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Opioid Addiction Treatment in Salem, New Hampshire

Opioid addiction often begins with a legitimate prescription — a surgery, a back injury, a dentist’s recommendation. What starts as pain management quietly becomes dependence, and before long, the medication controls you instead of the other way around. At Trailhead, we understand that journey, because many of our staff have walked it themselves. We offer evidence-based treatment with the flexibility, compassion, and clinical rigor that lasting recovery demands.
24-48hr Admission Timeline
4:1 Staff-to-Client Ratio
MAT Available On-Site
Dual NH & MA Licensed
Recognize the Signs

Signs & Symptoms of Opioid Addiction

Opioid use disorder exists on a spectrum. Understanding where you or your loved one falls can help determine the right chapter of treatment.

Mild
Taking opioids in larger amounts or for longer periods than prescribed — what starts as following doctor’s orders becomes a pattern you can’t break.
Unsuccessful attempts to cut down or stop opioid use, despite genuine desire to change.
Spending increasing amounts of time obtaining prescriptions, using opioids, or recovering from their effects.
Continuing to use opioids despite problems in relationships, work, or social situations caused by the drug.
Moderate
Increased tolerance — needing significantly higher doses to achieve the same pain relief or euphoria you once felt with less.
Neglecting responsibilities at work, school, or home because of opioid use or its aftermath.
Doctor shopping — visiting multiple providers to obtain additional prescriptions, or seeking opioids from non-medical sources.
Using opioids in physically hazardous situations — driving, operating machinery, or combining with alcohol or benzodiazepines.
Severe
Withdrawal symptoms when not using — muscle aches, sweating, nausea, diarrhea, restlessness, and severe anxiety.
Continued use despite knowledge of physical or psychological harm it’s causing, including overdose risk.
Strong cravings or urges to use opioids that dominate daily thinking and planning.
Physical dependence — inability to function normally without opioids in the system, feeling “dopesick” without them.

If any of these resonated, our clinical team can help determine the right level of care.

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Same-day admissions available. Most insurance accepted. Completely confidential.

Treatment Programs

Programs for Opioid Addiction

Multiple levels of care designed to meet you where you are. Step up or down as your recovery evolves — each chapter builds on the last.

i.

Partial Hospitalization Program

Our most intensive outpatient level. Full-day programming with clinical assessments, group therapy, individual sessions, holistic activities, and daily lunch. The foundation for lasting change.

Mon–Fri, 9am–3:30pm 20–30 days Lunch included
ii.

Intensive Outpatient Program

A structured step-down from PHP. Continued group therapy and individual sessions with more flexibility for work, school, or family. Morning, afternoon, or evening tracks.

Mon–Fri, 9am–12:30pm 60–90 days Switch tracks daily
iii.

Evening Professional Track

Designed for working adults who can’t attend daytime programming. The same evidence-based IOP curriculum, delivered in the evening.

Mon–Thu, 6pm–9pm For working professionals
iv.

Outpatient Program

Step-down support for continued recovery momentum. Less intensive than IOP but maintains therapeutic continuity with weekly groups and individual sessions.

1–3 sessions/week Ongoing as needed
v.

Telehealth Services

Full access to our programming from anywhere. HIPAA-compliant video sessions for groups, individual therapy, and psychiatric consultations.

Full or hybrid attendance NH & MA residents
vi.

Medication-Assisted Treatment

FDA-approved medications (Suboxone, Subutex, Vivitrol, Methadone) combined with counseling. Our on-site Nurse Practitioner manages your medication plan with your input and without judgment.

On-site NP Eval within 24 hours Client-directed
JCAHO Accredited NH Licensed MA Licensed LegitScript Certified HIPAA Compliant
What They Say

Stories from Recovery

“[Client testimonial about opioid recovery at Trailhead — the staff made me feel like family from the very first day. The Suboxone stabilization combined with therapy gave me my life back.]”
— [Client Name] • Google Review
“[Client testimonial about the personalized approach — my therapist truly understood what I was going through. The combination of DBT skills and medication management changed everything for me.]”
— [Client Name] • Google Review
“[Family member testimonial — the family support program helped us understand addiction as a disease, not a choice. We learned how to support recovery without enabling. It saved our family.]”
— [Family Member] • Google Review
Why Trailhead

11 Reasons to Choose Trailhead for Opioid Treatment

1. Live at home, heal during the day. Our outpatient model means you sleep in your own bed, maintain family connections, and build recovery skills in the real world from day one.

