Counseling & Assessment Clinic of Worcester (Substance Addiction Program)
Counseling & Assessment Clinic of Worcester in Worcester, Massachusetts, focuses on outpatient substance addiction treatment services. Unique to this clinic are its structured outpatient addiction programs for both adults and adolescents, and specialized programs for DUI offenders. The clinic prioritizes personalized care with small group sizes.
Counseling & Assessment Clinic of Worcester is accredited by The Joint Commission, showcasing its adherence to behavioral healthcare quality and safety standards. The clinic has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval, reflecting its commitment to performance excellence.
- Offers Structured Outpatient Addiction Programs (SOAP) for intensive day treatment, operating five days a week for adults and adolescents aged 13-17.
- Specializes in group and individual counseling, ensuring personalized and focused treatment plans.
- Provides court-mandated programs including first and second offender DUI education and aftercare services.
- Serves as a comprehensive care provider, offering medication evaluations and case management services for holistic treatment.
This clinic treats various substance use disorders, benefiting adults, adolescents, and DUI offenders seeking structured and targeted addiction treatment services.
- 1+ Accreditations
- 13 Conditions Treated
- Insurance Accepted
- 6 Levels of Care
- Speaks English, Portuguese, Spanish
- 28 Therapies & Programs
Accreditations
JCAHO
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 Counseling & Assessment Clinic of Worcester (Substance Addiction Program) are here to help.
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment
Opioid addiction is one of the most common forms of addiction Massachusetts. Opioids include drugs like heroin, oxycontin and fentanyl. They are prescribed to treat pain, but they are often abused and they are addictive. The addiction is treated by detoxing the body, so it no longer needs the chemicals in the drugs. This is followed up by therapies to correct behavior and target the root of the problem.
Dual-Diagnosis
Some of the most common co-occurring disorders are schizophrenia, depression, and bipolar disorder. Most rehab facilities in Worcester, MA like Counseling & Assessment Clinic of Worcester (Substance Addiction Program) provide patients with a dual diagnosis. Dual diagnosis gives rehab the means to treat addiction while restoring mental and emotional health.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Intensive Outpatient, Intervention, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Daily trips to the hospital that provides the treatment include intensive outpatient services (IOP). IOP in Massachusetts is appropriate for patients in residential recovery facilities that have been diagnosed with addiction. Patients return to their everyday lives gradually, increasing the likeliness of success in treatment.
An Outpatient Rehab Program is a part-time drug rehab program for treating individuals in Worcester, MA 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.
An intervention is a planned conversation between an addicted person and their loved ones. Usually, a licensed alcohol and drug counselor or an interventionist supervises the conversation. The presence of a specialist is essential if your loved one has a history of a severe mental disorder, suicidal attempts, abusing mood-altering drugs. A proper intervention is an excellent bridge to an individual’s sobriety.
Aftercare Support at Counseling & Assessment Clinic of Worcester (Substance Addiction Program), in short, is the support provided to a patient after they have finished treatment. It allows them to adjust to everyday life. It may entail setting them up and enrolling them in services such as Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) inside a halfway house. Career coaching may also be offered to patients to help them get back into the workforce.
Therapies & Programs
Individual therapy refers to one-on-one psychotherapy between a patient and their Counseling & Assessment Clinic of Worcester (Substance Addiction Program) 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.
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 Counseling & Assessment Clinic of Worcester (Substance Addiction Program) 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 Counseling & Assessment Clinic of Worcester (Substance Addiction Program) in Worcester, 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 Counseling & Assessment Clinic of Worcester (Substance Addiction Program) in Worcester, 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.
When it comes to maintaining sobriety, people who quit recovery without developing life skills are disadvantaged. While teaching life skills at Counseling & Assessment Clinic of Worcester (Substance Addiction Program) is difficult, support with aftercare helps patients learn these skills over time. Life skills include getting a career, living in a good environment, self-care, and finance management, all in Worcester, MA.
A 12-Step Program is a common method that is used to treat addiction. This format is used for both drug and alcohol treatment. It is extremely popular and successful for large numbers of people. It is a relatively simple set of steps that are done continuously in order to move through life with awareness, accountability and honesty. 12-Step programs are available in most every city in the Unites States. They are available in person, electronically and virtually through phone or web-based meetings.
Contingency management (CM) is a system that rewards patients for positive behavior. Patients may get a gift for a clean drug test. They may also get punished for negative behavior. The therapy inspires patients to engage in healthy behaviors and limit unhealthy behavior. It is effective in treating addiction and other issues.
Payment Options
For specific insurance or payment methods please contact us.
Is your insurance accepted?
Ask an expert, call (888) 674-0062
Location & Contact
51 Union St
Worcester, MA 01608
Phone Number
(508) 756-2005
Patient Reviews
There are no reviews yet. Be the first one to write one.
%20in%20Worcester%20Massachusetts.png)
Location
-
51 Union St
Worcester, MA 01608 -
(508) 756-2005
Accepts
-
GenderFemale, Male
-
AgeAdults (20+), Children (0-12), Teenagers
-
ModalityFamily, Group, Individuals
Ownership
Listed May 26, 2020
Updated July 25, 2024
Worcester, 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.
Worcester, located in central Massachusetts, offers a variety of recreational activities, cultural attractions, and community events. The city boasts beautiful parks, museums like the Worcester Art Museum, and a thriving arts and entertainment scene. In 2022, opioid-related deaths in Worcester County increased to 331, with fentanyl present in 93% of fatal overdoses. Worcester County had one of the highest opioid-related death rates in the state that year.
Treatment in Nearby Cities
- Leominster, MA (17.8 mi.)
- Centerville, MA (85.7 mi.)
- Lincolnton, MA (690.6 mi.)
- Melrose, MA (39.6 mi.)
- Hyannis, MA (88.6 mi.)
Centers near Counseling & Assessment Clinic of Worcester (Substance Addiction Program)
Report Issue Claim Center The facility name, logo and brand are the property and registered trademarks of Counseling & Assessment Clinic of Worcester (Substance Addiction Program), and are being used for identification and informational purposes only. Use of these names, logos and brands shall not imply endorsement. RehabNow.org is not affiliated with or sponsored by Counseling & Assessment Clinic of Worcester (Substance Addiction Program).