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Pilgrim Psychiatric Center

Drug Rehab Center in Riverhead, New York

  • Mental Health
  • Eating Disorder
  • Dual Diagnosis

Pilgrim Psychiatric Center offers evidence-based and comprehensive behavioral health solutions for individuals with dual diagnosis, mental health, and eating disorders, with specialized care and various treatment modalities in a safe and supportive environment.

About This Riverhead, NY Facility

Pilgrim Psychiatric Center is a treatment center based in Riverhead, New York and affiliated with the Office of Mental Health - New York. The center specializes in offering dual-diagnosis, mental health, and eating disorder treatment. Services offered range from individual, family, and group therapy to intensive nutrition and trauma therapy. Other treatments and methods include experiential therapy, nicotine replacement therapy, dual-diagnosis treatment, and cognitive-behavioral therapy. The center provides both residential long-term and outpatient treatments to suit a wide range of clients and their needs.

The staff at Pilgrim Psychiatric Center are all highly trained and experienced professionals dedicated to providing quality care to clients suffering from mental health disorders, eating disorders, or dual-diagnosis. Services are tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual and provide a supportive and healing environment. With treatment options ranging from residential to outpatient, the team at Pilgrim Psychiatric Center can provide the support and care necessary to those struggling with dual-diagnosis, mental health, and eating disorders to lead a healthier and more fulfilling life.

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
  • Veterans
  • Multiple Centers
  • Conditions and Issues Treated

    Substance use disorder falls under two categories: Alcohol or Drug Abuse and Drug Dependence. An individual suffering from a substance use disorder and mental health disorders is said to have a co-occurring disorder or a dual disorder. Individuals in Riverhead, NY with substance use disorders and mental health problems are said to suffer from a ‘dual diagnosis’.

    The most frequently identified mental health issues found in individuals with substance use disorders include anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder.

    Levels of Care Offered

    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 treatment is treatment that occurs when a patient is not checked into a rehab facility. The patient may show up for therapy sessions, go through detox and engage in other therapies to help them recover. However, they will do so while they live at home in New York.

    Outpatient therapy provided by Pilgrim Psychiatric Center is usually recommended as a follow up to inpatient therapy. It helps patients adapt to their normal lives after treatment. In some cases, it can also be an alternative to inpatient treatment. People may choose this route if they are unable to leave their jobs, children or if they don’t have the money for inpatient treatment. However, inpatient treatment is the best way to recover from addiction.

    Pilgrim Psychiatric Center‘s Therapies & Programs

    Individual therapy aims to identify the core issues that would have led the patient to substance abuse and address the root cause effectively. Patients find the therapist as a person who they can trust. It helps them to open up and discuss personal and sensitive issues, which they may not be comfortable discussing in a group.

    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. It helps to repair relationships and improve communication between family members.

    Group therapy happens at Pilgrim Psychiatric Center in a controlled group environment, as opposed to a one-on-one setting. It supports Riverhead, NY patients’ recovery by offering a sense of comfort and letting them know that they are not alone. Through shared conversations, patients also learn to develop faith and understanding and gain insight on their addictions.

    Unresolved trauma is often a key reason why many patients resorted to substance abuse. Trauma therapy refers to treatment wherein specialist therapists help the patients to resolve the trauma that led the patients to substance abuse. The trauma could be physical abuse, sexual abuse, war, natural disasters, divorce, accident, loss of a loved one, etc. Thinking of these traumatic events causes emotional disturbances like anxiety, depression and results in addiction. If trauma is the primary cause of substance abuse, then both issues must be addressed. Otherwise, there is a risk of relapse. Trauma therapy also improves the cognitive functions and provides long term benefits.

    Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a way of addressing concerns through talking. It can be used in individual counseling sessions. Talking through issues with professionals at Pilgrim Psychiatric Center can identify sources of discomfort or unhealthy thoughts. It is a way of learning about yourself and your individual perceptions. CBT is a healthy way of addressing some behaviors which may be bringing unintended consequences in your life.

    Medical Nutrition Therapy, also called nutrition therapy and MNT, helps someone recovering from an addiction learn how to replenish their body with the nutrients that food can provide. This helps improve medical, physical, and emotional conditions resulting from an addiction. These skills are taught by dietitians and nutritionists at Pilgrim Psychiatric Center in Riverhead, New York who understand the effects of addiction.

    Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is a treatment that helps people to quit smoking. NRT reduces the withdrawal symptoms by giving nicotine in low doses. It 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 Pilgrim Psychiatric Center

    Experiential therapy works on the principle that the perception of individuals determines their behavior. It is different from medication and talk therapy and suits those who have difficulty in expressing themselves and interact. Experiential therapy works by using tools and activities to recreate past experiences and encourages the release of suppressed thoughts that were responsible for the negative feelings and drug addiction.

    Role-playing, arts and crafts, music, animal care, rock climbing, etc. are some of the activities used in this therapy. Gradually the individual will experience calmness and love and change their perception positively. Other than drug addiction, Experiential therapy is useful in various behavioral and eating disorders.

    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.
    Pilgrim Psychiatric Center Location and Directions
    Address Information550 E Main St
    Riverhead, New York 11901 Phone Number(631) 369-1277 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Riverhead, 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.

    According to recent statistics 9% of the population in Riverhead, NY has a substance abuse disorder, and 4% are addicted to drugs or alcohol. There's also a serious problem of alcohol addiction as well, with 16% of people having a history of alcohol abuse or misuse. There are many different types of drug rehab facilities available in Riverhead, NY. Some common options include inpatient rehab, outpatient rehab, and residential rehab.

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