I have fibromyalga among other extremely painful diagnosis. Dr's are more concerned about their reputation than the patients needs. I am not asking to be treated for my pain with long-term pain meds. It's the first 3 days when I have an extremely painful flare up. Which is ...
About United Community and Family Services
Known for its quaint villages, Plainfield, Connecticut is also home to United Community and Family Services. This organization has provided a continuum of care for adults, youth and families for more than 145 years. You can access outpatient addiction and mental health services to reach your recovery goals.
Their programs provide proven therapeutic interventions at low intensity levels. You can live at home and maintain work and family commitments while getting the care you need. They offer customized treatment plans for your unique situation. You can access individual, group, couples and family therapy to recognize the underlying factors in addiction and develop coping skills. They also offer medication assisted treatment (MAT) and specialized programs.
What stands out most to me is their family programs. Adolescents and youth aged nine to 21 can participate in their HYPE program. This track provides intensive in-home therapy and case management services for youth at risk of or already using substances. I think this is a great approach because you and your child can learn more about recovery together. That way you can support your teen in their journey to sobriety or take precautions to prevent them from experiencing addiction.
Another great family program that caught my eye was their Family Based Recovery (FBR). This program offers similar services for families battling addiction with young children up to age five. You and your child can access support and encouragement with treatment best practices. You’ll benefit from gaining new recovery skills to make a brighter future for you and your child.
I think their gambling treatment program also looks nice. Gambling’s impact is often underestimated. They ensure you find support to overcome this addiction with outpatient counseling for you and your loved ones.
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I have been a patient at ucfs since March 2016. I never encountered such unprofessionalism at a Dr's office in my life. I have a chronic pain disease fibromyalga, also severe arthritis in my neck along with bulging disc's and bone splints. The last time I was given pain medication (5 MG percs). 6 in total. I understand there is an opioid epidemic and Dr's are fearful of prescribing people who actually benefit from short-term use of this medicine. I have been complaining about the same problems over and over again and no one is listening or even checking out what I'm there for. I have so many instances where no one has listened I ended being hospitalized. If someone would like to respond to me about this please feel free to call me. One of the biggest issues I have is that Dr's there are more interesting in there reputation than helping patients. I actually had a dr not sure if this is her first or last name. Dr lily walked in the room didn't even check my hands which were extremely swollen and red. Was told over the phone that in order to get 6 pain meds I had to go into the office. The Dr I usually see happened to be out that day. After explaining this Dr lily said and I quote "what do I look like a drug dealer " I have many other horrible experiences in that office.
Maria Chella
Reviewed on 05/28/2024
I have fibromyalga among other extremely painful diagnosis. Dr's are more concerned about their reputation than the patients needs. I am not asking to be treated for my pain with long-term pain meds. It's the first 3 days when I have an extremely painful flare up. Which is the only time I will ask for pain medication and I am always denied for no reason. Also the only medical ride I have has to be ordered 3 days in advance. I have so many instances where no Dr would listen because once you mention your in pain, they have been dismissive and rude. I am going to report this facility to the Better Business Bureau.
Use extreme caution. Ethics are optional and too many of docs only interested in billable hours rather than actual patient care. It's really too bad because at one point in time it was a really good office, but now well it's painful what you will end up experiencing - medical staff creating false narratives to cover up bad bedside manners, misdiagnoses and more. There are some there that still care, but if you get the bad ones it is a nightmare. Paperwork is horrible and they upload or give you paperwork for other patients. Proceed with caution.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Military Program
Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
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.
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.
Eating disorders include anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and dysfunctional eating patterns. Many psychologists and other mental health professionals consider eating disorders to be food addictions, meaning food is being used in an addictive way (similar to drug or alcohol addiction). Certain substance abuse treatment programs will have treatment for eating disorders as one of the services offered. An eating disorder may also present as a co-occuring disorder or dual diagnosis alongside drug and alcohol addiction.
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.
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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(860) 892-7042 
120-122 Plainfield Road
Plainfield, CT 06354
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