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Addiction treatment for Westwood, MA
Outpatient Rehab for Westwood, Served From Our Needham Office
If you live in Westwood and drinking or drug use has become more than you can handle, for you or for someone in your family, our Needham office is one of the closest outpatient programs you can reach. It sits at 392 Chestnut Street, Suite 200, about 4 miles from Westwood Town Hall, and the drive takes about 10 minutes outside rush hour on local roads. There is no Clear Steps clinic in Westwood itself.
All of our care is outpatient. You come in for treatment and go home afterward, so work, school runs and family life in Westwood can keep going while you get help. One call to admissions starts everything: the line is answered 24/7, your insurance is checked at no cost, and a confidential assessment with a licensed clinician is often available the same day.
For Westwood residents
Westwood at a Glance: Drive, Schedule and Local Help
Plain facts for Westwood residents. There is no Clear Steps clinic in Westwood: care happens at our Needham office.
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Where care happens | 392 Chestnut Street, Suite 200, Needham, MA 02492, with free parking on site |
| Drive | About 4 miles and 10 minutes from Westwood Town Hall by High Street, Summer Street and Westfield Street, then Dedham Street and Chestnut Street in Needham |
| Public transit | No MBTA bus or train runs from Westwood to Needham. The Route 128 and Islington stations serve lines into Boston |
| Programs | Day Treatment on weekdays, Evening Treatment and the Outpatient Program |
| 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 miles from Westwood Town Hall and open 24/7 |
| District court | Dedham District Court, 631 High Street, Dedham, which serves Westwood |
| Local help | Westwood Youth & Family Services, (781) 320-1006. The Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline, (800) 327-5050, is free and open 24/7. |
Getting here
Getting From Westwood to Our Needham Office
From Westwood Town Hall on High Street (Route 109), take Summer Street and Westfield Street toward Needham, then Dedham Street to Chestnut Street. Our office is on Chestnut Street near the Needham Junction commuter rail stop. It is about 4 miles and about 10 minutes outside rush hour, without getting on the highway.
From Islington and the Route 1A side of town, Route 128 north to the Route 135 exit, then West Street and Dedham Avenue (Route 135) into Needham, School Street and Chestnut Street, is about 7 miles and about 15 minutes. Allow extra time at the start and end of the workday, when Route 128 is at its slowest. Parking is free on site.
There is no MBTA bus or train from Westwood to Needham. The Route 128 station and Islington station both run toward Boston, so most Westwood clients drive or get a ride. If getting here is the hard part, tell admissions when you call and we will help you plan around it.
Fitting treatment into your week
Which Program Fits a Westwood 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 short drive over from Westwood, spend the evening in group and sleep at home. Read more about Evening Treatment in Needham.
Day Treatment on weekdays
Our most structured level of care: 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 and family. Many people step down to it after Day Treatment or Evening Treatment. Read more about the Outpatient Program in Needham.
Mental health care in the same plan
Anxiety, depression and trauma often sit underneath a drinking or drug problem. Our mental health track treats them alongside substance use, with the same team.
If it is urgent
Emergency Care and Court Options Near Westwood
In a medical emergency or a suspected overdose, call 911 first.
The nearest emergency department
For Westwood Town Hall, the closest hospital emergency department is at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham, 148 Chestnut Street, about 4 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 and the court that serves Westwood
Dedham District Court, at 631 High Street in Dedham, hears cases for Westwood along with Dedham, Dover, Medfield, Needham, Norwood and Wellesley. 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. 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 and Around Westwood
These are public and community resources, separate from Clear Steps Recovery. Many people use them alongside treatment.
- Westwood Youth & Family Services, the town's own counseling agency, offers free and confidential counseling to Westwood residents and Westwood Public Schools students, ages 4 to 18, and their families, at <a href="tel:+17813201006">(781) 320-1006</a>. It is a good first call for a parent worried about a teenager.
- The <a href="https://nc8coalition.com/">Norfolk County-8 Public Health Coalition</a>, which includes Westwood's health department, has a referral path to Riverside Community Care's Connect2Recovery recovery coaches.
- Turning Point Recovery Center, a free peer recovery support center at 32 Common Street in Walpole, <a href="tel:+15086683960">(508) 668-3960</a>.
- Family groups, including Learn to Cope, Al-Anon and Nar-Anon, are listed on our <a href="/resources/massachusetts">Massachusetts help page</a>.
Westwood is in Norfolk County. Our overdose data brief tracks the county numbers each quarter.
Programs available
Drug & Alcohol Rehab Programs Serving Westwood, 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:
Nearby towns
Neighboring Towns We Serve From Needham
FAQ
FAQ About Addiction Treatment for Westwood, MA
Is there a Clear Steps Recovery clinic in Westwood, MA?
No. We serve Westwood from our Needham office at 392 Chestnut Street, Suite 200, about 4 miles and 10 minutes from Westwood Town Hall on local roads. Parking is free on site.
How do I get from Westwood to your Needham office?
From Westwood Town Hall on High Street (Route 109), take Summer Street and Westfield Street toward Needham, then Dedham Street to Chestnut Street. From Islington and the Route 1A side of town, Route 128 north to the Route 135 exit and Route 135 into Needham takes about 15 minutes. No MBTA bus or train runs from Westwood to Needham, so most Westwood clients drive or get a ride. If transportation is the obstacle, tell admissions when you call and we will help you plan around it.
Can I go to Evening Treatment after work in Westwood?
Yes. Evening Treatment meets Monday through Thursday from 6 to 9 pm at our Needham office, about 10 minutes from Westwood Town Hall, so a normal workday ends before group begins. Nothing about your treatment is shared with an employer without your written consent.
Which hospital emergency room is closest to Westwood?
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham, 148 Chestnut Street in Needham, about 4 miles from Westwood Town Hall and open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In a medical emergency or a suspected overdose, call 911.
Which court handles a Section 35 petition for someone in Westwood?
Dedham District Court, at 631 High Street in Dedham, serves Westwood along with Dedham, Dover, Medfield, Needham, Norwood and Wellesley. 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.
Where can a Westwood family get free counseling?
Westwood Youth & Family Services, the town's counseling agency, offers free and confidential counseling to Westwood residents and Westwood Public Schools students, ages 4 to 18, and their families. Call (781) 320-1006. It is a town service, separate from Clear Steps Recovery.
I Need Detox in Westwood, MA. Can Clear Steps Help?
Clear Steps doesn't provide detox itself, but our admissions team helps you get into a detox program that fits you, then plans your care with us in Needham for when it ends. See help getting into detox in Massachusetts.
What insurance do you take for Westwood residents?
Our Needham program works with Harvard Pilgrim, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Optum, Point32Health, TRICARE, Tufts Health Plan, United Healthcare and VA Community Care. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is not on the list of plans accepted at our Needham program today. Plan lists change, so call anyway and we will check your plan with the carrier at no cost. See insurance in Massachusetts.
