Recovery Brands, LLC
📍 365 East Street, Tewksbury, MA 01876
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<p><strong>ABOUT LOWELL HOUSE INC. - SHEEHAN WOMEN'S PROGRAM</strong></p> <p>Opened in 1988, the Sheehan Women's Program of Lowell House is a <strong><a href="https://www.recovery.org/pro/articles/reclaiming-the-feminine-in-recovery/" target="_blank">women-only</a>, long-term residential treatment</strong> for women struggling with chronic substance use, namely opioid addiction and alcohol dependency. Based in Tewksbury, Mass., Lowell House also operates several other programs, including their original <a href="http://www.rehabs.com/listings/lowell-house-inc-recovery-home-2520540373/" target="_blank">Recovery Home</a>, an intensive outpatient program (IOP), and sober housing for men and women.</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>The treatment program consists of a <strong>six- to 15-month personalized course</strong>, making it one of only <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/MA16.pdf" target="_blank">96 programs (27 percent) in Massachusetts</a> offering long-term residential care.</p> <p>Based on a <strong>social model of recovery</strong>, peer support is a high priority in the program. Residents participate in <strong>individual and group counseling</strong>, educational sessions on issues common among women struggling with chemical dependency, and HIV/AIDS prevention education.</p> <p>Residents also receive extensive <strong>case management services</strong>. The facility's staff provides referrals to other community resources for medical and psychiatric treatment as well as <strong>assistance with securing employment and permanent housing</strong>. Among the recovery goals at the Sheehan Women's Program is healthy reunification of clients with loved ones. </p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>There is currently no information provided by the facility regarding its treatment staff, however one individual polled by Rehabs.com regarding staff at the time of this writing gave five out of five stars for the level of staff training and experience. Another reviewer described the staff as well-trained, while three individuals noted a shortage of counselors.</p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>According to this facility's website, there is frequently a waiting list of six weeks to two months for entrance into the program. The <strong>40-bed program is set on the Tewksbury State Hospital grounds</strong>, where several other rehab centers and chronic medical wards are also located.</p> <p>There is currently no information provided by Sheehan Women's regarding its living arrangements and related offerings. However, the four individuals who submitted reviews to Rehabs.com indicated <strong>strong satisfaction with general accommodations and amenities</strong>. The one individual polled on the matter gave a perfect five-star rating for the facility's overall cleanliness and upkeep.</p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>The two alumni who reviewed the facility on Rehabs.com to date offered positive feedback overall. However, while noting that the treatment and staff were very good, each reviewer noted limitations, particularly in space, the number of counselors, and range of available treatment options. </p> <p>On Google, two alumni both awarded the center five out of five stars.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> One representative reviewer, Kayla, expressed gratitude "for believing in those of us who have addictions." They also characterized the program as life-saving. "This place saved my life! I loved it there!," alum Ann wrote. </p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>The two loved ones surveyed by Rehabs.com to date both gave positive reviews for the Sheehan Women's Program. One representative reviewer noted that they would highly recommend this program to others. The anonymous reviewer also gave high ratings of four and five stars for th affordability of treatment, counseling options, the program's capacity for treating <a href="https://www.recovery.org/topics/dual-diagnosis-recovery/" target="_blank">co-occurring mental health disorders</a>, and opportunities for <a href="https://www.recovery.org/pro/articles/the-pain-of-addiction-in-the-family-how-counseling-can-help/" target="_blank">family participation</a>. Nevertheless, they concurred with alumni who reported an insufficient number of staff.</p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>Lowell House Inc. receives government funding and accepts insurance and private payment.</p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=sheehan+women%27s+program+tewksbury+ma+reviews&lrd=0x89e3a7355cdb8acb:0xdcccdb48650ded21,1,&cad=h" target="_blank">GoogleReviews</a></small></p>
— Kevin Schwartzbach · 2018-06-20 12:24:01 PDT
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