→ No residential stay required

2. Flexible scheduling across three tracks. Morning, afternoon, or evening sessions — switch daily based on your work, family, or personal commitments. Our Evening Professional Track (6–9 PM) is built specifically for working adults.

→ Switch tracks daily — no penalty
→ Switch tracks daily — no penalty

3. On-site Nurse Practitioner within 24 hours. Every client meets our NP within a day of admission for medication evaluation, health assessment, and MAT initiation if appropriate.

4. Medication-Assisted Treatment for opioids. Suboxone, Subutex, Vivitrol, and Methadone reduce cravings and prevent withdrawal. Your choice on approach — we support client-directed decisions.

→ Suboxone, Subutex, Vivitrol & Methadone available
→ Suboxone, Subutex, Vivitrol & Methadone available

5. Daily DBT skills groups provide the emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness foundation that makes lasting recovery possible.

6. Weekly individual therapy with a licensed therapist at every program level. One-on-one sessions aren’t a luxury — they’re a standard.

7. Client-driven therapy choice. CBT, ACT, 12-Step, SMART Recovery — your modality is based on your preferences and clinical needs, not a rigid curriculum.

→ Your recovery, your approach
→ Your recovery, your approach

8. Rapid admission. Multiple weekly admission opportunities. No months-long waitlists — begin programming within 24 to 48 hours of your first call.

9. A family-style environment where staff know every client by name. Shared lunches build fellowship. This isn’t a factory — it’s a family.

10. Holistic & experiential programming including yoga, meditation, breathwork, equine therapy at Blue Sky Farm, and sober recreational activities.

11. Dual state licensing in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts ensures broad regional access and insurance acceptance across both states.

Recovery Timeline

Your Path Through Opioid Treatment

Weeks 1–2 • Stabilization
The First Pages
The hardest part is behind you. Following medical detox (coordinated externally), your first days at Trailhead focus on settling in, meeting your team, and beginning to understand the tools that will carry you forward.
  • Comprehensive biopsychosocial evaluation
  • NP evaluation and medication assessment within 24 hours
  • MAT initiation (Suboxone/Subutex/Vivitrol/Methadone) if clinically appropriate
  • Therapist and case manager assignment
Weeks 3–4 • Active Treatment
Finding Your Voice
Now the real work begins. Daily groups, individual sessions, and skill-building exercises help you understand the patterns that led here — and build new ones to replace them.
  • Daily DBT, CBT, and ACT skills groups
  • Weekly individual therapy sessions
  • Psychoeducation on opioids’ neurological impact
  • Relapse prevention planning begins
Weeks 5–8 • Integration
Writing New Chapters
You start applying what you’ve learned to real life. Step down from PHP to IOP. Build a support network. Discover that life without opioids isn’t just manageable — it can be genuinely good.
  • Real-world skill application exercises
  • Equine therapy, hiking, sober activities
  • Family therapy and monthly support groups
  • Transition planning and aftercare coordination
Weeks 9–12+ • Maintenance
The Story Continues
Recovery doesn’t end when programming does. Outpatient support, alumni connection, and aftercare referrals ensure you’re never writing this chapter alone.
  • Step-down to OP or ongoing individual therapy
  • Alumni program enrollment
  • Sober living coordination if needed
  • External provider referrals
Our Space

Tour Trailhead

Group Room

Group Therapy Rooms

Comfortable spaces for open dialogue and therapeutic connection.

Meditation Room

Meditation Room

Quiet sanctuary for mindfulness and breathwork.

Serenity Room

Serenity Room

Private space for decompression and sensory regulation.

Dining Area

Dining Area

Where fellowship happens — shared lunches and community.

Game Room

Recreation Room

Ping pong, foosball, Xbox — recovery can be fun.

Outdoor

Outdoor Space

Fresh air and green space between sessions.

Your Team

The People Behind Your Recovery

[Clinical Director]

LCMHC, CCTP

Oversees all clinical operations at Trailhead. Specialized training in trauma processing and evidence-based addiction treatment.

* Years of clinical experience in behavioral health

[Lead Therapist]

LADC, Master’s Degree

Over a decade of experience in addiction counseling. Specializes in DBT skills groups and individual therapy for substance use disorders.

