Monarch House

Monarch House is a residential addiction treatment program in New Bedford, Massachusetts operated by the Southeast Massachusetts Council on Addiction. The program provides long term residential care exclusively for women ages 18 and older, with an average stay of three to nine months in a structured, supportive community setting. Clients have noted their appreciation for the warm, home like environment and how programs emphasize empowerment, life skills and sustainable recovery.

What types of treatment are available?

Monarch House provides residential long term treatment with individual, group and family counseling, along with psycho educational groups focused on substance use and relapse prevention, life skills and health and wellness.

The team uses evidence based approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy, trauma informed care and motivational interviewing. Medication monitoring is available for clients on or seeking medication assisted treatment, with referrals to outside prescribers.

Who can get help here?

Monarch House serves adult women and individuals identifying as female ages 18 and older who are recovering from substance use disorders and mental health issues. The program also works with court ordered clients and coordinates with parole and probation, the Department of Children and Families and other social service agencies.

Where is the center located?

Monarch House is located on County Street in New Bedford, Massachusetts and can be accessed by public transportation.

Do you accept insurance?

The program accepts MassHealth, federal or government funding and cash or self payment. Payment assistance and a sliding fee scale are available for uninsured and underinsured individuals, and financial aid may include grants, scholarships and payment plans.

Building a foundation for change

Monarch House in New Bedford offers women a chance to heal in a home like community that supports whole person recovery, from sobriety to employment readiness and independent living.

If you or someone you care about is seeking a structured and supportive path to recovery, discovering what Monarch House offers may be a meaningful next step.