

LEADER at McLean Hospital
LEADER at McLean Hospital
LEADER at McLean Hospital
About LEADER at McLean Hospital
Located near Boston in Belmont, Massachusetts, this center provides care for addiction, trauma, depression, and stress disorders. With inpatient, residential, partial hospital, and outpatient options, the program supports police, active military, and emergency responders. Its setting offers calm surroundings, and nearby hotels and transport make visits easy for families coming from afar.
Strengthen Long-Term Recovery
Treatments follow a trauma-informed approach that includes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), support programs and targeted group therapy. McLean’s LEADER program helps uniformed professionals manage substance use and emotional health. The therapies strengthen coping skills and foster recovery, aiming for a return to both career and community life.
Access Specialized Support Systems
Distinctive features include specialized AA meetings for law enforcement, therapy groups focused on sleep, family challenges, medical pain, and stress management. LEADER patients also receive priority access to McLean’s broader mental health services, guided by experienced clinicians who understand the demands faced by first responders.
Center Overview
Insurance Accepted
Cash Pay Rates
Meet Your Care Team

Patricia Diaferio, LICSW
Program Director

Medical Director
Hilary S. Connery, MD, PhD

Tanya Farber, PsyD
Program Director

Beth L. Murphy, MD, PhD
Medical Director
