Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital (BWFH) is a 171-bed non-profit community teaching hospital in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, established in 1900. This hospital offers comprehensive medical, surgical, and psychiatric care and is conveniently located near the Longwood medical area.
BWFH aims for excellence in patient care within a learning environment characterized by dignity and respect. The hospital holds Joint Commission accreditation and has award-winning community health and wellness programs.
- Integrated chemical dependency unit enhances care for patients with addiction and medical conditions.
- Provides inpatient, outpatient, and partial hospitalization for those seeking recovery.
- Offers medication-assisted treatment tailored to individual needs.
- Serves over 60,000 individuals annually with preventive health education and outreach initiatives.
Specializing in treating alcohol and drug addictions, BWFH caters to individuals with co-existing medical and psychiatric illnesses, helping a diverse demographic group seeking sobriety.
- 1+ Accreditations
- 9 Conditions Treated
- Insurance Accepted
- 7 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 25 Therapies & Programs
Accreditations
JCAHO
Staff
- Kevin GiordanoPresident, Brigham and Women's Faulkner HospitalChief Operating Officer of Brigham and Women's Hospital and Physicians Organization
- Susan DempseyChief Nursing Officer and Vice President of Patient Care ServicesOversees nursing and patient care services at the hospital
- Scott SchisselChief Medical Officer and VP of Medical AffairsLeads medical staff and oversees quality of care
- Maria CopelloPhysician, Brigham Primary PhysiciansProvides primary care services to adult patients
- Michael HealeyPhysician, Brigham Primary PhysiciansOffers internal medicine care at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital
- Silke KriegerPhysician, Brigham Primary PhysiciansSpecializes in primary care for adults
Conditions and Issues Treated
Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment
Rehab centers in Massachusetts 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 Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital are here to help.
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment
Opioids are a set of drugs prescribed for pain relief. Opioid addiction for Massachusetts 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 Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital.
Dual-Diagnosis
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 Massachusetts have another mental health condition. Screening for both addiction and any untreated mental health issue is essential, and individually managed by Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Detox, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Inpatient, Outpatient, Partial-Hospitalization, 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.
Inpatient treatment takes place when a patient checks into a rehab facility. Patients at Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital receive round the clock care that includes detoxing and therapy. Although outpatient treatments are available, inpatient care is recommended as the first step in rehabilitation. The intensive and comprehensive treatment sets patients on a path for drug free living.
An alternative choice for inpatient rehabilitation or residential services is the partial hospitalization program (PHP). Patients remain in a hospital closer to Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital center in Jamaica Plain, MA and spend several hours a day undergoing various therapy types. The period of treatment ranges from one to six months.
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 Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital is personalized according to the needs of the patient in Massachusetts.
Therapies & Programs
Individual therapy refers to one-on-one psychotherapy between a patient and their Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital 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.
Therapy for couples decreases unhealthy behavior in a relationship that can trigger addiction. Either, or both, members of the couple will be improved by this. This treatment administered by Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital still targets addiction and can also make a relationship healthier through a variety of methods.
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 Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital 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 Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital in Jamaica Plain, MA 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 Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital in Jamaica Plain, MA 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.
Nutrition Therapy, or Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), focuses on improving a patient’s mental and physical health through diet. A diet that is low in certain nutrients can lead to emotions that can trigger addiction or relapse. Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital‘s Nutritional therapy promotes healthy eating to heal the body and prevent addictive behavior.
Patient Experience
Experiential Therapy at Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital
Experiential therapy is a non-traditional treatment that uses physical activities to help work through troubling emotions. Role-playing, use of props, and re-enactments are just a few common techniques in experiential therapy at Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital. Its goal is to help people work with troubling emotions, memories, and trauma that are the source of their psychological issues
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Location & Contact
1153 Centre Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Phone Number
(617) 983-7474
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Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts Addiction and Treatment
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.
Jamaica Plain boasts a rich arts scene and abundant green spaces like the Arnold Arboretum, providing a supportive environment for recovery. Yet, Suffolk County faced an alarming 306 opioid deaths in 2022, with fentanyl present in 50-81% of seized drugs that year.
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