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Spectrum Health and Human Services - Erie County PROS

Spectrum Health and Human Services - Erie County PROS

  • Buffalo, NY
  • Accredited
  • Drug Detox
  • Outpatient

Spectrum Health and Human Services - Erie County PROS in Buffalo, NY, focuses on outpatient detoxification services for adults aged 18 and above. It offers specialized treatment for clients with HIV/AIDS, eating disorders, and trauma. Accredited by national and state organizations, it provides comprehensive mental health and substance use assessments.

Recognized as a leading treatment provider, Spectrum Health and Human Services holds certifications like SAMHSA for opioid treatment and a license from the New York State Department of Health. It has also been named one of the "Best Companies to Work For" by Buffalo Business First for three consecutive years, from 2019 to 2021.

  • Provides evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy.
  • Offers inclusive services with sign language interpretation and Spanish language support.
  • Treats co-occurring mental health issues alongside substance abuse.
  • Specializes in motivational interviewing and intervention services.

Spectrum Health and Human Services addresses substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, eating disorders, and trauma. The center is especially beneficial for adults looking for outpatient detoxification and inclusive treatment in Buffalo, NY.

  • 2+ Accreditations
  • SAMHSA Listed
  • 16 Conditions Treated
  • Insurance Accepted
  • 8 Levels of Care
  • Speaks English
  • 29 Therapies & Programs
  • Multiple Locations

Accreditations

State License

SAMHSA

Staff

  • Cindy VoelkerPresident and CEOCompassionate and committed to well-being. Encourages innovative and proven treatment in recovery.
  • Mark HendricksonSr. Vice President, Human Resources
  • Julie NotaroSr. Vice President, Community Based Services
  • Bob CannataSr. Vice President, Business Development and Community Crisis Services
  • Mario AlonzoChief Information Officer | Security Officer
  • Nick JeromeSr. Vice President, Finance/CFO
  • Marlene LatonaVice President, Physical Health Integration and Nursing Services
  • Judy MatneyVice President, Data and Support Services
  • Eric DryjaVice President, Certified Community Health Clinics
  • Melissa FarrellVice President, Administrative Operations

Conditions and Issues Treated

Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment

Substance abuse refers to the intensive and inappropriate use of psychoactive substances. Psychoactive substances are those that affect brain function. These include illegal drugs, alcohol, and even the excessive use of prescription drugs. The overuse of psychoactive substances leads to severe physical or psychological dependence. It also affects the social life and relationships of the affected individual. Substance abuse is treatable.

The duration of treatment at Spectrum Health and Human Services - Erie County PROS in Buffalo can require weeks or even months depending on the severity of the condition as there is a risk of relapse. Treatment options include medications, counseling sessions, various types of behavioral therapy, and group therapy in different combinations.

Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment

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 Spectrum Health and Human Services - Erie County PROS to make sure they get through withdrawal safely. Treatment also includes comprehensive mental health counseling.

Dual-Diagnosis Treatment in Buffalo, NY

Conditions such as anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder are part of mental illness. This may occur that opioid abuse and vice versa are induced by mental illness. Diagnosing a concurrent diagnosis or co-occurring condition at Spectrum Health and Human Services - Erie County PROS is essential to understand the addiction better.

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, Intervention, Outpatient, Residential, Sober-Living / Half-Way, with additional therapies available as listed below.

Detox is the primary substance abuse treatment administered to a patient suffering from drug addiction. Detox helps patients in Buffalo, NY recover from drug-addicted through regular monitoring of medical professionals and temporary utilization medication, other techniques.

If you or someone you know suffers from a substance abuse problem, it is crucial to understand the different options available for treatment and seek help as early as possible. These days, detox centers offer several methods for drug and alcohol addiction rehabilitation and treatment.

Outpatient programs are the standard for addiction treatment. About 9 in 10 U.S. adolescents entering addiction treatment enroll in these programs, so you’re not alone in Buffalo, NY. Treatment is delivered in different settings – offices, clinics, and primary care clinics.

