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About Monsignor Carr Institute – Outpatient
Monsignor Carr Institute is an outpatient drug and alcohol rehab facility located in Buffalo, New York. They provide treatment for people with substance use disorder and alcohol use disorder. They treat people who have dual diagnoses and suffer from both a mental health condition and addiction issues at the same time.
Right off the bat, they’re part of the Catholic Charities organization. It’s faith-based, and they’ll also address any underlying social needs that you might be facing with food pantries, thrift stores, school programs, and other basic necessities. That way, you’ll have less of a chance of a relapse.
They will give you a full evaluation when you come in. This will determine the best course of treatment for you.
Treatment consists of group and individual counseling. They are a Catholic organization and the counselors may use basic religious principles when they treat you. They may also use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which teaches you to look at your life circumstances differently than you have in the past. When you think of things in a positive way, it is easier to change behavior.
People with dual diagnosis may be treated with dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). This is an offshoot of CBT for people who experience emotions strongly. It offers coping mechanisms for dealing with the feelings that might cause you to misuse substances. You will be treated by a therapist who specializes in substance use disorder.
Specialists also lead the group therapy sessions here. These sessions often begin with the therapist posing a question and letting people go around the room and answer. Members of the group will try to come up with ways of coping with problems that don’ involve drugs.
Substance use often affects a person’s family and loved ones. This is especially true if they have young children. The facility offers family therapy sessions and parenting classes to help deal with these problems.
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Very nice and professional and very helpful.
Kelsey and Dr Deb are wonderful, I highly recommend their services if you need any help!
Great staff. This clinic helps fill a major hope in mental health services in Buffalo. My therapist is excellent and the folks in reception are always helpful. That said there are constant problems getting medication refills phones in on time. More than once I've had to go 5, 6 or more days without meds because nobody bothered to call them in. I am in that situation right now, withdrawing from three meds at the same time because it's not a priority for prescribers. Therapy services are excellent but don't count on Monsignor Carr for your medication. You will rarely, if ever; get it on time and there is no on-call doctor available to help you.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Medically 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.
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.
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.
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.
Clinical Services
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.
Contact Information
(716) 835-9745 
76West Humboldt Parkway
1st and 2nd Floors
Buffalo, NY 14214
Get Help Now - 716-351-4382
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