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Square Medical Group - River House

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Overview

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Square Medical Group’s River House is a 24/7, 16-bed, 90-day residential co-occurring enhanced (COE) program for adult men with both mental health and substance use disorders. Designed for those transitioning from detox, hospitalization, or struggling with outpatient care, the program offers structured support in a clinically focused setting that helps clients work toward independent, recovery-oriented living. Backed by a full outpatient network and broad insurance acceptance, River House provides care designed to help clients stabilize, connect, and transition smoothly into long-term recovery.

Address

276 River Street
Waltham, MA 02453

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Ages Served

  • Seniors (Ages 65+)
  • Adults (Ages 26-64)
  • Young Adults (Ages 18-25)

Genders Accepted

  • Male

Languages Served

  • Spanish
  • English

Treatment

  • Long-term residential

Special Programs

  • Adult men
  • Mental health disorders

Dual Diagnosis Care in a Structured, All-Male Setting

Housed in a restored Victorian home along the Charles River, the facility provides trauma-informed, 24/7 supervision and treatment for those needing clinical support and stability. The program is best suited for men coming out of detox or hospitalization, or those not progressing in outpatient care. Daily therapy, psychiatric care, and medication management are central to its approach. Residents follow a structured weekly schedule that emphasizes therapeutic engagement, community responsibility, and skill-building. The program is designed to help people move from clinical stabilization toward independent, recovery-oriented living.

Integrated with a Full Continuum of Care

River House is embedded within Square Medical Group’s larger behavioral health system. Clients can seamlessly step down into outpatient options—all without leaving the provider network. This makes it an ideal fit for individuals who need long-term continuity after residential treatment, particularly those managing psychiatric medications or receiving medications for addiction treatment (MAT).

Supportive Admission Criteria and Medication Access

The facility accepts clients who are medically stable and willing to engage in treatment, including those currently on medication-assisted treatment (MAT). The program is compatible with medications like buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone—an important option for people who’ve struggled with opioid use and benefit from medication-supported recovery.

Cost and Insurance

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • MHN
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership
  • Tufts Health
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • Other Private Insurance
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • TRICARE
  • State 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
  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Matrix Model program
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention support
  • Substance use counseling
  • Trauma-focused counseling

Additional Support and Services

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

Counseling and Education

  • Couples counseling
  • Family therapy
  • 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
  • Community outreach and support
  • Comprehensive health checkup
  • Mental health assessment
  • Mental health screening
  • Monitoring for metabolic syndrome
  • 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

Settings

  • City

Policies

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

Ownership Type

  • For-profit

Quality and Trust


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