Facilities offer a variety of services, such as individual and group counseling and family therapy. During the sessions, you work with a team of experts that include: General physicians, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, and Psychologists. The main goals of outpatient recovery programs are to help addicted individuals reduce drug use and addictive behaviors, eventually becoming entirely sober.

Sober living houses like Spectrum Health and Human Services - Erie County PROS in Buffalo help the patient move from a structured recovery facility to an everyday life smoothly. They are also known as homes for recuperation or half-way houses. SLH offers the value of living with a peer group with similar experiences and is recovering collectively, instead of individualized or alone.

Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient’s individual requirements.

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 comprises services that help recovering addicts readjust to normal day-to-day New York activities. It can last a year or even longer. Services include individual and family counseling, medications to reduce cravings, and treatment of psychiatric and other medical conditions. Aftercare support begins once you have completed earlier stages of treatment.

Spectrum Health and Human Services - Erie County PROS‘s Therapies & Programs

In addiction recovery at Spectrum Health and Human Services - Erie County PROS, 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.

Addiction and alcoholism affect the entire family. For this reason, family therapy is vital to a person’s recovery from addiction. In contrast to couples counseling, family therapy at Spectrum Health and Human Services - Erie County PROS may include siblings, children, parents, and other significant people in the recovering person’s life. Family support is one of the most important pillars of recovery.

In group therapy, the patient undergoes sessions with other patients at Spectrum Health and Human Services - Erie County PROS who are dealing with similar problems. The members of the group interact with each other and talk freely about their issues at scheduled sessions. Group therapy reduces the feeling of loneliness and improves the coping skills of the patients. You are not alone in Buffalo, New York.

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 Spectrum Health and Human Services - Erie County PROS helps patients process trauma. It gives them the tools to deal with it in a healthier manner.

Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) is a type of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy that focuses on eliminating specific negative thoughts such as suicidal thoughts that can potentially lead to an individual inflicting self-harm. It is useful in the treatment of patients exhibiting uncontrollable emotions, intense mood swings, and borderline personality disorders.

The term “Dialectic” means the integration of opposites. In the substance abuse context, DBT refers to accepting the patient’s addiction and working to change their thoughts and behavior. It improves life skills such as controlling the intense emotions without reacting impulsively, resolving the interpersonal conflicts effectively, and promoting awareness about self and others.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the relationship between a patient’s thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Spectrum Health and Human Services - Erie County PROS 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.

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is a type of cognitive therapy. It is based on the principle that irrational thoughts are responsible for the emotional and behavioral changes in addiction. So, the therapy starts with identifying the underlying irrational thoughts. These thoughts are then challenged and opposed logically and then replaced with positive thoughts. It also helps to change unwanted behavior with techniques such as meditation.

By imparting positive thoughts and emotions, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) makes the individual self-reliant with a capacity to handle the emotional and behavioral issues in future by themselves without professional help. This self-dependence benefits the patients and prevent relapses.

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 Buffalo, NY once they leave the facility.

Payment Options

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  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
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    • Gender
      Female, Male
    • Age
      Adults (20+), Children (0-12), Teenagers
    • Modality
      Family, Group, Individuals

    Spectrum Health & Human Services

    Helpful reference information for Spectrum Health and Human Services - Erie County PROS, a drug treatment center in New York located at: 2040 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY 14210, including phone numbers, official website, and more. Listed briefly is an overview of Levels of Care, Therapies Offered, Issues Treated, and accepted forms of Payment Methods.

    Listed May 14, 2021

    Updated July 25, 2024

    Buffalo, New York Addiction and Treatment

    More than 2 million New Yorkers are currently suffering from some type of substance abuse and many of those are minors. Alcohol abuse, in particular, is prevalent among those underage. As a result of the high prices and regulation of prescription drugs, many New Yorkers turn to heroin instead. This has led to a serious heroin epidemic in the state.

    Buffalo's lively arts scene and outdoor adventures beckon, but the city faces sobering opioid realities: nearly 400 overdose deaths in 2023, with fentanyl present in over 75% of cases. From 2018 to 2023, the percentage involving cocaine spiked from 57% to 81%.

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