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<p><strong>ABOUT COOLEY DICKINSON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH UNIT</strong></p> <p>Cooley Dickinson Behavioral Health Unit, located in Northampton, Mass., offers <strong>residential treatment to adults seeking treatment for mental disorders.</strong> CD-BHU operates as a department of Cooley Dickinson Hospital and is located inside the hospital. It is also one of <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/nmhss_state_data/MA17.pdf" target="_blank">55 hospital-based residential treatment facilities in the state</a>. Detox is not available on site. </p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>To be admitted to CD-BHU, clients must complete a crisis evaluation. A team of mental health specialists complete the evaluation and enroll clients in the appropriate services. The team can also provide referrals for other facilities or treatment methods if necessary. In Massachusetts, <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/nmhss_state_data/MA17.pdf" target="_blank">just under 33 percent of facilities</a> have crisis intervention and evaluation teams that can evaluate clients. </p> <p>The treatment program at CD-BHU focuses on a community support model of treatment. Rather than solely focusing on individual care, the facility places an emphasis on group and family treatment methods. The intent is to create a supportive environment where clients can get continuous support while focusing on recovering away from previous negative influences. </p> <p>The facility combines <strong>traditional talk therapy</strong> with substance abuse and <strong>mental health education</strong> practices. While in treatment, clients learn a series of coping skills that help them live a healthier lifestyle outside of a treatment program. These skills are tailored to individual clients’ needs. </p> <p>The facility also promotes healthy living practices that refine clients’ bodies and general health. These include exercise, as well as improving nutrition and sleep. The facility also focuses on teaching clients to be analytical and self-reflective so that they can self-manage concerns and find effective solutions. </p> <p>Family involvement is encouraged throughout treatment. <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/nmhss_state_data/MA17.pdf" target="_blank">Only 69.5 percent of facilities in the state</a> provide family support services to clients seeking mental health treatment. There is a family support group that meets each week in order to make sure that family members receive the support that they need. </p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>CD-BHU is a part of the hospital and is clinical in nature It has several large group meeting areas, as well as private offices for individual sessions. There is also an art room where art therapy is held. There are medical facilities as well as staff members available 24/7 to address client’s needs. In some cases, clients can take advantage of the sensory room to alleviate stress and anxiety through alternative means. </p> <p>One alum surveyed ranked the facility four out of five stars for accommodations & amenities, and another gave Cooley Dickinson one out of five stars.</p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>The treatment team includes <strong>psychiatrists, registered nurses, counselors, social workers, occupational therapists</strong>, chaplains, peer support specialists, nutritionists, and therapy dogs. CD-BHU also works with clients that have completed treatment programs for mental disorders and want to mentor others. The facility is a part of the <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/nmhss_state_data/MA17.pdf" target="_blank">38.6% of facilities in Massachusetts</a> that are accredited by the Joint Commission.</p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong> </p> <p>At the time of this writing there have been two alumni polled by Rehabs.com about Cooley Dickinson. One alum had very positive things to say about the facility, and the other had very negative things to say about the facility. The first anonymous reviewer gave the facility one out of five stars for its holistic offerings, level of family participation, and affordability. He did not list any strengths of the facility, and reported that he was discharged from the facility “in the middle of a psychiatric crises.” </p> <p>The second reviewer gave Cooley Dickinson four out of five stars or higher for its level of staff support and cleanliness. He expressed that he entered the facility for a behavioral disorder, completed treatment obligations, and then transitioned to an outpatient facility. The reviewer said he would recommend the program to friends and family seeking treatment, and added additional commentary stating, “They literally saved my life by providing a safe space for me to heal." However, he also gave one star for its holistic offerings.</p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>One alum polled by Rehabs.com reported that the facility was worth the cost. Another anonymous alum gave the program one out of five stars for affordability. Clients are encouraged to contact the facility directly for additional information regarding financing since financial assistance for clients that are uninsured or underinsured may be available.</p> <p><strong>CONCLUSION</strong> </p> <p>Cooley Dickinson Health Care continues to grow and be a bigger part of the community. Many of the facility’s specialists receive awards for their continued hard work in various fields. On <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cooleydickinson" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, you can find posts about the latest awards and information about the specialties that Cooley Dickinson is recognized as a leader in.</p>
— Melanie Green · 2018-10-31 07:56:36 PDT
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