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Cornerstone Recovery

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Overview

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Cornerstone Recovery offers residential addiction treatment exclusively for women ages 18–25 who are Massachusetts residents. Run by the nonprofit Gándara Center, it offers a structured, recovery-focused living setting near public services, with transportation assistance. Care is culturally responsive, combining individual and group therapy with daily skills groups, trauma and safety groups, and family education to support long-term recovery. Additional therapies like yoga and mindfulness, and expressive arts help to support mind-body healing.

Address

59 South Street
Ware, MA 01082

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Ages Served

  • Seniors (Ages 65+)
  • Adults (Ages 26-64)
  • Young Adults (Ages 18-25)

Genders Accepted

  • Female

Languages Served

  • Spanish
  • Sign language
  • English

Treatment

  • Long-term residential

Special Programs

  • Service members
  • Adult women
  • Court referrals
  • Military families
  • Past domestic violence
  • Past sexual abuse
  • Past trauma
  • Mental health disorders
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Pregnant/postpartum
  • Veterans
  • Pain management
  • Young adults

Residential Care Built for Young Adult Women

Cornerstone Recovery is a 24-hour residential substance use treatment program designed specifically for young adult women. The setting is structured and recovery-focused, with quick access to public services and transportation.

Wraparound Support Grounded in Real Life

Care is driven by the participant and informed by family and community support when appropriate. The model is designed to be sensitive to cultural and language needs and to build on each person’s strengths and existing resources. Length of stay is based on each individual’s need.

Trauma-Responsive Therapy and Daily Skill-Building

Programming includes individual and group therapy, daily psychoeducation and skills groups, and trauma, recovery, and safety groups. Treatment approaches may include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, substance use disorder counseling, anger management, and 12-step facilitation. On-site yoga, mindfulness, and stress reduction activities, along with an expressive arts program, add additional ways to practice coping and emotional regulation.

Practical Steps Toward Stability and Independence

Cornerstone Recovery emphasizes transition planning alongside treatment. Participants can be connected to peer leadership opportunities, volunteer roles, education, employment assistance, and transitional financial support. The program also offers services such as case management, housing-related supports, social skills development, and help accessing community services, useful for rebuilding stability after treatment.

Aftercare Planning and Continued Support

Aftercare planning is part of the program structure, with follow-up support and connection to recovery coaches and other recovery resources. The facility also provides overdose education and naloxone education. For clients already using medications for addiction treatment (MAT), the program accepts participation when medications are prescribed elsewhere.

Cost and Insurance

Insurance Accepted

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • State insurance
  • Some Private Insurance

Disclaimer: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage details, as this information may change.


Cost

$ - Low Cost Facility

Cost ratings are our best estimates to help guide you, not guarantees. Actual costs may vary with treatment, insurance, and other factors. While we aim for accuracy, details may change.

Financial Assistance

  • Does not offer Free
  • Does offer Payment assistance
  • Does not offer Sliding fee scale

Treatment

Treatment Setting

  • Long-term residential

Treatment Approaches

  • 12-step program support
  • Anger control support
  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Incentive-based therapy
  • Matrix Model program
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention support
  • Substance use counseling
  • Trauma-focused counseling

Additional Support and Services

  • Case management support
  • Help with transportation
  • HIV early intervention services
  • Mental health support
  • Social skills training

Counseling and Education

  • Family therapy
  • General health education services
  • Group therapy
  • Hepatitis education and support
  • HIV/AIDS education and support
  • Job training and educational support
  • One-on-one counseling
  • Substance use education
  • Tobacco and vaping cessation counseling

Transition Support

  • Discharge and next steps planning
  • Ongoing recovery care
  • Overdose prevention and naloxone education
  • Post-discharge follow-up

Testing & Pre-Treatment

  • Breathalyzer testing for alcohol
  • Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use assessment
  • Tobacco use assessment
  • Tuberculosis screening
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use screening

Amenities and Experiences

Activities

  • Yoga
  • Job training
  • Volunteering opportunities

Policies

  • Smoking allowed in designated areas
  • Vaping allowed in designated areas

Ownership Type

  • Non-profit

Quality and Trust

Council on Accreditation

COA is known for reviewing organizations that support families and communities, including addiction treatment programs. Their seal means the rehab center has strong leadership, treats people with dignity, and follows proven practices across all levels of care.

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How we research treatment facilities

Across the site, our team has conducted over 1,000 pre-admissions calls to better understand the patient experience, interviewed facility clinical leaders, performed facility background checks, and compared our information against trusted public data sources.

Our research process begins with data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), accrediting bodies including The Joint Commission and CARF, government licensing agencies, and other trusted sources. From there, our team conducts significant original research, including:

- Pre-admissions calls: We speak with admissions staff to get a candid picture of patient experience.

- Background checks: We review complaints from past clients, media reports, actions taken by accrediting bodies, and positive recognition from notable organizations.

- Clinical interviews: We have in-depth conversations with clinical leadership, often lasting up to one hour, that give us a better understanding of clinical care.

- Data partnerships: We ingest and analyze exclusive data that provides information about in-network insurance status, cost, and more.

Research varies by facility. Each facility profile shows which research steps we completed and when each step was last performed. Learn more about our research process and background checks.

How we evaluate treatment facilities

These data help us develop a Trust Score for each facility—a simple letter grade that helps you assess how much confidence to place in a facility based on the information available to us. Trust Score considers accreditation, operating history, notable recognition, and concerns identified during our background check. Our Trust Score is an objective rating that is never influenced by advertiser payment. Learn more about our Trust Score methodology.

Important disclaimer

We cannot guarantee the quality of treatment at any facility. We cannot independently confirm the accuracy of every data point, and some information may become outdated or change over time. A Trust Score is a starting point, not a guarantee of treatment quality or outcomes. Please contact us if you would like to update or correct facility information.