Rehab centers in New Bedford, MA

New Bedford, in Bristol County, has 27 listed substance use treatment providers. Of those, 12 accept Medicaid, 4 offer sliding-scale fees or payment help, 17 provide medication-assisted treatment, and 4 have residential beds. No facility in New Bedford lists medical detox; the closest listed detox programs are in North Dartmouth and Fall River.

Treatment facilities in New Bedford

New Bedford at a glance

New Bedford has about 101,318 residents and a median household income of $56,025. That works out to roughly 26.6 listed facilities per 100,000 people. Statewide, Massachusetts has 1,030 listed facilities across 198 cities and towns.

Chart: share of 27 treatment facilities in New Bedford, MA offering detox, MAT, residential care, Medicaid and other services, compared with the Massachusetts average
Services offered by listed facilities in New Bedford compared with the Massachusetts average.

Methadone and Suboxone near New Bedford

The closest methadone clinic (opioid treatment program) to the center of Bristol County is in Fall River, about 5.7 miles away, with 50 within 25 miles. The closest listed buprenorphine (Suboxone) provider is in Fall River, about 5.6 miles away, with 58 within 25 miles. Medical detox: Swansea, about 5.2 miles.

Full lists sorted by distance: methadone clinics near Bristol County · Suboxone doctors near Bristol County · Bristol County treatment map

Frequently asked questions

How many rehab centers are in New Bedford, MA?

We list 27 substance use treatment facilities in New Bedford. Listings come from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov locator and facility-provided information, so confirm current services by phone.

Are there rehabs in New Bedford that take Medicaid?

Yes. 12 facilities in New Bedford report accepting Medicaid. Coverage depends on your state plan, so call with your member ID ready.

Is there a detox center in New Bedford?

No facility we list in New Bedford offers medical detox. Ask a local outpatient program, a hospital emergency department or your doctor where they refer for withdrawal care.

Can I get low-cost or free addiction treatment in New Bedford?

4 facilities in New Bedford offer sliding-scale fees or payment assistance. State-funded programs may also treat people without insurance; the SAMHSA Helpline (1-800-662-4357) can point you to them.

Where can I get Suboxone or other MAT in New Bedford?

17 facilities in New Bedford report offering medication-assisted treatment, such as buprenorphine, naltrexone or methadone. Any clinician with a DEA registration can now prescribe buprenorphine, so your primary care doctor may be an option too.

Are there Spanish-speaking treatment programs in New Bedford?

10 facilities in New Bedford report offering services in Spanish. The SAMHSA Helpline also answers in Spanish at 1-800-662-4357.

Treatment near New Bedford

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.

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