SSTAR
Overview
SSTAR - Stanley Street, Located in Fall River, Massachusetts, offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient treatment for individuals struggling with alcohol and substance addiction.
SSTAR has established the Triage Center to enhance immediate access to treatment services for opioid and other substance use disorders and to reduce the unnecessary utilization of emergency care., and decrease health disparities among those affected.
The Triage Center team is available seven days a week, at least ten hours a day, to assist addicts and their families in navigating the treatment system.
The interdisciplinary team offers walk-in medical triage, addiction assessment, and connections to inpatient and outpatient treatment. Each individual is evaluated for safety and treatment needs, ensuring they are linked to the most appropriate treatment options.
Family members receive support and education to better care for themselves and support their loved one’s recovery. The center also promotes overdose prevention strategies, including public education and increased access to Naloxone to reduce overdose fatalities.
Operating hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 10 PM, and weekends from 9 AM to 6 PM.
SSTAR at a Glance
Payment Options
- Cash or self-payment
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
- Private health insurance
Assessments
- Screening for tobacco use
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
- Interim services for clients
- Outreach to persons in the community
Age Groups
- Young adults
- Adults
Ancillary Services
- Case management service
- Integrated primary care services
- Suicide prevention services
- Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients
- Serves only DUI/DWI clients
Accreditations
State mental health department:
State mental health department accreditation refers to the process of evaluating and certifying the quality and standards of a state's mental health department, ensuring that it provides high-quality services and meets specific criteria for mental health care. The accreditation process is performed by a third-party organization and helps to improve the overall care and treatment of individuals with mental health conditions.
State department of health:
Government agencies issue State Licenses, granting rehabilitation organizations permission to operate their businesses lawfully within specific geographic regions. The specific licenses needed for legal operation are typically determined by the type of rehabilitation program offered by the facility and its physical location.
National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA):
NCQA accreditation is a recognition and evaluation process for healthcare organizations, given by the National Committee for Quality Assurance. It measures the quality and performance of healthcare providers, insurance plans, and managed care organizations in providing quality care to their patients. The NCQA accreditation is widely recognized as a benchmark for quality in healthcare and helps consumers make informed decisions about their healthcare options.
Federally Qualified Health Center:
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) accreditation is a process of evaluation and recognition by the federal government for community health centers that provide comprehensive and accessible healthcare services to underserved populations. FQHC accreditation is essential for centers to receive federal funding and to ensure that they meet standards for quality, patient-centered care.
Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA):
DEA accreditation refers to the process by which a law enforcement agency is recognized by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) as having met specific training, operational, and resource requirements necessary to participate in DEA-led drug enforcement efforts. This accreditation allows the agency to perform DEA-related tasks such as conducting investigations, executing federal search warrants, and participating in joint task forces.
SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP):
SAMHSA's Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP) accreditation is a prestigious recognition that signifies a program's compliance with stringent standards and guidelines established by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). This accreditation demonstrates an OTP's commitment to providing high-quality, evidence-based care for individuals struggling with opioid use disorder (OUD). It serves as a trusted symbol of accountability and excellence, assuring patients, families, and communities that the OTP offers safe, effective, and comprehensive treatment options for OUD.
The Joint Commission:
The Joint Commission accreditation for addiction and behavioral health signifies that a facility has met rigorous standards in patient care, treatment, and safety. This recognition assures patients and professionals of the facility's commitment to providing high-quality, evidence-based care in the fields of addiction and behavioral health, fostering trust and confidence in their services.
Effective date: 10/27/2017
Registration: 358245
Treatment At SSTAR
Treatment Conditions
- Alcoholism
- Mental health treatment
- Substance use treatment
- Co-occurring Disorders
- Opioid Treatement
Care Levels
- Hospital inpatient treatment
- Outpatient
- Short-term residential
- Residential detoxification
- Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
Treatment Modalities
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
- Substance use disorder counseling
- Trauma-related counseling
- Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
Ancillary Services
Languages
- Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
- Spanish
- Other languages (excluding Spanish)
- Portuguese
- Russian
Additional Services
- Pharmacotherapies administered during treatment
- Mentoring/peer support
- Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
Special Programs
- Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
- Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
- Pregnant/postpartum women
- Clients who have experienced trauma
- Clients who have experienced sexual abuse
Contact Information
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