Center for Human Development – Springfield

Springfield, Massachusetts

332 Birnie Avenue
Springfield, MA 01107

About Center for Human Development – Springfield

Center for Human Development – Springfield, located in Springfield, Massachusetts is a non-profit alcohol and drug rehab that offers treatment for a variety of substance abuse addictions including co-occurring mental health disorders. They offer flexible outpatient addiction therapy allowing patients to live at home while receiving regular treatment.

Specialty rehab programs at Center for Human Development – Springfield include tailored care focusing on women's specific needs and experiences, gender-specific addiction treatment addressing unique challenges faced by men, and age-appropriate treatment for teens addressing adolescent-specific issues.

Payment Options

Self-pay options

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.

Programs

Adolescence program

Children program

Program for men

Program for women

Settings & Amenities

Private setting

Treatment

Mental Health

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.

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

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.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

Family Therapy

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

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.

Individual Therapy

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.

Recreational Therapy

Recreational therapy (aka therapeutic recreation) uses creative and fun activities to help with addiction recovery. Recreational therapists lead patients in entertaining and engaging activities like sports or games; art (drawing, painting, sculpture); drama, music, and dance; and/or community outings (field trips) to improve patients' physical, social, and emotional well-being.

Contact

(413) 733-6624

Website

332 Birnie Avenue
Springfield, MA 01107

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Reviews

1.7 (11 reviews)

Google Rating

Karissa Stearns

1 month ago

So for the first time yesterday I called birnie ave which is the main office and was actually transferred to a VM during business hours!!! This is 100% unacceptable for any of the offices. These staff are clearly lazy because in any health care place under no circumstances should anyone be put to VM when the office is open unless you give the patient that option. Put us in hold, also they can't even get their patients names and phone numbers correct. Good to know I was also in their foster care system and residential homes so yes I have been with these people for years. Get it together seriously. Even healthcare doesn't seem to care for their patients anymore it's all about money smh

Sunhnsrndme 24-7

3 months ago

Although it is required by state of Massachusetts to disclose salary range for jobs advertisements, chd didn't not amd refused to disclose salary requirements for a role posted amd when asked refused to disclose (in compliance at that) and refused to push resume forward without my expectations. NOT QUITE ETHICAL I would not recommend someone to work for this company as they clearly do not care about the rights of people or about the state laws.

Mena Tiwari

5 months ago

Crystal Smail

7 months ago

I was employed with CHD for a couple weeks before being involved in a car accident that led me to have to push my start date back, but got told they could no longer hold my position and to reapply once medically cleared. I reached out to my program manager about re-applying and she left me on read. This was after a member of the payroll dept emailed me and another program manager regarding a missing timesheet for that time and the other program manager replied saying she tried reaching out to me and couldn t get through and that she would remove me from the system. I emailed her regarding that response because it was not true. She called me one time in which I answered the phone, gave her dates of my appts, etc and she said she would contact HR and get back to me, never did. My assigned location also got a new program manager without any form of communication to me whatsoever. Within the short amount of time with the company, I was able to see there is no level of professionalism established. In addition, this company lacks communication skills. Do not recommend CHD to potential applicants or clients.

M Rizzo

9 months ago

Worst Agency in the State. Top-heavy, greedy, unprofessional Corporate folks. Ridiculous management. The best Managers left because they knew they weren't working for an ethical Agency. Existing Management are the most embarrassingly unprofessional group of individuals you'll ever encounter. Beware.

Stephany Labuda

1 year ago

At first I enjoyed working for them but it turned sour for better choice of words. If you enjoy your freedom or like a sound piece of mind this job isn t for you. 17$ an hr isn t enough for employees to deal with the residents they have and definitely not enough to deal with people who are disrespectful.

Bryan B

DO NOT WORK HERE. Especially for the Juvenile Justice Program. I repeat DO NOT WORK here. The program SRT and CATP is absolutely a joke. They do not serve the kids there correctly. It s a rehabilitation center supposedly. Well the kids are not treated fairly and it s sad. Admin and staff are all related in someway. They target staff left and right. If you have a life forget it because you are demanded to stay and layover and if you go against that then admin Suttles, Shar, Mirna will target you the best they can. The whole admin teams needs to be fired and replaced. The state needs to shut this place down for the sake of the kids. I have associates that worked there and the things I hear is absolute unreal. This needs to change and be heard. Family, mother and sons work together in there and get away with who knows. Conflict of interest at its best. I feel bad for the staff who are stuck there and to hire individuals the same age almost as the youth offenders tells a lot. There is no order there and the admin needs to learn how to do their jobs instead of getting their ego stroked by power tripping and abusing their authority and treating the kids like they are animals. They are misunderstood and it s not right. If you see they are hiring on indeed or elsewhere. RUN RUN RUN it s not worth it. It will be your worst nightmare. You deserve better.

Brittany l

Cindy N was one of the best women i ve ever met in my life. She helped me in the toughest part of my life. I thank her for her incredible knowledge and for always pushing me to do better, along with helping her with my small children who were all 3 under 2. Cindy is someone who truly takes pride in her job and loves every kid she works with.

Taryn Conway

Nate p

CHD will not help if any potential liability might happen. If you need emergency, call 911 if less, good luck (your worth it, but this company blows).

Tim C

5 years ago

I worked in IT and it was horrific. All three managers were demoted which left the area in an adversarial state. 80% of my colleagues quit. The CIO has severe anger management issues, verbally abusive and is completely scattered. If I could give it 0 stars I would have. Avoid working here.

Michelle Sicard

6 years ago

States clearly in description of program to help adolescence in recovery who also have behavioral issues. This program discharged my son more then half way through treatment because of his behavioral problems. Mostly attitude, and negativity. Who took him into this program knowing his history. They claim they treat recovery not behavioral? Ummmm.... hes a 14 year old with substance problems. How can a treatment facility geared for adolescence with addiction issues not also treat for behavioral? They go hand in hand? It literally blew my mind. Also I know of 3 other children who were kicked out for relapsing?? Isnt part of recovery relapse? Its a shame that they dont exspect these things to occur. Adults relapse why would you exspect it wouldnt happen to kids? Also everytime i called my son i got attitude. And no communication. Very dissapointed. This is our youth and as a parent i feel like my son was thrown back to the wolves. Sad because its the only treatment place we have in western mass. Ive spoke to many Dr,s, lawyers, professionals..... they all agree. Clearly this program needs to be reevaluated.!!