Carl E Dahl House at Evergreen Grove
827 Green Street, Gardner, MA 01440
Community Health Connections Inc
Also known as Gardner Community Health Center
Address: 175 Connors Street, Gardner, MA 01440 · Map
Phone: (978) 410-6131
Intake: (978) 878-8100
Website: chcfhc.org
Services reported to SAMHSA
- Levels of care
- Outpatient
- Treatment focus
- Substance use treatment · Mental health treatment
- Facility type
- Outpatient mental health facility
- Medications used
- Chlorpromazine · Droperidol · Fluphenazine · Haloperidol · Loxapine · Perphenazine · Pimozide · Prochlorperazine · Thiothixene · Thioridazine · Trifluoperazine · Aripiprazole · Clozapine · IIoperidone · Lurasidone · Olanzapine · Olanzapine/Fluoxetine combination · Paliperidone · Quetiapine · Risperidone · Ziprasidone · Nicotine replacement · Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation · Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
- Treatment approaches
- Cognitive behavioral therapy · Couples/family therapy · Dialectical behavior therapy · Group therapy · Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment · Individual psychotherapy · Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
- Education and counseling
- Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
- Special programs
- Young adults · Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders · Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Ages accepted
- Children/Adolescents · Young Adults · Adults · Seniors
- Payment accepted
- Medicare · Medicaid · Private health insurance · Cash or self-payment · State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid · State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds
- Payment assistance
- Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
- Licensing and accreditation
- Federally Qualified Health Center
- Ownership
- Private non-profit organization
- Recovery support
- Housing services
- Other services
- Chronic disease/illness management · Diet and exercise counseling · Illness management and recovery · Case management service · Integrated primary care services · Suicide prevention services
- Language services
- Spanish
Questions to ask Community Health Connections Inc
- Is my specific plan in network, and do you need prior authorization before admission?
- How many hours a week is the outpatient or IOP schedule, and are evening groups available?
- If I need medication for opioid or alcohol use disorder, do you prescribe it or refer out?
- Do you treat mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety at the same time?
- Is there a waitlist, and how soon can you do an assessment?
- What happens after the program ends: aftercare, alumni groups or step-down care?
Also confirm the facility is licensed by Massachusetts. If you are withdrawing from alcohol or benzodiazepines, ask about medical detox; do not stop suddenly on your own.
Paying for treatment at Community Health Connections Inc
Community Health Connections Inc reports accepting Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, Sliding scale, Self-pay. With Massachusetts Medicaid, treatment is usually covered at little or no cost, though some levels of care need prior authorization. Most private plans must cover substance use treatment on terms comparable to other medical care under federal parity law. A sliding fee scale is available, so bring proof of income.
Distance to specialized care from Gardner
Measured from the population center of Worcester County, using SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap:
- Nearest medical detox: Worcester, about 1.8 miles
- Nearest methadone clinic (OTP): Worcester, about 1.8 miles (25 within 25 miles)
- Nearest buprenorphine (Suboxone) provider: Worcester, about 1.0 miles (46 within 25 miles)
See the Worcester County treatment map, methadone clinics near Worcester County and Suboxone doctors near Worcester County.
Frequently asked questions
What services does Community Health Connections Inc offer?
Community Health Connections Inc reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: Outpatient, Dual diagnosis. Call to confirm current services and openings.
Does Community Health Connections Inc accept insurance?
It reports accepting Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, Sliding scale, Self-pay. Ask whether your specific plan is in network before admission.
Where is Community Health Connections Inc located?
175 Connors Street, Gardner, MA 01440.
How far is the nearest medical detox from Gardner?
From the center of Worcester County, the closest program offering medical detox is in Worcester, about 1.8 miles away (straight-line), based on SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap.
Other treatment facilities in Gardner
Carl E Dahl House at Evergreen Grove
827 Green Street, Gardner, MA 01440
Community Health Connections Inc
175 Connors Street, Gardner, MA 01440
GAAMHA - Outpatient Services
208 Coleman Street, Gardner, MA
GAAMHA Inc
171 Graham Street, Gardner, MA 01440
Heywood Hospital
242 Green Street, Gardner, MA 01440
See all 10 facilities in Gardner · Residential · Outpatient · MAT · Accepts Medicaid · Accepts Medicare · Private insurance
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Facility details come from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov locator and facility-provided information. Confirm services, availability and payment directly with the facility.