The Brien Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

https://www.briencenter.org

Mission Statement: Outpatient individual, group, family and couples counseling, as well as medication management, offered in a community mental health setting.

124 American Legion Dr
North Adams, MA 01247

413-499-0412

Facility Information and Features:

Affiliated
Organization :		 The Brien Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Treatment
Type(s) :
Outpatient Treatment
Substance Focus:
PCP/hallucinogens, OTC Medications (e.g., cough syrup), Opioids (prescription or heroin), Methamphetamines and other amphetamines/stimulants, Marijuana/hashish, Inhalants, Cocaine/crack, Benzodiazepines and other tranquilizers, Barbiturates and other sedatives/hypnotics, Alcohol
Age-Specific Programming Available:
Adult women (age 18+), Adult men (age 18+)
Special Groups Served: People who are:
  • Survivors of sexual abuse, domestic violence, or other trauma
  • Pregnant/postpartum
  • Managing co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
  • Involved in criminal justice system
  • Homeless
  • Charged with DUI/DWI
LGBTQ+ Welcoming:
All-gender bathroom(s) available on site
Other Languages Spoken:
Spanish

Insurance and Payment Options:

Payment
Options :
State-financed health insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., TRICARE), Medicare, Medicaid, Cash or self-payment
Insurance
Accepted :
Wellcare, UnitedHealth Group, Tufts Health Plan, Renaissance Health Services Corporation, Neighborhood Health Plan, Minuteman Health, Inc., Metropolitan Group, Humana, Highmark, HCSC Group, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare Group, Fallon Group, Emblem Health, CVS Caremark, Cigna, Centene Corporation, Boston Medical Center Health Plan, Inc., BlueCross BlueShield of Massachusetts, Baystate, Aetna
Offers Sliding Fee Scale :
Yes

Facility Hours:

Outpatient
Mon: 9:00AM-5:00PM
Tue: 9:00AM-5:00PM
Wed: 9:00AM-5:00PM
Thu: 9:00AM-5:00PM
Fri: 9:00AM-5:00PM
Sat: 9:00AM-5:00PM
Sun: 9:00AM-5:00PM

Data last updated 01/31/2020

Signs of High-Quality Care

Data last updated

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Fast Access to Treatment

  • Offers same day or walk-in appointments

Personalized Evaluation and Treatment Plan

  • Examines all of the 6 critical factors during the intake process to develop the patient's treatment plan

    Before starting treatment, asks about:

    Recovery and living environment
    Readiness to change
    Potential to relapse
    Mental health
    Intoxication and/or withdrawal potential
    General health

Access to Medications for Opioid or Alcohol Use Disorder

  • Offers FDA-approved medication for opioid use disorder
    Onsite
    Methadone
    Not Offered
    Buprenorphine with naloxone (e.g., Suboxone®, Zubsolv®, Bunavail®, Cassipa®)
    Onsite
    Buprenorphine without naloxone (e.g., Subutex®)
    Onsite
    Buprenorphine injection
    Onsite
    Buprenorphine implant (e.g., Probuphine®)
    Different Location
    Oral Naltrexone (e.g., Depade®, Revia®)
    Onsite
    Injectable long-acting Naltrexone (e.g., Vivitrol®)
    Onsite
  • Provides Naloxone (e.g., Narcan, Evzio) onsite to patients at risk for overdose
  • Offers Naloxone training
    For patients, For family/friends of patients
  • Offers FDA-approved medication for alcohol use disorder
    Onsite
    Acamprosate (e.g., Campral®)
    Onsite
    Oral Naltrexone (e.g., Depade®, Revia®)
    Onsite
    Injectable long-acting Naltrexone (e.g., Vivitrol®)
    Onsite
    Disulfiram (e.g., Antabuse®)
    Onsite
  • Offers medication for mental health

Effective Behavioral Therapies for Addiction

  • Offers behavioral therapy that has been shown to help people with addiction

    This facility offers the following therapies:

    Cognitive Behavioral Health Therapy (CBT)
    Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA)
  • Offers individual counseling

Long-term Treatment and Follow-up

  • Tracks patient progress over time on all 6 critical factors

    Tracks patient progress on:

    Recovery and living environment
    Readiness to change
    Potential to relapse
    Mental health
    Intoxication and/or withdrawal potential
    General health
  • Uses lab tests to track patient progress

Coordinated Care for Mental and Physical Health

  • Offers mental health care
    Onsite
    Staff include:
    Social Worker (MSW/DSW), Registered Nurse (RN), Psychologist (PsD or PhD), Psychiatrist (MD, DO), Physician Assistant (PA), Peer Recovery Counselor, Nurse Practitioner (NP), Counselor (Licensed, Master's level)
    Medications offered for mental health
    Yes
  • Offers primary health care
    Will Connect Patient with Care
    Offers testing for :
    Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), HIV, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B

Additional Services to Support Recovery

  • Offers recovery support services

    This facility offers the following services:

    Case management
    Peer recovery support

Patient Reviews

Data last updated 01/31/2020

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Patient Experience

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Patient Feedback

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