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Evelyn Brandon Health Center Mental Health Clinic

Evelyn Brandon Health Center Mental Health Clinic in Rochester, NY

The Evelyn Brandon Health Center Mental Health Clinic in Rochester, NY, specializes in treating addictions and co-occurring mental health disorders through comprehensive, personalized, and evidence-based services.

About Evelyn Brandon Health Center Mental Health Clinic

Evelyn Brandon Health Center Mental Health Clinic, located in Rochester, NY, specializes in treating alcoholism, drug addiction, dual diagnosis, and opioid addiction. Part of the Rochester Regional Health network, this private rehabilitation facility offers comprehensive services, including mental and behavioral health treatments.

The Evelyn Brandon Health Center's mission focuses on providing personalized recovery-oriented services tailored to meet each individual's needs. Licensed and operating under the Rochester Regional Health network, the clinic emphasizes evidence-based treatments.

  • Offers a range of treatment options, including outpatient programs and inpatient rehabilitation.
  • Utilizes evidence-based therapies like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).
  • Provides services for co-occurring mental health disorders and addiction issues.
  • Offers various payment options, including Medicaid, private insurance, and financial aid programs.

Addictions such as alcoholism, drug addiction, and opioid addiction are treated here. Individuals with co-occurring mental health conditions and various insurance plan holders benefit the most from services.

  • 15 Conditions Treated
  • Insurance Accepted
  • 7 Levels of Care
  • Speaks English
  • 23 Therapies & Programs
  • Multiple Locations

Staff

  • Ann BergemanPROS ManagerManages Personalized Recovery Oriented Services program for adults with mental health diagnoses.
  • Megan PettigrewPROS ManagerOversees Personalized Recovery Oriented Services program, supporting adults in mental health recovery.
  • Jean TaylorLead TherapistExperienced LCSW providing leadership and therapy at Evelyn Brandon Mental Health Center.
  • Satyavathy SarakantiMD, Behavioral and Mental HealthPhysician specializing in behavioral and mental health care, accepting new patients.

Conditions and Issues Treated

Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment

Substance abuse refers to the intensive and inappropriate use of psychoactive substances. These include illegal drugs, alcohol, and even the excessive use of prescription drugs. Overuse of these substances leads to severe physical or psychological dependence.

Substance abuse is treatable and the duration of treatment and most successful sobriety can require weeks or months of professional care at Evelyn Brandon Health Center Mental Health Clinic in Rochester.

Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment

Opioid addiction treatment facilities like Evelyn Brandon Health Center Mental Health Clinic support people struggling with opioid dependency, which covers illegal and prescription opioids. People often abuse prescription opioids to get high instead of adhering to a medical provider’s directions. Addiction forces people to crave for opioids impulsively without factoring in the dangers these drugs bring to them.

Most opioid addiction treatment plans include detoxification and subsequent medications to ease the process. However, that’s only the beginning. Behavioral therapies and counseling are also necessary to resolve the root cause of addiction. This overall approach decreases the likelihood of falling off the wagon. In some instances, therapies can be done at home.

Dual-Diagnosis

Addiction is often caused by an underlying issue. Mental illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or anxiety disorder could lie at the root. A dual diagnosis by Evelyn Brandon Health Center Mental Health Clinic aims to treat the addiction as well as the cause of the addiction. This ensures the patient will not fall back on old ways after treatment is complete.

Levels of Care

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

Detox is the stage of recovery where the drugs or alcohol are fully removed from your body. As you stop using, your body metabolizes the last dose or drink and starts sending triggers to your brain to get more. These cues lead to cravings. If additional substances are not obtained you begin to go through withdrawal. Your body begins to reset chemical pathways and other metabolic processes begin which can be extremely uncomfortable.

There are two different ways to detox, with medications and without. Depending on your level of addiction and what you are using, you may need medical supervision. For many drugs and alcohol, the acute phase of detox can be completed in a number of days. Cravings and certain longer-term withdrawal symptoms may remain for longer as your body completely rids itself of the drug and relearns how to function without it.

Inpatient rehab means living at the Rochester, NY 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 New York include medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and individual and group therapy.

