We're Minutes from Medford.
Shine Wellness & Recovery is located in Saugus, Massachusetts approximately 10 to 15 minutes from Medford. For Medford residents looking for outpatient addiction treatment, we are one of the closest licensed programs in the area, with same-day assessments and flexible morning and evening scheduling available.
Medford is a diverse, historic city at the heart of Middlesex County home to Tufts University and a vibrant, working community that has not been immune to the opioid and addiction crisis that has swept Massachusetts over the past decade. At Shine, we understand what Medford families have been through and we built our program to serve communities like this one with clinical excellence and genuine compassion.
Whether you are near Medford Square, West Medford, or anywhere in the city, we are a short drive away, we accept most major insurance plans, and we are available 24/7.
Serving Medford, MA and surrounding communities.
Programs Available to Medford Residents
Three levels of outpatient care each designed to fit your life, not the other way around.
Partial Hospitalization Program
Our PHP provides 6 hours of intensive, structured care per day, 5 days a week therapy, holistic programming, case management, and MAT support. You return home every evening. No overnight stay required.
View treatment program detailsIntensive Outpatient Program
Our IOP offers 3 hours of clinical care per day, 3 to 5 days a week, with morning and evening options. Designed for Medford residents managing work, school, or family responsibilities alongside treatment.
View treatment program detailsOutpatient Program
Our standard outpatient program gives Medford residents ongoing clinical support on a schedule determined by their clinical team typically once a week as they build stability in recovery.
View treatment program detailsEvidence-Based Therapies for Medford
Every Medford client gets a personalized care plan built from the therapies proven to work in outpatient recovery.
Substances & Conditions
We treat the substances driving the addiction crisis across Medford and the North Shore, with dignity and clinical rigor.
- Alcohol Addiction
- Heroin & Fentanyl Addiction
- Cocaine & Stimulant Addiction
- Prescription Drug Addiction
- Marijuana Addiction
Also treating co-occurring anxiety, depression, and trauma alongside substance use.
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How Outpatient Treatment Works for Medford Residents
Outpatient treatment lets you get real clinical care without leaving home, work, or family behind. Most people from Medford start with a short phone call. We ask a few questions about what you are using, how long it has been going on, what has helped before, and what has not. That call usually takes ten to fifteen minutes. There is no cost and no obligation.
From there, a licensed clinician completes a full assessment and recommends a level of care. Partial Hospitalization (PHP) is the most structured option, with programming most of the day, several days a week. Intensive Outpatient (IOP) meets fewer hours per week so you can keep working or caring for your family. Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) pairs FDA-approved medication with counseling for opioid and alcohol use disorder. Many Medford clients step down through more than one level over time.
Your plan is built around you. Groups cover relapse prevention, coping skills, and healthy routines. Individual sessions use proven approaches like CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing. Holistic programming supports sleep, nutrition, and stress. If you also live with anxiety, depression, or trauma, we treat that at the same time, because treating only one side rarely holds.
Cost is the first worry for most families. We verify your benefits before you commit to anything and explain in plain language what your plan covers. We accept most major commercial insurance. If we are not the right fit, we will say so and help you find a program that is.
Family support matters too. Addiction affects everyone in the house, so we offer guidance for parents, partners, and adult children who want to help without losing themselves. Whether you are calling for yourself or for someone you love in Medford, the first step is the same: one conversation, at your pace, with someone who has heard it all before and will not judge you for any of it.
Why Medford Residents Choose Shine
Clinical excellence backed by real-life understanding.
Our team understands recovery because many of us have lived it. We have walked alongside thousands of individuals and families across Medford, Saugus, Malden, and the greater Boston area in building healthier, more meaningful lives. We are not a corporate treatment chain we are a community-rooted program that treats every person who walks through our door as an individual, not a case number.
Middlesex County home to Medford saw opioid-related overdose deaths more than triple over the decade from 2012 to 2022, from 118 to 382 deaths annually. The good news is that trend has begun to reverse. In 2023, Middlesex County recorded a 20.8% decrease in overdose deaths the second largest county-level decline in Massachusetts. That progress did not happen by accident. It happened because communities committed to treatment, prevention, and recovery. Shine is part of that commitment.
Middlesex County opioid-related overdose deaths more than tripled over the decade from 2012 to 2022 from 118 to 382 annually before beginning to reverse in 2023
Source: Massachusetts Department of Public Health, 2024
Middlesex County home to Medford saw opioid overdose deaths more than triple between 2012 and 2022, from 118 to 382 annually. The 2023 decline represents real progress driven by expanded access to treatment, harm reduction, and recovery support. Accessible local outpatient care is one of the most effective tools for sustaining that progress.
No Surprises We Handle the Insurance Part.
We'll reach out to your insurance company, explain exactly what's covered, and walk you through any costs before you ever start treatment. No guessing, no hidden bills , just clear answers up front.
We accept most major insurance plans.
If you are in Medford and not sure what happens when you call a treatment center, we get it. Most people have never done this before. Here is exactly what our first call looks like an average of 10 to 15 minutes, no pressure, no obligation.
Here's what to expect when you call.
A Guided Recovery Path
Making the first call can feel overwhelming. Our job is to listen, answer your questions, and help you understand your options , without pressure.
WE INTRODUCE OURSELVES AND LISTEN.
We'll hear your story and make sure you feel heard and respected.
YOU TELL US WHAT IS GOING ON AND WHAT YOU NEED.
We ask a few questions so we can better understand how to help.
WE ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS AND EXPLAIN YOUR OPTIONS.
We walk you through available programs, schedules, and what to expect.
TOGETHER WE CREATE YOUR NEXT STEP.
If it feels like a fit, we verify insurance and discuss next steps. If not, we'll connect you with other resources that may be helpful.
No pressure. No judgment. Just real people ready to help.
Even if you're not sure treatment is right for you, we're happy to talk.