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I went to a mental hospital a few months ago. I had been there before and the doctor had put me on a mood stabilizer because I have autism and increased it and sent me home 2 days later. The next day I started having trouble breathing and immediately stopped taking it. The d ...
About Anna Jaques Hospital
The Anna Jaques Hospital is located on Morrill Place in Amesbury, Massachusetts. They’re located near the Merrimack River, Maudslay State Park and I-95 in a campus-style setting with ample on site parking. They provide a continuum of care and services on site, with referrals to their affiliate hospital Beverly Hospital for behavioral health and psychiatry related needs.
Their behavioral health and psychiatric care services were combined with their Newburyport hospital location and transferred to Beverly Hospital to provide one centrally located option for behavioral health care.
Referrals to Behavioral Health Services at Beverly Hospital Location
When you first arrive at Beverly Hospital for any behavioral health issues you may be experiencing including mental health issues and substance use disorders, you will be evaluated for treatment through an assessment of your symptoms. If you are in need of acute care, Beverly Hospital provides overnight treatment and supervision to accommodate and monitor your withdrawal symptoms.
Crisis Therapy and Restraint Avoidance Planning
Once you’ve completed your assessment, you and your case manager will work to determine the best approach to your continued treatment. Therapy is provided by licensed practitioners, counselors and therapists, along with medication management services.
They also provide crisis therapy for families and restraint avoidance planning, helping to keep treatment as comfortable as possible for everyone. In addition to providing services for substance use disorders, they will assist you in treating your mood disorder, any disruptive- behavior disorders you may be experiencing, psychotic disorder or any trauma you may need to address.
Medical Emergency and Acute Crisis Care
Additionally, Beverly Hospital (through Anna Jaques) offers standard medical services including emergency treatment for acute care during a crisis situation, occupational therapy services, primary care needs and youth psychiatry services. They will also provide you with referrals should you need additional care outside of their facility.
Latest Reviews
PERSONALLY, nurses and counselors were absolutely amazing to me. I feel much better than i've felt in a while
Koda F
Reviewed on 11/17/2023
I went to a mental hospital a few months ago. I had been there before and the doctor had put me on a mood stabilizer because I have autism and increased it and sent me home 2 days later. The next day I started having trouble breathing and immediately stopped taking it. The doctor didn't speak very good English. I specifically asked her what the side effects are and she said "you might be a little bit more hungry". My mom reported the hospital.
This time, I had gotten sick in the emergency room and when I got there I had been throwing up. I was yelled at for throwing up and they thought I had bulimia and was refusing to eat even though I told them I was sick. They made me keep the door open in the bathroom. You had to wear masks if you left your room and you couldn't have visitors. They wrote everyone's names on a giant whiteboard and wrote my deadname for all the patients to see. I asked them to change it and they said no. Some of the staff still called me by my deadname and one patient started calling me it. There was one that thought you couldn't be gay and trans. that if you identified as a boy you have to like girls. Most of the staff didn't actually know what being trans was and I wasn't taken seriously. One complained when I corrected her. They'd threaten to send me to the emergency room if I didn't eat. Now let me remind you I was extremely sick. It was 8 am and I zoned out on the tv. So what did this counselor do to get my attention? Scream at me. It scared the shit out of me. I flipped her off as I walked by and then I got reprimanded for my behavior and was told I was misinterpreting things because I have autism. Most of the counselors are still in school because they can't get employed anywhere else. I don't know how you can be a nurse and get mad at someo for throwing up. I don't know about you but I can't hold it in. I barely left my room the entire time because of the way I was treated. Tested positive for strep as soon as I left
was there against my will but over all most workers were very nice but food was bad
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Other Forms of Payment
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.
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.
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
Inpatient
Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.
Treatments
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
LGBTQ Program
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.
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.
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.
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.
Therapists in Massachusetts offer individual therapy in a confidential setting to help you explore the complex factors that have contributed to your drug addiction. Using a tailored approach, your therapist supports you and utilizes evidence based treatment modalities to help you develop healthier thought patterns and behaviors. This builds a foundation for enduring sobriety.
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.
Couples therapy in Massachusetts is a short term therapy designed to equip you both with the skills you need to address conflicts and challenges in your relationship. During sessions, your counselor may meet with you individually and together.
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.
There is a strong link between nutrition and addiction. That's why drug rehab in Massachusetts includes nutrition therapy to teach you healthy eating habits that support addiction recovery. You'll learn what foods your body needs for healing and long term health.
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.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is a way of getting nicotine into the bloodstream without smoking. It uses products that supply low doses of nicotine to help people stop smoking. The goal of therapy is to cut down on cravings for nicotine and ease the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.
Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Glenn D. Focht, MD
President
Greg Beaumier, MBA, CPA, MHA
VP of Finance
Mark Gendreau, MD
Chief Medical Officer
Joseph Hwang, MHA
COO
Kim Perryman, MMHC, RN, NE-BC
Chief Nursing Officer
Catherine Starr
Executive Director, Human Resources
Accreditations
The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.
Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes
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Amesbury, MA 01913
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