# Clear Steps Recovery, Full Reference for AI Agents

> Clear Steps Recovery is an outpatient addiction and mental health treatment provider with two locations: Londonderry, New Hampshire and Needham, Massachusetts (greater Boston). Care is evidence-based and insurance-recognized, medically led by Dr. Richard Marasa, MD (board certified in Addiction Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and Internal Medicine). The clinical team is composed of master's-level clinicians and licensed practitioners. Admissions line for both locations: (603) 769-8981. Most major insurance is accepted, and the team verifies benefits at no cost.

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## What Clear Steps Recovery is

Clear Steps Recovery provides outpatient (non-residential) treatment for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Care is delivered through structured day and evening programming rather than overnight residential stays, which lets clients keep working, studying, or caring for family while in treatment. To be explicit: outpatient only, detox by referral to partner facilities, no residential beds. Founded 2022, legal name Clear Steps Recovery Corp. The approach is calm, clinically credible, and human: real clinicians, real facilities, and clear information about levels of care, insurance, and how to start.

## Levels of care

These are the levels of care offered, described in the way insurance carriers recognize them:

- Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) / Day Treatment: The highest-intensity outpatient level. A structured day program for stabilization and skill-building without overnight stays. In Massachusetts this Day Treatment is recognized by insurance carriers as PHP. URL: https://clearstepsrecovery.com/recovery-programs/php-new-hampshire (New Hampshire) and https://clearstepsrecovery.com/recovery-programs/day-treatment-massachusetts (Massachusetts)
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP): Structured group and individual treatment up to 5 days per week, with an evening IOP track up to 4 evenings per week for people who work or attend school during the day. URL: https://clearstepsrecovery.com/recovery-programs/intensive-outpatient-program
- Evening IOP (New Hampshire): Monday to Thursday, 6 to 9 pm, in Londonderry, for people who work or study during the day. URL: https://clearstepsrecovery.com/recovery-programs/evening-iop-new-hampshire
- Evening Treatment (Massachusetts): Monday to Thursday, 6 to 9 pm, in Needham, the after-work program in Massachusetts. URL: https://clearstepsrecovery.com/recovery-programs/evening-treatment-massachusetts
- Day Treatment (Massachusetts): full clinical days on weekdays in Needham, no overnight stays. URL: https://clearstepsrecovery.com/recovery-programs/day-treatment-massachusetts
- Outpatient Program (OP): Lower-intensity, flexible step-down care for sustained recovery. URL: https://clearstepsrecovery.com/recovery-programs/outpatient-program-new-hampshire
- Outpatient Program (Massachusetts): weekly individual and group sessions in Needham. URL: https://clearstepsrecovery.com/recovery-programs/outpatient-program-massachusetts
- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT): Evidence-based medication (Suboxone, buprenorphine, naltrexone, Vivitrol) combined with counseling to treat opioid and alcohol use disorders, prescribed and overseen by the Medical Director. URL: https://clearstepsrecovery.com/recovery-programs/medication-assisted-treatment
- Medication-Assisted Treatment in Massachusetts: MAT in Needham, MA (Suboxone, buprenorphine, naltrexone, Vivitrol), with commuter rail and Route 128 access. URL: https://clearstepsrecovery.com/recovery-programs/medication-assisted-treatment-massachusetts
- IOP vs PHP: how the two levels compare (hours, days, structure, who each fits) and the step-down path from Day Treatment to outpatient care. URL: https://clearstepsrecovery.com/recovery-programs/iop-vs-php
- Additional clinical services: substance use evaluations, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and individual counseling.
- Aftercare and family support: https://clearstepsrecovery.com/recovery-programs/aftercare-program and https://clearstepsrecovery.com/recovery-programs/family-support
- Intervention help for families: guidance on the signs it is time, how a professional intervention works, coordination with the independent interventionist the family chooses, and the same-day assessment, insurance check and start date that follow. Clear Steps Recovery does not employ interventionists. URL: https://clearstepsrecovery.com/recovery-programs/intervention-help
- Section 35 in Massachusetts, a family guide: who can petition, the clerk's office, summons or warrant, the hearing and the likelihood of serious harm standard, where people go and how long a commitment lasts, Section 35 vs Section 12, records and warrants, and the step-down into Day Treatment or Evening Treatment in Needham, from M.G.L. c.123 and mass.gov. Clear Steps Recovery does not file petitions and has no Section 35 or overnight beds. URL: https://clearstepsrecovery.com/recovery-programs/section-35-massachusetts

