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Substance Abuse ProgramsResidential Recovery Program Contact: 617-338-9000, website Who: Boston Rescue Mission For: homeless men and women with substance abuse problems What: a residential substance abuse recovery program including an individual case manager and evaluation of mental health, vocational, legal, cognitive behavioral, housing, medical, family, recovery, educational, and other needs. Involves individual care plan, 12 Step Meetings, substance abuse treatment, mental health services, anger management treatment, employment assistance, job training, housing assistance, and financial management assistance and classes on living independently, repairing broken relationships, and improving social skills. Where: 39 Kingston Street, Boston How: must be referred by licensed detox program Safe Harbor Contact: 617-534-2527, website Who: Boston Public Health Commission For: homeless men and women who are HIV positive and recovering from substance abuse What: residential substance abuse recovery program including full-time substance abuse counselors, HIV case managers, registered nurses specializing in HIV and mental health as well as 'after care' workers who follow clients placed in the community. Provides referrals to community agencies, one on one and group counseling, transportation to HIV support groups, assistance in housing applications and support once housing is obtained. How: call intake coordinator at extension 347. Need proof of homelessness, social security printout, and documentation of HIV status by a health care provider. Transitions Contact: 617-534-2526, website Who: Boston Public Health Commission For: homeless men and women who have completed detox and seek further treatment What: a post-detox program to continue recovery and prevent relapse into substance abuse. Includes peer support, education and help with finding the next step Stabilization Program Contact: 617-542-4598, website Who: Friends of Shattuck Shelter For: homeless men with substance abuse problems What: 28 day intensive post-detox program with intensive treatment and support Where: 170 Morton Street, Jamaica Plain Transition to Independent Living Program Contact: 617-542-4598, website Who: Friends of Shattuck Shelter For: homeless men with substance abuse problems What: residential substance abuse program which assists with employment, daily living skills, recovery from substance abuse, mental and physical health conditions, and housing Where: 170 Morton Street, Jamaica Plain Women’s Treatment Center Contact: 617-542-4598, website Who: Friends of Shattuck Shelter For: homeless women with substance abuse problems What: post-detox 28 day program for women which includes individual and group treatment for addiction and trauma and case management Where: Lemuel Shattuck Hospital at Franklin Park, Jamaica Plain How: call Lynn Woods, the intake coordinator at extension 22 |
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Since 1984, the Friday Night Supper Program has served
nutritious home-cooked meals to homeless
and hungry people in Boston.
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