Substance Use Treatment · Boston, MA

Gavin Foundation

Substance Use Treatment in Boston, Massachusetts, operated by Private non-profit organization. Service and payment details below come directly from the SAMHSA treatment-facility record.

3
Care types listed
Yes
MAT
Yes
Medicaid
Yes
Telehealth

According to SAMHSA's National Survey of Substance Use and Mental Health Services, Gavin Foundation - Center for Recovery Services is a substance use treatment in Boston, Massachusetts, operated by Private non-profit organization. The record documents 2 of 5 tracked care modalities and 2 of 5 payment channels, including Medication-Assisted Treatment and Medicaid coverage. Self-reported completeness ranks in the 59th percentile among Massachusetts facilities.

Also known as Center for Recovery Services

The verdict

Gavin Foundation - Center for Recovery Services pairs two documented care modalities with limited payment access.

59th pctl.
record completeness in Massachusetts
2/5
care modalities on file
2/5
payment channels confirmed
7
population + language groups served

What the SAMHSA Record Shows About Gavin Foundation

Gavin Foundation is a substance use treatment operated by Private non-profit organization in Boston, Massachusetts. The facility's N-SUMHSS record lists 2 primary care modalities (outpatient, telehealth), which shapes both how treatment is delivered and how intake is scheduled. Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is reported as available, meaning FDA-approved medications such as methadone, buprenorphine, or naltrexone may be combined with counseling for opioid or alcohol use disorder. The full postal address on file is 210 Old Colony Avenue, Boston, MA 02127.

On the services side, the facility self-reports 10 distinct service lines (12-step facilitation, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Intensive outpatient, Medication-assisted treatment (MAT), Mental health services, Motivational interviewing, Outpatient, Substance use treatment, Telehealth, Trauma-informed care), 3 substance or condition categories treated (Alcohol, General substance use disorders, Opioids), and 10 clinical treatment approaches (12-step facilitation, Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Motivational interviewing, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Trauma-related counseling). It serves 7 specific population groups (Adults, Justice-involved individuals, Men, Persons with DUI/DWI, Persons with co-occurring disorders, Women, Young adults) with 0 languages of care. Those figures give a rough signal of programmatic breadth, a higher number of approaches and populations usually indicates more structured clinical programming rather than a single-modality operation. Payment-wise, the record confirms Medicaid, private insurance, plus 5 specific payment methods enumerated in the survey (Cash or self-payment, Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, Medicaid, Private health insurance, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid).

Gavin Foundation reports 36 attributes across services, populations, payment, and language, in line with the Massachusetts statewide median of 34 (415 facilities listed).

Use this page as a starting screen, not a final decision. SAMHSA fields are self-reported by the facility and refreshed on a rolling basis, so wait times, bed availability, current insurance contracts, and staff credentials are best confirmed on a direct intake call to (617) 268-50001. This page is a factual directory summary, not medical advice, clinical endorsement, or a guarantee of admission. For any acute crisis or active substance-use emergency, call the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline before visiting any facility.

Service profile: Gavin Foundation

How broad this facility's reported program is, by SAMHSA service line.

Service lines
Service lines
10 reported (50% of the typical 20 max)
10
Treatment approaches
Treatment approaches
10 reported (67% of the typical 15 max)
10
Conditions treated
Conditions treated
3 reported (20% of the typical 15 max)
3
Payment options
Payment options
5 reported (42% of the typical 12 max)
5

Counts are self-reported to SAMHSA N-SUMHSS; bar widths are relative to a typical maximum, not a national cap.

How complete is this record, statewide?

Every SAMHSA-listed Massachusetts facility is plotted below by its own reported-attribute count. Gavin Foundation's bucket is highlighted, so you can see exactly where this specific record falls against the full state distribution, not just the single median figure above.

36 reported attributes

Self-reported completeness, all Massachusetts SAMHSA facilities

36 59th pctl. higher than 59% of 415 Massachusetts facilities

This facility 5 65 every SAMHSA-listed facility in Massachusetts, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more Massachusetts facilities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source SAMHSA National Survey of Substance Use and Mental Health Services (N-SUMHSS) · 2026

Substance Use Treatment's Medicaid acceptance rate

Of Massachusetts's 321 substance use treatment facilities, 94% accept Medicaid, at or above the Massachusetts statewide average of 92% (all facility types). Gavin Foundation itself is one of them.

