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Victory Programs Shepherd House - Windermere Road

Drug Rehab Center in Dorchester, Massachusetts

  • Opioid Addiction
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Alcoholism

Victory Programs Shepherd House - Windermere Road is an accredited health center that provides comprehensive treatment and evidence-based programs for substance use disorder and dual diagnosis, with a focus on individualized therapy, family counseling, and relapse prevention.

About This Dorchester, MA Facility

Victory Programs Shepherd House, located in Dorchester, MA, is a beacon of hope for individuals and families grappling with homelessness, substance abuse disorders, and chronic health issues, including HIV/AIDS. This non-profit rehab stands out for its compassionate approach to recovery, focusing on the most vulnerable populations and offering a comprehensive suite of services tailored to address the multifaceted needs of its clients.

  • Comprehensive Care for Chronic Conditions: Offers specialized support for individuals dealing with substance use disorders alongside chronic illnesses like HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C.
  • Inclusive and Supportive Environment: No one is turned away due to health problems or needs, ensuring a leadership role in serving clients with HIV infection and AIDS.
  • Dual-diagnosis Services: Provides critical dual-diagnosis services for individuals facing both substance abuse issues and mental health disorders.

Victory Programs Shepherd House is accredited by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and holds a state license, underscoring its commitment to high-quality care. The facility's dedication to recovery, hope, and community is evident in its broad spectrum of services designed to address homelessness, addiction, and chronic illnesses.

The center treats a variety of addictions and issues, including alcoholism, opioid addiction, drug addiction, and co-occurring mental health conditions. Treatment methods encompass individualized plans, group therapy, relapse prevention, life skills training, medication-assisted treatment, cognitive-behavioral therapy, family therapy, and 12-step meetings, offering a holistic approach 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
  • Accreditations

    State License

    SAMHSA

    Conditions and Issues Treated

    Addiction to prescription opioid painkillers like oxycodone and hydrocodone, and illicit opioids such as heroin, leads to potentially life-threatening withdrawal symptoms when discontinued. Opioid addiction treatment typically involves an inpatient stay at facilities like Victory Programs Shepherd House - Windermere Road to make sure they get through withdrawal safely. Treatment also includes comprehensive mental health counseling.

    Mental illness includes conditions such as anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder. It can also happen that mental illness causes drug addiction and vice versa. Victory Programs Shepherd House - Windermere Road in Massachusetts knows it is vital to diagnose dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder.

    Levels of Care Offered

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

    Sober living houses in Massachusetts help the patient to smoothly transition from a formal treatment program to a normal life. They are also known as recovery residences or half-way houses. SLH like Victory Programs Shepherd House - Windermere Road provide the advantage of residing with a peer-group who had similar experiences.

    Treatment is just a first step in sustaining sobriety. After rehabilitation, counseling for aftercare helps the person adapt to a life without drugs. A sober living facility in Dorchester, job therapy, or educational assistance may be included in this service, managed by Victory Programs Shepherd House - Windermere Road. This is when a preventive strategy for relapse starts to take shape.

    Victory Programs Shepherd House - Windermere Road‘s Therapies & Programs

    In addiction recovery at Victory Programs Shepherd House - Windermere Road, therapy plays a significant role. This helps patients get to the root of their addiction and discover how the problems that contributed to their use can be handled better. Therapy can be performed in a group and one on one settings. The patient interacts with the therapist in a one-on-one atmosphere during individual therapy. This encourages them to reflect on the underlying addiction problems and develop ways to avoid potential future abuse.

    Many people turn to drugs and alcohol as a way of processing trauma that has affected them in the past. Trauma can include abuse, neglect, the loss of a loved one and other unpleasant incidents. Trauma therapy at Victory Programs Shepherd House - Windermere Road helps patients process trauma. It gives them the tools to deal with it in a healthier manner.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the relationship between a patient’s thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Victory Programs Shepherd House - Windermere Road aims to establish a healthy response to thoughts and feelings as an alternative to turning to drugs and alcohol. It also promotes healthy communication between addicts and those around them. It is and effective therapy for people suffering with all types of addictions.

    Life skills pertain to the skill sets a person should possess to become successful in life. Examples are time management, budgeting, and social abilities. Life skills therapy highlights the fact that addiction recovery is more than just a person’s ability to go through their day-to-day without resorting to substance use in Dorchester, MA once they leave the facility.

    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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    Victory Programs Shepherd House - Windermere Road Location and Directions
    Address Information
    Dorchester, Massachusetts 02122 Phone Number(617) 541-0222 Meta DetailsUpdated April 15, 2024
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    Dorchester, 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.

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