Bureau of 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 is pleased to announce E-Licensing.  Please use the links below for information on Bureau of Substance Abuse Services Licenced Counselors and Programs:
  E-Licensing for Counselors
  E-Licensing for Programs
• Principles of Care and Practice Guidance
  BSAS has developed guidelines and informative advice to assist individuals and agencies implement the complex aspects of Prevention, Treatment and Recovery.
• Study Regarding Sober (Alcohol and Drug Free) Housing 

Topics

• ESM Assessment Forms and Manuals
• 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

Confidential Complaint Lines:
Phone:  617-624-5171
Fax: 617-624-5395

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

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