The Dimock Center

10/11/2026

The Dimock Center’s outpatient services will be closed on Monday, October 12, in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Outpatient services will resume on Tuesday, October 13.

We take this day to honor the Massachusett people, the indigenous caretakers of the land on which The Dimock Center stands, and to reflect on their enduring contributions and resilience.

We can’t wait to welcome you back on Tuesday!

10/09/2026

Flu season is here, and we've got you covered. 💙

The Dimock Center is now offering flu shots for adults ages 18-64. Our clinic is open to the public, and you can either walk in or call to schedule an appointment.

🕙 Available Monday-Friday, 10 AM - 4 PM
📍Richards Building, 45 Dimock St., Roxbury
🪪 Bring your insurance card
📞 Call us ahead of time if you'd like to confirm your insurance coverage

Protect yourself, your family, and your community with a flu shot this season.

10/06/2026

Looking for a reason to run the 131st Boston Marathon?

Join Team Dimock! We have 5 spots available through the Bank of America Boston Marathon Official Charity Program.

When you run for Team Dimock, you're helping Boston neighbors access health care, addiction treatment, early education, nutritious food, and other essential services, regardless of their ability to pay.

For more than 160 years, Dimock has been a place of care, connection, and community. Now you can help carry that mission forward, one mile at a time.

📅 Apply by Friday, October 16 🔗 Link in bio

09/25/2026

Investing in children means investing in healthier, stronger communities. 🚲

This week, we were thrilled to welcome a donation of 100 bicycles and helmets from MassMutual and Barnum Financial Group, brought to us through the Barnum Foundation for Life and Red Sox Foundation. Together, these generous partners are helping create new opportunities for children in our community to stay active, build confidence, explore their neighborhoods, and experience the freedom and joy that comes with riding a bike.

We are grateful to our incredible partners for investing in the well-being of local children and helping make experiences like these possible.

Thank you for helping our community move forward, one bike at a time. 🩵

09/16/2026

This Recovery Month, The Dimock Center honors those we have lost to substance use disorder, celebrates those in recovery, and recognizes the strength, resilience, and humanity of everyone whose life has been touched by addiction. 💜

From Acute Treatment Services (ATS/Detox) and Clinical Stabilization Services (CSS) to dual diagnosis programs like Askia Academy and Ruth Kelley Ummis House for individuals living with both substance use disorder and mental health conditions, Dimock provides a full continuum of care designed to support healing, recovery, and long-term wellness.

Our work doesn't stop there. Through community outreach, Office-Based Addiction Treatment (OBAT), and Outpatient Addiction and Recovery Services (OARS), we connect people with the care, resources, and support they need, wherever they are on their recovery journey.

We believe healing begins with dignity, compassion, and trust. Using a trauma-informed, person-first approach, we meet people where they are and provide care without judgment because everyone deserves the opportunity to heal, and no one should have to recover alone.

This month and every month, we stand with individuals, families, and communities affected by substance use disorder and reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that hope, support, and compassionate care are within reach for all.

09/11/2026

The Dimock Center’s outpatient services will be closed on Saturday, September 12, for the 12th Annual Road to Wellness 5K Run/2-Mile Walk, and will resume on Monday, September 14.

We’re so excited to welcome our community back to our Roxbury campus for this annual celebration of health, wellness, and connection! Whether you’re walking, running, volunteering, or simply stopping by, there’s a place for you at the Road to Wellness.

Learn more at www.roadtowellness5k.com! 💪

09/04/2026

The Dimock Center’s outpatient services will be closed on Monday, September 7, for Labor Day.

Services will resume on Tuesday, July 8.

We wish you a safe and fun weekend, and we can’t wait to welcome you back next week! 🌟

08/26/2026

Volunteer Barber Needed for Detox Program💈

The Dimock Center is looking for a licensed barber or cosmetologist to provide haircuts to patients in our Acute Treatment Services (ATS or detox) program on a monthly basis.

What you'd do:

Offer basic haircuts and grooming to people in the early stages of addiction recovery while creating a respectful, welcoming, and supportive experience.

What we're looking for:

A current Massachusetts barber or cosmetology license is required. You should be comfortable working with a diverse group of patients and bring a compassionate, patient, and professional approach. We're asking for one visit per month.

A haircut can help someone feel like themselves again. If you'd like to help, please contact Cierra Knights at [email protected] or (617) 442-8800 ext. 1383.

08/06/2026

It's National Health Center Week! 🎉

We're proud to be part of a nationwide network of Community Health Centers working every day to provide accessible, affordable, high-quality care for all.

For more than 160 years, The Dimock Center has been committed to breaking down barriers to care and ensuring that everyone has access to the services they need to thrive. From primary care and behavioral health services to addiction treatment and early education, we're proud to provide care for the whole person, right here in Roxbury.

Thank you to our patients, staff, partners, and supporters for making this work possible every day. 💙

08/05/2026

Nominations are open for the Astrid Joseph Community Volunteer Award presented at the Road to Wellness 5K Run/2-Mile Walk!

Nominate a community volunteer by August 12th at https://www.roadtowellness5k.com/astrid-joseph-community-volunteer-award/ 💚

🌟 Nominate a Community Hero!

We're accepting nominations for the Astrid Joseph Community Volunteer Award to be presented at the 12th Annual Road to Wellness on September 12, 2026. 🏆

This award recognizes an outstanding volunteer whose commitment to health, wellness, equity, and community reflects the extraordinary legacy of Astrid St. Gerard Joseph.

Astrid was a beloved longtime Road to Wellness volunteer and community heroine known for her strength, kindness, and unwavering dedication to others. To many, she was known as a true “wonder woman.”
Created in her memory, this award honors a volunteer who embodies the same spirit of service, compassion, and care that defined her life.

We are calling on our community to nominate a community hero at the link in our bio by August 12.

🗓️ Nomination deadline: August 12, 2026
🔗 Click the link in our profile to nominate