Mental Health & Addiction Treatment in Billerica, MA 01821

 
 
 
 
  Excellent rating  
 Based on 327 reviews 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
Pioneer is the best treatment experience I’ve ever had. All of the staff are very knowledgeable and compassionate. It’s an amazing culture and the groups are very high quality and genuinely helpful. You are never pressured to share if not comfortable and it’s a very safe space. They will allow you to stay for the time you need to recover. It’s a great program for both mental health and substance abuse disorders. They will get you rides if needed and there is restaurant lunch included! Thank you Pioneer Oxford!
  
 
  
 
 
 Anika Thiemann 
 
1 days ago
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
Great people and extremely responsive and helpful
  
 
  
 
 
 Blake Martin 
 
2 days ago
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
So far by experience has been good! Talking to Liz has made me feel less alone and I can’t wait to start coming in to do the work. I highly recommend this place and Liz!
  
 
  
 
 
 Chantal Ravenelle 
 
8 days ago
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
My experience with this practice has been truly life-changing. From the very beginning, I felt welcomed, heard, and supported in a compassionate and judgment-free environment.
The guidance, expertise, and genuine care I received throughout my mental health journey helped me gain valuable insight, build resilience, and develop meaningful tools for personal growth.
What stood out most was the team's commitment to creating a safe space where healing and self-discovery could take place. Every interaction reflected professionalism, empathy, and a sincere dedication to helping clients achieve their goals.
This journey has been both enlightening and empowering, providing me with a greater understanding of myself and a renewed sense of confidence and well-being.
I am incredibly grateful for the support I received and would highly recommend their services to anyone seeking compassionate, knowledgeable, and effective mental health care.
The positive impact they have had on my life is something I will always appreciate.
  
 
  
 
 
 Scott Jesky 
 
8 days ago
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
Pioneer provides excellent care for people struggling with substance abuse and mental health. The staff truly care about your recovery and wellbeing and strive for a comprehensive treatment. There is a sense of community and commonality in all the groups. Pioneer has been an essential part of treatment being a step down from residential treatment, still providing a nurturing environment to continue to grow and reintegrate into everyday life
  
 
  
 
 
 Ryan Duggan 
 
9 days ago
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
Liz has been so unbelievably helpful. She is responsive, thorough, and so easy to talk to. She has made the admission process so easy and I can’t wait to start working with this team if the rest of it is anything like her! (:
  
 
  
 
 
 Samantha Hampton 
 
9 days ago
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
This Friday, I graduate from Pillars IOP, and honestly, I’m emotional thinking about how far away this moment once felt.
When I started this program, anxiety and OCD had taken over so much of my life. My world had gotten smaller. I was afraid of my thoughts, my emotions, physical sensations, and uncertainty. There were days when simply getting through the day felt like an accomplishment. There were moments when I wondered if I would ever feel like myself again.
This journey has not been perfect. There have been good days, really hard days, setbacks, panic attacks, tears, and moments of doubt. But Pillars taught me that recovery isn't about never feeling anxious again. It’s about learning that I can feel anxious, uncomfortable, or uncertain and still keep living my life.
I learned that I don't have to solve every thought, explain every sensation, or have 100% certainty before moving forward. I learned that setbacks don't erase progress, and that I am capable of handling hard moments.
To the incredible team at Pillars: thank you for challenging me, supporting me, believing in me, and helping me find my way back to myself. You gave me tools I will carry with me long after I graduate.
And to anyone struggling right now:
Please don't give up on yourself simply because you can't see the other side yet. You don't have to take the whole journey today. Just take the next step. Take it scared. Take it uncertain. Take it with tears in your eyes—but keep going.
There was a time when I couldn't imagine getting here.
This Friday, I graduate.
Not because I will never struggle again, but because I now know I can struggle and still keep going.
Thank you, Pillars, for helping me believe in myself again. ❤️‍🩹
  
 
  
 
 
 Kelley Hartman 
 
16 days ago
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
I don’t always show it in group but the staff here has really helped me in ways I can’t explain in words
  
 
  
 
 
 Reese Blanchard 
 
30 days ago
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
I started at Pillar Health during a really difficult time in my life. From day one, the team treated me like a person, not a case number. The intake was thorough but never judgmental, and the group sessions actually gave me tools I could use right away.
What stands out most is how the staff follows through and I can’t say enough about how caring they were about my situation. That kind of care is rare.
If you’re struggling with mental health, substance abuse or just need someone in your corner, go to Pillar Health. They genuinely want you to get better.
  
 
  
 
 
 Andrew F 
 
44 days ago
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
Outstanding clinicians and phenomenal mental health care. I was hesitant to join but am beyond happy and eternally grateful for every group and one-on-one session I experienced. A very well rounded program that has created such a safe and comfortable space to build connections with others in recovery and to develop skills and healthy ways to navigate anxiety, stress, triggers, and unhealthy urges. I wish I could give more than 5 stars. A highly recommended program.
  
 
  
 
 
 Becky 
 
44 days ago