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Dana Behavioral Health

220 Reservoir St, Suite 21
Needham, MA 02494
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About Dana Behavioral Health

Dana Group Associates–Behavioral Health Services provides mental health and addiction recovery services for youth and adults in Needham, Massachusetts specializing in general outpatient treatment and aftercare planning and support. Dedicated programming is available for children, adolescents, young adults, seniors, LGBTQ+ persons, Spanish-language speakers, military personnel and veterans, and persons with co-occurring addiction and mental illness. Telehealthcare is also available.

Clients in outpatient treatment receive medical and mental health assessments and personalized care planning. They also engage in intensive, trauma-informed individual, group, and family counseling drawing on proven modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing. The program promotes clients’ sustained sobriety through robust, age-specific, recovery-focused life skills training addressing topics such as coping, self-care, disease and medication management, and relapse prevention. Trauma survivors may enroll in their evidence-based eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR) program. An array of complementary therapies is also available, including music therapy.

Their aftercare services ensure a complete continuum of care aligned with clients’ evolving needs and may include step-down support and referrals for additional medical, mental health, and social service programs.

Dana Group Associates–Behavioral Health Services is state licensed and accepts private insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, and self-pay.

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Latest Reviews

Panda07
3 months ago on Google
1
If you miss an appointment the nurse practitioner won't send prescriptions to the pharmacy, this shows a very low level of responsibility and professionalism. Just because you missed an appointment doesn't mean care for your health stops there. In fact your health is at risk by stopping certain medications without tappering them. Do not recommend this practice to anyone.
Response from the owner1 month ago
Hi Panda07,

We're sorry to hear you had this experience. Our clinical policies prioritize patient safety and follow evidence-based guidelines, including around medication management. If you'd like to discuss your concerns further with our senior leadership team, please email us at clientfeedback@danabehavioralhealth.org.

- Dana Behavioral Health
Spike Gedman
3 months ago on Google
1
Should make it an Olympic sport to try and get in touch with your provider between appointments. Zero chance. You just become a number. See your doctor once a month for your active placebo SSRIs.
Response from the owner1 month ago
Hi Spike-

Thank you for your feedback. We take all concerns seriously and would welcome the chance to understand your experience better. Please contact our senior management at clientfeedback@danabehavioralhealth.org if you'd like to discuss this further.

Thank you,
Dana Behavioral Health
Kaitie Smythebroder
4 months ago on Google
1
Medication management for panic disorders is not well understood here. Anti-Benzodiazepine hysteria. Unknowledgeable prescribers.
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Accepted Insurance

Please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Dana Behavioral Health works with several private insurance providers, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Fallon Health
Commonwealth Care Alliance (CCA)
Health New England
MassHealth
Mass General Brigham Health Plan
WellSense

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.

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.

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.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Outpatient programs are designed for clients who are medically stable and not at an elevated risk of relapse, including those who have already completed inpatient care. Outpatient programs typically advance clients' established treatment plans, offering continuing addiction counseling and recovery education. Clients who enter outpatient care immediately following detox may also receive medical and mental health assessments and personalized treatment plans. Most outpatient rehabs provide multiple levels of care to align with clients' unique needs.

Inpatient rehab offers robust, hands-on care in a highly structured and supportive environment. The facility provides housing, meals, and round-the-clock supervision, allowing clients to focus exclusively on their recovery. Inpatient treatment typically involves intensive addiction counseling based on CBT, DBT, RBT, motivational interviewing, or other psychotherapeutic approaches. Many inpatient treatment centers also offer life skills training and/or complementary therapies, including meditation, mindfulness, and nutrition counseling.

Due to various health issues that substance abuse causes, 24-hour clinical care in Massachusetts is often a necessary part of treatment. Individuals may be suffering from infections, illness, or organ damage. Having 24-hour care available ensures that these physical problems are treated along with the psychological effects of addiction. Once individuals complete detox and are medically stable, this intensive level of supervision ends, and the next phase of treatment can begin.

