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Guidelight Worcester

Worcester, MA

SAMHSA Verified Outpatient MAT Telehealth
Specializes in Dual Diagnosis Young Adults Seniors · Older Adults

Outpatient · MAT · Telehealth center · in Worcester, MA · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · TRICARE · Serves seniors.

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Call helpline: +1 (205) 973-2878

What happens when you call

  • Free — no obligation to admit
  • Confidential — HIPAA + 42 CFR Part 2
  • Live person — no voicemail, 24/7
  • Insurance verified in minutes

Facility direct line available in the contact section below.

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Key takeaways for Guidelight Worcester

  • Outpatient · MAT · Telehealth offered on-site
  • Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, TRICARE / VA
  • SAMHSA-verified facility (U.S. Treatment Locator listing)
  • Direct facility line available below · Helpline free & confidential 24/7
  • Located in Worcester, MA

Always verify current programs, availability, and insurance in-network status directly with the facility or our contact details below.

About Guidelight Worcester

Guidelight Health specializes in providing day treatment and intensive outpatient programming for adults and adolescents needing treatment for various mental health conditions. Their clinic in Worcester, Massachusetts is one of their two locations.
They use evidence-based practices and offer medication evaluation, individual psychotherapy, and group therapy in a structured clinical setting. Their day treatment program (partial hospitalization) runs 5 hours per day, Monday-Friday from morning through the afternoon. Individuals typically participate in this group for 2 weeks. Their intensive outpatient program (IOP) typically lasts 6 weeks and runs 3+ hours per day for 3 days each week. They offer evening and day time options for their IOP.

Private for-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, mental health treatment.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: May 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Guidelight Worcester at a Glance

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA Treatment Locator.

Levels of care

Outpatient · MAT · Telehealth

Service settings

Outpatient

Therapy approaches

Cognitive behavioral therapy, Cognitive remediation therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy

Age groups accepted

Young Adults, Seniors

Special populations

Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders

Medications used

Nicotine replacement, Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation

Recovery support services

Mentoring/peer support

Facility operation

Private for-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

Confirm in-network status before admission. Verification is free.

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Medicaid

State-administered · Nominal copay or $0

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Medicare

Parts A/B/D · ~20% coinsurance

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Private insurance

Aetna · BCBS · Cigna · UHC · etc.

Coverage details →

TRICARE / VA

Active duty · Retirees · Veterans

Coverage details →

Self-pay / Cash

Payment plans often available

Sliding scale

Based on household income

Full payment list from SAMHSA: Medicare; Medicaid; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment

Contact & Location

Address

299 Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA 01605

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Facility direct line

(508) 941-8322

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Guidelight Worcester accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Guidelight Worcester accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific MA Medicaid plan. Call (508) 941-8322 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Guidelight Worcester offer?
This facility offers: Outpatient, MAT, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Mental health treatment.
Does Guidelight Worcester have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
What therapy methods does Guidelight Worcester use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Cognitive behavioral therapy, Cognitive remediation therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy.
How do I start treatment at Guidelight Worcester?
Call the facility directly at (508) 941-8322 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: May 2026. Editorial policy.

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