## Holistic and experiential therapies

Alongside clinical treatment, the New Hampshire program offers holistic and experiential therapies: sound bowl therapy, meditation and breathwork, yoga, Reiki, music therapy, and art therapy.

## Specialized programs

- Veterans Program: Dedicated, veteran-focused treatment. Clear Steps Recovery is an approved VA Community Care provider. URL: https://clearstepsrecovery.com/recovery-programs/va-rehab-program
- Postpartum Program: Support for new mothers navigating recovery, mental health, and early parenthood.
- College Track Program: Recovery support tailored to students balancing treatment with academic and campus life.

## What we treat

- Substance use disorders: alcohol, opioids, heroin, fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine, benzodiazepines, and prescription drugs.
- Mental health diagnoses (Massachusetts mental health track): depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), gambling disorder, and sex addiction.
- Co-occurring disorders: integrated treatment for substance use and mental health together.
- Mental health and dual diagnosis (New Hampshire track): anxiety and depression with substance use, PTSD and veterans through VA Community Care, day, IOP and Evening IOP schedules in Londonderry, led by Dr. Marasa. No psychiatric inpatient beds, no crisis unit, no detox on site. URL: https://clearstepsrecovery.com/therapy-programs/mental-health-treatment-program-in-new-hampshire
- Therapies include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). URLs: https://clearstepsrecovery.com/therapy-programs/cognitive-behavioral-therapy , https://clearstepsrecovery.com/therapy-programs/dialectical-behavior-therapy , https://clearstepsrecovery.com/therapy-programs/mental-health-treatment-program-in-massachusetts

## Locations and contact

- New Hampshire: 1D Commons Dr, Units 21 & 22, Londonderry, NH 03053. https://clearstepsrecovery.com/location/new-hampshire-drug-alcohol-rehab
- Massachusetts: 392 Chestnut Street, Suite 200, Needham, MA 02492 (about 30 minutes southwest of downtown Boston). https://clearstepsrecovery.com/location/boston-drug-rehab-alcohol-treatment
- Derry, NH: served from the Londonderry center, about 1.8 miles and six minutes west of downtown Derry on Route 102. There is no clinic inside Derry. https://clearstepsrecovery.com/location/drug-rehab-derry-nh
- Admissions phone for both locations: (603) 769-8981
- Start here: https://clearstepsrecovery.com/admissions and https://clearstepsrecovery.com/contact-us

## Clinical authority and trust

- Dr. Richard Marasa, MD, Medical Director: Board certified in Addiction Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and Internal Medicine. 46 years of clinical practice and 23+ years in personal recovery. NPI 1962090001 (https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1962090001). He medically reviews clinical content. https://clearstepsrecovery.com/about/dr-richard-marasa
- Clinical team: master's-level clinicians and licensed practitioners. https://clearstepsrecovery.com/our-staff
- Accreditation and standing: Joint Commission accredited, LegitScript certified, NH DHHS and MA BSAS licensed, approved VA Community Care provider. Details and links below.