Medically supervised detox is the process of removing addictive substances from your body and managing the withdrawal symptoms in a medically supervised environment. Typically, this is the first step in the recovery process and lasts an average of 5-7 days, though the length can vary depending on your individual needs. Once your system is cleared of alcohol and drugs, you'll likely transition to an inpatient treatment program for the next phase of your recovery.

Treatments

Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.

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.

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

During cognitive behavioral therapy in Massachusetts, clients work with a trained counselor to identify negative thinking patterns and change them. This change in thinking has been shown to lead to changes in behavior to treat substance use and mental health disorders effectively.

If you are experiencing intense, negative emotions, dialectical behavior therapy can help you learn how to regulate painful emotions and manage the interpersonal situations that generate them. This method is often used during substance use treatment in Massachusetts to help you develop better coping skills and avoid relapse.

Group therapy is a safe space for participants to share their stories and experiences within a confidential and judgment free environment. You have the opportunity to openly discuss your difficulties and create a network of community support that can extend long after group therapy sessions end.

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.

Four principles are key to motivational interviewing in Massachusetts. First, the therapist offers empathy for the client's feelings and experiences. Second, they encourage the client to believe in themselves and their ability to change. Third, the therapist refrains from imposing their own viewpoints. Lastly, the therapist helps the client identify discrepancies in their circumstances and future goals.

Trauma therapy addresses the psychological impact of experiencing a traumatic event. You can also experience mental and emotional injury after witnessing a trauma. By identifying what triggers those responses and developing effective coping mechanisms, you can rebuild a sense of safety and trust in your environment.

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.

eye-movement iconEye Movement Desensitization And Reprocessing

The life skills you'll learn in rehab range from financial management to practicing healthy self care. They help you learn how to solve problems and make decisions, as well as develop healthy interpersonal relationships – all of which are key to successful recovery.

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.

Recreational therapy helps you as you recover from drug and alcohol addiction in Massachusetts by giving you structured activities to improve your physical and mental health. By participating in sports, creative arts, or nature activities, you have a positive outlet for emotions and stress that may have otherwise triggered alcohol or drug use. This helps to foster a healthy sober lifestyle.

If you find it difficult to put thoughts and feelings into words, creative arts therapy in Massachusetts might be a good treatment method for you. Through art, music, and other expressive activities, this therapy allows you to explore and convey thoughts and emotions in a safe, creative space.

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220 Reservoir St
Suite 21
Needham, MA 02494

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Panda07
3 months ago
1

If you miss an appointment the nurse practitioner won't send prescriptions to the pharmacy, this shows a very low level of responsibility and professionalism. Just because you missed an appointment doesn't mean care for your health stops there. In fact your health is at risk by stopping certain medications without tappering them. Do not recommend this practice to anyone.

Response from the owner
Hi Panda07,

We're sorry to hear you had this experience. Our clinical policies prioritize patient safety and follow evidence-based guidelines, including around medication management. If you'd like to discuss your concerns further with our senior leadership team, please email us at clientfeedback@danabehavioralhealth.org.

- Dana Behavioral Health
Spike Gedman
3 months ago
1

Should make it an Olympic sport to try and get in touch with your provider between appointments. Zero chance. You just become a number. See your doctor once a month for your active placebo SSRIs.

Response from the owner
Hi Spike-

Thank you for your feedback. We take all concerns seriously and would welcome the chance to understand your experience better. Please contact our senior management at clientfeedback@danabehavioralhealth.org if you'd like to discuss this further.

Thank you,
Dana Behavioral Health
Kaitie Smythebroder
4 months ago
1

Medication management for panic disorders is not well understood here. Anti-Benzodiazepine hysteria. Unknowledgeable prescribers.

Camryn Timmons
4 months ago
1

Unprofessional

Response from the owner
Hi Camryn -

Thank you for your feedback. We take all concerns seriously and would welcome the chance to understand your experience better. Please contact our senior management at clientfeedback@danabehavioralhealth.org if you'd like to discuss this further.

Thank you,
Dana Behavioral Health
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