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House of the Good Shepherd

House of the Good Shepherd

Drug Rehab Center in Utica, New York

  • Mental Health

The House of the Good Shepherd in Utica, NY specializes in mental health treatment, offering various levels of care including inpatient treatment, couples and family therapy, experiential and trauma therapy, as well as popular treatments like DBT and CBT, accepting private health insurance and providing comprehensive and personalized treatment plans.

About This New York Facility

The House of the Good Shepherd, in Utica, NY is specialized in providing mental health treatment. At this facility, they provide different levels of care such as inpatient treatment as well as helping people facing various issues and addictions related to mental health, including couples, family and individual therapy. The House of the Good Shepherd also focuses on experiential therapy, nutrition therapy, and trauma therapy, as well as other popular treatments like Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT).

This facility also accepts private health insurance, with the aim of helping more individuals receive the help they need, and to make access to their treatment more flexible and convenient. All of their staff members are highly trained and experienced in the mental health field. They strive to provide the most comprehensive and personalized treatment plan in order to help everyone find the best solution to their individual situation.

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

    Levels of Care Offered at House of the Good Shepherd

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

    Inpatient rehab means living at the Utica, 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.

    Therapies & Programs

    Individual professional counseling or individual therapy refers to the one-on-one interaction between a patient and his or her counselor at House of the Good Shepherd in Utica, New York. 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 Utica, NY and others who relate to your situation is a fundamental tool for recovery at House of the Good Shepherd. 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 House of the Good Shepherd 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. House of the Good Shepherd aims to help patients understand the connection between their feelings, emotions, and behaviors and provide them with the tools to make a difference in Utica, NY. 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.

    Nutrition therapy, also called medical nutrition therapy (MNT), addresses the unique needs of the recovering person’s diet. Due to addiction’s devastating toll on a person’s physical health, healthy eating must be addressed as soon as therapy starts. A good diet helps boosts a recovering person’s ability to fully participate in House of the Good Shepherd therapy.

    Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is a treatment that helps people to quit smoking. In nicotine replacement therapy, a controlled amount of nicotine is provided in the form of gums, patches, or sprays. They do not contain the harmful chemicals usually found in tobacco products. NRT reduces the withdrawal symptoms by giving nicotine in low doses. However, NRT provides relief only from the physical withdrawal symptoms. The emotional and psychological aspects of quitting needs to be treated separately. While NRT is safe for most adults, teens and pregnant women should not undergo NRT. Research shows that the use of NRT doubles the chances of quitting smoking.

    Patient Experience

    Experiential Therapy at House of the Good Shepherd

    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.

    Payment Options Accepted

    For specific insurance or payment methods please contact us.
  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
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    Additional Details

    Specifics, location, and helpful extra information.
    House of the Good Shepherd Location and Directions
    Address Information1550 Champlin Ave
    Utica, New York 13502 Phone Number(315) 235-7600 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Utica, New York Addiction Information

    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.

    More than 50% of Utica (NY) college students report drinking heavily or using drugs, and 20% report binge drinking. The average age at first use of illicit substances is 15 years old. More people are dying from drug overdoses than car accidents in Utica, NY. In 2016, 1,532 people from Utica were admitted to treatment facilities. Common types of drug treatment include residential rehab, outpatient rehab, and 12-step programs.

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