Utility Menu MyChart Grayken Center for Addiction Affirming Recovery is Possible Request an Appointment 617.638.5500 The Grayken Center for Addiction at Boston Medical Center is a national hub for substance use disorders resources. Through more than a dozen treatment and support programs for patients of all backgrounds, here at Grayken, we revolutionize addiction treatment and education, replicate best practices, and provide policy, advocacy, and thought leadership. Patient Services Our comprehensive treatment programs are tailored to meet the unique needs of patients of all ages and walks of life. Understanding that substance use can affect anyone, at any point in life, our substance use programs and services are available and accessible whenever needed, from pregnancy (Project RESPECT) to adolescence (CATALYST Clinic) and in times of crisis (Project ASSERT). By offering a wide array of programs, you can receive care that is suited to your specific needs and effective in ensuring the best possible outcomes. Project TRUST Harm reduction and street outreach Rapid ACCESS Connecting patients to treatment programs at BMC Faster Paths SUD urgent care clinic Project ASSERT Emergency linkage and support OBAT Office based addiction treatment and primary care CATALYST Addiction treatment for adolescents and young adults Project RESPECT Addiction treatment for pregnant women SOFAR Clinic for families affected by addiction Addiction Consult Service Addiction treatment for hospitalized patients Addiction Psychiatry Treatment Program Treatment for co-occuring SUD and mental health disorders To schedule an appointment with an addiction specialist, please call 617.638.5500, or click on a service to learn more. Areas of Focus Work at the Grayken Center encompasses a wide range of topics within substance use disorder treatment, research, and advocacy, including the below focus areas. Addiction Research Research is a core focus area for the Grayken Center. From finding new and better treatments for infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome to conducting research while caring for patients to investigating how to minimize harm from chronic opioid use for pain management, BMC research is helping to shine light on how to best care for patients with addiction. Training and Education When clinicians across the country are looking to educate and train their teams, they turn to BMC. BMC has developed numerous programs for hospital-based and community-based providers so that anyone who encounters a patient needing help with addiction can offer them appropriate care. Grayken Center Clinical Programs At Boston Medical Center, we recognize that one size doesn't fit all when it comes to addiction treatment. BMC has developed tailored treatment programs that meet patients where they are, be it in an office or on the street. All of our programs emphasize evidence-based treatments. Policy and Advocacy The Grayken Center's policy and advocacy leadership, guided by both harm reduction best practices and principles and our mission to ensure that treatment and support is available to every patient with substance use disorder, is critical to guiding the conversation on addiction policy in Massachusetts and beyond. Stories of Recovery at Grayken Stigma is most often the primary reason why people don't receive the addiction treatment they need. Grayken hopes to bring addiction out of the shadows by telling the stories of recovery and the research that goes behind what we do. 02:57 Fred's Story The Grayken Center for Addiction at Boston Medical Center is committed to fighting the addiction epidemic. By developing groundbreaking treatment programs and training providers across the country, BMC is making strides as a national leader in addiction medicine. With these innovations, BMC is transforming the lives of patients everyday—like Fred, who celebrates 16 years in recovery and has been with BMC since day one. Watch Now 02:59 Jamie's Recovery Story Jamie started using substances before she was 10 years old, and by the time she was in her teens her life was spiraling out of control. But that all changed when she became a mother. With Boston Medical Center by her side, she is breaking the cycle of addiction for herself and her daughter. Watch Now 1 2 3 Upcoming Events Want to get involved or hear more from Grayken's addiction experts? Check out our upcoming events to learn more! See the full calendar of upcoming events Patient Assessment and Induction The goal of the PCSS Clinical Roundtable is to support interactions among addiction experts and health professionals. Take advantage of these unique opportunities to engage your peers and get your questions answered! NOV 23 Our Experts The Grayken Center for Addiction is a multidisciplinary team of physicians, social workers, patient navigators, nurse practitioners, project managers, researchers, nurses, recovery coaches, and more who all work together to support patients with substance use disorders. See our full team of experts A GRAYKEN PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT Office Based Addiction Treatment (OBAT) Our Office Based Addiction Treatment Program (OBAT) is the largest hospital-based treatment program in New England. The OBAT program takes advantage of nurses’ experience in chronic disease management and patient education to lead patient care. Patients are able to get one-on-one visits with Nurse Care Managers who are able to talk to patients about their substance use disorders, as well as other medical issues like family planning, hypertension, diabetes, and more. Medication for addiction treatment, and other medications, are prescribed by physicians that partner with the program. The OBAT Program has been recognized nationally and replicated within many outpatient settings, including primary care, family medicine, behavioral health, and OB/GYN practices, among others. Read more Residency and Fellowship Information BMC has a number of unique opportunities for residents and fellows to train in caring for patients with addiction, including an addiction medicine fellowship program, addiction psychiatry fellowship program, and addiction training in the general psychiatry residency. These programs all train clinicians in different stages of their career in the recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of substance use disorders in a variety of settings. Learn more about Residency and Fellowship Information Latest from HealthCity To Address 'Mass and Cass' Crisis, Transitional Housing Is Crucial Low-barrier, temporary housing allows people with addiction to stabilize and prepare for transition into permanent housing. Oct 28, 2021 The COVID-19 Pandemic Sparked a Shift in SOFAR's Addiction Care Model The program began with a focus on mother and newborn. Now it's expanding its comprehensive care model to prevent older children from developing SUD. Oct 26, 2021 A Promising Program Pairs Housing Assistance with Injectable Opioid Agonist Treatment After one year, the Ottawa-based program's retention was 77%. Now, experts are looking at how it could inform opioid addiction treatment in the U.S. Oct 7, 2021 A New Toolkit Equips Nurses with Essential Skills to Treat Addiction Many nursing schools lack addiction care in the curriculum. Now, Boston Medical Center nurses are working to fill that education gap. Sep 30, 2021 Can Parenting Interventions Help Mothers with OUD & Their Babies? A new clinical trial will research how BRIGHT, a trauma-responsive, attachment-based therapeutic parenting intervention, helps mothers with addiction. Jul 13, 2021 Support for Newborn Mothers with OUD Doesn't Go Far Enough After being in treatment during pregnancy, 40% of women relapse within the first year of their baby’s life. Experts advocate for extended support. Jun 2, 2021 Why We Should Prioritize People with SUD for COVID-19 Vaccination Practical challenges and stigma must be overcome for such an effort to succeed, but success could yield a blueprint for future care. Jan 20, 2021 A Missed Opportunity for Medication for Opioid Use Disorder MOUD It is expected that by 2030, more than 257,000 people with opioid use disorder will have died from endocarditis associated with injection drug use. Nov 5, 2020 Women of Color and Prenatal Substance Use Services While reasons patients avoid addiction care are complex, providers are modeling the ample opportunity clinics have to engage underrepresented groups. Oct 20, 2020 Human Rights, Dignity, and Substance Use A discussion with the medical director of the National Harm Reduction Coalition sheds light on structural failures that impact people with SUD. Oct 5, 2020 Nurse-Led Addiction Fellowship Begins at Boston Medical Center Pioneering curriculum aims to strengthen inpatient nursing’s role in providing evidence-based care for patients with substance use disorder. Sep 28, 2020 Addiction Care Expands Access to Patients with Mental Illness Opportunities for integrated mental health and addiction treatment could be a significant step in addressing the nation’s overdose crisis. Aug 26, 2020 HealthCity. Where the next ideas in healthcare live. Learn More About HealthCity Call Our Hotline Boston Medical Center (BMC) is a 514-bed academic medical center located in Boston's historic South End, providing medical care for infants, children, teens and adults. 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