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Addiction treatment in Dedham, MA
Outpatient Addiction Treatment for Dedham, Served From Needham
To be upfront: Clear Steps Recovery does not have a clinic inside Dedham. We serve Dedham residents from our Needham location at 392 Chestnut Street, Suite 200. From Dedham Square it is about 4.5 miles and roughly 10 minutes outside rush hour, all on local roads: High Street, Common Street and West Street to Route 135, which becomes Dedham Avenue in Needham, then School Street and Chestnut Street. From Legacy Place and the Route 1 (Providence Highway) side of town, take Route 128 north to the Route 135 exit and follow Route 135 into Needham, about 6 miles and 12 minutes. Either way, most Dedham clients can fit a Day Treatment day or an Evening Treatment group around work or family without driving into Boston traffic, and parking is free on site.
How outpatient care and detox coordination work
Clear Steps is an outpatient provider, full stop. We deliver Day Treatment, which your plan may call partial hospitalization, Evening Treatment on Monday through Thursday evenings, standard outpatient (OP), medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and a dedicated mental-health track for co-occurring conditions like anxiety, depression, and trauma. We do not keep detox or residential beds anywhere in our network. When a client has to detox safely first, we set up that step with trusted partner facilities and then hand the client straight into our outpatient program, so the transition is planned rather than left to chance. Dr. Richard Marasa, board-certified in Addiction, Emergency, and Internal Medicine, with 46 years of clinical practice, reviews our clinical content.
For Dedham residents
Dedham at a Glance: Drive, Schedule and Local Help
Plain facts for Dedham residents. There is no Clear Steps clinic in Dedham: care happens at our Needham center.
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Where care happens | 392 Chestnut Street, Suite 200, Needham, MA 02492, with free parking on site |
| Drive | About 4.5 miles and 10 minutes from Dedham Square by High Street, Common Street, West Street and Route 135. From Legacy Place, Route 128 north to the Route 135 exit, about 12 minutes |
| Public transit | No MBTA bus or train runs from Dedham to Needham. The town's free CareCab rides cover recovery services in neighboring towns |
| Programs | Day Treatment on weekdays, Evening Treatment, the Outpatient Program and MAT |
| Evening schedule | Evening Treatment meets Monday to Thursday, 6 to 9 pm |
| Nearest emergency department | Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham, 148 Chestnut Street, Needham, about 4.5 miles from Dedham Square and open 24/7 |
| District court | Dedham District Court, 631 High Street, Dedham |
| Local help | Dedham Organization for Substance Awareness, and the town's CareCab rides for Dedham residents to mental health and recovery services. The Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline, (800) 327-5050, is free and open 24/7. |
Local access
A Court-Referral and Veterans Pathway Through Dedham District Court
Dedham is the seat of Norfolk County, and Dedham District Court hears cases for Dedham, Dover, Medfield, Needham, Norwood, Wellesley, and Westwood. For clients who are court-involved, on probation, or working through the court's Veterans' Treatment Court, a structured outpatient program with MAT can be part of a supervised treatment plan. Clear Steps can document attendance and progress for probation, and we are a fit for veterans referred through that pathway. We are not the only outpatient option in the area, but Dedham does not have a single dominant local outpatient brand, and our Needham clinic is a short, predictable drive of about 10 minutes from Dedham Square rather than a trip into a downtown Boston center. That matters when a client has to show up consistently, week after week, for a program to count.
Fitting treatment into your week
Which Program Fits a Dedham Schedule
Every program runs at the Needham office with the same clinical team, and a licensed clinician recommends where to start at your assessment. People often move from one level to another as recovery changes.
Evening Treatment, Monday to Thursday, 6 to 9 pm
Built for adults who work or study during the day. Four evenings a week you finish your day, make the 10-minute drive from Dedham Square, spend the evening in group and sleep at home. Read more about Evening Treatment in Needham.
Day Treatment on weekdays
Full clinical days on weekdays, then home at night, with no overnight stays. Most people take leave from work or arrange their schedule for the few weeks they attend. Admissions confirms the exact daily start and end times when you call. Read more about Day Treatment in Needham.
The Outpatient Program
Typically one individual session and one group session a week, scheduled around your work, classes and family. Read more about the Outpatient Program in Needham.
If it is urgent
Emergency Care and Section 35 in Dedham
In a medical emergency or a suspected overdose, call 911 first.
The nearest emergency department
For Dedham Square, the closest hospital emergency department is at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham, 148 Chestnut Street, about 4.5 miles away and open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is a few blocks up Chestnut Street from our office.
Section 35 at Dedham District Court
Section 35 is the Massachusetts law that lets a District Court order treatment for someone whose alcohol or drug use puts them at serious risk. For Dedham families the local court is Dedham District Court, 631 High Street, and the Department of Public Health says a petition can be filed at any District Court, whatever the person's home address. Clear Steps Recovery does not file petitions and has no Section 35 beds. Our Needham office can be the outpatient step after a commitment ends, and our Section 35 guide for families walks through the whole process.
Crisis lines, any time
Call or text 988, or call or text the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line at (833) 773-2445. Both are free and open 24/7, and the Help Line can connect you to mental health and substance use care, including crisis services.
