If you or a loved one are suffering from drug addiction or alcohol addiction, call us to schedule an appointment with our outpatient Athol addiction treatment center today. We offer telehealth addiction treatment as well as clinic options. Our approach is evidence based and we can get you started on drug rehab medication-assisted treatment (MAT) program immediately. Our addiction treatment programs include the use of buprenorphine (such as Suboxone) or naltrexone (Vivitrol) as part of an individualized treatment plan led by our trained medical staff.
The Athol, MA drug treatment center treats people with substance abuse disorders with dignity, compassion and respect. We offer recovery programs for drug addictions like opioids and alcohol and accept Medicare, Medicaid and commercial insurance as well. CleanSlate recently received three-year accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for Office-Based Opioid Treatment: Addiction Pharmacotherapy (Adult Program) certification for its Massachusetts centers. CARF ® accreditation demonstrates a program’s commitment to the highest quality treatment methods. Accreditation demonstrates that our organization is committed to reducing risk, addressing health and safety concerns, respecting cultural and individual preferences, and providing the best possible quality of care.
Originally settled in the 1730s and known as Pequoiag, the town of Athol is located amongst the rolling hills of north central Massachusetts, 70 miles west of Boston. Early settlers lived by farming and hunting and the growing community was officially incorporated as the town of Athol in 1762.
By the end of the 18th Century, a handful of grist, saw and fulling mills dotted the banks of the Millers and Tully Rivers and in the mid-1800s the town witnessed a boom in industrial growth typical for “mill towns” of the time.
Factories powered primarily by the Millers River, augmented by access to markets facilitated by the construction of the Vermont and Massachusetts Railroad in the 1840s, spurred such rapid growth in commerce that additional railroad lines to Springfield and Fitchburg soon followed.
In 1868, the Athol Machine Company was established to produce a chopping machine invented by Laroy S. Starrett. Then in 1881 Mr. Starrett founded the L.S. Starrett Company, now an international company still producing high-quality precision tools. The Starrett mills dominate the downtown landscape along the Millers River and the company remains the largest local employer.
The Union Twist Drill Co. also operated a large mill downtown and employed up to 800 at its peak until ceasing operations in the 1980s. These two companies helped earn and maintain Athol’s legacy as the “Tool Town.”
The town and North Quabbin region are blessed with a natural beauty and many recreational opportunities. From camping, to swimming, to fishing, to hiking trails with stunning vistas the area is rife with opportunities to interact with nature. In addition, through the Library and Historical Society there are many cultural and entertainment activities.
Today, Athol is a safe and affordable community that nearly 12,000 people call their home.