Addictions Counseling & Treatment - New Bedford Community Health
Substance Use Disorder Treatment • New Bedford, MA • Since 1979
About
New Bedford Community Health Center (NBCHC) is a nonprofit health organization based in New Bedford, MA, founded in 1979. It provides a broad continuum of care including medical and urgent care, behavioral health, addiction counseling and office-based addiction treatment (OBAT), dental health, nutrition and wellness, and diagnostic services (mammography, radiology, labs). NBCHC emphasizes inclusive, community-centered care for all residents, regardless of employment or insurance status. The center operates with 44 staff (+7% YoY), about $24.1M in annual revenue, and has around $650k in total funding. NBCHC also maintains a presence in Brazil and engages in community outreach and insurance enrollment services. For addictions care, NBCHC offers addiction counseling and OBAT programs as part of its behavioral health and primary care services.
Clinic Type
Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Address
New Bedford Community Health (locations not fully specified in excerpt)
Phone
508-992-6553
info@gnbchc.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What services are available for Substance Use Disorder treatment?
Outpatient Based Addiction Treatment (OBAT), Medication For Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD), Medication Addiction Treatment (MAT) for alcohol or other substance use disorders, individual therapy and behavioral medication as needed, case management and care coordination including social needs (housing, etc), and peer recovery coaching. Substance use counseling services are also available to support motivation and sober living.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yahoo Local: 2.5 stars (unspecified)
- Vitals.com: 3.4/5 (Average across providers) (52 physicians listed)
- Facebook (via GiveFreely): 64% recommendation rate (9 reviewers)
Patients praise
- Appreciation for specific doctors and staff members
- Positive experiences with addiction recovery teams and support services
- Recognition of the center's value to the community
Common complaints
- Patient dissatisfaction with staff attitude and professionalism
- Reports of chaotic or disorganized environments
- Perception of lower quality care compared to private options
"My experience at NBCH is phenomenal, To all staff, Nurses, Doctors, I say a special thanks for all your support and treatments to me. Everyone was very and tender in treatment."
— Patient review on LocalityBiz"This place is the worse, the nurses think there very important and there always with their attitude."
— Patient review on Yahoo LocalSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Outpatient Clinics – Child & Family Services — May 11, 2026
- Suboxone Clinic and MAT Program In New, BEDFORD | CleanSlate — Jan 15, 2024
- HCRC New Bedford Treatment Center: Treatment Options, Amenities & Photos (New Bedford, MA) — Aug 26, 2025
- Recovery Options - Greater New Bedford Opiod Task Force — Nov 10, 2025
- Bristol County Savings Bank Awards $150K to New Bedford Community Health Expansion — Sep 4, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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