Local resources
Recovery Help in Dedham
These are public and community resources, separate from Clear Steps Recovery. Many people use them alongside treatment.
- CareCab, run by the town, gives Dedham residents 18 and older free rides to mental health and substance use recovery services in Dedham or neighboring towns, and Needham borders Dedham. Book it by phone or text at <a href="tel:+17818055712">(781) 805-5712</a> or at CareCab@dedhamma.gov, or see the <a href="https://www.dedhamma.gov/town-departments/health/carecab">CareCab page</a>.
- The town works with Riverside Community Care's Connect2Recovery program to offer recovery coaching to Dedham residents with no out-of-pocket cost, whatever their insurance.
- The Dedham Organization for Substance Awareness keeps a <a href="https://www.dedhamma.gov/your-government/dedham-organization-for-substance-awareness/find-support">list of support groups that meet in Dedham</a>, with days, times and places.
- Turning Point Recovery Center, a free peer recovery support center at 32 Common Street in Walpole, <a href="tel:+15086683960">(508) 668-3960</a>.
Dedham is the Norfolk County seat. Our overdose data brief tracks the county numbers each quarter, and family groups are listed on our Massachusetts help page.
Nearby towns
Neighboring Towns We Serve From Needham
Programs available
Drug & Alcohol Rehab Programs Serving Dedham, MA
Clear Steps Recovery offers an evidence-based approach to treatment for substance use disorder. Our programs are designed to help individuals overcome addictions, such as:
Co-Occurring Disorder Treatment
Those struggling with addiction often have the added challenge of mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, or PTSD. If you or someone you love is struggling with co-occurring disorders, Clear Steps can help.
As part of our comprehensive approach to drug rehab in Massachusetts, the Clear Steps Recovery team offers programs to support both addiction and mental health treatment. We will work closely with you to create a custom care plan to see you through your recovery in mind and body.
A Therapeutic Approach to Rehab Serving Dedham, MA
Recovery journeys are as unique as the individual. That's why Clear Steps Recovery offers several levels of care and comprehensive programs to meet you where you are and provides evidence-based, individualized care.
Related care
Connected Programs and Nearby Locations
Explore related Clear Steps Recovery programs and locations: Massachusetts day treatment (PHP), outpatient program, medication-assisted treatment, co-occurring mental health care, VA Community Care in Massachusetts, our Needham location, talk to admissions.
FAQ
FAQ About Our Addiction Treatment Serving Dedham, MA
How far is Clear Steps Recovery from Dedham, and how do I get there?
Our Needham office at 392 Chestnut Street, Suite 200 is about 4.5 miles from Dedham Square, roughly 10 minutes outside rush hour on local roads: High Street, Common Street and West Street to Route 135, which becomes Dedham Avenue in Needham, then School Street and Chestnut Street. From Legacy Place and the Route 1 side of town, Route 128 north to the Route 135 exit is about 6 miles and 12 minutes. There is free on-site parking, so Day Treatment and Evening Treatment visits are an easy in-and-out.
Can I reach Clear Steps from Dedham without a car?
Not directly by transit. Dedham sits on the MBTA Franklin/Foxboro commuter rail line, with Dedham Corporate Center and Endicott stations both in town heading toward Back Bay and South Station, and no MBTA train or bus runs from Dedham to our Needham office. The town's free CareCab program gives Dedham residents 18 and older rides to mental health and substance use recovery services in Dedham or neighboring towns, and Needham borders Dedham. Book it at (781) 805-5712 or CareCab@dedhamma.gov. If transportation is a barrier to attending Evening Treatment or Day Treatment, tell our intake team and we will help you plan around it.
Does Clear Steps offer detox in Dedham or Needham?
No. Clear Steps is an outpatient program. We do not operate medical detox or residential beds at any location. When a client needs to detox safely before starting treatment, we coordinate that step with trusted partner detox facilities and then bring the client directly into our Day Treatment, Evening Treatment, OP, or MAT program. The goal is a planned handoff into ongoing care, not a dead end after detox.
I have a Dedham District Court or probation requirement. Can outpatient treatment here count?
Often, yes. Structured outpatient care and MAT can be part of a court-supervised or probation-related treatment plan, and Clear Steps can document attendance and progress. We also serve veterans referred through Dedham District Court's Veterans' Treatment Court. Confirm the specifics with your probation officer or attorney, then call us and we will work with your requirements.
Where do I file a Section 35 petition in Dedham?
Dedham District Court, at 631 High Street, serves Dedham, Dover, Medfield, Needham, Norwood, Wellesley and Westwood. The Department of Public Health says a petition can be filed at any District Court, whatever the person's home address. Clear Steps Recovery does not file petitions and has no Section 35 beds. Our Needham office can be the outpatient step after a commitment ends. Our Section 35 guide for families explains the process.
Which hospital emergency room is closest to Dedham?
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham, 148 Chestnut Street in Needham, is about 4.5 miles from Dedham Square and open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is a few blocks from our office. In a medical emergency or a suspected overdose, call 911.
Can I go to Evening Treatment after work in Dedham?
Yes. Evening Treatment meets Monday through Thursday from 6 to 9 pm at our Needham office, about 10 minutes from Dedham Square, so a normal workday ends before group begins. Nothing about your treatment is shared with an employer without your written consent.
