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Substance use

Catalyst Clinic

Boston, Massachusetts · Suffolk County

Summary

Catalyst Clinic, in Boston, Massachusetts, is listed in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory for substance use treatment. Its listing names Medicaid and Medicare among the payments it accepts. Source: SAMHSA, FindTreatment.gov, retrieved 2026-11-11.

Official data

This page shows the facility’s listing in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory. SAMHSA does not rate treatment quality, and we do not rank or recommend facilities. Services, payment and openings change: call before you go.

In an emergency, call 911.

At a glance

Substance use treatmentListed by SAMHSA as
YesAccepts Medicaid
YesAccepts Medicare
Not listedServices in Spanish
Children/Adolescents, Young AdultsAges

Quick answers

What is Catalyst Clinic?
Catalyst Clinic is a treatment facility in Boston, Massachusetts, listed in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory for substance use.
Does Catalyst Clinic accept Medicaid?
Its SAMHSA listing names Medicaid among the payments it accepts. Ask whether it takes your Medicaid plan.
Does Catalyst Clinic accept Medicare?
Its SAMHSA listing names Medicare among the payments it accepts.
Does Catalyst Clinic offer services in Spanish?
Spanish is not among the language services in its SAMHSA listing. Call to ask about interpreters.
What is the phone number of Catalyst Clinic?
(617) 414-6655, as listed by SAMHSA. Call to confirm services and hours.

Type of care and setting

Type of careSubstance use treatment; Treatment for co-occurring disorders plus serious mental illness (SMI) in adults; Treatment for co-occurring disorders plus serious emotional disturbance (SED) in children
Service settingOutpatient; Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment; Regular outpatient treatment
HospitalGeneral Hospital (including VA hospital)

Who it serves

Age groups acceptedChildren/Adolescents; Young Adults
Sex acceptedFemale; Male
Special programs or groupsAdolescents; Young adults
Language servicesSign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing

Payment and insurance

Payment, insurance or funding acceptedMedicare; Medicaid; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Treatment and services

Type of opioid treatmentBuprenorphine maintenance; Prescribes buprenorphine; Prescribes naltrexone; Relapse prevention with naltrexone; Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere; Lofexidine or Clonidine detoxification
Opioid medications used in treatmentBuprenorphine used in Treatment; Naltrexone used in Treatment
Alcohol use disorder treatmentThis facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
External source of opioid medicinesNo formal relationship with prescribing entity
External source of medicines for alcohol use disorderIn-network prescribing entity; No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Treatment approachesBrief intervention; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Motivational interviewing; Relapse prevention; Substance use disorder counseling; Telemedicine/telehealth therapy; Trauma-related counseling
Medicines (pharmacotherapies)Acamprosate (Campral®); Buprenorphine with naloxone; Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable); Naltrexone (oral); Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable); Medications for HIV treatment; Medications for Hepatitis C treatment; Clonidine; Medications for pre-exposure to prophylaxis; Medication for mental disorders; Nicotine replacement; Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Assessment and pre-treatmentComprehensive mental health assessment; Comprehensive substance use assessment; Screening for tobacco use; Screening for substance use; Screening for mental disorders; Professional interventionist/educational consultant
TestingBreathalyzer or blood alcohol testing; Drug or alcohol urine screening; HIV testing; STD testing; TB screening; Metabolic syndrome monitoring; Testing for Hepatitis B (HBV); Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)
Education and counseling servicesHIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support; Hepatitis education, counseling, or support; Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis; Substance use disorder education; Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling; Individual counseling; Family counseling
Ancillary servicesCase management service; Mental health services; Integrated primary care services; Suicide prevention services
Recovery support servicesAssistance with obtaining social services; Recovery coach; Mentoring/peer support
Transitional servicesAftercare/continuing care; Discharge Planning; Naloxone and overdose education; Outcome follow-up after discharge
Medical servicesHepatitis A (HAV) vaccination; Hepatitis B (HBV) vaccination

About the facility

Facility operationPrivate non-profit organization
Smoking policySmoking not permitted
Vaping policyVaping not permitted

As listed by the facility in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory. Ask the facility to confirm before you start. Sources

What to ask when you call

  • Are you taking new clients, and how soon can I start?
  • Do you accept my insurance or my Medicaid or Medicare plan? What will I pay?
  • Which programs do you offer here (outpatient, intensive outpatient, residential, detox), and how long do they last?
  • Do you offer medicines for alcohol or opioid use disorder, or do you work with someone who prescribes them?
  • Is the program licensed or accredited, and by whom?
  • Do you have staff who speak my language, or interpreters?
  • Can family members take part?

A general checklist, not medical advice. For advice about your health, talk to a doctor or other health professional.

Other treatment centers nearby

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Nearest emergency rooms

Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare data, by straight-line distance.

Contact details from the listing

CountySuffolk County
StateMassachusetts
Phone(617) 414‑6655
Website (as listed by SAMHSA)bmc.org/catalyst-clinic
Program or other nameBoston Medical Center
SAMHSA listingsSubstance use treatment
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Sources

  1. FindTreatment.gov: National Directory of Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Facilities — Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), retrieved 2026-11-11
  2. FindTreatment.gov API documentation — SAMHSA
  3. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: frequently asked questions — SAMHSA, checked 2026-11-11
  4. SAMHSA’s National Helpline — SAMHSA, checked 2026-11-11
  5. U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (ZIP-to-county relationship file) — county of the ZIP code; approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances