Pivot Prevention and Health Services

About Pivot Prevention and Health Services

Pivot Prevention and Health Services in Watertown, New York is a unique community resource dedicated to supporting you through alcohol and substance use challenges. You’ll find outpatient services tailored to your needs, with individual, group, and family counseling available. If you’ve been involved in a substance related driving offense, their Impaired Driver Program can help guide you through the necessary steps to regain control of your driving privileges.

What strikes us most about Pivot is the way they care for different stages and areas of your life whether you’re navigating early recovery, rebuilding after a DUI, or trying to help your teenager avoid drugs. We also admire how they also support employees and their families through free short term counseling for those connected to participating workplaces. Everything offered is practical and grounded in what you actually need to move forward.

After Your Appointments: Finding Peace Nearby

Watertown has a few places where you can take a breath after a session. Thompson Park has a quiet path if you need to think or just want fresh air. The Salmon Run Mall is close if you’d rather walk indoors, grab a bite, or just take your mind off things for a bit.

Support for Youth, Seniors and Families

If you’re a parent or caregiver, Pivot runs prevention and education programs across nine school districts and offers a Youth Alliance for ages 9 to 25. Seniors can take part in health education programs that promote safe medication use and better communication with doctors. Families who are struggling will find that there are supports available for both the individual and their loved ones.

Financially Accessible Treatment

Pivot accepts many payment types, including Medicaid, Medicare, military and private insurance, state funded plans, and sliding scale fees. Services are also available through telehealth if coming in person isn’t possible.

Latest Reviews

Rich Gebo Jr. (Rich)

2 years ago on Google

This place I went to anchor recovery which is run by pivot and they saved my life I went to credo and Samaritan and and they said it'll be a couple of two three days maybe 5 days before they get me to detox I went to anchor which is run by pivot they got me in there 2 hours after I went there awesome place they saved my life

Seth C

6 years ago on Google

Very resourceful. People who actually care and want to see a change in the community. This is how you do it.. with places like this. Absolutely professional people who understand and show concern for those that need it.

KrilleX

6 years ago on Google

Parents attempting to put me on this so my life blows.

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Other Forms of Payment

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.

Employee Assistance Program

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Outpatient

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.

12-Step

12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).

Treatments

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

When you choose drug rehab in New York, you'll participate in a variety of treatments that are designed to help you live a drug-free lifestyle. Common methods of treatment include group, individual, and family counseling, medication management, nutrition, exercise, and management of co-occurring mental health disorders.

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.

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Programs

Adult Program

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 Adult Program

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

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.

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.

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a clinical approach to helping people with substance abuse issues and other conditions shift behavior in positive ways. It is more goal-oriented than traditional psychotherapy, as MI counselors directly attempt to get clients to consider making behavioral change (rather than wait for them to come to conclusions themselves). Its primary purpose is to resolve ambivalence and help clients become able to make healthy choices freely.