Nondiscrimination Policy Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

To read our full Nondiscrimination Statement, click here.

The Grayken Women's Health Initiative (GWHI) is a low-barrier program that supports people who identify as women with substance use disorders. We aim to address the complex physical and behavioral health needs of women dealing with addiction by helping women access substance use treatment services, preventive care, and sexual and reproductive health services. We also offer behavioral health support, ongoing care coordination, and assistance for those experiencing interpersonal violence and commercial sexual exploitation. 

The Grayken Center for Addiction at Boston Medical Center is a national hub for substance use disorders resources. Through a variety of treatment and support programs for patients…
As the busiest emergency department in New England and the 11th busiest in the country, the Emergency Department (ED) at Boston Medical Center provides renowned and compassionate …
BMC’s substance use disorder urgent care program that provides a judgment-free home for people with addiction and connections to a network of care.
A program that provides screening and referrals to treatment for patients in BMC's Emergency Department who use drugs and/or alcohol.
A program where recovery coaches with lived experience provide one-on-one support and help you access treatment for addiction.
Education and Training

Social Work Internships

Internships are available for master’s level social work students in their first or second year. These internships provide students with the opportunity to learn from experienced clinicians who work with our diverse patient population affected by substance use disorders.

In addition to clinical learning, students interested in policy, advocacy, and macrolevel social work components are encouraged to apply. Internships with the Grayken Center offer valuable exposure to research, policy development, and program implementation related to substance use and behavioral health. 

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