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Walden Behavioral Care

Drug Rehab Center in Amherst, Massachusetts

  • Substance Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Drug Addiction

Walden Behavioral Care is an accredited provider of specialized treatment for individuals with substance abuse, drug addiction, and dual diagnosis issues in Amherst, MA offering a range of treatments from residential long-term and eating disorder treatment to individual, dual-diagnosis and family therapy, as well as numerous aftercare services for continued recovery.

About Walden Behavioral Care in Massachusetts

Walden Behavioral Care, a private rehab facility located in Amherst, Massachusetts, specializes in the treatment of substance abuse and addiction.

• Accredited provider of specialized treatment for substance abuse, drug addiction, and dual diagnosis issues
• Offers inpatient, dual-diagnosis, and partial-hospitalization services tailored to each patient's needs
• Treats a wide range of addictions and mental health issues, including eating disorders, trauma, PTSD, mood disorders, and more
• Employs experienced mental health professionals and licensed clinicians to deliver comprehensive care

Walden Behavioral Care is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), ensuring the highest standards of care. The facility provides a continuum of care, from residential treatment to outpatient services, to support patients at every stage of their recovery journey.

The center addresses a variety of substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Treatment options include residential long-term and short-term programs, eating disorder treatment, individual and group therapy, family therapy, life skills training, sober living/halfway houses, and intensive outpatient services.

Walden Behavioral Care recognizes the importance of ongoing support and offers a range of aftercare services to help patients successfully transition from rehab to everyday life, promoting long-term recovery and well-being.

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
  • Accreditations

    JCAHO

    Conditions and Issues Treated

    Some addicts can benefit from substance abuse treatment, which is designed to help them become and remain sober without the use of medications. These programs are typically used by those struggling with drugs like marijuana or hallucinogens. However, they might be beneficial for those with a co-occurring mental health disorder like schizophrenia, major depression or bipolar disorder.

    During this type of treatment, the addict will meet with therapists and other professionals on a regular basis to learn coping skills and healthy ways to deal with their addiction and mental health disorder.

    Treatment programs often combine medications with counseling, support groups and even medical services like those found in hospitals or doctor’s offices. There are also detoxification services that addicts can use to get sober and avoid severe withdrawal symptoms.

    A drug rehab center that uses Dual Diagnosis is more likely to be successful in rehabilitating a person. Dual diagnosis helps to identify and treat any co-occurring disorders. It is essential to screen for both addiction and any untreated mental health issues. A dual diagnosis gives rehab the means to treat addiction while restoring mental and emotional health.

    About 70% of patients with drug addiction have at least one other psychiatric diagnosis. Fortunately, dual diagnosis treatment is a proven model that has been highly effective.

    Levels of Care Offered

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Dual-Diagnosis, Inpatient, Partial-Hospitalization, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    Inpatient rehab means you live there while your addiction or co-occurring disorder is treated. Prescribed medications are used along with counseling.

    This type of rehabilitation provides a drug-free environment for people who struggle with chronic/long-term addiction (or their own home). Jobs or school can be put on hold until after the stay to focus solely on recovery.

    For people looking for drug treatment, partial hospitalization programs offer an alternate option to inpatient rehab or residential treatment. Patients attend therapy sessions for a set number of hours each day. They can typically visit family or go home during non-therapy hours.

    Partial hospitalization programs can last from one to six months and are appropriate for patients with acute addiction symptoms. Walden Behavioral Care offers a partial hospitalization program in , and is a good option for people looking for drug treatment.

    Therapies & Programs

    During individual therapy at Walden Behavioral Care in , the person in recovery meets with a therapist one on one to go over their situation and learn from past mistakes. The counselor or therapist will use this time to address the causes of addiction, triggers, and any mental issue or dual diagnosis. They will also address aftercare plans, giving them the best chances of long-term sobriety.

    This therapeutic process is very intense and challenging to go through. Some clients may find it easier to open up with someone apart from their family or loved ones who understand their struggles and experience with addiction.

    Family therapy is designed to help addicts get clean and sober by using what they love the most; their family. Most drug treatment centers make it mandatory that the addict’s family attend therapy sessions, which is great because having everyone there to support them makes it much easier for them to get clean. Not only are they surrounded by people who want them to get better, but everyone is there because they want the best for them, not because they feel like they have to be.

    Drug addicts are often surrounded by resentful or uneducated family members who would, at times, rather see them stay addicted because it makes their own lives easier. Sometimes they don’t understand what the addiction is or how they play a part in it. They know that during and after the addict’s sobriety journey, they will face challenges and changes that they aren’t sure how to handle. This can be very tough for an addict to go through on their own, which is why it’s so important that they have the support of their family. Just because someone is an addict does not mean that they don’t deserve the love and support of those around them.

    Addicts in Amherst, MA can find support in group therapy at Walden Behavioral Care by finding peers who understand their situation and being held accountable. They also learn to develop faith, understanding, and insight into their addiction through shared conversations.

    Group Therapy is employed by drug treatment centers to provide the recovering addict with a platform to talk about their feelings and experiences. It also provides for an opportunity to learn from other addicts who have successfully overcome their addiction. It is recommended that all group members be recovering addicts for this type of therapy to work.

    Many people who struggle with addiction in Amherst, Massachusetts also have trouble managing their daily responsibilities after treatment. With this type of therapy, addicts are taught how to manage their time, attain specific goals, and take care of all facets of their lives without the influence of drugs or alcohol.

    During these sessions, therapists will work with addicts to identify personal values and goals. They will then help addicts set goals for achieving those values and standards. In the process, therapists help addicts develop strategies for fulfilling their goals and successfully managing their responsibilities.

    In many cases, this type of therapy is used in conjunction with other types of addiction treatment services to address specific issues that affect a recovering addict’s ability to stay sober.

    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.
    Walden Behavioral Care Location and Directions
    Address Information100 University Drive 2Nd Floor
    Amherst, Massachusetts 1002 Phone Number(413) 269-3173 Meta DetailsUpdated April 15, 2024
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    Amherst, 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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