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Dimock Center

Roxbury, MA

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission PHP IOP MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

PHP · IOP · MAT · Dual Dx center · in Roxbury, MA · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · Serves trauma survivors.

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About Dimock Center

The Dimock Center in the Boston metro provides comprehensive detox, residential, and outpatient care at their 39-bed facility for adults recovering from substance use disorders. This center uses individual, family, and group counseling facilitated by a team of masters level clinicians, licensed social workers, and psychiatrists. Dimock's offers a range of group therapy sessions focusing on relapse prevention, parenting, anger management, and dual diagnosis support, ensuring that clients receive holistic care tailored to their needs. Additionally, they administer medication-assisted withdrawal using protocols that include methadone, buprenorphine, clonidine, and benzodiazepine detoxification.
The Dimock Center detox program takes a comprehensive, integrated approach to recovery. The multidisciplinary team—including a medical director, nurse manager, clinical supervisor, nursing staff, recovery specialists, and case managers—collaborate to help each patient experience a safe and respectful detoxification process. Dimock aims to serve 4,000 men and women annually, enhancing access to substance use disorder treatment and establishing vital links to long-term recovery support.
Additionally, The Dimock Center offers a structured outpatient addiction program (SOAP), which is an intensive outpatient option (IOP) designed for clients in the early stages of recovery. This program operates 5 days a week, providing 3.5 hours of treatment per day over a period of 3 to 6 weeks. By integrating these services with medication assisted treatment (MAT) and mental health support, the Dimock Center ensures a comprehensive approach to outpatient addiction recovery, helping clients regain their well-being and engage fully with their recovery journey.

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
PHP · IOP · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings
Outpatient, Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization, Intensive outpatient treatment, Regular outpatient treatment
Therapy approaches
Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Motivational interviewing, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Trauma-related counseling
Age groups
Young Adults, Adults
Special populations
Young adults, Adult women, Pregnant/postpartum women, Adult men, Seniors or older adults, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders, Clients with HIV or AIDS, Clients who have experienced sexual abuse
Medications used
Acamprosate (Campral®), Buprenorphine sub-dermal implant, Buprenorphine with naloxone, Buprenorphine without naloxone, Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable), Naltrexone (oral), Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable), Medications for Hepatitis C treatment, Clonidine, Medication for mental disorders + 2 more
Recovery supports
Housing services, Assistance with obtaining social services
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

Contact & Location

Address

45 Dimock Street, Roxbury, MA 02119

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Facility direct line

(617) 442-8800 x1289

Website

dimock.org

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dimock Center accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Dimock Center accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific MA Medicaid plan. Call (617) 442-8800 x1289 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Dimock Center offer?
This facility offers: PHP, IOP, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient, Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization, Intensive outpatient treatment, 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 Dimock Center have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Adult women, Pregnant/postpartum women, Adult men, Seniors or older adults, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders.
What therapy methods does Dimock Center use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Motivational interviewing, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Trauma-related counseling.
How do I start treatment at Dimock Center?
Call the facility directly at (617) 442-8800 x1289 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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