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Overcoming addiction can be difficult but recovery is possible. Here is a list of different resources around the area to help you, or a loved one, on the journey to recovery.

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  • Berkshire County

    • Rural Recovery South County Recovery Center
      • 67 State Road, Great Barrington, MA, 413-854-5828
      • Recovery coaches, peer-led support groups and social activities for people in recovery, those seeking support for substance use as well as friends/ family members of people affected by substances
    • Living in Recovery
      • 75 North Street, Pittsfield, MA, (enter on McKay St), 413-570-8243
      • Recovery coaches, peer-led support groups and social activities for people in recovery, those seeking support for substance use as well as friends/ family members of people affected by substances
    • Have Hope Peer Recovery Center
      • 3 Main Street 2nd Floor, North Adams, MA, 413-398-1388
      • Recovery coaches, peer-led support groups and social activities for people in recovery, those seeking support for substance use as well as friends/ family members of people affected by substances
    • George B. Crane Memorial Center
      • 81 Linden Street, Pittsfield, MA, 413-464-7066
      • All-Recovery, AA and NA Meetings for those on all pathways to recovery, along with community outreach and resource navigation
    • Learn to Cope
      • Support group for family members and friends who have loved ones affected by substance use or lost to an overdose
      • Peter Babineau, Western MA Manager: 508-245-8005
    • Josh Bressette Commit to Save a Life
      • Financial assistance for recovery, education
      • 413-749-5007
    • Berkshire Connections
      • Support services, including recovery coaching, for pregnant and postpartum people who have substance use disorder
      • Call or text 413-822-9774
    • S.A.D.O.D.
      • Resources, information, and assistance to people who have been affected by the death of someone they care about from a substance-use-related cause
      • Also offers grief support for frontline workers, including law enforcement and EMS
    • 2nd Street Second Chances for people with a legal system history
    • Berkshire Running Center holds Fitness in Recovery in partnership with Spectrum
  • Berkshire Harm Reduction (BHS)
    • 42 Summer St Suite 201, Pittsfield, 413-447-2654; M-F 8am – 4:30pm
    • 6 West Main St, North Adams, 413-398-5603; M-F 8am – 4:30pm
    • Mobile unit throughout Berkshire County-- see website for schedule
    • For at-home service, call or text 413-822-6876
  • Tapestry
    • 100 Wendell Ave #1, Pittsfield (appointment recommended), 413-443-2844

Naloxone (Narcan) is available without a prescription at all pharmacies in Massachusetts, though there may be a copay).

Narcan is available at numerous locations throughout Berkshire County or via mail for free.

  • Berkshire county

    • Brien Center
      • 333 East St. # 227, Pittsfield; 413-499-0412
      • 124 American Legion Dr., North Adams; 413-664-4541
      • 60 Cottage St., Great Barrington; 413-528-9156
      • Crisis Line: 800-252-0227 (24-hr)
      • Intensive Outpatient Program, Enhanced Outpatient Program (day treatment), Individual and Group Therapy, Suboxone and Vivitrol
    • Savida Health
      • 42 Summer St. Suite 201, Pittsfield, MA; 413-236-9100
      • 77 Hospital Ave., North Adams, MA; 413-398-5180
    • ALC Outpatient Services
      • 206 1st Street, Pittsfield, MA; 413-499-6300
      • 218 Ashland Street, North Adams, MA
    • Commonwealth Collaborative
      • 405 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington, MA; 413-327-9210
    • Clean Slate
      • 53 Eagle St, Pittsfield, MA; 413-347-4088
    • Better Life Partners
      • Online and in various locations in Berkshire County, MA

  • Berkshire County

    • Brien Center
      • 333 East St., Pittsfield MA, 413-499-0412
      • 60 Cottage Street, Great Barrington MA
      • 124 American Legion Drive, North Adams MA
    • Spectrum Health Systems (methadone)
      • 390 Merrill Rd., Pittsfield, MA, 413-442-0402
      • 1274 Curran Highway, North Adams, MA, 413-664-9024
      • 290 Park St, Great Barrington, MA, 413-347-4647
    • Clean Slate
      • 53 Eagle St, Pittsfield, MA; 413-347-4088
    • Savida Health
      • 42 Summer St. Suite 201, Pittsfield, MA; 413-236-9100
      • 77 Hospital Ave., North Adams, MA; 413-398-5180
    • Better Life Partners
      • Online and in various locations in Berkshire County, MA

Buprenorphine can be initiated through the Bridge Program at any BHS Emergency Room in Berkshire County

  • Berkshire County

  • Keenan House, The Brien Center
    • 202 Bradford St., Pittsfield, MA, 413-499-2756
    • Keenan House North, 42-44 Arnold Place, North Adams, MA, 413-662-2480
    • Case management, in-house clinical/non-clinical groups, community-based groups, community networking and support services, and more
  • ALC (Alternative Living Centers)
    • 413-499-6300
    • Short term & long term residential housing - MASH certified
    • Locations in Pittsfield and North Adams
    • Structured housing with a day program, weekly case management inclusive of assistance in employment/housing search and resource referrals, and regular counseling with clinical staff
  • Supportive Homes, The Brien Center
    • 413-499-0412
    • Shared apartment living (up to two years) in Pittsfield where residents receive weekly case management, attend community meetings and build a network, maintain employment, and volunteer in the local community
  • Safe Harbor, The Brien Center
    • 413-499-0412
    • Recovery housing in Pittsfield with multi- bedroom apartments and seeks to reunify children with parents
  • Vanderburgh House
    • 844-762-3747
    • Recovery-focused sober living program for women.
  • Mass certified sober home website: https://mashsoberhousing.org/certified-residences/

  • Outside of Berkshire county

  • Brien Center Crisis Line
    • 24/7 confidential support, prevention & resources for people in distress or your loved ones
    • 800-252-0227
  • Safe-Spot.me (former the MA Overdose Prevention Helpline) 
    • A person to talk with so you never have to use alone. Free and fully confidential.
    • 800-972-0590
  • Brave.coop Connecting people who use drugs with people & tools that detect an overdose
    • 833-833-2100
  • Institute for Health and Recovery
    • 866-705-2807
  • mass211help.org
    • Community Services Info Line Dial 211
  • Allies in Recovery
    • Your online home when a loved one is using drugs or alcohol.
    • Free membership for MA residents.
    • Your zip code is the promotional code when registering.

  • Berkshire County

  • For Justice System-Involved Individuals

  • Other counties

    • Clinical & Support Options (CSO) Community Support Program (CSP)
      • 8 Atwood Drive Suite 201, Northampton, MA; 413-582-0471

  • Berkshire county

    • Brien Center
      •  413-499-0412
      • 251 Fenn Street, Pittsfield MA
      • 66 West Street, Pittsfield MA
      • 124 American Legion Drive, North Adams MA
      • 60 Cottage Street, Great Barrington MA
    • 18 Degrees Family Services
      • 413-448-8281
      • 480 West St, Pittsfield, MA
    • Commonwealth Collaborative
      • 413-327-9911
      • 405 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington MA
    • Berkshire County Kids Place
      • A safe place where help can begin for children who have experienced violence in their lives, either as victims of abuse or witnesses to domestic violence

      • 413-236-1800

      • 63 Wendell Ave, Pittsfield MA

  • Outside of Berkshire County


The Berkshire Humane Society offers the free SafePet program to care for pets of people who are leaving a domestic violence situation or seeking hospitalization or rehabilitation, including inpatient and residential treatment.  More information is on their website, or call 413-447-7878, ext. 128