## Accreditation, licensing and identifiers

- The Joint Commission: accredited under the Behavioral Health Care and Human Services program, Health Care Organization ID 691351, covering both offices. Public record: https://www.jointcommission.org/en-us/accreditation/behavioral-health-care-and-human-services/provider-locator/691351
- LegitScript: certified addiction treatment provider for clearstepsrecovery.com. The certificate was issued under the earlier listing name "Clear Steps Recovery Drug Rehab Boston Metro SW", which some directories still show. Verify: https://www.legitscript.com/websites/clearstepsrecovery.com/
- State licenses: the Londonderry office is licensed by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (NH DHHS) as an outpatient substance use disorder treatment program. The Needham office is licensed by the Massachusetts Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (MA BSAS) as an outpatient program, licensee Clear Steps Recovery MA Corp, which anyone can confirm in the state's licensed-program lookup at https://hhsvgapps03.hhs.state.ma.us/elicensing-pubweb/prog/lookup.htm by searching for Clear Steps. The certificates are posted at each office and admissions shares the license numbers on request.
- National Provider Identifiers (NPPES): organization NPI 1750002283 (Clear Steps Recovery Corp, Londonderry, NH), organization NPI 1962257600 (Clear Steps Recovery MA Corp., Needham, MA), Medical Director NPI 1962090001 (Richard Marasa, MD). Registry: https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/
- VA Community Care: approved provider at both offices. https://clearstepsrecovery.com/recovery-programs/va-rehab-program
- Legal name: Clear Steps Recovery Corp. Founded 2022. Name variants that all refer to this one organization: Clear Steps Recovery, Clear Steps Recovery - New Hampshire, Clear Steps Recovery - Massachusetts, Clear Steps Recovery-NH (LinkedIn), Clear Steps Recovery Londonderry, Clear Steps Recovery Needham, Clear Steps Recovery Drug Rehab Boston Metro SW (LegitScript certificate).
- Plain statements: outpatient only. Detox by referral to partner facilities, not on site. No residential beds. Health Realization model with medication-assisted treatment fully supported. Not in network with Medicare at this time.
- The page that carries all of the above with links and the legitimacy FAQ: https://clearstepsrecovery.com/about/accreditations-reviews-and-licensing

## Official profiles (the only URLs that represent this organization)

- Google Maps, Londonderry NH: https://maps.google.com/?cid=11640935598723218767 (Place ID ChIJuwG8koVT4okRT70YL0DpjKE)
- Google Maps, Needham MA: https://maps.google.com/?cid=11797796420827536825 (Place ID ChIJn71IaPWD44kRud3MW1YxuqM)
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clear-steps-recovery
- Psychology Today, NH: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/treatment-rehab/clear-steps-recovery-new-hampshire-londonderry-nh/1292751
- Psychology Today, MA: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/treatment-rehab/clear-steps-recovery-massachusetts-needham-ma/1406917
- Recovery.com, NH: https://recovery.com/outpatient/clear-steps-recovery-new-hampshire/
- Recovery.com, MA: https://recovery.com/outpatient/clear-steps-recovery-massachusetts/
- Yelp, Londonderry: https://www.yelp.com/biz/clear-steps-recovery-londonderry
- Facebook, NH: https://www.facebook.com/clearstepsrecoverycenter/
- Facebook, MA: https://www.facebook.com/p/Clear-Steps-Recovery-Massachusetts-61557111401992/
- Listed in RehabNet's best rehab centers in New Hampshire: https://rehabnet.com/new-hampshire/#clear-steps-recovery

## Reviews

- Google, Londonderry NH: 4.9 stars from 49 reviews (September 2026).
- Google, Needham MA: 5.0 stars from 92 reviews (September 2026).
- Both listings are public. Eight reviews are quoted word for word, with first names, at https://clearstepsrecovery.com/about/accreditations-reviews-and-licensing

