Grace House Center for Human Development

143 West street
Northampton, MA 01060

About Grace House Center for Human Development

Grace House Center for Human Development is located in Northampton, Massachusetts. They provide housing for mothers undergoing addiction treatment. The therapeutic setting is designed specifically for mothers. You must have a referring provider to participate in this program.

Grace House has room for 14 families. Childcare is available so that you may attend group counseling and meetings with your counselor. Preparation courses for your GED are available. Relapse prevention is included in treatment.

One of the goals of the program is to help you maintain custody of your children. Their hope is that you are able to grow spiritually, emotionally and socially. This growth will provide a firm foundation for long term recovery.

Latest Reviews

Chelsea Breton
2 years ago on Google
5
I entered the Grace House in August of 2021. Not only were the girls there so welcoming & helpful, the staff always went above & beyond (usually). Not only did I get my kids back, I got Housing as well. This house gave me my life back 10 fold. If you are serious about getting better & need help getting your kids & ur life back, be prepared to do the work, but this place will absolutely help u do it. I was there about 8 months.
B grace
2 years ago on Google
1
SO I MUST ADMIT MY DEAR FRIEND WAS RIGHT ABOUT HER HORROR STORY . THE PEOPLE THAT WORK IN THIS PLACE TARGET RESIDENTS. THEY MAKE FALSE ACCUSATIONS , THEY TRY TO MAKE PROBLEMS FOR THE MOMS TO DCF .THEY ARE UNPROFESSIONALS MANY TIMES TWISTING STORIES TALKING ABOUT RESIDENTS TO OTHERS. THEN MAKING SURE THEY ARE AFRAID OF LOSING THEIR HOME AND CHILDREN .NOW HOW BAD DOES A PLACE HAVE TO DO TO GET INVESTIGATED. SMALL CAMERAS WONT HURT. THIS IS LISTED A PLACE TO HELP NO RUIN PEOPLES LIVES
Casey Sullivan
3 years ago on Google
5
I entered the Grace House in October of 2020, literally on the brink of losing my three beautiful daughters forever. I was born into a very dysfunctional family, was a victim of domestic violence almost my entire life, and eventually became a substance abuser. I barely survived two unintentional overdoses during the summer and still my life continued to spiral further down than it ever had before. Finally, I accepted the fact that I needed to enter treatment not only for the chance to get my children back but also just to stay alive. When I walked in the door I felt completely defeated, overwhelmed, and anxious yet I knew I was in the right place. Slowly, with the help of the caring staff and hard work from all involved, each day became a little bit easier. They advocated for me when it came to having my children placed with me in the program. The support and encouragement my girls and I received was second to none. We were given the tools we'd always needed to live a better life. The staff as well as the other women and children in the program became "our family". Because of the work I was able to do on myself and the insight i gained from therapy and daily groups I was able to take my voice back and set clear boundaries, something I had never successfully done throughout my life. My girls also learned so many important things such as it's okay to feel, you can restart your day at any point, you are unique, communication is key, laughter is the best medicine, help others, be grateful, and so many more. I graduated in June and moved into my own apartment in July with my three girls. Life is still life, there are still good days and bad days but thanks to this program I am better equipped to handle those not so good days. This program is a life changer if you are willing to put in the work,

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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.

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.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

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.
inpatient iconInpatient
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.
heart-hands iconIntervention Services
Intervention services helps family or friends of addicts stage an intervention, which is a meeting in which loved ones share their concerns and attempt to get an addict into treatment. Professional intervention specialists can help loved ones organize, gather, and communicate with an addict. They can guide intervention participants in describing the damage the addict's behavior is causing and that outside help is necessary to address the addiction. The ideal outcome of an intervention is for the addict to go to rehab and get the help they need.
sober-living iconSober 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 icon12-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 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

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.

Addiction is a highly complex problem, and drug rehab in Massachusetts is often necessary to address it. These programs treat physical, mental, and relational issues that are involved. Treatment empowers individuals to manage these issues without the use of drugs.

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.

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

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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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HIV/AIDS Program
HIV/AIDS programs support disease prevention and management in high-risk individuals in recovery. Individuals who engage in intravenous drug use and other addictive behaviors are at a higher risk of becoming infected with HIV. Rehab centers that specialize in treating this population typically have a high number of nurses, physicians, and psychiatrists on staff who can make sure both their medical and mental health needs are met.
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LGBTQ Program
Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.
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Postpartum Program
The postpartum period is a sensitive time, especially for women in addiction recovery. Rehabs with specialized programs for new mothers will offer compassionate, personalized care to meet each client's needs as they transition from pregnancy to this season of life. Care teams may include obstetricians, pediatricians, and social workers working collaboratively to give women, children, and families a healthy future.
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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.
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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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

State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.

