Community Bridges - Avondale
Community Bridges - West Valley Access Point in Avondale, AZ provides outpatient mental health treatment with a focus on early intervention, assessment, and support services for mental health or substance use disorders. The clinic integrates telemedicine services and specializes in treating co-occurring conditions in adults.
Accredited by CARF, Community Bridges - West Valley Access Point aims to deliver high-quality behavioral healthcare. The facility is part of the larger Community Bridges, Inc. network, established in 1982, serving multiple states with comprehensive mental health and addiction treatment.
- Offers trauma therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
- Specializes in integrated dual diagnosis treatment for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
- Provides intensive case management, crisis intervention, and assertive community treatment.
- Utilizes telemedicine services to increase accessibility and convenience.
Treats a range of mental health and substance use disorders, serving adults who need early intervention and transition support. Specialized programs are available for those with serious mental illnesses.
- 2+ Accreditations
- 2 Conditions Treated
- Insurance Accepted
- 2 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 12 Therapies & Programs
- Multiple Locations
Accreditations
SAMHSA
CARF
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.
Staff
- John HogeboomPresident/CEOLeads CBI with a mission to maintain the dignity of human life.
- Scott HatlenChief Operating OfficerOversees operations to ensure high-quality service delivery.
- Dr. Vicki PhillipsChief Clinical and Development OfficerDirects clinical and developmental strategies for CBI.
- Rechel FatundeChief of StaffManages executive operations and staff coordination.
- Susan RussoChief Standards and Compliance OfficerEnsures compliance with standards and regulations.
- Dr. Annette LuskoChief Medical OfficerLeads medical services and clinical care.
- Ramon DominguezChief Financial OfficerManages financial planning and operations.
- Brenda BenageChief Business OfficerOversees business development and strategy.
- Emily KochChief Nursing OfficerLeads nursing staff and patient care initiatives.
- Jamie PoshastVP of Crisis ServicesDirects crisis intervention and support services.
- Abigail HarndenChief Human Resources OfficerManages HR functions and employee relations.
- Dana NevesChief Information OfficerOversees IT and information systems.
Conditions and Issues Treated
Dual-Diagnosis
A drug rehab center that uses Dual Diagnosis is more likely to be successful in rehabilitating a person. Dual diagnosis helps to identify and treat any co-occurring disorders. It is essential to screen for both addiction and any untreated mental health issues. A dual diagnosis gives rehab the means to treat addiction while restoring mental and emotional health.
About 70% of patients with drug addiction have at least one other psychiatric diagnosis. Fortunately, dual diagnosis treatment is a proven model that has been highly effective.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Dual-Diagnosis, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Outpatient programs offer a lower intensity level of addiction treatment than inpatient facilities. They are ideal for those who have graduated from inpatient facilities, have a supportive home environment, and are motivated to commit to the program. Services offered include medication-assisted treatment, individual and group therapy, and peer group support.
This treatment is a popular option for those suffering from a lower intensity addiction. It is not advisable for someone who needs to go through a medically supervised detox or does not have a supportive home environment. It requires motivation and dedication to commit to the program without constant monitoring.
Therapies & Programs
During individual therapy at Community Bridges - Avondale in , the person in recovery meets with a therapist one on one to go over their situation and learn from past mistakes. The counselor or therapist will use this time to address the causes of addiction, triggers, and any mental issue or dual diagnosis. They will also address aftercare plans, giving them the best chances of long-term sobriety.
This therapeutic process is very intense and challenging to go through. Some clients may find it easier to open up with someone apart from their family or loved ones who understand their struggles and experience with addiction.
The process of going through couple’s therapy at Community Bridges - Avondale in allows for both partners to be on the same page regarding addiction recovery. Whether one or both members of the couple struggled with addiction, they can improve their odds of sobriety by undergoing this treatment together. This therapeutic environment teaches how to communicate effectively and avoid relapse triggers while building healthy lifestyles that may help maintain sobriety following graduation from rehab programs.
Family therapy is designed to help addicts get clean and sober by using what they love the most; their family. Most drug treatment centers make it mandatory that the addict’s family attend therapy sessions, which is great because having everyone there to support them makes it much easier for them to get clean. Not only are they surrounded by people who want them to get better, but everyone is there because they want the best for them, not because they feel like they have to be.
