Dorchester, MA

Victory Programs - Shepherd House

Founded

1975

Program Length

250 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.

Shepherd House is a residential program that helps pregnant mothers and mothers with infants recover from substance use disorders. Many residents also face mental health concerns, and chronic conditions like homelessness as well. The program lasts 90 days, with the option to stay up to eight months. It gives families the chance to heal together and build healthy, stable lives. The program uses individual and group counseling, case management, and wellness activities to support recovery. Clients take part in evidence-based care and holistic therapies like meditation, art therapy, and recreational activities. The center also connects families with pediatric and prenatal or postpartum care, creating a strong support network for lasting recovery and healthy parenting. Residents live in a shared, welcoming environment with group meals that create a sense of community. Clients enjoy spaces for therapy, relaxation, and creative expression, both indoors and outdoors. Staff help families access medical care, social services, and other resources they need for daily living and long-term independence.

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

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

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

Type of Opioid Treatment

Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere

Pharmacotherapies

Medications for Hepatitis C treatment

Treatment Approaches

Anger management Cognitive behavioral therapy Contingency management/motivational incentives Motivational interviewing Matrix Model Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Trauma-related counseling 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

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

Medicaid State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Payment Assistance Available

Payment assistance (check with facility for details)

Special Programs/Groups Offered

Adult women Pregnant/postpartum women Seniors or older adults 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 substance use assessment Screening for tobacco use Screening for substance use

Testing

HIV testing STD testing TB screening Testing for Hepatitis B (HBV) Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)

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

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

Sex Accepted

Female

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping not permitted

Ancillary Services

Residential beds for clients' children Case management service Domestic violence services, including family or partner Early intervention for HIV Social skills development

Contact Information

Address

Dorchester, MA, 02125

Phone

(617) 288-3906

Contact

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