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Spectrum Health Systems - Outpatient

Spectrum Health Systems - Outpatient

Drug Rehab Center in Pittsfield, Massachusetts

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

Spectrum Health Systems is a 50+ year-old, SAMHSA-accredited addiction treatment facility in Pittsfield, MA offering a comprehensive scope of services and accepting most major private health insurance plans for an accessible, quality recovery experience integrating evidence-based therapies and holistic approaches.

About This Pittsfield, MA Facility

Spectrum Health Systems, located in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, is a non-profit organization which has been treating individuals suffering from alcohol and drug addiction since 1969. This accredited service offers a range of levels of care, including aftercare support, detox, drug rehab, dual diagnosis, and interventions, as well as offering peer support, anger management, trauma and PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) therapy, dual diagnosis (co-occurring disorders), and gambling addiction treatments. Some of the methods and treatments at Spectrum Health Systems include 12-step facilitation, cognitive behavioral treatment (CBT), contingency management and motivational incentives, family therapy, group therapy, health education services, and various medications-assisted treatments.

In addition to offering high-quality services and addiction treatments, Spectrum Health Systems is also affiliated with SAMHSA and accepts private health insurance. Furthermore, they also provide individual and recreational therapy, experiential and life skills therapy, suboxone and naltrexone therapy, as well as DUI/DWI evaluations and screens. Spectrum Health Systems is a leading provider of addiction andtreatment services and has helped countless individuals overcome their addictions and start on their path to 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
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Hearing-Impaired
  • Veterans
  • Multiple Centers
  • Accreditations

    SAMHSA

    Conditions and Issues Treated

    Using both legal medications and illegal substances in order to maintain an addiction is substance abuse. Illegal substances can become addictive after a single use. If you are obtaining legal medications illegally, you may be suffering from substance abuse.

    Fortunately facilities like Spectrum Health Systems - Outpatient in Pittsfield, MA are here to help.

    Opioid addiction treatment facilities in Massachusetts, like Spectrum Health Systems - Outpatient cover both illegal and prescription opioids abuse. Most plans include detoxification and subsequent medications to ease the process. Behavioral therapies and counseling are also necessary to resolve the root cause of addiction.

    When someone in Massachusetts struggles with both addiction and mental or emotional illness, this is considered a dual diagnosis. Dual diagnosis treatment can include emotional trauma, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression. Getting treatment for these issues must occur at the same time to treat either of them effectively.

    Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Anger Management, Chronic Illness, Domestic Abuse, Drug Addiction, Dual Diagnosis (Co-Occuring Disorders), Opioid Addiction, Peer Support, Substance Abuse, Trauma and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) 

    Levels of Care Offered

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

    A detox program helps the person physically withdraw from drugs and helps them track their progress. So, suppose the person isn’t ready for sobriety (or relapses). In that case, the treatment professionals can catch it early and help re-orient them towards recovery.

    In order to focus on the psychological aspects of addiction, one must first address the physical symptoms of withdrawal.

    Withdrawal symptoms can be painful, even fatal, so managing the detox process carefully is critical. Severe withdrawal symptoms are often treated with more advanced pharmaceutical interventions. Nausea and headaches are common side effects of detoxification.

    An Outpatient Rehab Program is a part-time drug rehab program for treating individuals in Massachusetts with mild addiction or mild-to-moderate drug withdrawal symptoms. It generally requires about 10 to 12 hours every week. Doctors can administer on-the-spot medication to ease withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, increased heart rate, and even depression. Groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) can be used as a part of outpatient treatment to help maintain sobriety.

    Intervention services are designed to help loved ones of an individual suffering from alcohol or drug addiction. They aim to help the individual realize that their behavior is causing damage, and external help is crucial to handle their problem efficiently.

    Treatment for substance abuse does not cease after an individual successfully completes a detox or rehabilitation program. A vital follow-up treatment service is aftercare support provided to individuals at Spectrum Health Systems - Outpatient in Massachusetts after they attain initial sobriety.

    Aftercare support often takes the following forms: 12-Step Programs, Outpatient Treatment Programs, and Support Groups. The most effective aftercare programs are tailored to meet an individual’s specific needs and circumstances.

    Spectrum Health Systems - Outpatient‘s Therapies & Programs

    Treatment programs include individual therapy for the greatest chances of success. Customized individual therapy is counseling involving you and your Spectrum Health Systems - Outpatient counselor. Individual therapy leads to greater peace and understanding about your triggers for addiction.

    Results have proven the positive impact of family therapy on a recovering patient’s journey to sobriety. Patients at Spectrum Health Systems - Outpatient in Pittsfield, Massachusetts who receive generous support from their loved ones have better chances of completing their recovery process and maintaining their sobriety.

