Drug Use in Holyoke
Opioid overdoses are an ongoing concern in Holyoke. EMS responded to 322 opioid related emergencies here just last year. Only Boston and a few other larger Massachusetts cities reported more calls. According to local law enforcement, fentanyl is being added to just about every street drug.
322
Opioid related EMS calls (2023)
250%
Increase in overdose deaths among Hispanic and Latino residents 18 and older
The opioid crisis has affected some communities more than others. Among Hispanic and Latino residents 18 and older, who make up roughly 51% of Holyoke’s population, the overdose death rate increased by 250%, highlighting the heavy impact on the city’s Puerto Rican community.
Driving under the influence is another problem in Massachusetts with more than one-third of motor vehicle deaths caused by impaired drivers. Motorcycle riders are at even greater risk as over one-third of riders killed in crashes had been drinking.
Cost of Treatment in Holyoke
How much you pay for drug and alcohol rehab depends on the types of services you choose. Boca Recovery Center has an experienced admissions team that specializes in helping you explore your payment options. The team helps verify insurance coverage and can discuss convenient payment plans and possible scholarships.
$1,700
Average outpatient program
$57,000
Average inpatient rehab
Outpatient treatment in the Holyoke area runs about $1,700 and inpatient treatment averages around $57,000. Costs vary based on program length and amenities offered by the facility.
Healthcare insurance through an employer or through MassHealth can save you a lot of money. Active duty military members who access treatment through the VA and retired veterans can use TRICARE and TRICARE For Life.
Treatment Resources in Holyoke
Holyoke is a great place to start when you need SUD support with many nonprofits and community programs available right in the city. For resources not available locally, Springfield’s larger network is just next door.
Tapestry Health
Narcan kits and Narcan training, as well as syringe services, are just two ways Tapestry Health helps people struggling with addiction. This free community based healthcare center provides referrals to drug and alcohol rehab and other medical and mental healthcare services.
MassHire Holyoke Career Center
Substance use and involvement combined with involvement in the criminal justice system can create obstacles to finding steady work. MassHire Holyoke’s Reentry & Recovery Program offers a range of services to help justice-involved applicants prepare for employment.
Holyoke Community Center
Officers from the Holyoke Police Department and the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department partner with recovery coaches and several other community organizations to help people find addiction recovery resources. Anyone can walk into the Holyoke Community Center during business hours and will be immediately connected to help.
Get Help in Holyoke
While cost is always a factor to consider when you’re looking for an addiction treatment program, cost isn’t the only factor. Find a place where you feel welcome and respected, and where you have a treatment plan that fits your unique situation.
Boca Recovery Center personalizes treatment and care goes beyond your addiction. Our programs are designed to help explore and prepare for long term recovery including relapse prevention. Clients can choose from a flexible outpatient or a more intensive inpatient program.
Reach out to talk with a treatment specialist or check here to see if your insurance will cover our rehab programs.