State License: Massachusetts

Contact Information

Phone icon (413) 586-8213
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143 West street
Northampton, MA 01060

Fact checked and written by:
Jenise Alvarez
Edited by:
Kerry Nenn, BSW

Reviews of Grace House Center for Human Development

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HORRIBLE PLACE!! STAFF IS NOT TRAUMA INFORMED AND ITS CORRUPT EVERYONE BACKS UP THE HORRIBLE DIRECTOR WHO LIES AND KICKS GIRLS OUT IF SHE DOESNT LIKE THEM. AND ALL THE CHILDREN LIVING THERE WITNESS THE ABUSE FROM THE STAFF TO THE WOMEN.

Reviewed on 1/25/2019
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2.8 (15 reviews)
Chelsea Breton
2 years ago
5

I entered the Grace House in August of 2021. Not only were the girls there so welcoming & helpful, the staff always went above & beyond (usually). Not only did I get my kids back, I got Housing as well. This house gave me my life back 10 fold. If you are serious about getting better & need help getting your kids & ur life back, be prepared to do the work, but this place will absolutely help u do it. I was there about 8 months.

B grace
2 years ago
1

SO I MUST ADMIT MY DEAR FRIEND WAS RIGHT ABOUT HER HORROR STORY . THE PEOPLE THAT WORK IN THIS PLACE TARGET RESIDENTS. THEY MAKE FALSE ACCUSATIONS , THEY TRY TO MAKE PROBLEMS FOR THE MOMS TO DCF .THEY ARE UNPROFESSIONALS MANY TIMES TWISTING STORIES TALKING ABOUT RESIDENTS TO OTHERS. THEN MAKING SURE THEY ARE AFRAID OF LOSING THEIR HOME AND CHILDREN .NOW HOW BAD DOES A PLACE HAVE TO DO TO GET INVESTIGATED. SMALL CAMERAS WONT HURT. THIS IS LISTED A PLACE TO HELP NO RUIN PEOPLES LIVES

Casey Sullivan
3 years ago
5

I entered the Grace House in October of 2020, literally on the brink of losing my three beautiful daughters forever. I was born into a very dysfunctional family, was a victim of domestic violence almost my entire life, and eventually became a substance abuser. I barely survived two unintentional overdoses during the summer and still my life continued to spiral further down than it ever had before. Finally, I accepted the fact that I needed to enter treatment not only for the chance to get my children back but also just to stay alive. When I walked in the door I felt completely defeated, overwhelmed, and anxious yet I knew I was in the right place. Slowly, with the help of the caring staff and hard work from all involved, each day became a little bit easier. They advocated for me when it came to having my children placed with me in the program. The support and encouragement my girls and I received was second to none. We were given the tools we'd always needed to live a better life. The staff as well as the other women and children in the program became "our family". Because of the work I was able to do on myself and the insight i gained from therapy and daily groups I was able to take my voice back and set clear boundaries, something I had never successfully done throughout my life. My girls also learned so many important things such as it's okay to feel, you can restart your day at any point, you are unique, communication is key, laughter is the best medicine, help others, be grateful, and so many more. I graduated in June and moved into my own apartment in July with my three girls. Life is still life, there are still good days and bad days but thanks to this program I am better equipped to handle those not so good days. This program is a life changer if you are willing to put in the work,

Lanise Robinson
3 years ago
5

im currently at the grace house things have changed over the years. we have great staff and a great director. The staff really cares about the woman in recovery as well reunification with they kids. The staff and director as well as the clinical and children worker help and have your back in many ways. good place to be with you child...

Mark Waslick
3 years ago
5

Bridget Callahan
4 years ago
1

CoverUpDom
4 years ago
1

Janna
5 years ago
5

Hello So I am a graduate of the program from 2001. When I first got to the program I thought it was horrible and staff sucked. Well after sticking out and going thru it I realized what a great place it was. It taught me how to be a mother to my daughter it taught me how to budget money it taught me life skills that i didnt have. I faught every rule and I even broke them. However I realized after thd fact I was being a stubborn girl from the city of Lowell. And so we are clear I was court ordered to there So that made it worst. However after being there and getting the help i needed I realized it wasnt the program it was me. Because as any good addict we know whats best for us. All these years later I wish I could go back in there. It was a safe nurturing place. I thought they stole food stamps and turned them in to cash some how. They didnt they used it for the house and food. I think the reviews on here are sad and isnt accurate. I think some of these people were like me and just ended up getting kicked out and got mad. If you need to do this for whatever reasons please please stick it out. It saved my life! And my daughter's. It also taught me how to stay sober witch is a great huge challenge all in its self. Just like anything if you work it it will be worth it!

