Gavin Foundation

210 Old Colony Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, 02127

Levels of care: Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Outpatient Rehab, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) +4 more
Accreditation: CARF Accredited, State Licensed
Insurance: Medicaid
Languages: English

Contact this center

In crisis? Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), or 911 for emergencies.

Gavin Foundation is a Boston-based treatment provider offering intensive outpatient (IOP) care for adults, including couples, seeking support for substance use and gambling addiction. The program follows a 12-step approach and operates on a co-ed basis, allowing partners to pursue recovery together within the same treatment setting.

Established prior to 1990, Gavin Foundation is CARF accredited, placing it among a smaller group of area providers holding this credential. It is also one of a limited number of nearby facilities offering IOP-level care. The program permits vaping, and services are designed for individuals and couples looking for a structured, community-oriented path through outpatient treatment.

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Conditions treated

Conditions / Mental Health

Co-Occurring DisordersGambling Addiction

Substances Treated

AlcoholOpioidsNicotine / Tobacco

Treatment approaches

Therapies Offered

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)Motivational InterviewingGroup TherapyIndividual TherapyFamily TherapyTrauma-Focused

Treatment Approaches

Evidence-Based12-StepTrauma-InformedHarm Reduction

Who this facility serves

Who We Support

MenWomenYoung AdultsAdultsSeniorsCouples

Age Groups

Young Adults (18–25)Adults (26–64)Seniors (65+)

Gender Program

Co-Ed

Languages

English

Levels of care

✕Detox
✕Inpatient
✕Residential Rehab
✕PHP / Day Treatment
✓Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
✓Outpatient Rehab
✓Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
✓Dual-Diagnosis / Co-Occurring
✕Sober Living
✓Aftercare / Continuing Care
✓Virtual / Telehealth
✕In-Home Care
✕Interventions
✓Recovery Coaching
✕Concierge Treatment
✕Retreat
✕Recovery School
✕Therapeutic Boarding School

Insurance & payment

Accepts

Medicaid

Payment options

medicaidPrivate InsuranceSelf-Pay / CashState-Funded / Free

Accreditation and licensing

CARF AccreditedState Licensed

The facility

Before 1990

Admissions and policies

Smoking PermittedVaping Permitted

How this compares nearby

Among the 210 treatment centers we list within 30 miles of Boston, this is one of:

49that offer Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
62that hold CARF Accredited

Frequently asked questions

What levels of care does Gavin Foundation offer?

Gavin Foundation offers Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Outpatient Rehab, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Dual-Diagnosis / Co-Occurring, Aftercare / Continuing Care, Virtual / Telehealth and Recovery Coaching.

What conditions does Gavin Foundation treat?

Gavin Foundation treats Co-Occurring Disorders and Gambling Addiction.

What therapies does Gavin Foundation use?

Gavin Foundation offers Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Family Therapy and Trauma-Focused.

Is Gavin Foundation accredited?

Gavin Foundation lists accreditation from CARF Accredited and State Licensed.

Who does Gavin Foundation serve?

Gavin Foundation lists programmes for Men, Women, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors and Couples.

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