Assuming these ratings are filtered. My experience was very poor. My prayers for a fresh start was short lived. My first week there it was obvious that I was not one of the ones who would be favorable to succeed. I was accused, belittled and lied to. I tried everything to do ...
About Catholic Charities – Women’s Halfway House
Catholic Charities Women’s halfway houses are located in Utica, New York. Here, they offer a supportive and safe environment for individuals who are transitioning from residential treatment to independent living.
Upon arrival an individualized treatment plan will be created for you to help you maintain recovery. The facilities require individuals who in residence to attend intensive outpatient treatment at one of the three locations they offer and transportation will be provided.
The duration of stay is usually six months but can be extended depending on your treatment. The facility is handicapped accessible and the location provides easy access to recovery support meetings throughout the area.
Random weekly screenings will be done as well. This facility offers accountability, encouragement, and a secure environment to help you remain focused and active in your healing journey. This helps you create a strong foundation for your recovery.
Latest Reviews
Update: Pathways program has been absolutely fantastic. The staff have been incredible to me, and are very kind people. It's an entirely different world than the group home experience I had. Overall, I appreciate the staff who works for the Pathways program so much. Thank you guys.________Hi, this is going to be a long review about the group home I was in. Sorry about that.Overall, I appreciate what Catholic Charities does. But I feel like there needs to be more they do in regards to how they support individuals.Specifically with the congregate care 2 (group home) program through Catholic Charities. I never thought I'd get to this point, but I warn anybody who is thinking about going into this program, to stay away and find a different one, or at least make sure that the house you want to go to is a better home than mine....As a person who experiences severe mental health issues, I was in the congregate care 2 program through Catholic Charities for a while.The home I was put in made me feel more overwhelmed and much more stressed out than supported. Most of the staff at the home I was in were not trained at all on how to support people who struggle with mental health issues of varying degrees, instead opting to yell and belittle the residents when the residents needed support the most. Not to mention, the staff are all considered "counselors," but almost none of them are trained to be a counselor.I would often feel uncomfortable, too, in regards to comments made from certain staff members, too. Yet, any issue the residents and I had, it would fall on deaf's ears, as the house manager typically didn't acknowledge/do anything to resolve the issue besides take a day off or a vacation.It also doesn't help that at the times, when I felt unsafe due to a resident, almost all of them often didn't help the situation whatsoever, and again, yelled at the person.I also felt like I wasn't seen for who I was, and I felt like my strengths were disregarded by staff. I often would feel like a child, as they wouldn't allow me to do a lot by myself, let alone all the rest of the clients, which makes me wonder how exactly people are supposed to learn independence as the program claims, when the residents, who are adults just like I am, and are uniquely talented and have strengths in their own way, are treated as imbeciles and children.This isn't exclusive to just the house I was in, too, I found out. After speaking to multiple people who live/have lived in Catholic Charities homes, I realized that they, too, have the same issues with untrained and unempathetic staff who don't know how to run the house....To finish with a positive, though, I have so much love-not.. really for the staff (although there are staff I met that I absolutely adored, one of which I plan on still talking to outside of the house)- but absolutely for the residents I lived with. It was a rocky road a lot of days, but meeting these people helped me reach important milestones and, overall, has given me meaningful friendships with some of them. Being around them has taught me how to socialize better and how to be more supportive and more empathetic towards people.So yeah, in conclusion, I hope that there can be much more done to train the staff who is in charge of helping the people who live at the Catholic Charities residences.Trained to actually help the residents harness and develop their skills, and actually give the residents a comfortable and supportive environment they so desperately deserve.
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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.
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.
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
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.
Intensive Outpatient Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.
Inpatient 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.
Sober Living Homes Sober Living Houses (SLHs), aka sober homes or halfway houses, are safe, substance-free, supportive living facilities for those recovering from substance abuse. Ideal for those who've just been through inpatient or outpatient treatment, SLHs are supervised environments with rules that support sobriety, such as curfews, shared chores, and therapeutic meetings. Residents are also often trained on life skills and coping skills to make it easier to transition into society. SLHs also provide a strong sense of community that can lead to the kind of deep and lasting connections with other sober individuals that supports a new, healthy lifestyle.
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).
Aftercare Support Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).
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.
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.
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 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.
Program For Women
Rehabs for women provide a safe, nurturing space for female clients to heal. These treatment programs consider the specific obstacles that women can face during recovery and place a special emphasis on mental, social, physical, and reproductive health. They explore how each woman's experience has shaped the trajectory of their substance use, addressing issues such as sexual abuse and past trauma.
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
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.
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.
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.
Contact Information
(315) 792-1007 
1408 Genesee Street
Utica, NY 13502
Get Help Now - 800-985-8516
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Anna Spooner
