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Charlestown Recovery Home

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Overview

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Charlestown Recovery Home offers a four- to six-month residential program for men recovering from substance use disorders, with a focus on structured living, community, and service. Operated by the Gavin Foundation, it welcomes men of all ages who want to rebuild self-respect and stability through a 12-step approach and strong peer accountability. The home emphasizes life-skills development, employment readiness, and community engagement. Centrally located in Charlestown, the center provides convenient access to local resources while maintaining a close-knit, recovery-oriented environment.

Address

15 Bunker Hill Street
Charlestown, MA 02129

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Ages Served

  • Adults (Ages 26-64)
  • Young Adults (Ages 18-25)

Genders Accepted

  • Male

Languages Served

  • English

Treatment

  • Long-term residential

Special Programs

  • Adult men
  • Seniors

Peer-Led Recovery Rooted in Community

Charlestown Recovery Home provides a four- to six-month residential program for adult men seeking a supportive path toward lasting recovery. Operated by the non-profit Gavin Foundation, the program builds on the 12-step approach and peer accountability to help men regain confidence and structure. Residents develop a sense of belonging through shared living, routines, and mutual encouragement.

A Structured Program That Builds Stability

Daily life includes counseling, group sessions, and substance use education, complemented by relapse-prevention work and anger management. The program accommodates men using medications for addiction treatment (MAT) prescribed elsewhere, ensuring individualized and consistent care.

Developing Skills and Purpose Beyond Treatment

Residents receive life-skills and employment training to prepare for independence after discharge. Participation in community service strengthens accountability and connection to others. Support continues through discharge planning, aftercare, outcome follow-up, naloxone education, and recovery coaching, helping men transition smoothly into stable living, housing, and employment.

A Home-Like Setting in the Heart of Charlestown

Set within a residential neighborhood of Boston, the home offers a comfortable, communal atmosphere with lounges, a recreation room, a kitchenette, and outdoor space for connection and reflection. On-site laundry, air-conditioned rooms, and computer workstations add practical comfort. Smoking and vaping are allowed in designated areas. The urban location keeps residents close to community resources and opportunities to practice recovery in real-world settings.

Cost and Insurance

Insurance Accepted

  • Medicaid
  • State insurance
  • Some Private Insurance

Disclaimer: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage details, as this information may change.


Cost

$ - Low Cost Facility

Cost ratings are our best estimates to help guide you, not guarantees. Actual costs may vary with treatment, insurance, and other factors. While we aim for accuracy, details may change.

Financial Assistance

  • Does not offer Free
  • Does not offer Payment assistance
  • Does not offer Sliding fee scale

Treatment

Treatment Setting

  • Long-term residential

Treatment Approaches

  • 12-step program support
  • Anger control support
  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention support
  • Substance use counseling

Additional Support and Services

  • Case management support
  • Help with transportation
  • Social skills training

Counseling and Education

  • General health education services
  • Group therapy
  • Hepatitis education and support
  • HIV/AIDS education and support
  • One-on-one counseling
  • Substance use education
  • Tobacco and vaping cessation counseling

Transition Support

  • Discharge and next steps planning
  • Ongoing recovery care
  • Overdose prevention and naloxone education
  • Post-discharge follow-up

Testing & Pre-Treatment

  • Breathalyzer testing for alcohol
  • Mental health screening
  • Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use assessment
  • Tobacco use assessment
  • Tuberculosis screening
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use screening

Amenities and Experiences

Amenities

  • Business center

Room Amenities

  • Air conditioned rooms
  • Desk
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Outdoor space
  • Private rooms
  • Sofa
  • TV
  • Shared room options

Activities

  • Games
  • Job training
  • Life skills workshops
  • Spiritual or faith-based services
  • Volunteering opportunities

Settings

  • City
  • Coastal

Policies

  • Smoking allowed in designated areas
  • Vaping allowed in designated areas

Ownership Type

  • Non-profit

Quality and Trust

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Trust Score

A simple A–E grade that offers a quick view of how much confidence you might place in a facility. It’s not a guarantee of quality or outcomes, but a data-informed tool to help guide your search. More on our methodology.

Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

CARF reviews rehab programs to make sure they provide respectful, effective, and personalized care. For addiction treatment, CARF uses standards developed with the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), so this accreditation shows the program follows trusted, evidence-based guidelines for treating substance use.

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How we research treatment facilities

Across the site, our team has conducted over 1,000 pre-admissions calls to better understand the patient experience, interviewed facility clinical leaders, performed facility background checks, and compared our information against trusted public data sources.

Our research process begins with data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), accrediting bodies including The Joint Commission and CARF, government licensing agencies, and other trusted sources. From there, our team conducts significant original research, including:

- Pre-admissions calls: We speak with admissions staff to get a candid picture of patient experience.

- Background checks: We review complaints from past clients, media reports, actions taken by accrediting bodies, and positive recognition from notable organizations.

- Clinical interviews: We have in-depth conversations with clinical leadership, often lasting up to one hour, that give us a better understanding of clinical care.

- Data partnerships: We ingest and analyze exclusive data that provides information about in-network insurance status, cost, and more.

Research varies by facility. Each facility profile shows which research steps we completed and when each step was last performed. Learn more about our research process and background checks.

How we evaluate treatment facilities

These data help us develop a Trust Score for each facility—a simple letter grade that helps you assess how much confidence to place in a facility based on the information available to us. Trust Score considers accreditation, operating history, notable recognition, and concerns identified during our background check. Our Trust Score is an objective rating that is never influenced by advertiser payment. Learn more about our Trust Score methodology.

Important disclaimer

We cannot guarantee the quality of treatment at any facility. We cannot independently confirm the accuracy of every data point, and some information may become outdated or change over time. A Trust Score is a starting point, not a guarantee of treatment quality or outcomes. Please contact us if you would like to update or correct facility information.