Expert Insights
I recently read about something that resonates with me deeply – a symposium led by local faith-based organizations encouraging the community to come together and find new ways to respond to the addiction crisis in Springfield.
The Diocese of Springfield and Elms College hosted the addiction symposium. They encouraged attendees to look at addiction as a medical issue, not a character flaw. It was stressed this symposium must be a judgment free zone. Elms College invited several speakers and addiction experts to speak, offering advice on how to best support loved ones battling addiction. And many of those keynote speakers had personal experience with addiction in their own families, which helps to make the epidemic more relatable and impactful.
I hope to see more faith-based organizations taking part in similar symposiums in the future. I personally believe that, without faith, recovery is very difficult.
~ Lesley Wirth
Cost of Drug Rehab in Springfield
Springfield drug rehabs will vary in cost. The first step is understanding what type of care is right for you. Inpatient can be expensive because you stay in the facility full-time and need to pay for not only your treatment but also your room and board, food, and medication. Outpatient is less expensive; however, the cost will depend on the length and intensity of your program.
Other factors that determine cost include:
Treatment setting (inpatient or outpatient)
Features and amenities (luxury or standard rehab facility)
Duration of program (30, 60, or 90 days)
Health insurance plan
Choosing a rehab facility in-network with health insurance provider
Government funding
Location (city vs. suburb)
Addiction is a serious disease, and cost should not be seen as a barrier to getting the help you need. If cost is a concern, state-funded drug and alcohol rehabs in Springfield offer low-cost and even free treatment services.
Low-Cost and Free Drug Rehab Centers in Springfield
Free or low-cost drug and alcohol rehab programs in Springfield are provided through state funding, Massachusetts’ Medicaid called MassHealth, or through non-profit organizations. Residents will need to provide proof of residency, show evidence of a substance use disorder diagnosis, and demonstrate financial need.
Other reduced payment options include:
Scholarships: Apply for scholarships through third-party organizations or directly through treatment centers to help reduce or cover the full cost of drug rehab.
Sliding Scale Fees: Free and sliding-scale facilities only charge what you can reasonably afford to pay based on your income.
Private Insurance: Treatment facilities may accept private health insurance, which can significantly reduce the cost of addiction treatment. While some private insurance plans cover rehab services in full, most plans offer at least partial coverage. Contact your provider to learn how much coverage your policy provides.
Medicare or Medicaid: Both government healthcare programs cover specific drug and alcohol rehab services, but you will need to find a treatment center accepting these insurance options.
Resources
- Massachusetts Department of Public Health. (2022). MA Opioid-Related EMS Incidents 2013-2021.
- City of Springfield. (2022, March 24). Springfield Police Department Marks Three Years in Ongoing Narcan Program.
- Hampden County Addiction Taskforce. (2022). Current Overdose and Drug Use Trends.
- University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. (2022). Hampden County summary information.
- Commonwealth of Massachusetts. (2022). Getting Naloxone from a pharmacy.
