LEADER at McLean Hospital
Belmont, MA Joint Commission

LEADER at McLean Hospital

Founded

1811

Program Length

5 days

Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.

Located near Boston in Belmont, Massachusetts, this center provides care for addiction, trauma, depression, and stress disorders. With inpatient, residential, partial hospital, and outpatient options, the program supports police, active military, and emergency responders. Its setting offers calm surroundings, and nearby hotels and transport make visits easy for families coming from afar. Treatments follow a trauma-informed approach that includes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), support programs and targeted group therapy. McLean’s LEADER program helps uniformed professionals manage substance use and emotional health. The therapies strengthen coping skills and foster recovery, aiming for a return to both career and community life. Distinctive features include specialized AA meetings for law enforcement, therapy groups focused on sleep, family challenges, medical pain, and stress management. LEADER patients also receive priority access to McLean’s broader mental health services, guided by experienced clinicians who understand the demands faced by first responders.

LEADER at McLean Hospital

Services

Key offerings grouped by category

Type of Care

Substance use treatment Mental health treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)

Partial hospitalization/day treatment Residential/24-hour residential

Facility Type

Residential treatment center (RTC) for adults

Pharmacotherapies

Nicotine replacement Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation

Treatment Approaches

Cognitive behavioral therapy Couples/family therapy Dialectical behavior therapy Electroconvulsive therapy Group therapy Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment Individual psychotherapy Telemedicine/telehealth therapy

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)

Private non-profit organization

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

Medicare Medicaid Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) Private health insurance Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Special Programs/Groups Offered

Veterans Active duty military

Assessment/Pre-treatment

Screening for tobacco use

Testing

HIV testing STD testing TB screening Metabolic syndrome monitoring Testing for Hepatitis B (HBV) Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV) Laboratory testing

Education and Counseling Services

Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted

Young Adults Seniors

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping not permitted

Ancillary Services

Assertive community treatment Family psychoeducation Case management service Suicide prevention services

Contact Information

Address

115 Mill Street, Belmont, MA, 02478

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