* Combines professional credentials with lived recovery experience

[Nurse Practitioner]

APRN, Psychiatric NP

Manages medication-assisted treatment, psychiatric evaluations, and ongoing medication management. Available within 24 hours of admission.

* On-site for all PHP and IOP clients
The Local Picture

The Opioid Crisis in New Hampshire

New Hampshire has been among the states hardest hit by the opioid epidemic. The state’s opioid-involved overdose death rate is approximately 26.5 per 100,000 residents1, significantly higher than the national average. Fentanyl has increasingly contaminated the opioid supply, contributing to a dramatic rise in overdose fatalities over the past decade — an estimated 400+ overdose deaths occur in New Hampshire annually2.

The crisis touches every community. Approximately 1 in 20 New Hampshire adults report misusing opioids in the past year3, including prescription painkillers and illicit opioids. Behind every statistic is a family, a community, and a story that didn’t have to end that way. At Trailhead, we believe medication-assisted treatment combined with evidence-based therapy changes these numbers — one person at a time.
CDC WONDER database, age-adjusted opioid-involved overdose death rates, 2022–2023 estimates for New Hampshire.
NH Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, 2022–2023 data.
SAMHSA National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 2022–2023 estimates for New Hampshire.
Coverage

Insurance We Accept

We work with most major insurance providers. Verify your coverage in minutes.

Provider Network Status
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield In-Network
Point 32 Health (Harvard Pilgrim) In-Network
Point 32 Health (Tufts) In-Network
Tricare In-Network
Uprise Health In-Network
WellSense (NH Medicaid) In-Network

Don’t see your provider? We may still be able to help. Call or submit the form below.

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At a Glance

Trailhead by the Numbers

Trailhead Treatment Center maintains an approximate 4:1 staff-to-client ratio, with roughly 16 staff members supporting up to 60–70 clients at any given time. Each counselor carries a caseload of about 12 clients, which means there is space — real space — for the kind of individualized attention that makes treatment work. Admissions can be completed within 24 to 48 hours of an initial call, with multiple admission windows available each week. Our facility in Salem, New Hampshire serves adults ages 18 to 80, offering co-ed programming across every level of care. We are licensed in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts, with JCAHO and CARF accreditations pending.

The hardest part is the first call

Once you make it, we handle everything else. Admissions, insurance, scheduling — all of it.

For Families

How to Help a Loved One with Opioid Addiction

Dear Family Member,

If you are reading this, you are probably worried about someone you love. That worry is a sign of something good — it means you haven’t given up. And we want you to know: you shouldn’t.

Opioid addiction is a medical condition, not a character flaw. The person you knew before the pills or the needle took hold is still there. But they need professional help to find their way back — and you may need guidance too.

Start by educating yourself. Understand the disease model of addiction, how opioids hijack the brain’s reward system, and why willpower alone is rarely enough. Stop covering for their behavior — making excuses, paying their bills, shielding them from consequences. This is called enabling, and while it comes from love, it delays the moment they recognize they need help.

Set clear boundaries, and mean them. “I love you, and I will not participate in behaviors that support your addiction.” Have the conversation when they are sober, using “I” statements rather than accusations. Offer specific next steps: “I found a program in Salem that offers Suboxone and therapy — can we call together?”

Take care of yourself, too. Consider therapy, Nar-Anon, or our monthly family education groups on Zoom. You cannot pour from an empty cup. Trailhead offers individual family therapy sessions and ongoing family support — for all family members ages 18 and up, past and present clients. Keep Narcan (naloxone) on hand — it saves lives.

With hope,
The Clinical Team at Trailhead Treatment Center
When They Won’t Go

What If They Refuse Treatment?

Resistance to treatment is common. It doesn’t mean recovery is impossible — it means a different approach may be needed. Below, our clinical team answers the questions families ask most.

