where can I get treatment for heroin addiction if I have no money and no insurance in Massachusetts?

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in middlesex county(Massachusetts)

Answer 1

Heroin additction is very serious and I strongly recommend an inpatient (residential) program for 30 days or more.

Your State DSS (department of social services) offers these services for people in your position. It's important that you call your local office as soon as possible and speak to someone who can get you admitted to one of these programs as soon as possible.

The MA state DSS site provided the following info; I hope this helps you and GOOD LUCK!!

Bureau of Substance Abuse Services

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About The Program
The Bureau of Substance Abuse Services oversees the substance abuse and gambling prevention and treatment services in the Commonwealth. Responsibilities include: licensing programs and counselors; funding and monitoring prevention and treatment services; providing access to treatment for the indigent and uninsured; developing and implementing policies and programs; and tracking substance abuse trends in the state.
Service Offerings
The Bureau of Substance Abuse Services contracts with community-based programs to provide the following services for individuals and families with substance abuse or gambling problems:

Prevention
Medical Detoxification and Transitional Support
Residential Treatment over 30 Days
Outpatient Counseling
Methadone (Opioid) Treatment
Aftercare/ Recovery Support
Driving Under the Influence Treatment Services
Eligibility Criteria
Programs have different eligibility requirements for each service provided. Find out if you might be eligible, or find out more about these services or to locate a program near you, please call the Massachusetts Substance Abuse Education and Information Helpline at 1-800-327-5050; TTU 1-617-536-5872 or visit our website at www.helpline-online.com.

Application Process
Call the Massachusetts Substance Abuse Education and Information Helpline at 1-800-327-5050 or visit www.helpline-online.com.

Contact Information
Bureau of Substance Abuse Services
Department of Public Health
250 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02108-4609

Helpline:
Telephone: [phone]
TTY: 1-617-536-5872

Links:
Bureau of Substance Abuse Services: http://mass.gov/dph/bsas/bsas.htm
Massachusetts Substance Abuse Education and Information: www.helpline-online.com

Answer 2

Start out with getting to as many NA meetings as possible while you await an inpatient program. Someone in program may be able to help you find a treatment program too.