Doctors look like they have no idea what they are doing! I was in pain and told a nurse, and she left the room to get me some medicine and took forever! I felt like I was going to die!
About Cooley Dickinson Hospital
Cooley Dickinson Hospital is located in Northampton, Massachusetts. The hospital provides multiple services, including emergency services. The hospital accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and most major health insurance. There are inpatient and outpatient treatment programs for individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders. The drug treatment programs are for adults 18 and over and include medically assisted detox.
Inclusive and Compassionate Addiction Treatment
The treatment team uses an integrated care model that treats substance use and mental health simultaneously. They have an art therapy program and a sensory room that you can interact with. I saw that patients have frequently praised the attentive and compassionate staff and noted the behavioral healthcare’s supportive and quick response during crisis moments
The team is inclusive, and I notice they welcome a diverse clientele, including those in the LGBTQ+ community. The clinicians support not only the patient, but also their loved ones and families with addiction and mental health education and counseling.
Supporting Every Individual’s Unique Treatment Journey
The hospital is only a short drive from the vibrant downtown area. It’s also close to the Norwottuck Rail Trail and the Connecticut River. Many nearby outdoor environments offer natural views and tranquility conducive to healing.
The hospital is modern, and the behavioral health department was recently renovated. There are comfortable rooms, and the environment was designed to be supportive and provide privacy and safety. Check out the weighted blankets, aroma therapy, and darkened rooms.
The team focuses on holistic recovery, integrating social support, mental wellness, and physical health. They’re committed to culturally competent treatment in a stigma free environment. If you need outpatient care, they have additional services on Atwood Drive.
Clinicians collaborate across all specialties to provide the most beneficial treatment for each client’s unique situation. This hospital offers the comprehensive treatment services necessary to begin your path to healing and sobriety.
Fact checked and written by:
Susan Bertram, BA
Edited by:
Peter Lee, PhD
Latest Reviews
Only have some experience with this hospital and have not had a problem inside and although I appreciate the free parking their staff parking is awful and there are never any spots available I had to park in valet today and walk all the way up the hill in 10 degree weather with a heart transplant and I wouldn’t have complained except I got a paper on my dash that is passive aggressive and a map for parking that I’m well aware of. Maybe pay attention to the staff parking in patient parking or the people double parked before yelling at the people parked in valet that isn’t anywhere near the entrance and has over 30 spots open.
First time visit waited 6 hours, rude staff, intake nurse diagnosed me with something I never was diagnosed by the Dr for. And the Dr interrupts you Everytime your telling him why you came in. Gave me a prescription for something that he said he guesses it is and sent me home. Not from this area just moved here and I am highly disappointed with the care received.
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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
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
A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fitness therapy blends exercise with psychotherapy for a fun, inspiring, and effective way of treating addiction and other issues. By incorporating movement into counseling sessions, clients become more empowered, motivated, and goal-oriented, all while strengthening their bodies and becoming more flexible. Fitness Therapy is usually used to complement a course of treatment (inpatient or outpatient) to make it even more successful. Increasing the connection between a patient’s mind and body helps both with healing as well as in creating new, healthy habits.
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.
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.
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.
Amenities
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Private Setting
Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Debra H. Rogers, MSM
Interim President & COO
Emily Davis
Senior Director of Human Resources
Diane Dukette
Chief Development Officer
Laurie Lamoureux
CFO
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
Accreditation Number: 5595
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1992 by congress, SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on American's communities.
SAMHSA Listed: Yes
Contact Information
30 Locust Street
Northampton, MA 01060
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