Substance Abuse Services

Do you or someone you know need help with an alcohol or drug problem?
Help is available at Helpline-online.com
1-800-327-5050 (Toll free)
TTY 1-888-448-8321 (Toll free)

Do you or someone you know need help with a gambling problem?
Help is available at masscompulsivegambling.org
1-800-GAM-1234 (Toll free)
TTY 617-426-1855

The Bureau of Substance Abuse Services (BSAS) oversees the substance abuse and gambling prevention and treatment services in the Commonwealth. Responsibilities include: licensing programs and counselors; funding and monitoring prevention and treatment services; providing access to treatment for the indigent and uninsured; developing and implementing policies and programs; and tracking substance abuse trends in the state.

What's New

• BSAS in partnership with MassHealth, MBHP, and CeASAR has created a toolkit for pediatricians titled Adolescent Screening Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment for Alcohol and Other Drug Use: Using the CRAFFT Screening Tool
  • Letter from Michael Botticelli, BSAS Director (PDF) | RTF
  • Provider Guide (PDF 2.3mb) | RTF
  • Reimbursement for Screening and Brief Intervention (PDF) | RTF
• BSAS has released updated manuals for providers on the use of ESM Assessment Forms

Topics

• Training and Workforce Development
• Prevention Information
• Guidelines for Services and Planning for Providers
• Data and Statistics
• Substance Abuse Programs Directory
• RFRs and Funding Resources

Contact Information

Bureau of Substance Abuse Services
Department of Public Health
250 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02108-4609

Helpline:
Telephone: 1-800-327-5050
TTY: 1-888-448-8321

This information is provided by the Bureau of Substance Abuse Services within the Department of Public Health.