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Gandara Center Inc

Springfield, Massachusetts · Hampden County

Summary

Gandara Center Inc, in Springfield, Massachusetts, is listed in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory for substance use treatment. Its listing names Medicaid and Medicare among the payments it accepts. It lists services in Spanish. 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
YesServices in Spanish
Young Adults, Adults, SeniorsAges

Quick answers

What is Gandara Center Inc?
Gandara Center Inc is a treatment facility in Springfield, Massachusetts, listed in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory for substance use.
Does Gandara Center Inc accept Medicaid?
Its SAMHSA listing names Medicaid among the payments it accepts. Ask whether it takes your Medicaid plan.
Does Gandara Center Inc accept Medicare?
Its SAMHSA listing names Medicare among the payments it accepts.
Is treatment at Gandara Center Inc free or low cost?
It lists payment assistance; ask the facility for details.
Does Gandara Center Inc offer services in Spanish?
Yes. Its SAMHSA listing includes Spanish among its language services.
Where is Gandara Center Inc?
33 Arch Street, Springfield, MA 01107, in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
What is the phone number of Gandara Center Inc?
(413) 781-2234 ext. 7203, as listed by SAMHSA. Call to confirm services and hours.

Type of care and setting

Type of careSubstance use treatment; Transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home
Service settingHospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient; Outpatient; Residential/24-hour residential; Long-term residential

Who it serves

Age groups acceptedYoung Adults; Adults; Seniors
Sex acceptedMale
Special programs or groupsAdult men; Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders; Clients with HIV or AIDS
Language servicesSpanish; Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing

Payment and insurance

Payment, insurance or funding acceptedFederal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs; Medicare; Medicaid; Private health insurance; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid; SAMHSA funding/block grants
Payment assistance availablePayment assistance (check with facility for details)

Treatment and services

Type of opioid treatmentAccepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere
Alcohol use disorder treatmentAccepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere
External source of opioid medicinesOther contracted prescribing entity; No formal relationship with prescribing entity
External source of medicines for alcohol use disorderIn-network prescribing entity; No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Treatment approachesAnger management; Brief intervention; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Contingency management/motivational incentives; Motivational interviewing; Matrix Model; Relapse prevention; Substance use disorder counseling; Telemedicine/telehealth therapy; 12-step facilitation
Assessment and pre-treatmentComprehensive substance use assessment; Interim services for clients; Screening for tobacco use; Screening for substance use
TestingBreathalyzer or blood alcohol testing; Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing; Drug or alcohol urine screening; HIV testing; STD testing; TB screening; 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; Group counseling; Family counseling; Marital/couples counseling
Ancillary servicesCase management service; Early intervention for HIV; Social skills development; Integrated primary care services; Suicide prevention services
Recovery support servicesSelf-help groups; Housing services; Assistance with obtaining social services; Recovery coach; Mentoring/peer support
Transitional servicesAftercare/continuing care; Discharge Planning; Naloxone and overdose education; Outcome follow-up after discharge
Other servicesTreatment for other addiction disorder

About the facility

License, certification or accreditationState substance use treatment agency; State department of health; Council on Accreditation (COA); SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP)
Facility operationPrivate non-profit organization
Smoking policySmoking permitted in designated area
Vaping policyVaping permitted in designated area

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?
  • How does your sliding fee or payment help work, and what papers should I bring?
  • 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?

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Other treatment centers nearby

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Nearest emergency rooms

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Contact details from the listing

Address33 Arch Street, Springfield, MA 01107
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Phone(413) 781‑2234 ext. 7203
Intake phone(413) 781‑2234 ext. 7252
Website (as listed by SAMHSA)gandaracenter.org
Program or other nameGandara Addiction Recovery Program
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