How We Rank Listings
Every facility on this page is drawn from our directory of licensed and accredited treatment providers serving Haverhill and the surrounding Merrimack Valley. Listings are organized to help you compare real options by the care they provide, the people they serve, and the ways they accept payment, rather than to reward whoever paid the most.
We give weight to providers that hold recognized third-party accreditation, maintain current Massachusetts licensure, and publish clear information about their services. Where a program offers medication-assisted treatment, specialized tracks, or financial assistance, we surface those details so they factor into your decision. Sponsored placements are labeled as such, and a listing’s position is not a clinical endorsement. Verify current services, availability, and insurance acceptance directly with any center before enrolling.
Rehab in Haverhill: What to Know
Haverhill is a Merrimack River city in northeastern Essex County, near the New Hampshire line and part of the Greater Lawrence and Merrimack Valley region. The Massachusetts rehab directory lists 14 treatment providers in and around the city, weighted toward inpatient and dual diagnosis care, covering most addiction treatment options people need close to home.
Local care runs through providers such as the Health Care Resource Centers opioid treatment program and Lahey Health Behavioral Services, alongside outpatient clinics across the valley. Massachusetts also runs a single statewide front door for treatment: the Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline connects anyone to harm reduction, treatment, and recovery, free and around the clock.
Essex County recorded the largest opioid overdose death decline of any Massachusetts county in the most recent data, and the improvement has continued statewide. Still, opioid use disorder and fentanyl drive most of the harm, so quick access to treatment and naloxone remains essential.
Cost of Rehab in Haverhill
There is no single price for rehab in Haverhill. Cost depends on the level of care, how long treatment lasts, whether a program is public or private, and what your insurance covers. Outpatient counseling is the most affordable option, medical detox and residential care cost more because they include around-the-clock supervision, and medication-assisted treatment falls in between. 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 do not pay these amounts out of pocket. Because Massachusetts expanded Medicaid, MassHealth covers the full continuum of substance use care for members who qualify, often at little or no cost, and the state funds free treatment for the uninsured through the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services. Treatment scholarships and financial assistance can help close the gap for private programs.
How to Pay for Rehab in Haverhill
Across the treatment centers listed for Haverhill, most accept self-payment and private insurance, and most also bill MassHealth or Medicare. Financial assistance, TRICARE, and sliding-scale fees are available at some programs. The cards below show how many Haverhill programs in our directory accept each payment type.
Medicare
Medicare covers medically necessary addiction treatment for eligible older adults and people with qualifying disabilities, including inpatient care, outpatient services, and counseling. Coverage and copays vary by plan, so it helps to understand how Medicare and private insurance apply to rehab before you enroll.
Medicaid (MassHealth)
Massachusetts expanded Medicaid, and MassHealth covers a broad continuum of substance use care, including acute treatment services (detox), clinical stabilization, outpatient care, and medication-assisted treatment with methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. Ten Haverhill programs accept it, usually with little or no out-of-pocket cost.
Military Benefits
Four Haverhill 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, though your deductible and network still shape the final cost. Verifying benefits before admission tells you what a program will actually 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 Haverhill
The centers listed for Haverhill cover most major levels of care, from medical detox and residential inpatient programs to outpatient clinics, dual diagnosis treatment, and sober living. The cards below show how many programs in each category are available locally.
Medical detox
Medical detox is the first step for people with significant physical dependence on alcohol, opioids, or other substances. Programs use around-the-clock monitoring and medication to manage withdrawal safely before a person steps into ongoing treatment.
Inpatient and residential rehab
Inpatient rehab provides 24-hour care in a structured residential setting, which suits people who need medical monitoring or a break from a high-risk environment early in recovery.
Outpatient treatment
Outpatient care lets people live at home and keep working or caring for family while attending scheduled treatment, and it often follows residential care as a step down.
Dual diagnosis care
Eleven local programs treat co-occurring disorders, addressing a substance use disorder and a mental health condition such as depression, anxiety, or PTSD at the same time, which tends to work better than treating either alone.
Sober living and aftercare
A local sober living home provides structured, substance-free housing for people leaving treatment, and ongoing aftercare, including counseling and peer support, helps protect recovery, with more options across the Merrimack Valley.
Specialty Programs in Haverhill
Beyond general treatment, several Haverhill programs tailor care to specific groups and substances. The grid below shows the number of programs offering each specialty.
Free and Low-Cost Rehab Resources in Haverhill
Cost and insurance should never stop someone in the Merrimack Valley from getting help. Several local and statewide resources offer free or low-cost support, from 24-hour helplines to income-based treatment and harm reduction.
Crisis and helplines
- Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline. 1-800-327-5050 or text “HOPE” to 800327, 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. 833-773-2445, 24/7 access to community behavioral health services and crisis evaluation.
- SAMHSA National Helpline. 1-800-662-HELP (4357), a free, confidential 24/7 treatment referral line.
Local treatment and recovery
- Health Care Resource Centers, Haverhill. An opioid treatment program offering methadone and buprenorphine along with counseling.
- Lahey Health Behavioral Services. Outpatient mental health and substance use treatment serving the Merrimack Valley and North Shore.
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 Haverhill
Haverhill is in Essex County, which posted the largest opioid overdose death decline of any Massachusetts county in the most recent full-year data. Fentanyl still drives most fatal overdoses, but the local direction is encouraging. Seeing the local picture against national substance use statistics adds context.
Resources
- Massachusetts Department of Public Health. (2024). Opioid-Related Overdose Deaths by County, MA Residents. https://www.mass.gov/lists/current-opioid-statistics
- Massachusetts Department of Public Health. (2024). Opioid-related overdose deaths decreased 10 percent in 2023. https://www.mass.gov/news/dph-report-massachusetts-opioid-related-overdose-deaths-decreased-10-percent-in-2023
- 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
