The Brien Center Child and Adolescent Services
334 Fenn Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
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About The Brien Center Child and Adolescent Services
Using a community-based model of care, The Brien Center offers outpatient behavioral health services in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Care is integrated including addiction treatment, mental health care, and primary care services. They also have a variety of community partnerships with local social service agencies to ensure continuity of care. This location focuses on treating children and adolescents up to the age of 21.
The Brien Center has therapy, psychiatric care, and substance abuse treatment and prevention programs. Treatment plans are individualized and evidence-based. They treat a range of child and adolescent disorders including trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance use disorder and ADHD. Services can be provided through the intensive home-based therapeutic care program, home-based therapy and youth therapeutic day service.
The therapeutic day program is provided after school for kids aged five through 18. This program is for kids who may have severe emotional disturbances, mental illness, or substance use disorder. During this treatment, you’ll engage in group and individual counseling, behavior management and crisis management.
The home-based therapy program offers intensive structured outreach counseling in order to stabilize a child’s behavior. Family therapy and mentoring are used to stabilize mental health symptoms and reduce the chance of out-of-home placement. Behavioral therapy used during these visits includes Applied Behavioral Analysis.
The Patrick Miller Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Program provides screening, education, prevention and intervention within the Berkshire County School System.
The parents of former clients say that the staff members are knowledgeable and skilled. Another person who received treatment here said they like going and it helps them.
Amenities
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.Addiction Treatment Programs
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.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
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.Outpatient Rehab
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 & 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.Drug & Alcohol Intervention
You don’t have to be an expert on interventions to help an addicted loved one. Staff members offer intervent...ion services in Massachusetts, providing support when planning and facilitating an intervention, connecting you with community resources, and helping with the development of your loved one's treatment plan.Sober Living
In Massachusetts sober living, you will take on more responsibility than rehab treatment requires. You’ll pa...y rent and work or attend school. You’ll also contribute to household chores. The goal is to learn how to live independently, free from drugs and alcohol.Insurance
Financial Aid
If you're struggling to pay for treatment, financial aid may be a solution for you. This can provide access to... all levels of care. Financial assistance options include grants, scholarships, non-profit programs, personal funding, and health insurance programs to help you manage the expense of substance abuse treatment.
Payment Plans & Financing
For those who are underinsured or uninsured, paying the total cost of a rehab program up front is not feasible.... Fortunately, many alcohol and drug rehabs make financing available to potential clients through private loans, in-house payment plans, or partner lenders. You can choose a finance package that lets you start treatment immediately and pay for it later.
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.Contact The Brien Center Child and Adolescent Services
413-499-0412 
