauma, LGBTQ-affirming, specialized therapy, and holistic care.
Services
Key offerings grouped by category
Type of Care
Mental health treatment
Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)
Residential/24-hour residential
Facility Type
Residential treatment center (RTC) for children
Pharmacotherapies
Chlorpromazine
Haloperidol
Aripiprazole
Clozapine
Lurasidone
Olanzapine
Paliperidone
Quetiapine
Risperidone
Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
Treatment Approaches
Activity therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Couples/family therapy
Dialectical behavior therapy
Group therapy
Individual psychotherapy
Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)
Private non-profit organization
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
Medicaid
Private health insurance
State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds
State welfare or child and family services funds
Special Programs/Groups Offered
Clients who have experienced trauma
Persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)
Assessment/Pre-treatment
Screening for tobacco use
Testing
TB screening
Metabolic syndrome monitoring
Laboratory testing
Recovery Support Services
Mentoring/peer support
Education and Counseling Services
Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
Facility Smoking Policy
Smoking not permitted
Age Groups Accepted
Children/Adolescents
Adults
Facility Vaping Policy
Vaping not permitted
Ancillary Services
Diet and exercise counseling
Family psychoeducation
Psychosocial rehabilitation services
Case management service
Suicide prevention services
Education services
Contact Information
Address
Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Phone
978-851-0790 x3652