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Howard Center – Westview House

50 South Willard Street
Burlington, VT 05401
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About Howard Center – Westview House

Howard Center – Pine Street Counseling is an outpatient addiction treatment center in Burlington, Vermont providing substance use and mental health counseling for adults.

The team offers screening and assessment, counseling, medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD/MAT), an intensive outpatient program and integrated care for co-occurring conditions.

Clients may value the same-day access, trauma-informed approach and strong recovery supports.

Medication for Opioid Addiction

Pine Street Counseling provides outpatient alcohol and drug counseling and medication treatment for opioid use disorder (including methadone and buprenorphine/Suboxone).

The FDA-approved medication reduce drug cravings and withdrawal symptoms so guests can focus on their healing journey in comfort and without distractions.

They also offer an intensive outpatient program with structured group sessions.

Services also include relapse prevention groups, case management and referrals to community resources for ongoing recovery assistance.

Support for Mental Health

The program serves adults seeking support for substance use and mental health concerns.

It also offers integrated treatment for people with co-occurring conditions such as depression and anxiety with trauma-informed care for those impacted by trauma.

Services are available in person and, for some appointments via telehealth for more flexible options.

 

Latest Reviews

Lawrence Seiler
1 year ago on Google
5
Great services for disabled people
Sherridan Beyer
Reviewed on 10/30/2024
4
I go here off and on, it is a place to meet others, share a meal and join in on adventures. Adventures include group movie nights, trips to Maine, camping in Grand Isle, and various other places in Vermont. There are overnight trips and day trips, all of these events provide transportation from, and back to Westview. Evening trips deliver you to your home. Holidays are celebrated, with special meals. Art happens too, all supplies are provided. At noon each day a meal is served .
Shelby Schnatz
2 years ago on Google
5
Highly recommend. Great experience with my clinician thus far. Plus, front office staff are welcoming & personable.
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Accepted Insurance

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Howard Center – Westview House works with several private insurance providers, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

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.

Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.

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.

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.

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.

Inpatient rehabs offer intensive clinical supervision and high-level care in alignment with the specialized needs of clients who are in early recovery, exiting detox, or experiencing crisis. Clients in inpatient care reside at the treatment facility with round-the-clock access to medical and mental health care. They engage in extensive addiction counseling, which may include family and group therapy sessions. Inpatient treatment also frequently involves recovery-focused life skills training. Many programs feature holistic therapies, such as meditation, as well.

Intensive outpatient programs (IOP) provide high-level support for clients who do not need inpatient treatment or who prefer to live at home while in early recovery. Intensive outpatient rehabs also offer support for clients who are reintegrating into their community following inpatient care. Clients typically receive a minimum of nine hours of treatment per week, though many programs offer up to 20 therapeutic hours. Psychotherapy, recovery education, holistic therapies, and medication assisted treatment (MAT) are standard.

Medical detox is the process of weaning your body off addictive drugs like alcohol, benzodiazepines, or opioids, under the 24/7 care of medical professionals. Often the first step in the recovery process, medically assisted detox takes place in an inpatient setting, where you will be closely monitored to ensure your maximum health and safety. Medications, like Suboxone or Vivitrol, may be administered if needed to alleviate any potential withdrawal symptoms.

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.

Alcoholism is a condition that's characterized by physical dependence on alcohol and an inability to stop drinking. It can be extremely difficult to overcome an alcohol addiction without professional treatment. Alcohol rehab in Vermont offers the necessary tools and support to help you move forward in recovery. This process typically involves three phases of treatment: detox, rehab, and maintenance.

A person with substance dependence can achieve recovery through drug rehab in Vermont. Professional staff provide a combination of interventions that are designed to help you attain and maintain abstinence from drugs.

opium iconOpioid Addiction

There are a range of substance abuse treatment options in Vermont consisting of inpatient residential, outpatient, intensive outpatient, and partial hospitalization drug and alcohol rehabs. In these programs, you can typically expect to receive a comprehensive assessment, individualized treatment plan, individual and group therapy, skills training, family counseling, and educational groups. This integrated approach helps to overcome unhelpful coping strategies, increases your ability to manage stress, and supports you to prioritize your recovery.

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.

