Our Salisbury, MA Rehab Facility
New Wave Recovery Center is an outpatient addiction treatment facility just off Interstate 95, about 10 minutes from the beach. We serve the North Shore and Central Massachusetts, and we coordinate transportation so getting here is never the thing that stops you.
What the Space Feels Like
The first thing most people say when they walk in is that it does not feel like a treatment center. That is on purpose. We built a space that feels like a home, because healing happens more easily when you feel safe and comfortable. You will find couches instead of rows of plastic chairs, natural light instead of fluorescent glare, and quiet corners to breathe.
Our zen den is a favorite, a calm room set aside for Reiki, sound bowls, and simply slowing down. The whole building is designed to feel warm, calm, and human, with a beach-and-nature retreat feeling that matches our spot near the Salisbury coast. This is where holistic care happens every day, woven between the clinical groups, so your time here feels supportive rather than clinical. When you walk through our doors, you are met by people who are genuinely glad you came.
A warm, homey space to heal, minutes from the beach
Homey, cozy, and deliberately not clinical: big leather couches instead of sterile chairs, bright hallways, and a window in every office. We’re about ten minutes from the beach, so the days carry a retreat-and-vacation feel: nature hikes, beach walks, and fresh air. Because sometimes you don’t need another room. You need to remember what a walk on the beach feels like.
What You’ll Find Here
Inside this one welcoming building, we offer a full outpatient continuum, plus holistic care every day. Medical detox is arranged through a trusted partner first, then you are welcomed back here to continue. Whatever level of care you need, you will work with the same private therapist as you move through it, so your progress is never interrupted.
Partial Hospitalization (PHP)
Also known as day treatment
- Full-day structured programming
- Clinical groups + daily holistic work
- 1:1 therapy every week
- Shared lunch in a homey space
Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
Day & evening options
- Day or evening groups
- Fits around work & family
- Gender-specific groups weekly
- Continue with your therapist
Relapse Prevention
Outpatient program
- Lower-intensity ongoing support
- Skills to protect recovery
- Alumni community & check-ins
- Aftercare planning built in
In network with WellSense · Approved through MassHealth · Out-of-network benefits welcome
Where Is New Wave Recovery Center Located?
We are at 46 Toll Road, Salisbury, MA 01952, easy to reach from Interstate 95 and Route 1, on the North Shore near the New Hampshire line. We are about 5 minutes from Newburyport, 10 minutes from Amesbury, and roughly 50 minutes north of Boston.
Parking is simple and the entrance is welcoming. If you are coming for the first time, call us and we will walk you through directions, or arrange transportation so the trip is one less thing to worry about.
Our Salisbury home places us within easy reach of the whole North Shore, from Newburyport and Amesbury to Haverhill and the Merrimack Valley, so quality outpatient addiction treatment stays close to home for the people who need it most. Being just minutes from the coast is part of the calm, too.
What Areas Does New Wave Serve on the North Shore?
From Salisbury, we welcome clients from across the North Shore, the Merrimack Valley, and Central Massachusetts. Drive times below are approximate.
North Shore Coast
- Salisbury (our home)
- Newburyport (~5 min)
- Amesbury (~10 min)
- Newbury (~10 min)
- Rowley (~15 min)
- Ipswich (~20 min)
North Shore (cont.)
- Gloucester (~30 min)
- Beverly (~30 min)
- Salem (~35 min)
Merrimack Valley
- Haverhill (~20 min)
- Methuen (~25 min)
- Lawrence (~30 min)
- Andover (~30 min)
Route 2 Corridor
- Gloucester (~30 min)
- Beverly (~30 min)
- Salem (~35 min)
Greater Boston
- Danvers · Peabody Boston (~50 min)
Transportation assistance
A ride should never stand between you and recovery. We coordinate transportation across our service area, so getting to and from treatment is one less barrier.
Our Facility FAQs
Want to talk to a real person? Call us, someone in recovery will answer.
Where is New Wave Recovery Center located?
We are at 46 Toll Road, Salisbury, MA 01952, just off Interstate 95 on the North Shore, about 10 minutes from the beach and roughly 50 minutes north of Boston.
Does New Wave help with transportation?
Yes. We coordinate transportation assistance across our service area, because getting to treatment should never be the barrier that stops you.
What towns does New Wave serve?
We serve the North Shore, Merrimack Valley, and Central Massachusetts, including Salisbury, Newburyport, Amesbury, Newbury, Rowley, Ipswich, Haverhill, Methuen, and communities along the Route 2 corridor.
Is New Wave inpatient or outpatient?
New Wave is an outpatient facility. We provide PHP (Day Treatment), IOP, and a Relapse Prevention Program, so you receive real clinical care while staying connected to your home and family.
What does the facility look like?
Warm and homey, with couches, natural light, and a calming zen den for Reiki and sound work. It is designed to feel like a safe, comfortable home, not a clinical setting.
Does New Wave provide detox at this location?
No. We do not provide medical detox on site. We refer you to a trusted detox partner first, then welcome you back to our Salisbury facility to begin treatment.
A Place That Feels Like Home
The hardest step is the first one. Call us, ask anything, and if you would like, come see the space for yourself.
- 100% Confidential
- Free Assessment
- No Commitment
- You'll talk to someone in recovery
In a crisis? If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or call 911.