LEADER at McLean Hospital

Located near Boston in Belmont, Massachusetts, this center provides care for addiction, trauma, depression, and stress disorders. With inpatient, residential, partial hospital, and outpatient options, the program supports police, active military, and emergency responders. Its setting offers calm surroundings, and nearby hotels and transport make visits easy for families coming from afar.
Treatments follow a trauma-informed approach that includes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), support programs and targeted group therapy. McLean’s LEADER program helps uniformed professionals manage substance use and emotional health. The therapies strengthen coping skills and foster recovery, aiming for a return to both career and community life.
Distinctive features include specialized AA meetings for law enforcement, therapy groups focused on sleep, family challenges, medical pain, and stress management. LEADER patients also receive priority access to McLean’s broader mental health services, guided by experienced clinicians who understand the demands faced by first responders.

Men Men and Women Women Professionals

1. Initial Assessment

A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.

2. Active Treatment

Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, typically 5 days.

3. Progress & Recovery

Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.

4. Aftercare Planning

Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.

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