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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, which sits just off Route 128/I-95. From most of Dedham, that is about 5 miles and roughly 8 minutes in normal traffic. If you are coming from Legacy Place or the Providence Highway (Route 1A) corridor, you pick up I-95/Route 128 northbound and take Exit 33 or Exit 35 toward Needham, then a few minutes of surface streets to Chestnut Street. The whole drive is two or three exits up the same highway you already use, which means most Dedham clients can fit a Day Treatment morning or an Evening Treatment group around work or family without driving into Boston-proper traffic.
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.
Norfolk County's overdose burden has stayed stubbornly high
Norfolk County, where Dedham is the county seat, has seen opioid-related overdose deaths hold at a stubbornly high level across these suburbs for several years rather than fading, even as the statewide rate has edged down. That persistence is exactly why a structured outpatient option, close to home, matters here. (Source: Massachusetts Department of Public Health.)
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, off Route 128/I-95 |
| Drive | About 5 miles and 8 minutes up I-95/Route 128 |
| Programs | Day Treatment on weekdays, Evening Treatment, the Outpatient Program and MAT |
| Evening schedule | Evening Treatment meets Monday to Thursday, 6 to 9 pm |
| 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 up the same Route 128 corridor 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.
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 clinic at 392 Chestnut Street, Suite 200 is about 5 miles from Dedham, roughly 8 minutes in normal traffic. From the Legacy Place / Route 1A (Providence Highway) area, take I-95/Route 128 northbound to Exit 33 or Exit 35 toward Needham, then a few minutes of local streets to Chestnut Street. There is 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?
It is possible but not direct 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. There is no single one-seat train from those stops to our Needham clinic, so most clients drive or arrange a ride. 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.
