Howard Center Pine Street Counseling Services

Burlington, VT

SAMHSA Verified Outpatient MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in Burlington, VT · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · TRICARE · Serves veterans, seniors, trauma survivors.

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About Howard Center Pine Street Counseling Services

Outpatient center providing court-ordered treatment, mental health services, substance use treatment, trauma counseling, and payment assistance options.

Classified as outpatient mental health facility. private non-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, mental health treatment.

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
Therapy approaches: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Age groups: Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Special populations: Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with eating disorders, Persons experiencing first-episode psychosis, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Medications used: Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
Recovery supports: Housing services, Mentoring/peer support
Emergency services: Crisis intervention team, Psychiatric emergency onsite 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: Community Mental Health Block Grants; Medicare; Medicaid; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Other State funds; Private health insurance; State corrections or juvenile justice funds; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid; State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds; State welfare or child and family services funds

Contact & Location

Address

855 Pine Street, Burlington, VT 05401

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Facility direct line

802-488-6100

Website

howardcenter.org

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Howard Center Pine Street Counseling Services accept Medicaid?

Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Howard Center Pine Street Counseling Services accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific VT Medicaid plan. Call 802-488-6100 to verify your benefits.

What level of care does Howard Center Pine Street Counseling Services offer?

This facility offers: Outpatient, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.

Does Howard Center Pine Street Counseling Services have specialized programs?

Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with eating disorders, Persons experiencing first-episode psychosis.

What therapy methods does Howard Center Pine Street Counseling Services use?

Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy.

How do I start treatment at Howard Center Pine Street Counseling Services?

Call the facility directly at 802-488-6100 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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