Unprofessional staff, they only care about money, and I don't think they know they are working for you.
About Beverly Hospital — Inpatient Psychiatric Services
Amesbury Psychological Center was located on Highland Avenue in Newburyport, Massachusetts and is now part of Beverly Hospital at the same location. They provide inpatient behavioral health services to address co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders (SUD).
The Behavioral Health and Psychiatry Department is located within Beverly Hospital, situated in a campus-style setting. They have ample onsite parking available for you and your loved ones.
Amesbury Transferred BHS Services to Beverly Hospital
When you arrive at Beverly Hospital they will assess your current co-occurring conditions to determine if you may require immediate or acute care. As a full service hospital, they may refer you to inpatient care to provide stabilization services and assist you with supervised care for your detoxification needs.
They may provide medication to help you with your stabilization in order to balance your mood and/or treat your symptoms.
Specialized SUD Program for New and Expecting Mothers
Their services are offered to young adolescents, children and adults experiencing mental health crises and/or substance use disorder issues. I think it’s great to know that they also offer a specialized substance use disorder treatment to pregnant women or women with children less than a year old, who are also experiencing addiction.
While undergoing detoxification services, an integrated care team may work with you on creating an individualized plan for continued treatment and therapy. This may include additional inpatient treatment, if you require supervision, or an IOP or outpatient care services, for a less structured, step-down approach.
Beverly Works with Area Schools and Community Programs
I like that Beverly works with area schools and programs to address mental health concerns with school-aged children, adolescents and their families. They will coordinate care and treatment either through outpatient services, at home or in a school-based setting to ensure your child receives the care they require.
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Camille Sylvain
Edited by:
Courtney Myers, MS
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I was recently admitted to Anna Jacques for pneumonia. The staff was nothing short of awesome. From the ER nurses and staff when I was admitted, to my attending nurses and staff when I got to my room. It’s a tough job and they knocked it out of the park. Tobias, Steve, Mary Jo, Alyssa, Sarah, I can’t remember everyone’s name but I want thank all of you for the tremendous effort and hard work. Thank you
Horrible experience cannot share details due to HIPPA but would love if someone in administration would like to follow up with me. The community deserves better treatment.
Response from the owner2 weeks ago
Hello Amanda, thank you for sharing this feedback with us. We are sorry to hear about your experience. We will pass this information along to the appropriate team. In the meantime, if you are able, please reach out to Patient Relations Specialist from our Quality Department at 978-463-1264 as we want to hear about your concerns. Thank you.
I was born at this hospital, along with my son, and it’s been the go to for years just out of geographical convenience, but I will absolutely never ever set foot in that hospital again after last night. Not relevant to this particular situation, but I fear my son’s birth was made complicated due to medical neglect but that’s a whole other story. Anywho, my two year old son I brought in last night for recurring respiratory issues, and they basically just stabbed him repeatedly trying for blood and to get an IV. He screamed for hours, multiple nurses did nothing but make snide remarks. The icing on the experience was when they wanted my son transferred to Boston children’s. No temp check from them, no height or weight, and no checking of the nose, throat and ears. Barely seemed to care about vitals. The EMT’s from Boston told them my son didn’t look that worse for wear, and even called them out on not doing the most basic intake care. They literally tried doing it as we were trying to be transferred. I felt he did not need to be transferred, nor did the doctors here after hearing about their assessment of my son. He was however admitted to Boston because one of the attending nurses, I’m assuming, made it clear she was going to use her mandated reporter status to report me to cps for discharging my son against medical advice when I had every intention of bringing him to another hospital. The horror stories from this place are endless. personal ones and family and friends. The bedside manner is absolutely deplorable and I truly don’t believe many of these individuals are highly knowledgeable in regards to healthcare. I have every intention of looking into whoever this nasty nurse was who felt the need to back me into a corner with threats. The whole nursing area gives off a very cold and uncaring feeling, and this specific nurse gave me the impression she did not care about my son, she cared about what the repercussions on her end were.
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Other Forms of Payment
Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.
Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.
Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.
Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
Treatments
Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.
Programs
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
Clinical Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.
Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.
Eating disorders include anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and dysfunctional eating patterns. Many psychologists and other mental health professionals consider eating disorders to be food addictions, meaning food is being used in an addictive way (similar to drug or alcohol addiction). Certain substance abuse treatment programs will have treatment for eating disorders as one of the services offered. An eating disorder may also present as a co-occuring disorder or dual diagnosis alongside drug and alcohol addiction.
Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.
Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.
Nutrition therapy, aka medical nutrition therapy (MNT), is a way of treating physical, emotional, and medical conditions through diet. Specific dietary plans are designed by professional nutritionists or registered dietitians, and patients follow them in order to positively affect their physical and mental health.
Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.
Staff
Rowen Hochstedler
Medical Director
John Nestor
Director, Clinic
Meredith Prescott
Psychotherapist
Patricia Manjong
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Contact Information
85 Herrick St
Beverly, MA 01915
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