Spectrum Health Systems, Inc.
Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. in Leominster, Massachusetts, focuses on outpatient treatment for substance use disorders. Founded in 1969, it is a private nonprofit organization that is now a leading provider in New England. Unique aspects include its specializations and extensive experience in the field.
Spectrum Health Systems' mission is to help clients achieve sobriety, sustain recovery, and fulfill personal life goals. The facility boasts CARF Accreditation, demonstrating its high standards in quality care.
- Individual Therapy: Tailored treatment plans help address each client's unique needs and goals.
- Group Therapy: Group sessions offer support and foster community among clients.
- Family Therapy: Involves family members in the recovery process, providing education and support.
- Medication-Assisted Treatment: Combines medications with counseling to treat substance use disorders more effectively.
This facility treats a variety of addictions, such as alcoholism and opioid addiction, and serves adults, adolescents, men, women, and young adults.
- 1+ Accreditations
- 11 Conditions Treated
- Insurance Accepted
- 7 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 32 Therapies & Programs
Accreditations
CARF
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.
Staff
- Kurt IsaacsonChief Executive OfficerSeasoned behavioral health administrator with over 30 years of experience
- Joe RoseChief Financial OfficerProvides executive oversight of Spectrum's financial operations
- Jeffrey BaxterChief Medical OfficerBoard certified in Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine
- Kristin NolanChief Behavioral Health OfficerOversees Spectrum's continuum of care and adolescent programs
- Stacy FlanaganChief Human Resources OfficerProvides leadership and oversight of employee relations and training
- Lisa BlanchardChief Clinical OfficerLeads clinical policies, standards of care, and company-wide training
- Cindy BuraczynskiSenior Vice President of External AffairsProvides leadership for external communications and fundraising
Conditions and Issues Treated
Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment
Substance abuse refers to the intensive and inappropriate use of psychoactive substances. These include illegal drugs, alcohol, and even the excessive use of prescription drugs. Overuse of these substances leads to severe physical or psychological dependence.
Substance abuse is treatable and the duration of treatment and most successful sobriety can require weeks or months of professional care at Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. in Leominster.
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment
Opioid addiction treatment facilities like Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. support people struggling with opioid dependency, which covers illegal and prescription opioids. People often abuse prescription opioids to get high instead of adhering to a medical provider’s directions. Addiction forces people to crave for opioids impulsively without factoring in the dangers these drugs bring to them.
Most opioid addiction treatment plans include detoxification and subsequent medications to ease the process. However, that’s only the beginning. Behavioral therapies and counseling are also necessary to resolve the root cause of addiction. This overall approach decreases the likelihood of falling off the wagon. In some instances, therapies can be done at home.
Dual-Diagnosis
Addiction is often caused by an underlying issue. Mental illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or anxiety disorder could lie at the root. A dual diagnosis by Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. aims to treat the addiction as well as the cause of the addiction. This ensures the patient will not fall back on old ways after treatment is complete.
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, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Detox is the stage of recovery where the drugs or alcohol are fully removed from your body. As you stop using, your body metabolizes the last dose or drink and starts sending triggers to your brain to get more. These cues lead to cravings. If additional substances are not obtained you begin to go through withdrawal. Your body begins to reset chemical pathways and other metabolic processes begin which can be extremely uncomfortable.
There are two different ways to detox, with medications and without. Depending on your level of addiction and what you are using, you may need medical supervision. For many drugs and alcohol, the acute phase of detox can be completed in a number of days. Cravings and certain longer-term withdrawal symptoms may remain for longer as your body completely rids itself of the drug and relearns how to function without it.
Inpatient rehab means living at the Leominster, MA facility while all aspects of an addiction or co-occurring disorder get addressed. This helps limit the distractions and increase the focus on recovery. Typical inpatient rehab stays are approximately one month long.
An Intensive Outpatient Program like what’s offered at Spectrum Health Systems, Inc., targets those who need intensive treatment but would rather get it in the comfort of their homes. The treatment programs vary in duration and intensity. They can be tailored to suit the patient’s needs.
Outpatient treatment plans cover diagnosis, detoxification, management, and counseling. They are a popular option for those who have graduated from inpatient facilities. Services in Massachusetts include medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and individual and group therapy.
Aftercare support plays an important role when sustaining a patient’s full recovery at Spectrum Health Systems, Inc.. Patients also receive assistance in making living arrangements in halfway houses. Career counseling is available for those who want a fresh start. There are also local community programs in Leominster, MA such as Alcoholics Anonymous.
Spectrum Health Systems, Inc.‘s Therapies & Programs
Patients who receive generous support from their loved ones have better chances of completing their recovery. Genetics play a role when it comes to addiction, so it’s better to approach the problem as a unit. Family members can help an individual avoid addiction triggers and guide him or her in making lifestyle changes.
Group therapy is a type of counseling at Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. in Leominster, MA that occurs between a bunch of strangers. The goal of group therapy sessions is to foster hope and a sense of belonging. It also helps to have people who can relate to what you’re going through. Good behaviors can also be contagious.
As a means of managing pain that has plagued them in the past, many individuals turn to drugs and alcohol. Assault, negligence, the loss of a loved one, and other unfortunate events may involve trauma. This treatment, offered and administrated by Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. in Leominster, MA provides individuals the resources to cope with past traumas healthily.
Rational Emotional Behavior Therapy (REBT) has short term results for addicts. Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. gives patients the tools to deal with their emotions using a method called ‘rational self-counseling’. It aims to help them move forward with their lives without having to deal with ongoing therapy.
Life skills training helps the recovering person gain the skills and confidence necessary to function well in the world. Life skills training focuses on practical activities like cooking, job seeking, social interactions, and money management. This kind of training at Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. helps fill in the gaps caused by addiction with useful, immediately usable skills.
Alcoholics Anonymous is the original 12-Step program that established the model that other 12-Step programs, like Narcotics Anonymous, follow. 12-Step programs are support groups that are led and run by members of each group. These groups use the “Big Book,” which contains the 12-Step philosophy of recovery and ongoing abstinence from drugs or alcohol.
Contingency Management (CM) is based on the principle that consequences influence the behaviors of an individual. It promotes desired behavior by giving rewards while discouraging unwanted behaviors. CM is used for individuals who need therapy for more than 3 months. It has the advantage of being implemented by family members.
Patient Experience
Experiential Therapy at Spectrum Health Systems, Inc.
Experiential therapy involves having patients work through mental issues by engaging in real time activities. It moves away from traditional talk therapy having patients role play or use props to explore their issues and emotions. This treatment process, available at Spectrum Health Systems, Inc., helps people process trauma and emotion in a healthier fashion eliminating the need to turn to drugs and alcohol.
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Location & Contact
40 Spruce St
Leominster, MA 01453
Phone Number
(508) 875-5801
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Location
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40 Spruce St
Leominster, MA 01453 -
(508) 875-5801
Accepts
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GenderFemale, Male
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AgeAdults (20+), Children (0-12), Teenagers
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ModalityCouples, Family, Group, Individuals
Ownership
Listed May 26, 2020
Updated July 25, 2024
Leominster, 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.
The city of Leominster has struggled with drug addiction and abuse problems for many years. 7.9% of residents aged 12 or older reported using illicit drugs. In 2015, there were 1,532 admissions to treatment facilities in Leominster. Common drugs include heroin, cocaine, marijuana, and prescription drugs. Rehab facilities in Leominster offer various treatments for individuals struggling with addiction. These options include inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation and residential and outpatient treatment programs.
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