Community Improvement Associates
160 Emerald Street, Keene, NH 03431
The Doorway at Cheshire Medical Center
Address: 580 Court St, Keene, NH 03431 · Map
Website: thedoorway.nh.gov
About The Doorway at Cheshire Medical Center
The Doorway at Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, New Hampshire supports individuals who are struggling with opioid addiction and other substance use disorders (SUD). The center offers a range of assistance, including assessments, crisis stabilization, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and individualized care planning, with the goal of matching each person to the right level of support. As part of a broader statewide effort, it is recognized for creating a safe, welcoming environment where recovery can begin.
At The Doorway at Cheshire Medical Center, services are available through both face-to-face visits and phone-based support for clients and their families. During the evaluation and stabilization stage, people may receive individual counseling and meet with psychiatric nurse practitioners. Medication-assisted treatment is also available to help reduce withdrawal discomfort and cravings. The center further promotes overdose prevention by providing naloxone (Narcan), and it can offer transportation support to reduce barriers to getting care.
The Doorway works to make treatment accessible by accepting most insurance plans and helping clients complete insurance enrollment when necessary. Financial support options and a sliding fee scale are available to keep services affordable. In addition, language support is provided at no cost for individuals who do not speak English.
Facility-provided information
- Care offered
- Outpatient
- Substances treated
- Alcohol · Benzodiazepines · Cocaine · Drug Addiction · Ecstasy · Heroin · Methamphetamine · Opioids · Prescription Drugs
- Therapies
- 1-on-1 Counseling · Family Therapy · Medication-Assisted Treatment
- Approaches
- Evidence-Based · Medical
- Who it serves
- Men · Men and Women · Women
- Aftercare
- Discharge Planning · Naloxone and Overdose Education · Outpatient Treatment · Relapse Prevention Planning
- Languages
- English
Questions to ask The Doorway at Cheshire Medical Center
- What does treatment cost without insurance, and do you offer a payment plan or sliding fee?
- How many hours a week is the outpatient or IOP schedule, and are evening groups available?
- Which medications do you prescribe (buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone), and can I continue a medication I already take?
- 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 New Hampshire. If you are withdrawing from alcohol or benzodiazepines, ask about medical detox; do not stop suddenly on your own.
Paying for treatment at The Doorway at Cheshire Medical Center
The Doorway at Cheshire Medical Center did not report which payment types it accepts. If you have Medicaid, ask whether the facility accepts your New Hampshire Medicaid plan or can refer you to one that does. Most private plans must cover substance use treatment on terms comparable to other medical care under federal parity law.
Distance to specialized care from Keene
Measured from the population center of Cheshire County, using SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap:
- Nearest medical detox: Dublin, about 11 miles
- Nearest methadone clinic (OTP): Swanzey, about 5.8 miles (6 within 25 miles)
- Nearest buprenorphine (Suboxone) provider: Keene, about 2.5 miles (11 within 25 miles)
See the Cheshire County treatment map, methadone clinics near Cheshire County and Suboxone doctors near Cheshire County.
Frequently asked questions
What services does The Doorway at Cheshire Medical Center offer?
The Doorway at Cheshire Medical Center reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: Outpatient, MAT. Call to confirm current services and openings.
Does The Doorway at Cheshire Medical Center accept insurance?
Payment information was not reported. Call the facility and ask about insurance, Medicaid and self-pay rates.
Where is The Doorway at Cheshire Medical Center located?
580 Court St, Keene, NH 03431.
How far is the nearest medical detox from Keene?
From the center of Cheshire County, the closest program offering medical detox is in Dublin, about 11 miles away (straight-line), based on SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap.
Other treatment facilities in Keene
Groups Recover Together
12 Kingsbury Street, Keene, NH 03431
Keene CBOC
640 Marlboro Street, Keene, NH 03431
Live Free Recovery
17 Kit St, Keene, NH 03431
MAPS Counseling Service
Keene, NH 03431
See all 6 facilities in Keene · Outpatient · MAT · Accepts Medicaid · Accepts Medicare · Private insurance · Dual diagnosis
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.