Fairwinds- Nantucket's Counseling Center

https://www.fairwindscenter.org

Mission Statement: Fairwinds—Nantucket’s Counseling Center provides confidential, quality professional care to adults and youth on Nantucket who seek mental health and addiction services. All are welcome, regardless of ability to pay.

20 Vesper Lane
L-1 Gouin Village
Nantucket, MA 02554

508-228-2689

Facility Information and Features:

Affiliated
Organization :		 Fairwinds-Nantucket's Counseling Center
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:
Young adults (ages 16-25), Seniors or older adults (age 65+), Adult women (age 18+), Adult men (age 18+), Adolescents (ages 12-18)
Special Groups Served: People who are:
  • Veterans, active duty military, or military family
  • Survivors of sexual abuse, domestic violence, or other trauma
  • Sex offenders
  • Pregnant/postpartum
  • Parents
  • Managing co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
  • Living with HIV/AIDS
  • LGBTQ
  • Involved in criminal justice system
  • Homeless
  • Charged with DUI/DWI
LGBTQ+ Welcoming:
Staff are trained on LGBTQ-specific needs in treatment, All-gender bathroom(s) available on site
Other Languages Spoken:
Spanish

Insurance and Payment Options:

Payment
Options :
Private health insurance, Medicaid, Cash or self-payment
Insurance
Accepted :
UnitedHealth Group, Neighborhood Health Plan, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare Group, Boston Medical Center Health Plan, Inc., BlueCross BlueShield of Massachusetts
Offers Sliding Fee Scale :
Yes

Facility Hours:

Outpatient
Mon: 9:00AM-6:00PM
Tue: 9:00AM-6:00PM
Wed: 9:00AM-6:00PM
Thu: 9:00AM-6:00PM
Fri: 9:00AM-6:00PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed

Data last updated 04/13/2021

Signs of High-Quality Care

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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:

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

Access to Medications for Opioid or Alcohol Use Disorder

  • Offers FDA-approved medication for opioid use disorder
    Methadone
    Not Offered
    Buprenorphine with naloxone (e.g., Suboxone®, Zubsolv®, Bunavail®, Cassipa®)
    Not Offered
    Buprenorphine without naloxone (e.g., Subutex®)
    Not Offered
    Buprenorphine injection
    Not Offered
    Buprenorphine implant (e.g., Probuphine®)
    Not Offered
    Oral Naltrexone (e.g., Depade®, Revia®)
    Not Offered
    Injectable long-acting Naltrexone (e.g., Vivitrol®)
    Not Offered
  • 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
    Acamprosate (e.g., Campral®)
    Not Offered
    Oral Naltrexone (e.g., Depade®, Revia®)
    Not Offered
    Injectable long-acting Naltrexone (e.g., Vivitrol®)
    Not Offered
    Disulfiram (e.g., Antabuse®)
    Not Offered
  • 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)
  • 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), Psychologist (PsD or PhD), Psychiatrist (MD, DO), Physician other than psychiatrist (MD, DO), Peer Recovery Counselor, Counselor (Licensed, Master's level)
    Medications offered for mental health
    Yes
  • Offers primary health care
    Will Connect Patient with Care

Additional Services to Support Recovery

  • Offers recovery support services

    This facility offers the following services:

    Family services (e.g., marriage counseling, parenting training).
    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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