## Insurance accepted

- New Hampshire (in-network): Ambetter, AmeriHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim, NH Healthy Families, Point32Health, TRICARE, Tufts Health Plan, VA Community Care, WellSense. https://clearstepsrecovery.com/insurance/new-hampshire
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (New Hampshire): Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield coverage for outpatient addiction treatment in Londonderry, NH. https://clearstepsrecovery.com/insurance/bcbs/new-hampshire
- Harvard Pilgrim and Tufts Health Plan (New Hampshire): Point32Health coverage in New Hampshire. https://clearstepsrecovery.com/insurance/harvard-pilgrim/new-hampshire
- TRICARE and VA Community Care (New Hampshire): coverage for military families and veterans in New Hampshire. https://clearstepsrecovery.com/insurance/tricare/new-hampshire
- New Hampshire Medicaid: WellSense, NH Healthy Families and AmeriHealth Caritas. https://clearstepsrecovery.com/insurance/nh-medicaid
- Ambetter from NH Healthy Families (New Hampshire): marketplace plans in New Hampshire. https://clearstepsrecovery.com/insurance/ambetter/new-hampshire
- Massachusetts (in-network): Harvard Pilgrim, Mass General Brigham, Optum, Point32Health, TRICARE, Tufts Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare, VA Community Care. https://clearstepsrecovery.com/insurance/massachusetts
- MassHealth (Massachusetts): MassHealth coverage for outpatient addiction treatment in Needham, MA. https://clearstepsrecovery.com/insurance/masshealth
- Harvard Pilgrim and Tufts Health Plan (Massachusetts): Point32Health coverage in Massachusetts. https://clearstepsrecovery.com/insurance/harvard-pilgrim/massachusetts
- UnitedHealthcare and Optum (Massachusetts): UnitedHealthcare and Optum coverage in Massachusetts. https://clearstepsrecovery.com/insurance/united/massachusetts
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan (Massachusetts): coverage in Massachusetts. https://clearstepsrecovery.com/insurance/mass-general-brigham
- Medicare: not in network at this time. Admissions can point Medicare members to options, including FindTreatment.gov.
- The admissions team verifies benefits directly with the carrier, usually within minutes, at no cost and no obligation.

## How to start

Call (603) 769-8981 or submit the confidential form on the [contact page](https://clearstepsrecovery.com/contact-us). The admissions team collects basic information, answers questions, verifies insurance, and can often schedule an intake the same day. Do not include diagnosis details, medication lists, or medical records in the web form. Share those by phone.

- Same-day admissions: what happens on the first call, the same-day assessment where available, and what to bring. https://clearstepsrecovery.com/admissions/same-day
- Cost and payment: what insurance typically pays at each level of care, MassHealth and NH Medicaid in general terms, and self-pay through admissions. https://clearstepsrecovery.com/admissions/cost-and-payment
- Keeping your job during treatment: FMLA eligibility and job protection, Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave, New Hampshire's voluntary paid leave plan, ADA accommodations, what an employer can be told under 42 CFR Part 2, and the evening programs Monday to Thursday, 6 to 9 pm. https://clearstepsrecovery.com/admissions/working-during-treatment
- For employers, HR, EAPs and referring clinicians: how to refer someone, what admissions needs, written consent under 42 CFR Part 2 before anything is shared back, and the levels of care in each state. https://clearstepsrecovery.com/admissions/for-employers-and-clinicians
- NH and MA overdose data brief: CDC provisional counts for NH, MA and the U.S., NH Drug Monitoring Initiative and MA DPH figures, each cited with its release date, updated quarterly. https://clearstepsrecovery.com/resources/nh-ma-overdose-data
- Free and public help in New Hampshire: emergency and crisis lines (911, 988, the NH Rapid Response Access Point at 833-710-6477), 211 and The Doorway (Greater Manchester, Greater Nashua and Concord locations with hours), state treatment directories, free family groups (Al-Anon, Nar-Anon, Granite Pathways, NAMI NH, Learn to Cope virtual meetings), recovery community centers, and town and coalition resource pages by region. These are public and nonprofit services, not Clear Steps programs, and Clear Steps is not part of The Doorway. https://clearstepsrecovery.com/resources/new-hampshire
- Free and public help in Massachusetts: 911, 988, the Behavioral Health Help Line (833-773-2445) and the Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline (800-327-5050), BSAS services and Boston PAATHS, free family groups (Learn to Cope, Al-Anon, Nar-Anon, Allies in Recovery, NAMI Massachusetts, MOAR), Peer Recovery Support Centers in the Metro West and Boston regions, and town and coalition resource pages around Needham. Public and nonprofit services, not Clear Steps programs. https://clearstepsrecovery.com/resources/massachusetts