Behavioral Health Network Expands Mobile Methadone Program

PALMER — As part of the organization’s ongoing commitment to transforming care to meet the evolving needs of the community, Behavioral Health Network Inc. (BHN) has expanded its Mobile Methadone Program with a second location in Palmer, a timely development during National Recovery Month, which celebrates the power of recovery and the importance of accessible treatment.

BHN’s Mobile Methadone Program delivers methadone treatment via a 35-foot mobile unit. Launched in the summer of 2024, its Ware program, parked at 75 Main St., marked the first of its kind in Western Mass. With the addition of Palmer, the program will now serve two communities and will be parked at 24 Converse St., Palmer.

For information about the Mobile Methadone Program, call (413) 272-1333. Most insurance plans are accepted.

Funded in part by the Massachusetts Bureau of Substance Addiction Services and the HEALing (Helping to End Addiction Long-term) Communities Study, BHN’s Mobile Methadone Program provides methadone to individuals ages 18 and older, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, offering a holistic approach to treatment.

Methadone is a medication that has been used for 60 years to treat opioid use disorder. When taken as prescribed, methadone is safe and effective and helps individuals achieve and sustain recovery and reclaim active and meaningful lives.

“BHN continues to explore innovative solutions to reach people in need in rural communities,” President and CEO Steve Winn said. “We are excited to pilot this new location for mobile methadone evidence-based treatment in Palmer.”