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About Wellbridge
Wellbridge is a drug and alcohol rehab facility located in Calverton, New York. They treat people for substance use disorder and alcohol use disorder. They also have programs for people with dual diagnoses and who suffer with a mental health condition and substance use disorder at the same time.
In their Long Island center, they offer inpatient 24-hour, 7-day-a-week detoxification services to people who have a high level of drugs in their system. The professional medical staff will monitor you regularly when you are detoxing from drugs. If you have withdrawal symptoms, they can provide you with medically assisted treatment that will help ease the discomfort.
When you have stabilized, you can begin residential treatment. This is a luxury facility that offers both private and semi-private rooms. They have a full gym and a swimming pool so you can relax in between therapy sessions. You will be provided with three nutritious meals a day.
They take a multidisciplinary approach to therapy. They use several different treatment methods. All of the treatments that they use are science-based. You may be treated with time-tested methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. You may also participate in art or recreation therapy.
You will have several group therapy sessions a day. They will focus on different areas of recovery.
They have a very unique program here for medical professionals who suffer from substance use disorder. It focuses on the unique problems that people who are professional caretakers face.
Once you have completed inpatient care, they can refer you to continuing care. It is helpful to continue with therapy and community support to maintain your life in sobriety.
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Accepted Insurance
Oxford Health Plans
Other Forms of Payment
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.
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.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Inpatient 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.
12-Step Participants in 12 step programs maintain access to community-based peer support, which is the programs' primary treatment modality. 12 step recovery combines personal growth with paper coaching. Participants regularly attend group meetings, which are free, anonymous, open to the public, and available multiple times per day in most communities. They are also mentored by self-selected sponsors who guide them through the steps of recovery. Age and gender specific and other specialized formats are common.
24-Hour Clinical Care For many different stages and therapies offered during addiction treatment, it's essential to offer 24-hour clinical care in New York. often involves medication treatment for drug or alcohol detox. The withdrawal symptoms experienced during detox can be dangerous, but having medical experts on-site around the clock means someone is always there to step in and provide emergency medical care when and if it is ever needed.
Medically Assisted Detox Medical detox involves weaning your body off of addictive substances in a medically supervised environment. If you've become dependent on alcohol and/or drugs, quitting on your own can be uncomfortable and even dangerous. In medically assisted detox, a team of licensed medical professionals will help manage potential withdrawal symptoms, ensuring that you're as safe and comfortable as possible. This process typically takes about 5-7 days, although the length will depend on your individual needs.
Treatments
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
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.
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.
Clinical Services
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in New York is a short term therapeutic method used to treat substance use and mental health disorders. CBT typically lasts from five to 20 sessions, based on the individual's needs.
During dialectical behavior therapy in New York, you and your therapist will look for triggers and patterns that are guiding your emotions. This involves keeping a diary of your emotions and situations and sharing this each week with the therapist. This information will determine what you work on in each session.
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.
Introduced in 1983, motivational interviewing is a method to help clients commit to change. It's based on the philosophy that change is hard, and clients must explore their own options and come to their own conclusions rather than receive warnings or advice from the therapist.
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.
Creativity is inherently healing, and can help those in recovery express thoughts or feelings they might not otherwise be able to. Creative arts therapy can include music, poetry/writing, painting, sculpting, dance, theater, sandplay, and more. Unlike traditional art, the final product matters far less than the experience of creation and expression itself.
Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Andrew Drazan
Co founder & Chairman
Edmond Hakimi, DO
Medical Director
Steve Wicke
COO
David Megenis
VP of Business Development & Continuing Care
Amy Riley, CARN, HNB BC
Director of Nursing
Ashley Wali, LCSW
Director of Access Services
Ellen Nugent, RN, MBA
VP of Quality & Regulatory Affairs
Christopher Schneider, MBA
VP of Operation
Accreditations
LegitScript has reviewed Wellbridge as part of their certification program, and has determined that it meets the LegitScript standards for legality, safety and transparency.
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The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.
Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes
Contact Information
(631) 801-0613 
525 Jan Way
Calverton, NY 11933
Get Help Now - 914-301-7675
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