    When family members are more proactive and involved in the treatment procedure, it encourages the patient to advance his or her progress. Moreover, it shouldn’t be ignored that genetics play a role when it comes to addiction, so it’s better to approach the problem as a unit. Also, with proper education, family members can help an individual avoid addiction triggers and guide him or her in making lifestyle changes necessary for his or her sobriety.

    Group therapy may occur on an inpatient or outpatient basis and involves groups of clients who have no pre-existing relationships outside the group. Group therapy differs from support groups in two primary ways: group therapy is a kind of psychotherapy and is moderated by a professional therapist at Spectrum Health Systems - Outpatient in Massachusetts.

    It has been said that unhealed trauma is the root of most addictions. Trauma therapy is a way of addressing trauma while in a safe situation in order to heal. Healing past traumas and introducing coping strategies are strong foundations for sustained recovery from addiction. This may involve individual or group counseling or both, in a Pittsfield, MA facility. Other forms of therapy have been proven to assist in healing past traumas.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on the underlying thoughts and behaviors that caused the problem of addiction in the first place and may cause a relapse. Negative feelings are common in substance abuse disorders, and if not recognized, they can cause co-occurring disorders.

    CBT involves strategies that help to change the thinking and behavioral pattern by cognitive restructuring. In simple terms, it helps to remove negative thoughts and provides long-term benefits. Also, CBT promotes self-awareness, self-control, and healthy ways to respond to negative thoughts. It can be administered as a mono-therapy as well as a part of combination therapy.

    Rational Emotional Behavior Therapy (REBT) allows the opportunity for quick results for addicts. Spectrum Health Systems - Outpatient provides patients in Pittsfield, Massachusetts the resources to use a ‘rational self-counseling’ technique to cope with their emotions. It seeks to help them move forward without having to deal with ongoing treatment throughout their lives.

    In the midst of an addiction certain healthy habits and behaviors can be forgotten or discarded altogether. While in treatment you will learn life skills that will help you successfully maintain sobriety and rebuild your life in Pittsfield, MA. Some examples of this are time management, social skills, nutrition, hygiene, stress management and taking care of yourself.

    The 12-step program is a part of substance abuse treatment. In this program, peers help each other to achieve the goal of abstinence. It was initially developed by the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous. Due to its huge success, the 12-step program is included as a part of other substance abuse treatments.

    The 12 steps guide at an individual level. It begins with the individuals accepting that they are addicts, and they understand its consequences. It is followed by focusing on the recovery process and making amends for hurting others. The program provides the benefit of cognitive restructuring, which refers to the process of change in the negative thoughts that leads to long-term benefits.

    Contingency Management is a type of behavioral therapy rooted and based on the concept of operant conditioning. This type of treatment offered by Spectrum Health Systems - Outpatient in Pittsfield, Massachusetts intends to give positive compensations in response to a patient’s behavior. It can be inferred that this treatment has been effective in curing and lessening a scale of profound issues.

    12-Step Facilitation, Aftercare, Anger Management, Buprenorphine, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), Community reinforcement plus vouchers, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Discharge Planning, Drug Rehab, DUI/DWI Evaluations + Screening + Assessment, Employment Counseling / Training, Experiential Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis, Hepatitis Education / Counseling / Support, HIV or AIDS education, Individual Therapy, Individualized Treatment, Life Skills, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Methadone, Naloxone and overdose education, Naltrexon, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Recreational Therapy, Relapse Prevention, Residential Long Term (>30 Days), Suboxone Therapy, Substance Use Counseling, Trauma Therapy, Vivitrol

    Patient Experience

    Experiential Therapy at Spectrum Health Systems - Outpatient

    Experential therapy is a unique type of therapy that deals with the subconscious mind. This treatment offered by Spectrum Health Systems - Outpatient in Pittsfield, MA encourages individuals to work out their issues with their inner self. Some of the most common examples of experiential therapy are equine therapy, music therapy, adventure therapy, and role playing.

    Payment Options Accepted

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

    Specifics, location, and helpful extra information.
    Spectrum Health Systems - Outpatient Location and Directions
    Address Information42 Summer St
    Pittsfield, Massachusetts 01201 Phone Number(413) 442-0402 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Pittsfield, 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.

    Pittsfield, Massachusetts, is, unfortunately, no stranger to drug addiction and abuse problems. In recent years, the city has seen a dramatic increase in the number of overdose deaths and drug-related crimes. Pittsfield has a higher percentage of people addicted to opioids (7.5%) than the state average of 5.4%. The best way to find the best treatment facility in Pittsfield is to ask for referrals from friends, family members, or other healthcare professionals.

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