Information for licensed substance use disorder treatment programs

Substance use disorder treatment program licensing information

If you need information regarding a new license, renewing a license, amending a license, or closing a program, please contact the BSAS Licensing Inspector in your region:

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Central Robin Marin [e-mail] 857-310-0000	Western Gio Vila [e-mail] [phone]
Metro West Nicolette Smith [e-mail] [phone]	Northeast Anthony Liburdi [e-mail]   [phone]
Greater Boston Cassandra Newell [e-mail] [phone]	Southeast Michelle Porto [e-mail]
Correctional Facilities Angelica Gates [e-mail] [phone]

Quality Assurance and Licensing Director-
Erica Weil, [e-mail]

Assistant Director of Licensing-
Ryan Walker, [e-mail]

State Opioid Treatment Authority-
Jen Babich, [e-mail]

Assistant Director of Compliance & Investigations-
Sheri Gardner, [e-mail]

If you have any further questions, please contact Sarah Tantillo, Program Coordinator by email at [e-mail]

Forms, resources and regulations related to BSAS licensed Alcohol & Drug treatment programs

Reporting Forms

• COVID-19 Reporting Form (PDF | DOCX)
• Key Personnel Change Form (PDF | DOCX)
• Regulatory and Contractual Waiver Request Form (PDF | DOCX)
• Health and Safety Required Notification Form (PDF | DOCX)
• Death of a Person in Treatment Form (PDF | DOCX)

Suitability

• General Suitability Notice of Intent (PDF | DOCX)
• State Entity Notice of Intent (PDF | DOCX)
• HCQ Notice of Intent (PDF | DOCX)
• DMH Co-Licensed NOI (PDF | DOCX)
• Suitability and Licensure FAQ (PDF | DOCX)
• Spanish Suitability and Licensure FAQ (PDF | DOCX)
• Portuguese Suitability and Licensure FAQ (PDF | DOCX)

Regulations

• Notification of Licensing Requirements for Screening Staff Serving Children and Families with Children
  • Memo to Licensees Regarding DCF Screening (DOC)
• 105 CMR 164.00 Licensure of Substance Abuse Treatment Programs
• 105 CMR 168.00 Licensure of Alcohol and Drug Counselors
• For more information and FAQ for POS provider organizations visit: www.mass.gov/hhs/cori
• Federal Regulations 42 CFR Part 2: Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records

Regulation Guidance

1 - 105 CMR 164 Guidance - Reorganization and Requirements (PDF | DOCX)

2 - 105 CMR 164 Guidance - Access to Treatment (PDF | DOCX)

3 - 105 CMR 164 Guidance - Required Notification (PDF | DOCX)

4 - 105 CMR 164 Guidance - Safety and Signs of Life Checks (PDF | DOCX)

5 - 105 CMR 164 Guidance – Supervision (PDF | DOCX)

6 - 105 CMR 164 Guidance – Staffing (PDF | DOCX)

7 - 105 CMR 164 Guidance - Special Projects (PDF | DOCX)

8 - 105 CMR 164 Guidance - Opioid Treatment Program (PDF | DOCX)

9 - 105 CMR 164 Guidance - Central Registry System (PDF | DOCX)

10 - 105 CMR 164 Guidance - Commonwealth Agency Licensed and-or Operated Programs (PDF | DOCX)

11 - 105 CMR 164 Guidance - Penal Facilities (PDF | DOCX)

105 CMR 164 - Stakeholder Memo (PDF | DOCX)

105 CMR 164 Guidance- Satellites in OP Settings (PDF | DOCX)

Monthly License Program and Bed Reports

• May 2023 Licensing Programs and Beds Report
• April 2023 Licensing Programs and Beds Report
• March 2023 Licensing Programs and Beds Report

Compliance

If you think your rights around treatment have been violated, please call the BSAS confidential complaint line at [phone] or contact DPH by Web form.

• BSAS Complaint Line Posting (PDF | DOCX)
• BSAS Patient and Resident Rights Posting (PDF | (DOCX)
• Spanish Complaint Line Posting (PDF | DOCX)
• Spanish Patient and Resident Rights Posting (PDF | DOCX)
• Portuguese Complaint Line Posting (PDF | DOCX)
• Portuguese Patient and Resident Rights Posting (PDF | DOCX)
• Ukrainian Complaint Line Posting (PDF | DOCX)
• Ukrainian Patient and Residents Rights Posting (PDF | DOCX)
• Russian Complaint Line Posting (PDF | DOCX)
• Russian Patient and Residents Rights Posting (PDF | DOCX)
• Haitian Creole Complaint Line Posting (PDF | DOCX)
• Haitian Creole Patient and Residents Rights Posting (PDF | DOCX)

Resources

• Standards of Care
• Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline
• End Mass Overdose Health

Opioid Treatment Information

• Guidance / Alerts / Memos
  • Central Registry Frequently Asked Questions (PDF | DOCX)
  • DPH BSAS Exception Request Guidelines (PDF | DOCX)
  • BSAS Concurrence With Updated Take-Home Guidance/Criteria (PDF | DOCX)
  • BSAS Concurrence With Physical Evaluation of Patients Who Will Be Treated with Buprenorphine at OTPs (PDF | DOCX)
  • Opioid Treatment Licensing Workflow (PDF | DOCX)
  • Proposed Rulemaking Change – 42 CFR Part 8
    1. https://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/42-cfr-part-8-nprm-faq
    2. https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2022-27193.pdf
• Opioid Treatment Resources
  • TIP 63: Medications for Opioid Use Disorder: https://store.samhsa.gov/product/TIP-63-Medications-for-Opioid-Use-Disorder-Full-Document/PEP21-02-01-002
  • DPH BSAS COVID-19 Blanket Waiver(s): https://www.mass.gov/doc/waivers-from-certain-regulatory-requirements/download
  • SAMHSA Exception Request Submission Instructions: https://www.samhsa.gov/medication-assisted-treatment/otp-resources/submit-exception-request
  • SAMHSA FAQs: Provision of methadone and buprenorphine for the treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in the COVID-19 emergency:  https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/faqs-for-oud-prescribing-and-dispensing.pdf
  • Become a Buprenorphine Waivered Practitioner: https://www.samhsa.gov/medication-assisted-treatment/become-buprenorphine-waivered-practitioner
  • TAP 34: Disaster Planning Handbook for Behavioral Health Service Programs: https://store.samhsa.gov/product/tap-34-disaster-planning-handbook-for-behavioral-health-service-programs/pep21-02-01-001

eLicensing Resources

• BSAS eLicensing Programs User Manual 7.2 (PDF) | (DOCX)
• BSAS eLicensing Training Videos For Programs Completing Applications
  • Tutorial 3 - How to Complete a 24 Hour Diversionary Services Program Application
  • Tutorial 4 – How to Complete an Outpatient Services Program Application
  • Tutorial 5 – How to Complete an Opioid Treatment Program Application
  • Tutorial 6 – How to Complete a Residential Rehabilitation Services Program Application
  • Tutorial 7 – How to Complete a Penal Facility Opioid Treatment Program Application
  • BSAS eLicensing Training Videos For Responding to DCOs
    Tutorial 2 – How to Respond to a Deficiency Correction Order