The Brien Center
Overview
The Brien Center, based in North Adams, Massachusetts, offers comprehensive mental health and substance use therapy to people of all ages, including children, adolescents, and adults. The center focuses on providing inclusive services that are adapted to each patient's specific needs. The program is not gender-specific or faith-based, and it aims to serve the entire community.
The Brien Center provides a variety of services, including detox, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient care, intense outpatient programs, partial hospitalization, aftercare, and sober living/halfway houses. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Anger Management, Activity Therapy, and Assertive Community Treatment are among the available treatment options. The hospital is notable for its crisis intervention program, which works with local police enforcement to improve responsiveness during critical situations. The Brien Center is accredited by The Joint Commission, confirming its dedication to upholding high healthcare standards.
The Brien Center at a Glance
Payment Options
- Cash or self-payment
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
- Private health insurance
Assessments
- Screening for tobacco use
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
Age Groups
- Children/adolescents
- Young adults
- Adults
- Seniors
Ancillary Services
- Case management service
- Court-ordered outpatient treatment
- Family psychoeducation
- Suicide prevention services
- Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients
Accreditations
The Joint Commission:
The Joint Commission's addiction and behavioral health accreditation signifies a facility's commitment to high-quality care. It involves rigorous evaluations and assessments of clinical practices, ensuring effective, evidence-based treatment. Accreditation showcases a dedication to continuous improvement and patient safety, instilling trust among patients, families, and healthcare professionals. It's a mark of excellence in addiction and behavioral health care.
Treatment At The Brien Center
Treatment Conditions
- 24-Hour Clinical Care
- Alcoholism
- Mental health treatment
- Substance use treatment
- Co-occurring Disorders
Care Levels
- Outpatient
- Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
- Regular outpatient treatment
- Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient
- Halfway house
Treatment Modalities
- Couples/family therapy
- Group counseling
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment
Ancillary Services
Languages
- Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
- English
Special Programs
- Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
- Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
- Clients who have experienced trauma
- Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)
- Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Contact Information
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