Comprehensive 12-Step Recovery Program in Massachusetts for Lasting Addiction Recovery | NorthStar Recovery Center

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Healing from addiction is a process that takes time. However, with treatment and support, you can recover and learn how to live a sober life. At NorthStar Recovery Center, we can help. We offer addiction treatment that includes a comprehensive 12-Step recovery program for lasting recovery.

WHO WE ARE

Our warm and compassionate staff is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment where individuals can heal and grow. Our persuasive approach to addiction treatment focuses on helping individuals develop the skills and tools they need to maintain long-term sobriety. We believe that everyone deserves a chance at recovery and we are here to help you achieve that goal. If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at Northstar Recovery Center. Let us help you take the first step toward a brighter future.

12-Step Recovery Program in Massachusetts: A Path to Lasting Recovery at NorthStar Recovery Center

At NorthStar Recovery Center, we offer individualized care that includes traditional therapies, holistic options, and a 12-Step recovery program. The 12-Step recovery program is 12 individualized steps that you take over and over again on your path to recovery. Recovering using the 12-Step program means accepting that you do not have control over everything and that a higher power exists. This does not mean that you have to believe in God, only that you surrender to a version of a higher power.

The 12-Step recovery method includes significant structure and support, and the primary method is peer support. As an individual looking to recover, you attend 12-Step meetings where you hear about other’s experiences and struggles with addiction and recovery. Additionally, you get to share your own, be heard, and find community.

The steps according to the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Big Book include:

1. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol — that our lives had become unmanageable.

2. Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.

3. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.

4. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.

5. Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.

6. Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.

7. Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings.

8. Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all.

9. Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.

10. Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it.

11. Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.

12. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these Steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.

Tailoring 12-Step to Individual Needs

When you initially read through each step, you may find that some are more likely to fit into your life and your experience. However, over time, you will learn to adapt and tailor each step to fit your unique situation and needs. It is likely that in different situations, you will take steps over again. For example, you will likely take a personal inventory of when you were wrong many times and seek forgiveness as you move further into recovery.

While this process can be daunting, the 12-Step program provides you with structure and support that reaches beyond treatment. After treatment, you can stay involved in a 12-Step program, continuing to learn how to tailor the steps to your needs and meet new challenges that arise.

Key Benefits of a 12-Step Program for Substance Abuse Recovery

When you are seeking recovery from substance abuse, it can feel like a lonely road. Addiction, in general, commonly feels lonely and isolating. However, you are not alone. Many individuals like yourself struggle with substance abuse and have learned to live in recovery. The 12-Step program can offer a ket support network, a place to address your mental health and addiction, and an emphasis on growth that can help.

Building a Support Network

Peer support is when you receive and provide support from peers. In addiction recovery, this means support from others who have struggled with substance abuse as well. While your loved ones can provide some support, peer support is a network of people who understand the challenges that you have lived with. Building this support network is vital and one of the reasons why peer support is so effective in addiction recovery.

Through 12-Step meetings, you have an opportunity to listen to others and share your own story. It is a structured meeting, which allows each person attending to be heard. You are likely to hear from individuals close to the start of the recovery journey and those far into it. It is common to learn new things from peers, such as ideas of how to solve problems and more. Ultimately, a support network provides emotional support; it also gives you a place where you are understood and seen.

Addressing Mental Health and Addiction Together

In 12-Step recovery, mental health and addiction are not separated. Many individuals struggling with addiction have a co-occurring mental health disorder. However, peer support is effective for recovery from both mental health challenges and addiction. Therefore, 12-Step recovery can benefit you if you have a co-occurring disorder.

In 12-Step recovery, you get to hear other individuals’ challenges. These challenges can help you to understand not only your issue with substance abuse but also your mental health. You can learn how they interact in other people’s lives and how you can recover and rebuild your life.

Emphasis on Spiritual and Personal Growth

While we know that not all of our clients are spiritual, personal growth is an important part of recovery. The 12-Step recovery program offers structured support and encouragement for personal growth. You are surrounded by others who are also seeking to grow and change and, as a result, are encouraged and supported to shift your life in a more positive direction.