Most people with addiction in Rochester do not readily recognize that they need help. Family and friends need to take action and express their concern over their loved one’s well-being. It’s best to seek specialists like Evelyn Brandon Health Center Mental Health Clinic, who provide intervention services.

Aftercare support plays an important role when sustaining a patient’s full recovery at Evelyn Brandon Health Center Mental Health Clinic. Patients also receive assistance in making living arrangements in halfway houses. Career counseling is available for those who want a fresh start. There are also local community programs in Rochester, NY such as Alcoholics Anonymous.

Evelyn Brandon Health Center Mental Health Clinic‘s Therapies & Programs

Patients who receive generous support from their loved ones have better chances of completing their recovery. Genetics play a role when it comes to addiction, so it’s better to approach the problem as a unit. Family members can help an individual avoid addiction triggers and guide him or her in making lifestyle changes.

Group therapy is a type of counseling at Evelyn Brandon Health Center Mental Health Clinic in Rochester, NY that occurs between a bunch of strangers. The goal of group therapy sessions is to foster hope and a sense of belonging. It also helps to have people who can relate to what you’re going through. Good behaviors can also be contagious.

As a means of managing pain that has plagued them in the past, many individuals turn to drugs and alcohol. Assault, negligence, the loss of a loved one, and other unfortunate events may involve trauma. This treatment, offered and administrated by Evelyn Brandon Health Center Mental Health Clinic in Rochester, NY provides individuals the resources to cope with past traumas healthily.

Dialectical behavioral therapy focuses on eliminating negative thoughts such as suicidal thoughts. It is useful in the treatment of patients with uncontrollable emotions. The term “dialectic” means the integration of opposites. In the substance abuse context, DBT refers to accepting the patient’s addiction.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is suitable for patients recovering from an addiction of any kind. This therapy modality strengthens a person’s ability to stay on top of their emotional state. CBT is also suitable for managing co-occurring disorders like depression and bipolar illness. It helps people in New York communicate and express their emotions well.

Rational Emotional Behavior Therapy (REBT) has short term results for addicts. Evelyn Brandon Health Center Mental Health Clinic gives patients the tools to deal with their emotions using a method called ‘rational self-counseling’. It aims to help them move forward with their lives without having to deal with ongoing therapy.

Alcoholics Anonymous is the original 12-Step program that established the model that other 12-Step programs, like Narcotics Anonymous, follow. 12-Step programs are support groups that are led and run by members of each group. These groups use the “Big Book,” which contains the 12-Step philosophy of recovery and ongoing abstinence from drugs or alcohol.

Contingency Management (CM) is based on the principle that consequences influence the behaviors of an individual. It promotes desired behavior by giving rewards while discouraging unwanted behaviors. CM is used for individuals who need therapy for more than 3 months. It has the advantage of being implemented by family members.

Payment Options

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  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
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    Location & Contact

    Evelyn Brandon Health Center Mental Health Clinic Location and Directions
    Address
    81 Lake Ave
    Rochester, NY 14608

    Phone Number
    (585) 368-6900

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    Evelyn Brandon Health Center Mental Health Clinic Location and Directions
    Location

    81 Lake Ave
    Rochester, NY 14608
    (585) 368-6900

    Accepting

    Gender Female, Male

    Age Adults (20+), Children (0-12), Teenagers

    Modality Family, Group, Individuals

    Rochester Regional Health

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    Listed May 16, 2021

    Updated July 2, 2024

    Rochester, New York Addiction and Treatment

    More than 2 million New Yorkers are currently suffering from some type of substance abuse and many of those are minors. Alcohol abuse, in particular, is prevalent among those underage. As a result of the high prices and regulation of prescription drugs, many New Yorkers turn to heroin instead. This has led to a serious heroin epidemic in the state.

    Rochester, a vibrant city in western New York, offers a thriving arts and entertainment scene, numerous parks, and recreational activities. The city's welcoming community and strong support network make it an ideal location for those seeking a fresh start during drug rehab treatment. However, Monroe County reported 118 opioid-related deaths and 169 fentanyl-related deaths in 2016, highlighting the severity of the opioid crisis in the region. Over the past five years, opioid-related overdoses in Monroe County have increased by 20 times, indicating a concerning trend.

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