Teen programs are designed to address the unique pressures teens face, pressures that can drive them to experiment with dangerous, addictive substances. They need programs that meet them exactly where they are and give them tools for long-term recovery. Therapy can help teenagers understand and work through underlying issues so they can reclaim the life ahead of them.

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.

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.

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.

Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.

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.

For individuals who want to build skills related to emotional regulation and mindfulness, dialectical behavior therapy can be a good fit. This evidence based therapy helps you accept your emotions while also learning skills to manage them and create healthier patterns of behavior. Treatment occurs in group and individual formats.

Using a personalized approach for drug addiction treatment allows your therapist to tailor interventions in your individual therapy sessions to your unique circumstances. During your one on one sessions, you explore the underlying causes of addiction and develop effective strategies to manage cravings, improve mental health, and ultimately achieve long term recovery.

Amenities

  • home-setting iconResidential Setting
  • private iconPrivate Setting
  • weight iconGym
  • recreation iconRecreation Room
  • private-room iconPrivate Rooms
  • hiking-poles iconWalking Trails

Accreditations

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

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.

CARF Accreditation: Yes

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

State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.

State License: Vermont

Rehab.com regularly reviews this listing for accuracy but changes may occur between updates. For the most up-to-date information, please contact Howard Center – Westview House.

Contact Information

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50 South Willard Street
Burlington, VT 05401

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Reviews of Howard Center – Westview House

2.65/5 (23 reviews)
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Clubhouse

I go here off and on, it is a place to meet others, share a meal and join in on adventures. Adventures include group movie nights, trips to Maine, camping in Grand Isle, and various other places in Vermont. There are overnight trips and day trips, all of these events provide ... Read More

Sherridan B.
Reviewed on 10/30/2024
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5
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4
Meals
4
Value
5
Cleanliness
3
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2.59 (22 reviews)
Rosaline Ryeas
1 week ago
1

Jeff Spiteri
4 weeks ago
1

The medical and clinical models the howard center uses and ascribes to is inherently parasitic. The healthcare system and especially the mental health system, are not designed to help people get better. They're designed to extract money from people, and the Howard center is an extremely blatant example of how bureaucracy and ticking the boxes on funding requirements always comes first and shapes framework attitudes policies and training around how "care" is approached. At the end of the day you have a street outreach team that will schedule time to meet you, a day in advance, in the community, just so they can turn up and tell you they have nothing to offer you. A crisis line clinician who will answer the phone 24/7 just so they can tell you to go to the ER. 3 people sitting behind glass windows in a "crisis stabilization unit" looking at there phones and when many of them do interact out of sheer obligation theres definitely a "I am well, youre sick" "I have power, you dont" dynamic at play; along with filling out "clinical" paperwork based off of arbitrary observations they've made of the people that are staying there under some microscopic guise as if making observations of lab rats in some dumb science experiment they dont even understand. The whole paradigm of "care" completely removes any basic well intended innocent equitable empowering human interactions from occurring and inherently strips the people receiving "care" of personal sovereignty and empowerment through restricting rights and access to basic personal freedoms in order to "keep the person safe" through one size fits all policies without any individual assessment of the persons needs or even the consideration that maybe giving people more personal autonomy around access to resources might have a positive healing effect. Again all of these programming short falls are built in redundancies in order to tick boxes and streamaline "treatment" so the program can run not so people can get better. The whole system exists to perpetuate itself not solve problems and it siphons everyone involved's energy. all in order to fill pockets at the top requiring the status quo to be maintained at all costs. Just look at the wage disparity in any of the programs. which is why other service providers with different approaches are seen more as a threat to the stasis of the business rather than integral innovative partners furthering a collective cause trying to be resolved, which is why there is no continuum of care across organizations to begin with and anyone accessing services has to pander and play tandem essentially contort themselves to the needs of the organization manipulating the system in order to get any cohesion in services and accomplish anything. Because at the end of the day no one gets paid if people are equal sovereign and functioning well.

Samantha Caruso
1 month ago
1

Literally homeless and disabled and still have to wait at least a month for a cm. Booh! You guys suck!

Lindsey Moody
4 months ago
1

Never any kind of help at all. Would rather see people waste away in their diseases than actually offer any kind of real support. They are great in hiding behind hipa and any other out they can find. A failing organization that offers nothing but a waste of time and referrals to any other resources that are not them. I bet I would have received tons of help if I were looking for free drugs or needles. I hate this place

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