How NorthStar Recovery Center Integrates 12-Step

The lessons of the 12-Step program are integrated into treatment at NorthStar Recovery Center. 12-Step teaches us the importance of admitting when you are in need of help, offering support, and making amends. However, at NorthStar Recovery Center, our values are also found in the 12-Step recovery program; as such, you will find professional guidance, compassionate care, family involvement, and long-term recovery plans all working in conjunction with 12-Step recovery.

Professional Guidance and Compassionate Care

At NorthStar Recovery Center, we know that the people who make up the treatment center make all the difference. Therefore, our staff is knowledgeable, capable of providing guidance, and compassionate. We know how hard recovery is and aim to help you heal through compassion and care. These values play a role in 12-Step recovery, as our staff are directly involved in leading peer support groups to ensure that all involved get the most out of the meeting.

The Importance of Family Involvement in Addiction Recovery

Family involvement at NorthStar Recovery is based on your needs. We know that every client has unique needs in terms of their recovery and that family will fit in differently for each. Therefore, we seek to find methods that family involvement will aid your recovery, not derail it. While 12-Step programs are not available to families, they can learn about the process and how it aids you, supporting you both in treatment and after seeking out peer support in a healthy and helpful manner.

Building Long-Term Recovery Plans

At NorthStar Recovery Center, we know that treatment is only the first step. However, looking into the future can be daunting. Therefore, we build long-term recovery plans as part of treatment. We help you to build plans and options for yourself that will offer you support both in treatment and after. One of these options is 12-Step recovery. 12-Step groups are available both in treatment and after and can be a perfect opportunity for you to familiarize yourself with peer support that can continue to be helpful long into recovery.

Comprehensive Therapy Options Alongside 12-Step

At NorthStar Recovery Center, we know that 12-Step recovery does not offer everything you need in treatment. Therefore, we offer 12-Step recovery alongside comprehensive therapy options.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Informed Care

Behavioral therapy – both cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) – helps you to understand your thoughts, actions, and feelings and how they connect. By tapping into a heightened level of awareness, you are able to see patterns that affect your challenges with mental health and substance abuse.

Group Therapy and Spiritual Development Groups

While many therapies in treatment are individual therapy, group therapy and spiritual development groups allow you to work with a counselor and your peers. These interactions have many benefits, giving you an opportunity to learn about your peers, improve communication skills, and share your story. At NorthStar Recovery Center, we offer these services as a way of rounding out our comprehensive care.

Finding 12-Step Recovery Support Across Massachusetts

One of the beautiful things about 12-Step recovery is that you can find support through 12-Step recovery groups across Massachusetts. At NorthStar Recovery Center, our 12-Step groups are only the tip of the iceberg. Wherever ever you live and wherever you travel, 12-Step gives you support and care when you are in need.

What to Expect from Your First 12-Step Meeting

Attending your first 12-Step meeting can be daunting. However, 12-Step meetings are welcoming and structured similarly wherever you go. At 12-Step meetings, there is a moderator who helps to lead the group. However, this person is not a counselor. As a new group member, you can participate as much or as little as you like. You are welcome to share with the group and listen to others. It is a safe space for you to be completely yourself and accepted wherever you are in the recovery process.

Why Choose NorthStar Recovery Center?

Making the right choice for your addiction treatment is important. At NorthStar Recovery Center, we are here to offer an option for treatment in Massachusetts that provides 12-Step recovery, expert care, and a holistic approach that treats you as an individual.

Expert Care for Alcohol, Opioids, and Substance Abuse

At NorthStar Recovery Center, we have a team of experts that can help you heal from all kinds of addiction, including alcohol addiction, opioid addiction, and more. Our experts truly understand the challenges of addiction and offer treatment that addresses the root causes and symptoms. Expert care is difficult to find in Massachuttes, and at NorthStar Recovery Center, we have a team who can support you on your recovery journey.

A Holistic and Compassionate Approach to Addiction Recovery

While we believe in evidence-based practices for addiction, we also know that many standard practices are not enough for complete healing. As a result, we offer holistic treatment options alongside 12-Step meetings such as yoga or breathwork. We integrate our treatment programs so that you do not have to choose but instead get the best of all of them.

Start Your 12-Step Recovery Journey Today with NorthStar Recovery Center

Wondering where to go from here? You can start your 12-Step recovery journey today with us. The first step is to make contact, and then we can lead you through the entire process. This includes helping you with your insurance, guiding you to the right treatment for you, and more.

