McLean Fernside

162 Mountain Road
Princeton, MA 01541

Princeton, Massachusetts

978-464-2141

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About McLean Fernside

McLean Fernside is a residential substance abuse and mental health treatment center. They’re situated on 15 acres of woodlands, lawns, and gardens in Princeton, Massachusetts. They house nine patients at a time in a charming renovated bed and breakfast. If you’re dealing with addiction, depression, anxiety or other mental health conditions, they can help. They answer the phone 24/7 to answer questions. They are a self-pay program that does not accept insurance or third party payments.

They cater to adults over 18 using clinical psychological treatments, medication evaluations and counseling. Clients can opt for 30 days or longer stays to suit their needs. They recommend at least 30 days to see the full benefit from the program. Group meetings are required, but this doesn’t mean you have to enroll in AA or 12 Steps.

Residents get their own private en-suite bathroom and daily meals. There's an onsite art studio, gym and plenty of hiking trails. You can smoke in designated areas, but e-cigarettes are not allowed.

Their program is intensive and runs 7 days a week. It focuses on relapse prevention and recovery. They specialize in helping people who have not had success with other treatments in the past as well as those who have co-occurring mental illnesses.

The Fernside treatment team is made out of registered nurses, board certified psychiatrist, psychologist, licensed social workers, expressive therapists and more. The staff is trained on addiction care to support patients and their families.

All Fernside patients have access to the ongoing alumni program. This helps clients transition from residential treatment. Alumni services begin before you leave residential care. You'll get up to two years of phone and virtual support, local and national alumni events, monthly meetings with team members and fellow alumni and individual consultation with the alumni coordinator as needed. The aftercare program is free of charge to support members in their ongoing recovery.

Amenities

Art Therapy

Art and music are mediums that connect with our feelings, making them a great recovery tool during addiction t...reatment. Studies show that combining art/music and drug rehab can have a greater therapeutic impact than drug rehab alone, as you’re able to access parts of your brain and body that you may not have access to during traditional talk therapy. Benefits of art/music therapy include lowering stress and anxiety, promoting healthy neurochemicals, and providing stress relief.

Business Center

Business centers are a preferred amenity in many mental health and addiction recovery facilities and typically... feature secure, high-speed internet, computer stations, printers, and related business technologies. Business centers are designed to enable professionals and students to continue to participate in work or school activities without leaving the treatment facility.

Adventure Therapy

Hiking is a great way to relieve stress, get perspective, navigate challenges, connect with nature, and improv...e your health - all essential components of sustaining long-term recovery. Studies also show that the body releases endorphins during physical activities like hiking. These endorphins improve mood and act as a natural pain reliever.

Luxury Rehab

Luxury rehab is a form of treatment offered in a residential, resort-style setting. You’ll receive personali...zed treatment from staff and clinicians, have access to forms of treatment that go beyond what a typical inpatient rehab offers, and offer specific amenities like ocean views, large single occupancy bedrooms with private baths, and complementary spa treatments like massage, acupuncture, or reiki. Most luxury rehab centers have a limited number of beds.

Meditation Room

Yoga and meditation are great activities to support your recovery process during alcohol or drug rehab. These ...therapies have been around for centuries, and they are an effective way to improve well-being. Combining addiction treatment, yoga, and meditation can reduce cravings, improve sleep, relieve anxiety and depression, provide stress relief, promote relaxation, support emotional healing, and improve energy levels.

Music Room

Music can be extremely therapeutic, serving as a valuable healing tool and an integrative feature of a holisti...c treatment plan. A music room offers a large number of outlets, including singing, playing musical instruments, and listening to music.

Private Rooms

In order to maintain a sense of autonomy, many private rehab facilities offer clients the ability to choose th...eir own private rooms. The privacy and personal space ensure that the recovery process is as comfortable as possible.

Private Rehab

Private drug rehab provides a comfortable, secure environment that allows you to focus on doing the work to ge...t 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.

Rec Room & Activities

Recreational therapy uniquely combines therapeutic interventions with an activity, like horse-riding, hiking, ...wilderness therapy, basketball, tennis, or a full workout. Benefits of recreational therapy include providing a healthy way to work through the emotions of recovery, learning to build and maintain relationships, improving communication skills, and building self-esteem.

Residential Setting

Residential drug rehab provides the comforts of home with the therapeutic support needed to successfully recov...er. Benefits of an inpatient program include increased safety, a higher success rate, and the time and distance given to focus on recovery. Residential drug rehabs are often the preferred method of treatment, as they can be tailored to meet specific needs, offer focused therapeutic care, and provide the necessary tools to sustain recovery.

WiFi

Some rehab programs offer free Wi-Fi to guests who have full access to their smartphone devices or laptop comp...uters during treatment. While access to these devices may be allowed, the time spent using them is often regulated or restricted so clients can focus on treatment.

Yoga Studio

Treatment centers with a yoga studio offer a special form of holistic therapy during the recovery process. Yog...a boosts mindfulness, a sense of calm, and healthy reflection during drug rehab via breathing exercises, stretching, and a progression of specific postures.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Adult Program Alcoholism Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Men's Rehab Opioid Treatment Women's Rehab Teen & Adolescent Program

Adult Program

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.

Alcoholism

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.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive behavioral therapy in Massachusetts is a hands-on method that engages participants in changing their thought and behavior patterns. Rather than a talk-listen approach, individuals are actively involved in working with their therapist to treat their addiction.

Men's Rehab

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.

Opioid Treatment

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.

Women's Rehab

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.

Teen & Adolescent Program

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.

Levels of Care

Detox & MAT

The first step to a drug-free future is detox. This involves slowly and safely ridding your body of all addict...ive substances, under 24/7 supervision. This is typically the initial phase of drug rehab in Massachusetts.

Inpatient Rehab

As the most intensive treatment setting, inpatient drug rehab in Massachusetts treatment involves 24/7 supervi...sed 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.

Aftercare & Alumni Program

Aftercare rehab in Massachusetts gives you continued access to support after rehab. You may need assistance wi...th 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.

Dual Diagnosis & Mental Health

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.

Joint Commission

Insurance

Medicaid Accepted

If you're in need of financial assistance, MassHealth may be an option for you. MassHealth can help pay for al...l levels of care, including detox and inpatient rehabilitation.

Medicare Accepted

As a resident of Massachusetts with MassHealth Senior Care Options, you may have coverage options to help with... the cost of treatment. The amount of coverage will depend on many things, including whether you are seeking inpatient or outpatient treatment for substance abuse.

TRICARE

Administered by the Department of Defense, TRICARE offers comprehensive military health insurance plans for ac...tive and retired military members and their families. Similar to PPO programs offered by private insurance companies, TRICARE covers multiple levels of care for addiction treatment, including detox, inpatient rehab, and outpatient services.

Private Insurance

If you have private insurance, you can use it to help cover the cost of treatment. Most rehab insurance polici...es tend to have different coverage rates and costs that policyholders are responsible for paying, so check with your insurer for detailed information.

Self-Pay Options

If you prefer to take control of the cost of your treatment, you can opt to pay for it yourself through self-p...ay options, also known as private pay. This option provides access to all levels of care — from detox to inpatient rehabilitation — because you’re not limited by the rules of insurers or state-run programs.

Sliding Scale Payment

If you can't pay the full cost of treatment, a sliding scale payment plan may be a solution for you. This opti...on provides access to all levels of care. To qualify for this treatment discount, you must complete an application and provide supporting financial documentation.