Spectrum Health Systems Inc

About Spectrum Health Systems Inc

Spectrum Health Systems is a Massachusetts nonprofit that treats substance use and mental health disorders, with several outpatient treatment centers in Worcester and many more across the state. They view addiction as a chronic disease that usually calls for ongoing care rather than a single episode of treatment, so they offer a continuum that runs from inpatient detox and clinical stabilization to residential treatment and outpatient services. Their detox program, located on their Westborough campus, provides around-the-clock medical and nursing supervision and uses medication to ease withdrawal from alcohol, opioids, and other substances. A Central Admissions Building there is open 24/7 and serves as one entry point for people seeking any level of care, as well as for family members looking for guidance.

Residential treatment is offered in separate programs for men and women, with a structured weekly schedule of individual, group, and family counseling, recovery groups, relapse prevention work, and recreation. Length of stay depends on individual need, and every client leaves with a continuing care plan. In Worcester and at their other outpatient sites, medication for substance use disorders includes methadone and naltrexone (Vivitrol), and buprenorphine (Suboxone) induction is available at the Main Street location. Clients also receive medical monitoring, individualized treatment planning, and counseling. Same-day walk-in admission can take care of the intake, physical exam, and often the first dose in about three to four hours for people in active withdrawal. The Pleasant Street site offers rapid access to naltrexone and buprenorphine for opioid and stimulant use disorders. People with private or commercial insurance can also choose their New England Recovery Center in Westborough, which pairs detox with residential treatment in adjacent buildings.