Addiction Treatment Center at Naukeag (McLean Hospital)
The Addiction Treatment Center at Naukeag (a McLean Hospital program) provides structured, evidence-based residential addiction care for adults who have completed detoxification and need continued around-the-clock treatment.
Located in a secluded, wooded setting in Petersham, Massachusetts, Naukeag combines clinical addiction psychiatry, behavioral therapies, and peer recovery supports to help adults with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Naukeag’s program centers on individualized treatment within a trauma-informed framework, delivered by a multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and licensed counselors.
A Comprehensive Therapeutic Milieu from McLean’s Clinicians
The program emphasizes group and individual therapy, medication consultations when appropriate, and practical aftercare planning to support transition back to community care.
Naukeag takes an integrated approach to addiction treatment based on McLean Hospital methodologies, blending cognitive behavioral therapy, integrated group therapy, and medication consultation to address both substance use and co-occurring psychiatric symptoms.
The team works closely with each patient to create a tailored care plan, emphasizing safety, stabilization after detox, and skill building for relapse prevention. With a focus on trauma-informed care, clinicians address underlying contributors to substance use and coordinate psychiatric and medical supports as needed.
A Recuperative Treatment Setting for Executives in the Bay State
Residential accommodations are intentionally comfortable and conducive to recovery; single and double occupancy rooms, common group spaces, an on-site fitness area, and expansive wooded grounds for reflection and outdoor activity.
Family involvement is encouraged (with patient consent) for assessment and aftercare planning, and the program supports continuity of care through referrals, community self-referral, and clinician referral packets, and detailed discharge planning.
Visiting and communication policies are in place to balance privacy and therapeutic needs.
Center Overview
Insurance Accepted
Private Pay Option
Cash Pay Rates
If you are not using insurance, the pricing listed below is an estimate of the cash pay rate.
Insurance (Medicare/Medicaid/private), self-pay/cash — financial assistance and billing resources available through McLean.
Prospective patients or referring clinicians contact admissions coordinator by phone (978-756-5101) or email; McLean provides a Community Self-Referral packet and Clinician Referral packet (PDFs) on the program page. Insurance verification and clinical suitability (post-detox stability, motivation for treatment) are required.
Staff Credentials:
Multidisciplinary team including board-certified psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, licensed clinical social workers, and mental health counselors. Program leadership named on site:
1 Blake T. Hilton, PsyD — Program Director (instructor in psychology, Dept. of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School; experience with co-occurring diagnoses and residential addiction care)
2 Gerardo Gonzalez-Haddad, MD — Medical Director (addiction psychiatry experience, associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School)
3 Program is part of McLean’s Division of Alcohol, Drugs, and Addiction led by Roger D. Weiss, MD (division leadership).
Success Rates or Outcomes (if available):
Not published on the program page; no facility-level success rate provided.
Executive Verified Listing
Rehab verified that the name, location, contact information and license to operate for this treatment provider are valid and up-to-date.
Joint Commission Accredited
Independent, third-party mental health resource. Verification does not imply endorsement and does not guarantee the quality of treatment services.
Meet your care team
Blake T. Hilton, PsyD
Program Director. Instructor in psychology (Harvard Medical School). Focuses on treatment of individuals with co-occurring psychiatric diagnoses and has experience across levels of addiction care in residential settings.
Gerardo Gonzalez-Haddad, MD
Medical Director. Over 20 years in clinical services, research, and teaching in addiction psychiatry; experience in medication treatments for SUD and co-occurring disorders; associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School.
Roger D. Weiss, MD
Division leader (Alcohol, Drugs & Addiction). Senior clinical leadership for McLean’s addiction services (listed as division head on McLean site).
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Addiction Treatment Center at Naukeag (McLean Hospital)
Program Focus & Ideal Candidate
Naukeag serves adults who are stable post-detox and motivated for structured residential treatment. It’s designed for those
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Clinical Approach
Treatment emphasizes group and individual therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, and medication consultations when indicated.
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Accommodations & Campus
The program offers comfortable single and double bedrooms, common activity spaces, an onsite fitness center, and quiet.
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Admissions & Insurance
Referrals and self-referrals are handled through an admissions coordinator (978-756-5101); McLean accepts Medicare,
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Addiction Treatment Center at Naukeag is located in Petersham, Massachusetts (211 North Main Street). Visit McLean’s Maps & Directions page or call admissions (978-756-5101) for driving directions, parking, and local accommodation guidance.
Naukeag is ideal for adults who are stable after detoxification and require structured, around-the-clock residential care to address substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns. Candidates should be motivated for treatment and medically stable enough to participate in group and individual therapies.
McLean accepts Medicare, Massachusetts Medicaid, and many private insurance plans; coverage varies by plan and length of stay. McLean also provides patient billing and financial assistance resources; admissions staff can help verify coverage and discuss payment options.
Yes — family involvement is recommended and, with patient permission, family members may participate in assessment, treatment planning, and aftercare meetings. Family education and referral resources are part of the program’s continuity planning.
A typical residential day includes group therapy, individual sessions, medication consultations as needed, educational programming, peer recovery activities, and time for recreation and reflection. Therapy schedules are structured to balance clinical work with wellness and community building.
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