Don’t wait to take the first step on your recovery journey. Call NorthStar Recovery Center today at (888) 311-0911 to learn about how we can help you transform your life.

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Camila Hwang-Carlos

01:16 03 Jul 23

Getting treatment at Northstar was one of the best decisions of my life. Everyone there truly cares about each and every client, from the counselors to the administrators, to the owners, every day that I went in, I felt loved. I was hesitant at first but recovery isn’t what it used to be, I found such joy and peace and kindness and compassion at Northstar. There is no judgement behind their doors. The staff all chose to work in recovery because it has touched their lives in some way and they know how much good treatment is needed. I’ll take the lessons I learned and the friendships I made at Northstar everywhere I go. If you need treatment, do not hesitate to reach out to them.

Alanna Mitchell

18:43 07 May 23

My experience at North Star topped the other 12 times I had been in treatment. This time it has lasted. Their knowledge of both addiction and mental health truly helps each individual understand their disease- and feel understood and not alone. They will go above and beyond for you- especially Rebecca. I am almost in tears with gratitude and cannot begin to express the life changing experience I had at North Star. Shout out or Ben for getting me and Rebecca and Alesha for supporting me when I couldn’t support myself.

Garrett Argir

13:48 28 Mar 23

Northstar recovery and the community around it absolutely saved my life. Not only are the staff members an absolute life saver but just being connected to so many other people that are here for recovery and really want it has helped so much. I’ve been to other iop’s where it feels like the staff is just there for a pay check but not at Northstar. Every employee here are always willing to reach out a hand and help you out at any point, and enjoy doing it! Huge shout out to Ben and Chris! They started a big book study group within Northstar that i take full advantage of and has helped with my sobriety significantly. Will be getting five months this Friday and without the help of Northstar i don’t think i would have been able to do it!

Conbot Forestelk

19:36 23 Dec 22

Northstar recovery center saved my life. The staff is so unbelievably invested in every person that walks through the door. They made me feel like I was worth something and that I mattered. They never gave up on me even when I was pushing them away. I now have five months sober. Highly recommend Northstar to anyone who is struggling. Huge shout out to Rebecca and Delia, amazing people.

Justin Coffey

19:24 08 Aug 22

I can't thank this place enough for giving me the tools to succeed. The staff is friendly and extremally caring. I look forward to going to group everyday and each clinician has its own unique fun way of dealing with addiction. This is my second go around in treatment and by far the best place I have ever experienced.

Annie Shute

21:47 02 Aug 22

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS TREATMENT CENTER!!!!Northstar is a home away from home. After years of battling back and forth, I finally found a facility that cares about my health and well-being. The staff go above and beyond to help their clients through their recovery journey. We learn important skills that help us better our lives and stay active in our recovery. My favorite is when we learn how to have fun in recovery!I am so grateful to be apart of this. I have never once felt judged, ignored, or brushed off. The environment is so friendly and safe, that even on the days I don’t want to go, I still go and end up having the best day. This facility is a large part of the reason that I will be 100 days tomorrow.The staff here are the most amazing group of individuals I have ever met.If you’re thinking about going here, do it.

fofo12345ish

15:16 22 Dec 21

Susan offers an amazing service like no other. The emotional and practical support that you receive here at Northstar Recovery Centre and specifically from Susan is impeccable. Susan makes you feel heard and supports you always. She is definitely a great asset to Northstar.

donna freitas

15:00 20 Dec 21

I have known Susan S for many years both personally and professionally. She is a dedicated and knowledgeable clinician and has great compassion and empathy for her clients.Anyone fortunate enough to have her as a counselor will be well served!

Patricia Camosse

00:45 20 Dec 21

Just want to share with everyone out there the wonderful support in guidance I have received from one of your clinicians Sue. She is truly an amazing woman who is help to me through many ups and downs. Her professional expertise has truly lifted me. She is totally genuine thoughtful caring and experienced to get you to open up your eyes and move forward. I have truly opened up my eyes and looked into my heart to find my way throughout all the obstacles I’ve had to deal with. I truly found myself and I’m so happy that I had her near for all her guidance!!! Thank you Susan Saleace!! God bless

Tara Roach

21:52 16 Dec 21

Delia is ABSOLUTELY the best! Delia has been guiding and helping me through my recovery for about 9 months now. Her spirit, zest for life and outlook on recovery is incredible. I know I can talk to her about anything knowing I’m in a safe place. You’re in good hands at Northstar!

