Caspar - Emergency Service and FirstStep Program

Cambridge, Massachusetts, 240 Albany Street, 02139

Available Programs

Adult program
Program for men
Program for women
Young adult program

Insurance and Financial

Self-pay options
Sliding scale payment assistance

About this Facility

Caspar–Emergency Service and FirstStep Program, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, provides addiction recovery and mental health services for adults experiencing homelessness. They provide crisis intervention, mental health assessments, sober living and residential care, and transitional support. Specialized programs for young adults and persons with co-occurring addiction and mental illness are available.

Caspar–Emergency Services and FirstStep Program provides crisis intervention, sober living and residential care, and aftercare and transitional support for adults who are experiencing homelessness and addiction and/or mental illness in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Gender specific and dedicated programs for young adults are available.

Caspar–Emergency Service and FirstStep Program offers a safe, structured, and supportive living environment for homeless adults recovering from addiction or mental illness. Mental health assessments, personalized care planning, and comprehensive case management are included. Residents receive intensive individual counseling and engage in recovery focused life skills training, including courses in coping, wellness, self care, and relapse prevention. Ancillary services to prepare clients to maintain a stable home and gainful employment are also available, including financial counseling, vocational training and career coaching, and training in household management.

Caspar–Emergency Services and FirstStep Program prioritizes clients’ successful reintegration into their communities and families through robust, wraparound care. Services may include medical, mental health, and social services referrals and assistance with housing, food, childcare, transportation, and employment.

Caspar–Emergency Services and FirstStep Program accepts self pay and offers sliding scale payment assistance.

Caspar - Emergency Service and FirstStep Program, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02139

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Alcoholism

A person who has alcohol use disorder (alcoholism) builds up a physical tolerance to alcohol. If they try to stop drinking, they experience withdrawal symptoms. Treatment is available for this condition, through alcohol rehab in Massachusetts. Treatment options include AA, detox, counseling, medication, residential programs, and outpatient treatment. Social and family support systems are crucial during and after treatment of any kind.

Drug Addiction

Addiction is a highly complex problem, and drug rehab in Massachusetts is often necessary to address it. These programs treat physical, mental, and relational issues that are involved. Treatment empowers individuals to manage these issues without the use of drugs.

Mental Health and Substance Abuse

In Massachusetts, dual-diagnosis rehabs are usually the appropriate solution to treat co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders. These facilities typically employ medical and behavioral experts who use a range of interventions, together with the right healing environment, for you to achieve and sustain long-term recovery. Treatment usually includes evidence-based therapies (like cognitive behavioral therapy), recovery support meetings, 12-step facilitation, psychoeducation, skills training, and group therapy.

Opioid Addiction

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Sober Living Homes

A sober living home offers a supportive environment where individuals in recovery provide mutual support as they share household responsibilities. Residents participate in 12-step programs and offer accountability for sobriety. To remain in men’s or women’s sober living, individuals must remain drug and alcohol-free, contribute to chores, attend support group meetings, and help cover expenses to live in the home.

Aftercare Support

Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).

Individual Therapy

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.

Life Skills

Settings and Amenities

Residential setting

Private setting

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