In affiliation with the Harvard Medical School Department of Psychiatry at the Cambridge Hospital
North Charles Institute for the Addictions
North Charles Institute for the Addictions (NCIA) is a Department of Public Health, licensed and CARF accredited opioid treatment program. NCIA was one of the first methadone treatment programs in Massachusetts and remains a local and national leader in methadone treatment.
The program offers a full range of addiction treatment services including daily dosing
and toxicology screening at our Cambridge Hospital site, and individual, group and
family counseling, case management, medical and on-
Our mission is to provide the highest quality drug treatment services in a safe, respectful, supportive environment. The guiding principles below are the hallmark of our services.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
- Methadone maintenance treatment can assist clients in recovery from opiate addiction and other substances of abuse and provide the stability to work on individualized treatment goals.
- An improved quality of life is achieved through recovering from addictive behavior, improving interpersonal relationships, developing physical, emotional and spiritual health, creating a meaningful support network, and developing vocational and life management skills.
- Relapse can be part of the recovery process, and we will actively assist clients in all stages of recovery to minimize the harm that substance abuse causes in life.
Program Sites and Hours
Administrative and Counseling Offices:
54 Washburn Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02140
Telephone (617) 661-5700 Fax (617) 868-4840
Hours of Operation
Monday-
Friday: 8:00AM -
Dosing Site:
The Cambridge Hospital
Cahill Building
1493 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
Telephone (617) 876-
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday: 6:15 - 8:30am
5:30-
Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays: 8:30-
If you are interested in exploring a placement for a yourself, a patient or a family
member please e-
Placement
If you are interested in employment opportunities at NCIA please e-
Employment
