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Spectrum Health and Human Services - Downtown Buffalo Counseling Center

Spectrum Health and Human Services - Downtown Buffalo Counseling Center

Drug Rehab Center in Buffalo, New York

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

The Spectrum Health and Human Services - Downtown Buffalo Counseling Center is an accredited, high-quality addiction treatment center offering an array of services from outpatient to residential treatment with a staff of compassionate, experienced professionals focused on helping patients recover from addiction.

About This New York Facility

Spectrum Health and Human Services - Downtown Buffalo Counseling Center, located in Buffalo, New York, is an addiction treatment facility that was established in 1973. With a focus on providing assistance to individuals struggling with alcoholism, opioid addiction, dual diagnosis, drug addiction, substance abuse, and mental health issues, the center offers a range of services to meet the diverse needs of their clients. Accredited by SAMHSA and holding a state license, Spectrum Health and Human Services - Downtown Buffalo Counseling Center is committed to delivering high-quality care and support to their patients.

At Spectrum Health and Human Services - Downtown Buffalo Counseling Center, individuals seeking treatment for addiction and substance abuse can find a variety of services tailored to their needs. Some of these services include detoxification, drug rehabilitation, dual-diagnosis treatment, outpatient counseling, sober-living/half-way programs, aftercare support, and intervention services. With a comprehensive approach to treatment, the center aims to provide a continuum of care that addresses the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of addiction. By offering a range of options, Spectrum Health and Human Services - Downtown Buffalo Counseling Center strives to support individuals on their journey to recovery and help them achieve long-term sobriety.

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
  • Multiple Centers
  • Accreditations

    State License

    SAMHSA

    Conditions and Issues Treated

    Rehab centers in New York exist to help individuals bounce back from substance abuse. Drug addiction refers to the use of illegal drugs and improper use of prescription drugs. Substance abuse includes all problems that stem out from using psychoactive substances. Centers like Spectrum Health and Human Services - Downtown Buffalo Counseling Center are here to help.

    Opioids are a set of drugs prescribed for pain relief. Opioid addiction for New York residents refers to the compulsive seeking of opioids, even when they are not required medically. Treatment involves medication-assisted therapy in which medicines, counseling, and behavioral therapies are all utilized at Spectrum Health and Human Services - Downtown Buffalo Counseling Center.

    A dual-diagnosis describes two medical issues that are happening at the same time. They may or may not be related. Over 50% of people with an addiction in New York have another mental health condition. Screening for both addiction and any untreated mental health issue is essential, and individually managed by Spectrum Health and Human Services - Downtown Buffalo Counseling Center.

    Levels of Care Offered at Spectrum Health and Human Services - Downtown Buffalo Counseling Center

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

    An addict may have to go through alcohol or drug withdrawal. While detox may be uncomfortable, it is not life-threatening. Detoxification allows the addict to rid the body of all traces of drugs or alcohol and gives the addict a clean slate for their recovery. In an inpatient or outpatient setting, detox can be managed medically.

    An outpatient treatment program is set up to help with alcohol or drug addiction, or a co-occurring disorder. The patient must attend the New York facility for their therapy and other programs but are able to return home each night. The frequency of mandatory attendance decreases after much of Spectrum Health and Human Services - Downtown Buffalo Counseling Center‘s program is complete.

    Sober living houses reinforce healthy living behaviors and can help prevent relapse. They are designed to feel more like a home with greater independence and privacy. A sober living house in Buffalo, NY managed by Spectrum Health and Human Services - Downtown Buffalo Counseling Center might incorporate random drug screening, curfews, rotating chores, group meetings.

    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.

    Not everyone who struggles with addiction in New York is ready to go into a treatment program. For these individuals, intervention services may help. Friends and family of the individual can call and set up an intervention. We have a professional come and lead the discussion.

    Aftercare support refers to the follow-up care provided after the initial rehab program. The quality of aftercare support plays an important role in preventing relapses and sustains recovery. Aftercare support at Spectrum Health and Human Services - Downtown Buffalo Counseling Center is personalized according to the needs of the patient in New York.

    Therapies & Programs

    Individual therapy refers to one-on-one psychotherapy between a patient and their Spectrum Health and Human Services - Downtown Buffalo Counseling Center therapist. Individual therapy seeks to help identify the issues that drive and contribute to a client’s addiction or alcoholism. Another goal of individual counseling is to assist the client to learn how to manage their lives without alcohol or drugs.

    Addiction is a family disease. Family therapy is a common tool that is used during inpatient treatment. While living with active addiction in Buffalo, New York, it is impossible for family members not to be affected. In order to have the greatest chances for long term sobriety, healing any family trauma and dysfunctional communications is important. Family therapy aims to heal and rebalance unhealthy roles and habits.

    Group therapy occurs in a group setting as opposed to a one on one setting. It benefits patients by providing a feeling of support and letting them know they are not alone. Patients at Spectrum Health and Human Services - Downtown Buffalo Counseling Center also learn to build trust and understanding and gain perspective through discussions.

    After experiencing trauma, it’s crucial to look for a facility that can provide trauma therapy. This approach zeroes in on the traumatic incidents that a patient has encountered in the past, recent or not. It’s been widely known that trauma can make an individual resort to alcohol or other substances to mask their troubles and pain. Trauma can originate from domestic violence, sexual abuse, an early encounter with death, sexual assault, and many more. The goal of trauma therapy at Spectrum Health and Human Services - Downtown Buffalo Counseling Center in Buffalo, NY is to help the patient see beyond the trauma and move forward. Mental health professionals will facilitate the patient’s journey and see to it that he or she is no longer a victim of his or her traumatic experiences and has wholly regained his or her personal power.

    DBT, also known as dialectical behavior therapy, is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) that helps people understand how their thoughts, behaviors, and feelings all connect. This can give them more control over their actions, effectively stopping self-harm ideations and attempts in some patients. It can also help put people in control over some mental struggles, like borderline personality disorder.

    Most individuals suffering from addiction have low self-awareness, so they end up making poor decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is suitable for patients recovering from an addiction of any kind. Through it, patients become more aligned with their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, giving them a better opportunity to respond appropriately to temptations and negative feelings.

    This therapy modality at Spectrum Health and Human Services - Downtown Buffalo Counseling Center in Buffalo, NY strengthens a person’s ability to stay on top of their emotional state and learn new stress management techniques so they won’t give in to the temptations easily. Moreover, CBT helps people communicate and express their emotions well, which can be vital in relapse management. CBT is also suitable for managing co-occurring disorders like depression and bipolar illness.

    Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy sees a person suffering from substance addiction to have illogical reasoning, counterproductive actions, and does not see things clearly. REBT at Spectrum Health and Human Services - Downtown Buffalo Counseling Center in Buffalo, NY deals with cognition, images, and behavior extensively to rectify the client’s bad habits. The process calls for practice, reiteration, and bolstering the new way of thinking being introduced to the patient.

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    Spectrum Health and Human Services - Downtown Buffalo Counseling Center Location and Directions
    Address Information1280 Main St
    Buffalo, New York 14209 Phone Number(716) 884-5797 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Buffalo, 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.

    10.8% of New Yorkers aged 12-17 reported using an illicit drug. In Buffalo, NY, the number of drug overdose deaths increased from 33 in 2015 to 70 in 2016. Methamphetamine use is rising in Buffalo, with more meth seized in 2017 than any other year on record. Buffalo is home to several treatment facilities. Treatment typically begins with a detoxification process, followed by individual and group therapy.

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