Should we stage an intervention?
A professional intervention can be powerful, but it’s not always the right first step. We recommend working with a licensed interventionist who uses evidence-based methods — not the confrontational approach you may have seen on television. The goal is to create a moment of clarity, not a crisis. If you’d like guidance, our admissions team can help connect you with local intervention professionals.
What if they get angry when we bring it up?
Anger is a common defense mechanism. It doesn’t mean the message didn’t land — it often means it hit close to the truth. Choose a time when they’re sober and relatively calm. Use “I” statements: “I’m scared about what’s happening” rather than “You need to stop using.” Plant the seed and give it time. Most people don’t agree to treatment the first time it’s mentioned.
Can we force them into treatment?
In most cases, no — and forced treatment tends to be less effective anyway. What you can do is set clear boundaries and follow through on consequences. “I will not lend you money while you’re using. I will not cover for you at work. I love you, and I refuse to watch you destroy yourself without saying something.” Boundaries protect you and can create the conditions for them to choose help.
How do we know when it’s “bad enough” for treatment?
There is no minimum threshold of suffering required to deserve help. If opioid use is causing problems in their health, relationships, work, or daily functioning, treatment is appropriate. With fentanyl contaminating the supply, every use carries overdose risk. Waiting for a “rock bottom” is a myth that costs lives. The best time to seek treatment is right now — before things get worse.
What should we do in the meantime?
Take care of yourself. Attend Nar-Anon or family therapy. Educate yourself about opioid addiction as a medical condition. Keep Narcan on hand — it reverses overdoses and saves lives. Keep the lines of communication open without enabling. And when they’re ready — or when there’s a window of willingness, even a small one — have the information ready. We can admit clients within 24 to 48 hours of a call.

Your family deserves peace

Our family support program is open to all family members ages 18+, past and present clients.

Service Area

Opioid Treatment Near You

Trailhead Treatment Center is located in Salem, New Hampshire — minutes from the Massachusetts border and easily accessible from communities across southern New Hampshire and northeastern Massachusetts.

103 Stiles Rd, Suites 1 & 2, Salem, NH 03079
Salem, NH Nashua, NH Manchester, NH Derry, NH Londonderry, NH Windham, NH Pelham, NH Hudson, NH Haverhill, MA Lawrence, MA Methuen, MA Andover, MA Lowell, MA North Andover, MA
Call (857) 312-1697
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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Opioid Treatment

How do I know if I need treatment for opioid addiction?

If opioid use is causing problems in your health, relationships, work, or daily functioning — or if you’ve tried to cut back and couldn’t — treatment may be appropriate. You don’t need to hit “rock bottom” to deserve help. Our clinical team can conduct a free assessment over the phone to help determine the right level of care.

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What does a typical day in PHP look like?

PHP clients attend Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. A typical day includes group therapy (CBT, DBT, or ACT), an individual session with your assigned clinician, psychoeducation, holistic activities like breathwork or yoga, and lunch. You go home each evening — this is outpatient treatment, not residential.

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What is the difference between PHP and IOP?

PHP (Partial Hospitalization Program) is full-day treatment, typically 5–6 hours per day, 5 days a week. IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program) is a step-down offering 3–4 hours per day with more scheduling flexibility — morning, afternoon, or evening tracks. Both include group and individual therapy. Most clients start in PHP and transition to IOP as they progress.

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Do you offer medication for opioid cravings?

Yes. Our on-site Nurse Practitioner manages medication-assisted treatment using FDA-approved options like Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone), Subutex (buprenorphine), Vivitrol (extended-release naltrexone), and Methadone. These medications reduce cravings, prevent withdrawal, and can be started within 24 hours of your PHP admission. Medication decisions are always collaborative — you choose what feels right with clinical guidance.

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Will my insurance cover opioid treatment?

Most major insurance plans cover substance use treatment, including MAT for opioid addiction. We are in-network with Anthem BCBS, Point 32 Health (Harvard Pilgrim and Tufts), Tricare, Uprise Health, and WellSense (NH Medicaid). Use the verification form above or call our admissions team — we can typically verify benefits within minutes.

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How quickly can I start treatment?

Most clients begin treatment within 24 to 48 hours of their initial call. We have multiple admission windows each week. If your situation is urgent, same-day admission may be available when clinically appropriate.

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Can I work while in treatment?

Yes. Our IOP program offers morning (9 AM), afternoon (12:30 PM), and evening (6 PM) tracks specifically designed for people who need to maintain employment. You can even switch between time slots on a daily basis. Telehealth options provide additional flexibility.

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Do you treat opioid addiction alongside other substance use?

Yes. Many clients present with polysubstance use — opioids alongside alcohol, benzodiazepines, or stimulants. Our clinical team is trained to treat co-occurring substance use disorders as well as dual diagnosis conditions like anxiety, depression, PTSD, and chronic pain. Your treatment plan is individualized to address everything you’re dealing with.

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