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SMOC - Sage House

SMOC - Sage House

Drug Rehab Center in Framingham, Massachusetts

  • Substance Abuse
  • Opioid Addiction
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Drug Addiction
  • Alcoholism

SMOC - Sage House in Framingham, Massachusetts is a residential treatment facility that provides comprehensive care, including counseling, education, and holistic therapies, to help individuals struggling with substance abuse and addiction achieve long-term sobriety.

About This Framingham, MA Facility

Sage House, a residential treatment facility in Framingham, MA, provides comprehensive services to homeless families or those at risk due to substance abuse. Its nurturing environment allows families to focus solely on recovery, with 24/7 monitoring and therapeutic interventions like individual, group, and behavioral therapy.

The facility's mission extends beyond recovery, offering family support services, vocational training, employment assistance, and housing guidance. This holistic approach empowers individuals and families, fostering self-sufficiency and successful reintegration.

Sage House specializes in treating substance abuse and addiction, catering to two-parent or single-parent male-headed households. Its residential program, spanning 4-6 months, includes medication management and life skills training, addressing the multifaceted challenges of addiction recovery.

  • Nurturing residential treatment program
  • Family support services for education and counseling
  • Vocational training and employment assistance
  • Housing assistance for stable living environments

Accredited by SAMHSA, Sage House provides a comprehensive continuum of care, including individual and group counseling, 12-Step education, and life-skills training. Their trauma-informed approach identifies underlying causes and equips clients with relapse prevention strategies for long-term sobriety.

For individuals struggling with substance abuse and its impact on family life, Sage House offers a supportive environment and holistic services. Their tailored programs empower families to overcome addiction, rebuild lives, and achieve lasting recovery.

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

    SAMHSA

    Conditions and Issues Treated

    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 SMOC - Sage House in Framingham.

    Opioid addiction treatment facilities like SMOC - Sage House 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.

    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 SMOC - Sage House 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 Offered

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Inpatient, Residential, Sober-Living / Half-Way, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    Inpatient rehab means living at the Framingham, 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.

    Sober living homes are homes where addicts can go after completing treatment. These facilities located in Massachusetts, offered by SMOC - Sage House, support a sober living lifestyle. There are often curfews, chores and therapy sessions enforced to keep residents clean. Career training and other resources are also provided to help recovering addicts return to the outside world.

    Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient’s individual requirements.

    Aftercare support plays an important role when sustaining a patient’s full recovery at SMOC - Sage House. 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 Framingham, MA such as Alcoholics Anonymous.

    SMOC - Sage House‘s Therapies & Programs

    During individual therapy at SMOC - Sage House in Framingham, Massachusetts, the person in recovery meets with a therapist one-on-one to go over the situation and learn from their mistakes. The counselor or therapist will use this time to address causes of an addiction, triggers, any type of mental issue or dual diagnosis, and aftercare plans. They will help fill in any gaps in future plans to give the person the best chances of attaining and maintaining long-term sobriety.

    Couples therapy reduces the dysfunctional behavior in a relationship that may cause addiction. It can help one or both members of the couple. It targets addiction and it can make for a healthier relationship.

    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 SMOC - Sage House in Framingham, MA 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 SMOC - Sage House in Framingham, MA provides individuals the resources to cope with past traumas healthily.

    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 Massachusetts communicate and express their emotions well.

    Life skills training helps the recovering person gain the skills and confidence necessary to function well in the world. Life skills training focuses on practical activities like cooking, job seeking, social interactions, and money management. This kind of training at SMOC - Sage House helps fill in the gaps caused by addiction with useful, immediately usable skills.

    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.

    Payment Options Accepted

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  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
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    Additional Details

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    SMOC - Sage House Location and Directions
    Address Information517 Winter St
    Framingham, Massachusetts 01702 Phone Number(508) 626-2586 Meta DetailsUpdated April 15, 2024
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    Framingham, 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.

    There are over 100 drug-related arrests in Framingham, MA every year. 8% of Framingham residents abuse drugs regularly. Opioid overdose deaths related to fentanyl increased by 79% between 2014 and 2015. The number is expected to increase by at least 10%. Framingham is known as a drug hot spot. The best drug treatment options in Framingham, Massachusetts include inpatient rehab, outpatient rehab, and residential treatment.

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