Substance Use Treatment facilities in Massachusetts, Medicaid acceptance rate

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Substance Use Treatment facilities in Massachusetts, Medicaid acceptance rate

Services Offered

10

Self-reported on N-SUMHSS

Treatment Approaches

10

3 substance categories

Populations Served

7

0 languages of care

Care-modality coverage (5 modalities tracked)

Reports: outpatient, telehealth.

Payment-channel breadth (5 standard channels)

Accepts: Medicaid, private insurance.

Contact Information

Address

210 Old Colony Avenue, Boston, MA 02127

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Eligibility & Services Snapshot

Self-reported in Gavin Foundation's SAMHSA N-SUMHSS record. Always confirm specifics with the facility before relying on any single field.

SAMHSA-reported services, payment options, and program features for Gavin Foundation.
Category Item Reported
Care Modality Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Yes
Care Modality Medically Supervised Detox -
Care Modality Outpatient Programs Yes
Care Modality Residential Treatment -
Care Modality Telehealth Available Yes
Payment Medicaid Yes
Payment Medicare -
Payment Private Insurance Yes
Payment Sliding-Fee Scale -
Payment Payment Assistance -

Services Offered

12-step facilitationCognitive behavioral therapyIntensive outpatientMedication-assisted treatment (MAT)Mental health servicesMotivational interviewingOutpatientSubstance use treatmentTelehealthTrauma-informed care

Conditions Treated

AlcoholGeneral substance use disordersOpioids

Treatment Approaches

12-step facilitationAnger managementBrief interventionCognitive behavioral therapyContingency management/motivational incentivesMotivational interviewingRelapse preventionSubstance use disorder counselingTelemedicine/telehealth therapyTrauma-related counseling

Populations Served

AdultsJustice-involved individualsMenPersons with DUI/DWIPersons with co-occurring disordersWomenYoung adults

Key Features

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Detox Services
Outpatient Programs
Residential Treatment
Telehealth Available

Payment & Insurance

Medicaid
Medicare
Private Insurance
Sliding Fee Scale
Payment Assistance

Accepted Payment Methods

  • • Cash or self-payment
  • • Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs
  • • Medicaid
  • • Private health insurance
  • • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of facility is Gavin Foundation?
Gavin Foundation is a Substance Use Treatment facility operated by Private non-profit organization in Boston, Massachusetts. Its SAMHSA record documents two documented care modalities.
Does Gavin Foundation offer Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)?
Yes, Gavin Foundation offers MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment), which uses FDA-approved medications combined with counseling and behavioral therapies to treat substance use disorders.
What payment and insurance does Gavin Foundation accept?
Gavin Foundation accepts: Medicaid, private insurance, limited payment access. Additional accepted payment methods include Cash or self-payment, Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, Medicaid.
What services does Gavin Foundation provide?
Gavin Foundation offers 10 services including 12-step facilitation, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Intensive outpatient, and 7 more. Services are self-reported to SAMHSA and may change. Contact the facility to confirm current availability.
What population groups does Gavin Foundation serve?
Gavin Foundation's SAMHSA record lists 7 specific population groups: Adults, Justice-involved individuals, Men, Persons with DUI/DWI, Persons with co-occurring disorders, Women, and 1 more. If your specific population isn't listed, call the facility directly, since intake staff can often accommodate needs the survey form doesn't capture.
Does Gavin Foundation offer detox services?
Gavin Foundation does not currently list detox services. If you need detoxification, ask for a referral or call SAMHSA at 1-800-662-4357 for help finding nearby detox programs.
Is telehealth available at Gavin Foundation?
Yes, Gavin Foundation offers telehealth services, allowing you to receive treatment remotely. This can include virtual counseling sessions, medication management, and ongoing support.
How do I get started with treatment at Gavin Foundation?
Contact Gavin Foundation directly at (617) 268-50001. Ask about intake procedures, wait times, what to bring, and insurance verification. For immediate help, call SAMHSA at 1-800-662-4357.

Every figure on PlainRecovery is rendered directly from SAMHSA's published N-SUMHSS facility data, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these facility listings, or report a data error. Data current as of 2024 N-SUMHSS release.