Megan Novaco
5 years ago
1

Hello my name is Megan novaco, this place was absolutely awful, I am a graduate of this program due to my strength and desire to be clean and involved in my daughter's life, I have watched woman get targeted over stuff that had nothing to do with them, iv watched the whole house get shut down and introuble over one person's mistake, the directer is very racist to white woman, even some whom are staff, rude, uneducated, woman whom never cared to offend you, punish you ,target you and treated every woman very disrespectfully. The directer had very uneducated staff working there, staff whom were very arrogant to girls, including myself. Im a woman who graduated, because I wanted my life, my child,a healthy pregnancy but it was the hardest thing I ever went through in my life and I felt targeted, tormented, put down, offended, scared and helpless every second of my time there. There is a specific staff EMILY whom is awful, she calls girls junkies, she watched Netflix movies on her phone while transporting woman and their children places in the company van, and yes she did it to me and I reported it and instead of it being on her as a staff, I got reprimanded for talking about my feeling towards the incident with clients as if I had done something wrong, following the report Emily treating me with utmost disrespect and I was told by Lisa the directer she is human. Haha she's a staff.Emily refers to us as junkies, screams, slams doors on a day to day basis, punches gates, she sleeps on shift and refused to give medication on many occasions. That place needs to be investigated without them being told your comeing because every time you have given them a heads up they turned us into slaves, girls get to scared to tell the truth when they are residents on how the program truly is because if they report something bad the director most deff would find any reason to throw her out.. That place is filthy ,bad staff, uneducated, staff who act trashy and talk about their drug and alcohol use on the weekends.. IF I HAD ALL THE MONEY IN THO WORLD I WOULD PAY ANY AMOUNT TO HAVE THE GRACE HOUSE SHUT DOWN.I do not recommend any woman to attend tilt program, again if your sobriety is everything to you and your strong then of coarse you can get through it like I did, but I cried every single day. I walked everywere ,to appointments at nine months pregnant,iv had passes taken away due to other woman's actions.. We get screamed at instead of talked to and nothing is ever tho staffs fault and if it is, there is absolutely no way they will take responsibility for it. They have giveing out my liveing arrangements and private info to people they did NOT HAVE RELEASES TO DO SO. please look for anywere else but here, but if it's your only option just keep your chin up, mine your business, take every action and word with a grain of salt and keep it moveing,even staff leave because it's so hard to be an employee there,Two of my favorite left, due to many reasons in the house and personal in sure.I WANT IT TO BE KNOWS THAT THERE ARE SOME SOME SOME AMAZING STAFF.JESSICA THE CHILD CAREJENN SHE'S MY FAVORITEROSACLARASUZETTEMELANIEAND I PROMISE YOU THOES ARE THE ONLY ONES WHO CARE ABOUT FORCE AND DON'T LIE ARE NOT RACIST THEY TREAT US WITH RESPECT AND ARE AMAZING AND HELPFUL PEOPLE.THE REST ARE AWFUL PEOPLE.. EMILY IS THE ABSOLUTE WORST STAFF SHE IS JUST ALL AROUND A TERRIBLE PERSON AND IS IMMATURE, RUDE, RACIST, VIOLENT, JUDGMENTAL, ANGY, DOES NOT DO HER JOB AND WHEN SHE DOES IT'S ON HER TERMS AND SAME GOES FOR THE DIRECTER. THEY ARE TWO PEAS IN A POD AND SHOULD NEVER BE ALLOWED TO WORK IN SUCH A PLACE WERE IT'S ABOUT PEOPLE'S LIFE. IT'S LIFE OR DEATH FOR US. AND THEY JUST DO NOT CARE

Ashley Kenyon
6 years ago
5

I'm the fianc� he's talking about. Grace house is the most poorlu run program and needs to be shut down

Mia Laureano
6 years ago
1

I was a child living here and I wasn't allowed to be outside anytime without staff knowing also staff member yelled at me and my friend to leave the property where I lived

Brianne Swanson
6 years ago
4

If you are serious about your recovery and serious about reuinication with your child/children...it is an amazingly safe place to achieve these goals. YES I WILL SAY IT ISNT EASY and it's very strict and scheduled. But when DCF took custody of my first baby...I never got her back... Then my second only because of the first case (because both from the same father only a 16 months apart)...I knew that if I could just buckle down and follow there program regardless of how it was staffed and how difficult the required work etc... Was demanding and exhausting...to say the least.. I graduated even though I wasn't mandated to do so....that was 3.5 years ago... And I now have my daughter own apartment a good quality of life and a good sense of self. I know I can at any time reach out to them for help and they would be there. Brianne Swanson. I recommend that if you want to regain custody of your baby or children or especially if you're pregnant that will save your kids and life. Please don't listen to the negative.

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