Drug addicts are often surrounded by resentful or uneducated family members who would, at times, rather see them stay addicted because it makes their own lives easier. Sometimes they don’t understand what the addiction is or how they play a part in it. They know that during and after the addict’s sobriety journey, they will face challenges and changes that they aren’t sure how to handle. This can be very tough for an addict to go through on their own, which is why it’s so important that they have the support of their family. Just because someone is an addict does not mean that they don’t deserve the love and support of those around them.
Addicts in Avondale, AZ can find support in group therapy at Community Bridges - Avondale by finding peers who understand their situation and being held accountable. They also learn to develop faith, understanding, and insight into their addiction through shared conversations.
Group Therapy is employed by drug treatment centers to provide the recovering addict with a platform to talk about their feelings and experiences. It also provides for an opportunity to learn from other addicts who have successfully overcome their addiction. It is recommended that all group members be recovering addicts for this type of therapy to work.
Trauma therapy allows people who struggled with a past trauma to face the situation and learn from it. Many people go through traumatic events at an early age that later leads them into addiction as adults. By addressing this issue during treatment at Community Bridges - Avondale in [/type], you can move forward with your recovery process and take back control of your sober future, too!
Traumas are one of the most common causes of psychological disorders such as Addiction Disorder. It’s often found among those diagnosed with Addictive Disorders because traumatized individuals have strong emotions or thoughts related to their traumas, leading to addictive behaviors.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps addicts comprehend the causes of their substance abuse and the consequences that follow. The treatment’s goal is to help addicts gain self-control and maintain abstinence from drugs and alcohol over the long term. Through CBT, clients learn to recognize and avoid high-risk situations and cope with challenging situations when they arise.
Nutrition therapy has been used as a treatment modality for addiction recovery and in eating disorders for adults, adolescents, and children. Specific nutrients have been identified that influence neurotransmitters associated with reward pathways of the brain. Carbohydrate loading with complex carbohydrates to elevate serotonin levels was effective in treating bulimia nervosa. This approach prompted researchers to explore the use of this type of nutritional intervention in other disorders.
Nicotine replacement therapy is a popular method of treatment that helps individuals overcome their addiction to cigarettes by providing them with safer alternatives. Nicotine replacement options can include:
- Inhalers
- Gum
- Patches
These treatments are often used in combination with other therapies, such as cognitive behavioral therapy or motivational interviewing, to help individuals more easily transition into a smoking-free lifestyle.
Patient Experience
Experiential Therapy at Community Bridges - Avondale
Experiential therapy is a type of treatment involving immediate, intense experiences designed to manage addiction. Experiential therapy is beneficial for:
- People who are seeking to overcome an addiction but have difficulty focusing on treatment goals
- People with short attention spans due to high levels of stress or difficulty concentrating
- People who are afraid of engaging in treatment due to negative past experiences
Payment Options
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Location & Contact
824 North 99th Avenue
Avondale, AZ 85323
Phone Number
(623) 907-6520
Additional Locations
- Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) - Center For Hope in Mesa, AZ
- Community Bridges - Phoenix in Phoenix, AZ
- Community Bridges - Addiction Recovery in Phoenix, AZ
- Community Bridges Yuma Outpatient Services Center in Yuma, AZ
- Community Bridges Globe SRU in Globe, AZ
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Location
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824 North 99th Avenue
Avondale, AZ 85323 -
(623) 907-6520
Accepts
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GenderFemale, Male
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AgeAdults (20+), Seniors (65+), Teenagers
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ModalityCouples, Family, Group, Individuals
Community Bridges
Listed June 2, 2021
Updated July 25, 2024
Avondale, Arizona Addiction and Treatment
Arizona has some of the highest rates of prescription drug abuse in the United States. Methamphetamines, heroin and morphine are among the most commonly abused substances. Prescription pain relievers were prescribed to 348 million people in 2012, enough to medicate every adult in Arizona for 2 full weeks. The number of people with substance use disorders in Arizona has remained relatively constant over the past few years.
Nestled in the Salt River valley, Avondale is a vibrant Phoenix suburb offering outdoor adventures, artistic pursuits, and NASCAR thrills. However, the city faces substance abuse challenges, with opioid-related deaths increasing by 40% and fentanyl fatalities doubling from 2020 to 2024 in Maricopa County, where Avondale resides.
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