Address: 725 North Street - Pittsfield, MA 1201
Phone Number: 415-445-9228
Website: http://www.berkshirehealthsystems.org

Addiction Treatment & Rehab Overview

Berkshire Medical Center is a drug & alcohol detox center that provides substance abuse treatment located in Pittsfield, MA (Berkshire County).

They accept young adults and adults (ages 18 and up) and treat both men and women.

Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Licensing & Certifications

Berkshire Medical Center McGee Unit 3 West has the following licenses and/or certifications. Please contact the facility for more information.

  • State Substance Abuse Agency
  • State Department of Health
  • Hospital Licensing Authority
  • The Joint Commision

Addiction Treatment Setting

Berkshire Medical Center provides drug and alcohol addiction treatment in the following setting(s):

  • Inpatient Addiction Treatment in a Hospital Setting
  • Hospital Inpatient Drug & Alcohol Detoxification
  • Hospital Inpatient Treatment

Drug & Alcohol Detoxification Services Offered

Berkshire Medical Center offers the following drug & alcohol detoxification services at their facility:

  • Alcohol Detoxification
  • Opioid Detoxification

Type of Opioid Treatment

Berkshire Medical Center offers the following opioid addiction treatm services:

  • SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program
  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Buprenorphine detoxification
  • Methadone detoxification
  • Prescribes/administers buprenorphine
  • Accepts clients on opioid medication

Pharmacotherapies and Medications Used In Rehab

Berkshire Medical Center uses the following pharmacotherapies and medications in their treatment program:

  • Acamprosate (Campral®)
  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Suboxone®)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders

Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment Approaches

Berkshire Medical Center uses the following addiction treatment approaches:

  • Brief Intervention
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Substance use counseling approach
  • 12 Step Facilitation

Rehab Counseling and Education

Berkshire Medical Center offers the following counseling and education programs:

  • Individual Counseling
  • Group Counseling
  • Family Counseling
  • Substance Abuse Education
  • Hepatitis Education, counseling, or support
  • HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support
  • Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitus

Addiction Treatment Ancillary Services

Berkshire Medical Center offers the following ancillary services to go along with their addiction treatment:

  • Case Management Services
  • Domestic Violence Services
  • Early Intervention For HIV
  • Mental Health Services
  • Consumer-run (peer-support) services / Alumni Programs
  • Self Help Groupss

Drug Alcohol Rehab Transitional Programs / Services

Berkshire Medical Center offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:

  • Aftercare / Continuing Care
  • Discharge Planning

Rehab Center Payment Information and Financial Assistance

Berkshire Medical Center offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:

  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
  • Military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
  • Private Health Insurance
  • Cash or Self Payment
  • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Addiction Treatment Screening / Pre-Treatment Services

Berkshire Medical Center utilizes the following screening and pre-treatment methods:

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Outreach to persons in the community

Health & Substance Screening and Testing Services

Berkshire Medical Center screens and tests for the following substances and/or health conditions:

  • Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • HIV Testing
  • Screening for Hepatitus B
  • Screening for Mental Health Disorders
  • Screening for Substance Use
  • STD Testing
  • TB Screening

Facility Smoking Policies & Cessation Services

Berkshire Medical Center has the following smoking policies/assistance:

  • Smoking not permitted
  • Nicotine Replacement Therapy
  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling