We Are Right Here in Saugus.
Shine Wellness & Recovery was built in Saugus not just located here, but rooted here. We serve this community because we know this community. Our team understands the North Shore, the families, the pressures, and the challenges that Saugus residents face because many of us have faced them too.
We are not a corporate treatment chain that happened to open a location in Saugus. We are a locally founded, community-rooted program that chose to be here because this is where the need is real and where we know we can make a difference.
Whether you are in North Saugus near the Wakefield line, in the Cliftondale area, or anywhere in between, you do not have to travel to get world-class outpatient addiction treatment. We are your neighbors. And we are here for you.
Shine Wellness & Recovery Saugus, MA
Outpatient Treatment Programs in Saugus
Three levels of care designed to fit your life, right here in your community.
Partial Hospitalization Program
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
3 hours of clinical care per day, 3 to 5 days a week, with morning and evening options designed for Saugus residents managing work, school, or family responsibilities alongside treatment.
View treatment program detailsOutpatient Program
Ongoing clinical support on a schedule determined by your clinical team typically once a week as you build stability in your recovery.
View treatment program detailsEvidence-Based Therapies for Saugus
Every Saugus 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 Saugus 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 Saugus Residents
Outpatient treatment lets you get real clinical care without leaving home, work, or family behind. Most people from Saugus 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 Saugus 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 Saugus, 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.
Saugus's Addiction Treatment Center
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 Saugus, the North Shore, and greater Boston in building healthier, more meaningful lives. We are not a one-size-fits-all program. Every person who walks through our door gets a care plan built around their specific needs, history, and goals.
Saugus and Essex County have not been immune to the opioid and addiction crisis that has swept Massachusetts. But our county has also shown what is possible when communities commit to treatment and recovery. At Shine, we are committed to being part of that story not just as a treatment provider, but as a neighbor.
decrease in opioid-related overdose deaths in Essex County in 2023 the largest county-level decline in Massachusetts that year
Source: Massachusetts Department of Public Health, 2024
Essex County home to Saugus saw a 21.7% reduction in opioid overdose deaths in 2023, the largest decline of any county in Massachusetts. Treatment works. Accessible, local outpatient care is one of the most effective tools available, and Shine is proud to be part of the solution right here in our community.
What Makes Shine Different
This is not your average outpatient program.
Medical Director & Psychiatric NP Onsite
All care at Shine is overseen by a medical director and psychiatric nurse practitioner providing a level of clinical supervision most outpatient programs in the area do not offer.
Trauma-Informed Always
Every therapist, every group, every interaction at Shine is grounded in trauma-informed care because we understand that addiction and trauma are almost always connected.
MAT Available Onsite
Our psychiatric nurse practitioner can prescribe and manage buprenorphine (Suboxone), Sublocade, Vivitrol, and oral naltrexone as part of a comprehensive treatment plan.
Holistic Programming Onsite
Yoga, meditation, and mindfulness are built into our programs not referred out, not optional extras, but core parts of how we treat the whole person.
Most Insurance Accepted We Verify Before You Start.
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 Saugus and not sure what happens when you call a treatment center, we get it even when the center is right in your own town. 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. We are your neighbors and we will treat you that way from the very first conversation.
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.