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Advocates Community Counseling Harvard

Harvard, MA

SAMHSA Verified Outpatient MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in Harvard, MA · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · Serves veterans, trauma survivors.

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About Advocates Community Counseling Harvard

A private nonprofit offering outpatient mental health and substance use disorder treatment, vocational training, housing services, and peer support.

Private non-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care
Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings
Outpatient, Regular outpatient treatment
Therapy approaches
Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Motivational interviewing, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Trauma-related counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Special populations
Adolescents, Young adults, Adult women, Pregnant/postpartum women, Adult men, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Active duty military, Members of military families, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
Medications used
Clonidine, Medication for mental disorders, Nicotine replacement, Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Recovery supports
Housing services, Assistance with obtaining social services, Recovery coach, Mentoring/peer support, Employment counseling or training
Facility operation
Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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Medicaid
Medicare
Private insurance
TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: Medicare; Medicaid; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid; SAMHSA funding/block grants

Contact & Location

Address

257 Ayer Road, Harvard, MA 01451

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Facility direct line

978-772-1846

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Advocates Community Counseling Harvard accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Advocates Community Counseling Harvard accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific MA Medicaid plan. Call 978-772-1846 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Advocates Community Counseling Harvard offer?
This facility offers: Outpatient, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient, Regular outpatient treatment. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Advocates Community Counseling Harvard have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Adolescents, Young adults, Adult women, Pregnant/postpartum women, Adult men, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Active duty military.
What therapy methods does Advocates Community Counseling Harvard use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Motivational interviewing, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Trauma-related counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy.
How do I start treatment at Advocates Community Counseling Harvard?
Call the facility directly at 978-772-1846 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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