Square Medical Group River House
Newton, MA

Square Medical Group River House

Founded

2008

Program Length

90 days

Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.

Square Medical Group River House is a residential treatment center near the Greater Boston area. It helps adults with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Their mission is to improve lives through expert care and support. The program offers several levels of care, including group and individual therapy, life skills training, and medication-assisted treatment to promote long-term recovery. The center uses proven therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, and medication management to treat each person’s needs. Group and individual sessions help clients build coping skills, manage emotions, and stay on track with recovery. Neuropsychological testing is also available to better understand how the brain affects behavior. Clients live in a safe, supportive home setting where they learn life skills and build routines. Staff guide residents through three program phases, each offering more freedom and responsibility. Everyone takes part in keeping the house clean and works closely with staff to develop habits for healthy, independent living.

Square Medical Group River House
Square Medical Group River House
Square Medical Group River House
Square Medical Group River House

Services

Key offerings grouped by category

Type of Care

Substance use 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.)

Outpatient Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment Regular outpatient treatment

Opioid Medications used in Treatment

Buprenorphine used in Treatment Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

In-network prescribing entity No formal relationship with prescribing entity

Type of Opioid Treatment

Buprenorphine maintenance Prescribes buprenorphine Prescribes naltrexone Relapse prevention with naltrexone Lofexidine or Clonidine detoxification

Pharmacotherapies

Acamprosate (Campral®) Disulfiram Buprenorphine with naloxone Buprenorphine without naloxone Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable) Naltrexone (oral) Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable) Lofexidine Clonidine Medication for mental disorders Nicotine replacement Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation

Treatment Approaches

Brief intervention Cognitive behavioral therapy Motivational interviewing Matrix Model Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Trauma-related counseling Telemedicine/telehealth therapy

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

Private for-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation

State Substance use treatment agency State department of health

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

Medicare Medicaid Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) Private health insurance Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Special Programs/Groups Offered

Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders

Assessment/Pre-treatment

Comprehensive mental health assessment Comprehensive substance use assessment Screening for tobacco use Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders

Testing

Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing Drug or alcohol urine screening TB screening Metabolic syndrome monitoring

Transitional Services

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

Recovery Support Services

Self-help groups

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 Family counseling Marital/couples counseling

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted

Young Adults Adults

Sex Accepted

Female Male

Language Services

Other languages (excluding Spanish)

Other Languages

Creole Russian

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping permitted in designated area

Ancillary Services

Mental health services Social skills development Transportation assistance Suicide prevention services

Contact Information

Address

125 Adams Street, 3rd Floor, Newton, MA, 02458

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