Princeton, MA Joint Commission

McLean Fernside

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Founded

2006

Program Length

30 days

Occupancy

6-15 beds

Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Your treatment plan addresses each condition at once with personalized, compassionate care for comprehensive healing.

Located in a quiet, hotel-like environment near major transit routes, the center serves individuals with substance use disorders (SUD), depression, and co-occurring psychiatric conditions. Clients receive structured care that combines intensive therapy, medical oversight, and family involvement, all within a private setting with easy transportation to clinical appointments. Fernside applies a multidisciplinary approach that integrates individual and group therapy, psychiatric management, and expressive modalities. Treatments such as yoga and art support emotional regulation, while symptom education and medication evaluation guide clients toward sustained progress. Direct care staff and medical professionals ensure continuity across each stage of recovery. Beyond clinical care, Fernside emphasizes comfort and routine through private accommodations, daily housekeeping, and nutrition planning. Services include smoking cessation support, a fully equipped fitness studio, and scheduled sessions with nutritional consultants. This blend of wellness offerings complements therapy and allows each individual to engage fully with their healing.

Services

Key offerings grouped by category

Type of Care

Substance use 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.)

Residential/24-hour residential Long-term residential Short-term residential

Hospitals

Psychiatric hospital

Opioid Medications used in Treatment

Buprenorphine used in Treatment Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type of Opioid Treatment

Buprenorphine maintenance Prescribes buprenorphine Prescribes naltrexone Relapse prevention with naltrexone Lofexidine or Clonidine detoxification

Pharmacotherapies

Acamprosate (Campral®) Disulfiram Buprenorphine sub-dermal implant Buprenorphine with naloxone Buprenorphine without naloxone Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable) Naltrexone (oral) Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable) Medications for HIV treatment Medications for Hepatitis C treatment Lofexidine Clonidine Medications for pre-exposure to prophylaxis Medication for mental disorders Nicotine replacement Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation

Treatment Approaches

Anger management Brief intervention Cognitive behavioral therapy Contingency management/motivational incentives Motivational interviewing Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Trauma-related counseling 12-step facilitation

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

Private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation

State Substance use treatment agency State mental health department State department of health Hospital licensing authority The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

Cash or self-payment

Special Programs/Groups Offered

Adult women Adult men Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders Clients who have experienced trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment

Comprehensive mental health assessment Comprehensive substance use assessment Complete medical history/physical exam Screening for tobacco use Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders

Testing

Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing Drug or alcohol urine screening HIV testing STD testing TB screening Metabolic syndrome monitoring Testing for Hepatitis B (HBV) Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)

Transitional Services

Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Naloxone and overdose education Outcome follow-up after discharge

Recovery Support Services

Self-help groups Housing services Recovery coach Mentoring/peer support Employment counseling or training

Other Services

Treatment for gambling disorder Treatment for other addiction disorder

Education and Counseling Services

HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support Hepatitis education, counseling, or support Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis Substance use disorder education Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling Individual counseling Group counseling Family counseling Marital/couples counseling Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.)

Medical Services

Hepatitis A (HAV) vaccination Hepatitis B (HBV) vaccination

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted

Young Adults Adults

Sex Accepted

Female Male

Language Services

Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping not permitted

Ancillary Services

Case management service Domestic violence services, including family or partner Mental health services Social skills development Transportation assistance Suicide prevention services

Contact Information

Address

P.O. Box 1070, Princeton, MA, 01541

Phone

(978) 354-7709

Contact

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