Ivette Monge

19:03 16 Dec 21

I know Susan on a personal level and Northstar has an amazing women that loves strong and wants what is best for others as if they were her own family. She is very passionate, hard working and firm. That is exactly what recovery needs.

Aidan Hanley

16:31 16 Dec 21

Northstar is an incredible facility, and such a valuable resource to the community. All the staff have been nothing but helpful, professional, and welcoming. Jeff, who does community outreach, goes out of his way to make you feel comfortable every step of the way. Can’t recommend them enough!

Sandra Murphy

23:52 15 Dec 21

I am writing to share with you what others have told me about Northstar Recovery.I was relieved and excited to hear such wonderful comments from others. Being told the staff is amazing. So professional and the treatment they give you is respectful and ,compassionate. Thank you.

Adam Heywood

23:23 14 Dec 21

I would highly recommend this beautiful facility along with their dedicated, hardworking and selfless staff. This place is one of a kind, and has left a positive impact on the rest of my life!!! A special shout-out to the Director of Operations Rebecca! I’ve never met a person who is so passionate about helping others. She is a problem solver and a great person, thanks for helping me save my life!!

Tarah Lauren

21:44 14 Dec 21

I highly recommend this place to anyone struggling with addiction. The staff here are more than qualified to help struggling addicts turn their life around and create a life beyond their wildest dreams. One of the staff members in particular, Delia, is so extremely gifted at connecting with people and helping them to see their true potential. She is a blessing to the recovery community and has helped so many people get and stay sober. If you have the opportunity to work with her at this facility, take it.

Katie Ackerman

19:42 14 Dec 21

While I have not used the services, I know Amanda, the clinical director, personally. She is very committed to her work and passionate about helping people. I would recommend these services based off of her compassion and thoughtfulness.

Michael Dematteo

17:49 14 Dec 21

Wonderful place including the facility and the staff! Have the pleasure of knowing a lot them and if you’re struggling with addiction and looking for help this is the right place! They really care and will go above and beyond to help you in any way they can. Highly recommend contacting them if you need help for you or a loved one!

brie buchalski

19:53 08 Dec 21

Highly recommend Northstar Recovery! Every situation is handled professionally, promptly, pleasantly and with compassion & empathy. Dealing with Jeff has been an absolute pressure, super helpful and passionate. Working with him has led me to be 100% comfortable with placing any of my loves ones under Northstars care.

Delia Durgin

19:09 07 Dec 21

I can’t believe how much the team here cares about each individual they treat! They are very flexible with scheduling and it’s evident that they’re willing to go the extra mile. So happy this is in Southborough MA

Daniel Jackson-Brennan

22:10 07 Nov 21

I would Highly recommend Northstar Recovery to anyone who is looking for the best treatment. The staff here is very caring when it comes to your personal needs and they focus most on your recovery. For a better future turn to The NorthstarTeam!

Tyler Pilotte

17:42 17 Oct 21

Amazing new opportunity for people to recover! This place has a great staff with yrs of experience in the alcohol/addiction treatment field and take great pride in helping others. One of these gentlemen actually helped me get sober 3 yrs ago and am forever grateful for him and his massive heart.

raquel fabroski

16:53 16 Oct 21

Had the pleasure of getting to know Jeff through working in the recovery field. He is truly passionate about helping others and dedicated to providing the best resources for those facing the battle of addiction. Excited to see all the accomplishments with north star recovery

Maira Ferraz

14:41 04 Oct 21

If you’re looking for a clinician who is both very professional and is also genuinely invested in helping you overcome any challenges you may be facing, go find Amanda! Amanda is compassionate and treats everyone with the utmost respect. You won’t regret seeking out Amanda here!

Nicholas Tantillo

01:46 27 Sep 21

At first I was nervous as this was my first time reaching out for help, I got the courage and placed the call on the other end was a gentleman by the name of Jeff, he set my mind at ease during this tough time and was very informative and supportive, as well as keeping my family in the loop. All the staff were just the same and my overall experience was second to none. Only regret is I didn’t reach out sooner.