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Berkshire Medical Center - Behavioral Health Unit

Drug Rehab Center in Pittsfield, Massachusetts

  • Mental Health
  • Eating Disorder
  • Dual Diagnosis

Berkshire Medical Center - Behavioral Health Unit in Pittsfield, Massachusetts is a premier addiction treatment facility providing exceptional care and support to individuals suffering from dual diagnosis, eating disorders, mental health, drug addiction, alcoholism, and substance abuse.

About This Massachusetts Facility

Berkshire Medical Center - Behavioral Health Unit is a premier addiction treatment facility located in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. With a specialized focus on treating individuals suffering from dual diagnosis, eating disorders, mental health, drug addiction, alcoholism, and substance abuse, the center is dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to those in need. The center offers a variety of levels of care including dual-diagnosis, inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, and aftercare support. Furthermore, it is accredited by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), and accepts private health insurance.

Berkshire Medical Center - Behavioral Health Unit is committed to helping individuals struggling with addiction start their path to recovery. Their experienced team works with each client to create a tailored treatment plan to address their individual needs and goals. Treatment plans may include a comprehensive range of addiction services such as psychotherapy, medication management, and family therapy. In addition, the center offers a range of supportive services, including education, job skills training, and relapse prevention. Regardless of the type of services received, clients can expect to receive compassionate, evidence-based care and support from the center's compassionate and knowledgeable staff.

Genders
  • Male
  • Female
  • Gender Exclusive Center
  • Ages
  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Modality
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Groups
  • Additional
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Hearing Impaired
  • Veteran Specific
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Accreditations

    SAMHSA

    Conditions and Issues Treated

    People with dual diagnosis have coexisting addiction and a mental disorder. 9.2 million US adults had a co-occurring disorder in 2018, so not just limited to Massachusetts residents. Best treatment combines medication, psychotherapy (talk therapy), support group, and inpatient rehabilitation. Sometimes, complementary therapies – yoga, massage, and acupuncture – may also be used.

    Dual Diagnosis (Co-Occuring Disorders), Mental Health 

    Levels of Care Offered at Berkshire Medical Center - Behavioral Health Unit

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Dual-Diagnosis, Inpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    Inpatient rehab means living at the Pittsfield, MA facility while all aspects of an addiction or co-occurring disorder get addressed. This helps limit the distractions and increase the focus on recovery. Typical inpatient rehab stays are approximately one month long.

    Outpatient treatment plans cover diagnosis, detoxification, management, and counseling. They are a popular option for those who have graduated from inpatient facilities. Services in Massachusetts include medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and individual and group therapy.

    Therapies & Programs

    Individual professional counseling or individual therapy refers to the one-on-one interaction between a patient and his or her counselor at Berkshire Medical Center - Behavioral Health Unit in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Individual therapy allows for more privacy, one that group interactions can’t provide. It makes it easier for the counselor and the patient to deal with the central issues, which are likely the culprits of substance addiction.

    Couples therapy aims to rebuild the trust between the partners. Partner’s involvement in the process will result in greater chances of treatment success. Couples therapy addresses financial issues, loss of trust, lack of intimacy, and physical abuse.

    Family therapy is a set of therapeutic approaches that assumes that the entire family is a system. It utilizes the strengths and resources of the family to help the patient refrain from resorting to substance abuse. The impact of substance abuse is not just on the patient but on the entire family. Family therapy ensures that the patient gets adequate support from the family members after the treatment making the recovery process sustainable

    • Family therapy guides all the members of the family to help the patient.
    • It helps to repair relationships and improve communication between family members.
    • It helps to keep the patient engaged and motivated throughout the treatment.

    Group therapy is an important tool in recovery. Finding a peer group in Pittsfield, MA and others who relate to your situation is a fundamental tool for recovery at Berkshire Medical Center - Behavioral Health Unit. Addiction tends to lead to isolation and feelings of uniqueness. The accountability and friendship that is found in group therapy can be more effective than any single other treatment approach. This is generally introduced early in recovery and is recommended as a lifetime treatment habit.

    Trauma therapy is a way of addressing trauma while in a safe situation in order to heal. This may involve Berkshire Medical Center - Behavioral Health Unit managing individual or group counseling or both. Other forms of therapy have been proven to assist in healing past traumas.

    A type of cognitive-behavioral therapy is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. It is intended for those who are vulnerable to self-harm and suicidal thoughts. Berkshire Medical Center - Behavioral Health Unit aims to help patients understand the connection between their feelings, emotions, and behaviors and provide them with the tools to make a difference in Pittsfield, MA. For those whose addictions and habits originate from severe mental health problems, it is beneficial.

    Negative feelings are common in substance abuse disorders. If not recognized, they can cause co-occurring disorders. CBT involves strategies that help to change the thinking and behavioral pattern. It can be administered as a monotherapy as well as a part of combination therapy.

    Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), Couples Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Dual-Diagnosis, Eating Disorder Treatment, Electroconvulsive Therapy, Experiential Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Inpatient Treatment, Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), Outpatient Treatment (OP), Residential Long Term (>30 Days), Trauma Therapy

    Patient Experience

    Experiential Therapy at Berkshire Medical Center - Behavioral Health Unit

    Experiential therapy works by using tools and activities to recreate past experiences. Role-playing, arts and crafts, music, animal care, rock climbing, etc. are some of the activities used in this therapy. It is different from medication and talk therapy and suits those who have difficulty expressing themselves.

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    Additional Details

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    Berkshire Medical Center - Behavioral Health Unit Location and Directions
    Address Information725 North St
    Pittsfield, Massachusetts 01201 Phone Number(413) 447-2000 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Pittsfield, Massachusetts Addiction Information

    Massachusetts has one of the highest rates of drug abuse in the country. More than half a million Massachusetts residents abuse alcohol while more than 1.5 million use illegal drugs each year. This drug and alcohol usage is the cause of over 8% of all deaths in the state. In 2017, Massachusetts ranked in the top 10 of the states with the highest opioid overdose rates.

    Pittsfield, Massachusetts, is, unfortunately, no stranger to drug addiction and abuse problems. In recent years, the city has seen a dramatic increase in the number of overdose deaths and drug-related crimes. Pittsfield has a higher percentage of people addicted to opioids (7.5%) than the state average of 5.4%. The best way to find the best treatment facility in Pittsfield is to ask for referrals from friends, family members, or other healthcare professionals.

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