North Charles Institute for the Addict

2500 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02140

Levels of care
Detox, Residential Rehab, PHP / Day Treatment +5 more
Accreditation
CARF Accredited, SAMHSA-Listed +1 more
Insurance
Medicaid, Medicare
Languages
English
Contact this center
Call 617-661-5700Visit website

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North Charles Institute for the Addict is a treatment provider in Cambridge, Massachusetts, established before 1990, offering care to individuals and couples, including those coping with self-harm. The program is co-ed and operates as a smoke-free facility.

Care includes a Partial Hospitalization Program, one of fewer than a third of nearby facilities to offer this level of care. The center holds a SAMHSA listing and offers financing or payment plans to help make treatment costs more manageable, both features shared by a relatively small share of surrounding facilities.

Conditions treated

Conditions / Mental Health
Co-Occurring DisordersSelf-Harm
Substances Treated
AlcoholOpioidsNicotine / Tobacco

Treatment approaches

Therapies Offered
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)Motivational InterviewingGroup TherapyIndividual TherapyFamily TherapyTrauma-Focused
Treatment Approaches
Evidence-BasedTrauma-InformedHarm Reduction

Who this facility serves

Who We Support
MenWomenYoung AdultsAdultsCouples
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
MedicaidMedicare
Payment options
Financing / Payment PlansmedicaidmedicarePrivate InsuranceSelf-Pay / CashSliding ScaleState-Funded / Free

Accreditation and licensing

CARF AccreditedSAMHSA-ListedState Licensed

The facility

Before 1990

Admissions and policies

Smoke-Free FacilityVape-Free Facility

How this compares nearby

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

  • 50that accept Financing / Payment Plans
  • 59that hold SAMHSA-Listed
  • 69that offer PHP / Day Treatment

Frequently asked questions

What levels of care does North Charles Institute for the Addict offer?

North Charles Institute for the Addict offers Detox, Residential Rehab, PHP / Day Treatment, Outpatient Rehab, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Dual-Diagnosis / Co-Occurring, Aftercare / Continuing Care and Virtual / Telehealth.

What conditions does North Charles Institute for the Addict treat?

North Charles Institute for the Addict treats Co-Occurring Disorders and Self-Harm.

What therapies does North Charles Institute for the Addict use?

North Charles Institute for the Addict offers Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Family Therapy and Trauma-Focused.

Is North Charles Institute for the Addict accredited?

North Charles Institute for the Addict lists accreditation from CARF Accredited, SAMHSA-Listed and State Licensed.

Who does North Charles Institute for the Addict serve?

North Charles Institute for the Addict lists programmes for Men, Women, Young Adults, Adults and Couples.

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Where this information comes from

Listing details for North Charles Institute for the Addict are compiled from SAMHSA National Directory of Treatment Facilities, findtreatment.gov and the facility's own website.

  • Website checked and reachable 28 July 2026

Record last updated 1 August 2026.

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