Gandara Mental Health Center – Outpatient Services Division

85 Saint George Road
Springfield, MA 01104

Gandara Mental Health Center - Outpatient Services Division MA 1104

About Gandara Mental Health Center – Outpatient Services Division

Gandara Mental Health Center - Outpatient Services Division is a non-profit rehab located in Springfield, MA. Gandara Mental Health Center - Outpatient Services Division promotes the well-being of Hispanics, African-Americans, and other culturally diverse populations through innovative and culturally competent behavioral health, prevention and educational services.

Gandara Mental Health Center – Outpatient Services Division has a vision of growth and collaboration that meets community needs with the Center’s strategic goals in community relations and development.

Gandara Mental Health Center – Outpatient Services Division also offers on-going treatment for males with a history of sex offending through individual and group counseling. However, participants must meet outpatient admissions and exclusion criteria.

Latest Reviews

Jessica Crespo Braithwaite
2 months ago on Google
5
Corey Taylor
3 months ago on Google
1
Phony help for financial gain.
Kimberly Wiggins
10 months ago on Google
1
Gandara is a terrible place to be. They are the worst agency in Western Ma.

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Gandara Mental Health Center – Outpatient Services Division works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, Please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

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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.

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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.

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.

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Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

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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.
medically-assisted-detox iconMedically Assisted Detox
Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.
intensive-outpatient iconIntensive 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.
aftercare iconAftercare 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

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.

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.

Programs

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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.
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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

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is a structured way of helping those with major mental illnesses and/or substance abuse by bringing services directly to the patient in home. Instead of hospitalization or an outpatient program, staff members like social workers, psychiatrists, and counselors come directly to the patient’s house for treatment. ACT is used primarily for those with severe and persistent mental illness like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, some of whom also contend with substance abuse. ACT can be short- or long-term (months to years), and provides the same multidisciplinary, 24/7 staffing of a psychiatric unit, but in the comfort of the patient's own home and/or community.

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.

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

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.

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.

Fitness therapy blends exercise with psychotherapy for a fun, inspiring, and effective way of treating addiction and other issues. By incorporating movement into counseling sessions, clients become more empowered, motivated, and goal-oriented, all while strengthening their bodies and becoming more flexible. Fitness Therapy is usually used to complement a course of treatment (inpatient or outpatient) to make it even more successful. Increasing the connection between a patient’s mind and body helps both with healing as well as in creating new, healthy habits.

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.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is a way of getting nicotine into the bloodstream without smoking. It uses products that supply low doses of nicotine to help people stop smoking. The goal of therapy is to cut down on cravings for nicotine and ease the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.

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.

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.

Amenities

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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

Contact Information

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85 Saint George Road
Springfield, MA 01104

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1.6 (14 reviews)
Jessica Crespo Braithwaite
2 months ago
5

Corey Taylor
3 months ago
1

Phony help for financial gain.

Kimberly Wiggins
10 months ago
1

Gandara is a terrible place to be. They are the worst agency in Western Ma.

Ian McEwan
10 months ago
1

worked with a counselor here named David Martin , who constantly accused me of lying about my depression and would start arguments with me, so I said i didn t want to see him anymore, but harassed me into staying with him, when that didn t work he started harassing my family, eventually he gave up, but people like that should not have jobs this

Juan Manuel
1 year ago
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Diane Rosansky
1 year ago
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Hy Phuyen
1 year ago
1

Mark H. is all I respect from his own headquarters. But the programs that involve staff who wrong few of us like me who tried to do what they say never respects clients. Like when a a staff from Maple Starr has an instigator who I hated named "Nancy Drury" when I was sent to a trip to Duggan Middle who I also hate wants me to listen to them when I chose not to. And other staff who rigged me being unfair. Two of them in my own pov were killed for not listening to me as a client by karma at Fort Pleasant. The only thing I am going to say is Gandara must be effaced after some staff say "staff always wins" or "that's how life goes." DCF must not be connected to Gandara anymore. I had bad experiences there and it still is annoying me in my mind as a memory.

Liz Garcia
1 year ago
1

This place is pathetic years ago they were good. Unfortunately now they have people that come and go and do whatever they want and not give a care to the well being of clients there!! They change counselors like trash bags and then you have to start all over again!! They don t serve the community and need to close asap!!! Why does this continue to happen and no solution. They call people for a made up appointment when the patient doesn t even have no knowledge of an appointment?? Like how they do their job is ridiculous. I need to find a better therapist for my loved one. I don t not recommend this place to no one. They fire people there all the time. They don t even know what they re doing!!! A therapist leaves all the time! Mind you starting all over again! They need to be investigated

JoJo Young
2 years ago
1

GPS has the address for the Impact Center as this health center. Google constantly rerouted to this place.

Thatguygio Gameing
3 years ago
1

You can t contact no one,they don t call you back after 6 months of leaving messages they also are stealing the mental health people that have no family s stimulus checks.Im building a case against them now they dint know my mom had a son and they took her check thinking no one would notice but if they did it to my mom they are doing it to everyone.There drug program is a joke instead of helping people the dam counselor are the ones selling drugs to the clients.This place is a disease to the community,I have uncovered so much but as you well now money runs everything..

Felix L Garcia
4 years ago
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C.N
5 years ago
1

I am very upset, the therapists leave constantly and one passes from hand to hand, sometimes they do not even have spaces for appointments in the front area, the staff is a bit apathetic and unprofessional, good therapists do not last even a year. I am looking for another center for me and my children

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