How We Rank Listings
The facilities on this page are from our directory of licensed and accredited treatment providers that serve Fall River and the surrounding South Coast. These listings are organized so you can weigh your options by the treatment they provide, the people they serve and your payment options. Listings are not organized by who paid the most.
Providers are evaluated by recognized third-party accreditation, current Massachusetts licensure and clear information about services. We include details about a program’s offer of medication assisted treatment, specialized tracks or financial assistance.
We label the sponsored placements and these are not an endorsement. Verify current services, availability, and insurance acceptance directly with any center before enrolling.
What Should You Know About Rehab in Fall River
Fall River is a former textile mill city on the Taunton River in Bristol County. It is located at the western edge of the South Coast near the Rhode Island line. The Massachusetts rehab directory lists 13 treatment providers in and around the city. These providers offer more outpatient and dual diagnosis care than other types of treatments. This means you’ll have many addiction treatment options close to home.
SSTAR (Stanley Street Treatment and Resources) is a primary provider in the area. This is a nonprofit organization in Fall River that provides detox, medication-assisted treatment and outpatient services. Other providers include High Point Treatment Center and Seven Hills. Statewide. The latter is the Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline and the public front door to treatment, harm reduction and recovery. This resource is free and available around the clock.
Bristol County has had some of the state’s heaviest overdose numbers and Fall River was the hardest hit. In 2023 the city won a $2 million federal grant to expand its overdose response as the number of deaths has begun to fall.
Opioids and fentanyl drive most of the harm in the area. Quick access to treatment and naloxone is essential to protect public health.
Cost of Rehab in Fall River
The cost of rehab in Fall River depends on your level of care, how long treatment lasts, whether a program is public or private and what your insurance covers. Outpatient counseling is your most affordable option. However, medical detox and residential care may be required to provide you with 24/7 supervision. The cost of medication assisted treatment typically falls between outpatient and inpatient expenses.
Local figures track Massachusetts averages and most people pay far less than the sticker price once insurance, MassHealth or a sliding fee scale is applied.
Most people don’t pay these amounts out of pocket. MassHealth covers the full continuum of substance use care for members who qualify after the state expanded Medicaid coverage.
Eligible residents pay little or no cost. The state funds free treatment for the uninsured through the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services. SSTAR and other local providers offer options based on your income and treatment scholarships and financial assistance can help with private programs.
How to Pay for Rehab in Fall River
Most treatment centers in Fall River accept self-payment and private insurance and most also bill MassHealth or Medicare. Several programs also offer financial assistance, sliding-scale fees and TRICARE payment options. The following information shows the number of each payment type.
Medicare
Medicare covers eligible older adults and people with qualifying disabilities. This coverage can include medically necessary addiction treatment, inpatient care, outpatient treatment and counseling. However, coverage limits vary by plan so you should understand how Medicare and private insurance apply to rehab before you enroll.
Medicaid (MassHealth)
MassHealth covers a broad continuum of substance use care after the state expanded Medicaid. Your plan may include acute treatment services, detox, clinical stabilization and outpatient care. Medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorder is also covered including methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone.
Military Benefits
Five Fall River programs accept TRICARE for active duty service members, retirees and eligible family members. Veterans can also access care through the VA and more addiction resources for veterans and military families are available regionally.
Insurance and Private Pay
Massachusetts requires health plans to cover mental health and substance use treatment on par with other medical care. However, your deductible and network still shape the final cost. Verifying your benefits before your admission to a treatment center will tell you what a program will cost you.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Tufts Health Plan
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- Aetna
- Cigna
- WellSense Health Plan
Levels of Care Available in Fall River
Fall River has a greater number of outpatient and dual diagnosis options. However, detox, residential care and sober living are also available. The cards below show how many programs in each category are available locally.
Medical detox
Medical detox is your first step when you have significant physical dependence. SSTAR operates one of the area’s main detox programs offering around the clock monitoring and medication managed withdrawal. This protects your safety before ongoing treatment begins.
Inpatient and residential rehab
Inpatient rehab provides 24/7 care in a structured residential setting when you need medical monitoring or removal from an environment that increases your risk of relapse early in your recovery journey.
Outpatient treatment
Outpatient care is the most common level of treatment available in Fall River. You can live at home and keep working or caring for family while attending scheduled treatment. Outpatient care often follows residential treatment as a step down.
Dual diagnosis care
Nearly every local program offers treatment for co occurring disorders. This type of treatment is also called dual diagnosis. It simultaneously addresses a substance use disorder and a mental health condition such as depression, anxiety or PTSD. This tends to work better than treating either alone.
Sober living and aftercare
Four sober living homes provide structured, substance free housing for people leaving treatment. Ongoing aftercare includes counseling and peer support. These support mechanisms help protect your recovery over the long term.
Specialty Programs in Fall River
Several Fall River programs offer tailored care to specific groups and substances along with general treatment. The grid below shows the number of specialty services.
Free and Low Cost Rehab Resources in Fall River
Cost and insurance should never stop you from getting help on the South Coast. Several local and statewide resources offer free or low cost support. This support ranges from 24/76 helplines to treatment and harm reduction based on your income level.
Crisis and helplines
- Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline
https://helplinema.org/
The state’s free, confidential, 24/7 line for finding treatment, recovery and harm reduction services. - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 for free, confidential support 24/7. See more crisis and suicide prevention resources. - Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line
https://www.masshelpline.com/
Access to community behavioral health services and crisis evaluation. - SAMHSA National Helpline
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help
A free, confidential 24/7 treatment referral line.
Local treatment and recovery
- SSTAR (Stanley Street Treatment and Resources)
https://www.sstar.org/
Fall River’s main nonprofit provider. They offer detox, medication assisted treatment, outpatient care and family services. - High Point Treatment Center
https://hptc.org/
Regional provider offering detox, residential and outpatient substance use treatment serving the South Coast.
Government and harm reduction
- Free naloxone
Available at no cost through the Massachusetts standing order at pharmacies and through community distribution programs. - Massachusetts 211
Dial 211 to connect with local health, housing, and treatment resources.
Drug and Alcohol Use Statistics in Fall River
Fall River in Bristol County is where some of the state’s heaviest overdose burden is located. However, the number of local deaths has begun to ease. Fentanyl still drives most fatal overdoses and the city has invested new federal funding in its response. Seeing the local picture against national substance use statistics adds context.
Resources
- Fall River Reporter. (2024). Opioid-related overdose deaths decline in Fall River, Massachusetts overall. https://fallriverreporter.com/opioid-related-overdose-deaths-decline-in-fall-river-massachusetts-overall/
- Massachusetts Department of Public Health. (2026). Opioid-Related Overdose Deaths among Massachusetts Residents. https://www.mass.gov/lists/current-opioid-statistics
- Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline. (2026). Find Treatment and Recovery Services. https://helplinema.org/
- Addictions.com. (2026). Alcohol and Drug Rehabs in Massachusetts: cost of treatment averages. https://www.addictions.com/rehabs/massachusetts/
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2026). National Helpline. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
