Carlson Center
About Carlson Center
BHN Carlson Recovery Center is a CARF accredited adult substance use recovery program in Springfield, Massachusetts. They're run by Behavioral Health Network, Inc.
The program supports adults who are navigating alcohol, opioid and other substance use disorders, and includes people with dual diagnosis mental health conditions.
Carlson provides comprehensive clinical assessment and guides each person toward the level of care that truly fits their needs.
Medically Supported Withdrawal
Carlson's core focus is helping adults through the earliest and most vulnerable stage of recovery with individualized, medication supported withdrawal care.
The center is moving toward a clinical stabilization program that tailors withdrawal support to each person rather than offering one size fits all detox.
With a three year CARF accreditation, I like how the program combines medical monitoring, medication assisted treatment and a safe place to stay.
During stabilization, care blends withdrawal symptom medication with counseling as well as peer recovery support and life skills planning.
Approaches may include cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational enhancement and mindfulness techniques, along with counseling.
Peer Support and a Connected Recovery Network
As part of BHN's regional addiction and recovery continuum, Carlson connects clients to a broader network of programs and partner providers.
Recovery support services include naloxone and overdose education, recovery coaching, aftercare planning and self help group connections.
I like that this assessment driven model helps people move smoothly into higher levels of care when needed and return afterward.
Public Transportation and Payment Options
Carlson provides in person residential and stabilization care at 471 Chestnut Street in Springfield and accessible via local public transportation.
BHN accepts private insurance, MassHealth/Medicaid and Medicare. They also offer self pay, sliding scale and financial assistance options for qualifying clients.
Amenities
Private drug rehab provides a comfortable, secure environment that allows you to focus on doing the work to get your life back on track. Benefits include a higher staff-to-client ratio, increased one-on-one time with therapists and healthcare providers, private rooms for clients, and customized forms of therapy.
In order to maintain a sense of autonomy, many private rehab facilities offer clients the ability to choose their own private rooms. The privacy and personal space ensure that the recovery process is as comfortable as possible.
Addiction Treatment Programs
Teen and young adult substance abuse can set individuals on a life-long path of destruction. A young adult program in Massachusetts can intervene in young adults’ lives to set them on a better path during this crucial stage of life.
Each adult program in Massachusetts is designed to help individuals over the age of 18 recover from addiction to drugs or alcohol. The length of the program and its intensity varies, based on the needs of the individual.
Most alcohol rehab in Massachusetts consists of individual counseling and group therapy sessions, which address mental and emotional concerns that are contributing to alcohol use. Treatment helps participants make changes to maintain sobriety and prevent relapse.
For men who want to stop drinking or using drugs, men’s rehab in Massachusetts offers help and hope. These treatment programs, designed specifically for men, help participants recover and rebuild their lives.
Women who are seeking treatment for substance use disorders can receive various levels of care at women’s rehab in Massachusetts. Programs include detox, partial hospitalization programs (PHP), intensive outpatient programs (IOP), telehealth programs, sober living, outpatient, and aftercare.
When you enter opioid rehab in Massachusetts, you’ll receive treatment in a supportive environment that encourages recovery. After successful withdrawal management, you’ll participate in a variety of evidence-based therapies that prepare you for long-term sobriety.
Addiction is a highly complex problem, and drug rehab in Massachusetts is often necessary to address it. These programs treat physical, mental, and relational issues that are involved. Treatment empowers individuals to manage these issues without the use of drugs.
Elderly rehab in Massachusetts addresses both addiction issues and common challenges faced by older adults. By dealing with grief, loss, social isolation, and financial uncertainty, participants are given tools to overcome addiction later in life.
Levels of Care
The first step to a drug-free future is detox. This involves slowly and safely ridding your body of all addictive substances, under 24/7 supervision. This is typically the initial phase of drug rehab in Massachusetts.
As the most intensive treatment setting, inpatient drug rehab in Massachusetts treatment involves 24/7 supervised care. At this level of care, you typically participate in individual, group, and family therapy sessions, and you may receive medication and additional recreational therapies.
Massachusetts outpatient rehab does not have a defined timeline. The program is tailored to meet your recovery needs, and may last 90 days or a year or more. During this time, you will attend therapy sessions and support group meetings, for ongoing accountability and development of sober-living skills.
Aftercare rehab in Massachusetts gives you continued access to support after rehab. You may need assistance with job coaching, budgeting, education, or accountability as you re-enter your life. Aftercare programs provide these supports, so you can face challenges and maintain a sober lifestyle long-term.
If you meet the diagnostic criteria for two or more conditions, you have a dual diagnosis. Massachusetts dual diagnosis treatment is designed to address both conditions simultaneously, for improved recovery outcomes.
Accreditations
Accepted Insurance
Contact Information
Natalie is a recent graduate of Purdue University, where she studied psychology and creative writing. Every morning, she’s fueled by a cup of tea and her passion for making sure mental health resources are accessible to everyone. In her spare time, she loves writing poetry by her window, where she can watch the sunrise.
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