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<p><strong>ABOUT BEACON CENTER - HERKIMER</strong></p> <p>Beacon Center operates eight outpatient facilities and a supportive living home in New York State. This facility is located in central Herkimer, New York and offers several <strong>outpatient programs for adults and teens</strong> seeking treatment for substance abuse and <a href="https://www.recovery.org/topics/dual-diagnosis-recovery/" target="_blank">co-occurring disorders</a>. A specialized <strong>medication-assisted treatment (MAT) program for opioid addiction</strong> is also available.</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>Before a client begins a program, Beacon Center performs a <strong>comprehensive evaluation</strong> to determine the appropriate course of treatment. These assessments include <strong>medical examinations, drug tests</strong>, and thorough histories of mental, psychosocial, legal, and occupational status. The facility's <strong>intensive outpatient program (IOP)</strong> requires at least nine hour of weekly programming.</p> <p>Under the direction of a physician, the opioid treatment program combines <strong>evidence-based counseling with medication-assisted treatment (MAT)</strong>. This program uses buprenorphine (Suboxone), placing it among <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/NY17.pdf" target="_blank">61.3 percent of New York facilities</a> to utilize the medication, enabling a client to maintain long-term behavioral changes without experiencing the debilitating impact of withdrawal symptoms at the onset of treatment. If preferable, the facility also offers <strong>Vivitrol</strong>. </p> <p>Designed exclusively for individuals seeking treatment for a <strong>co-occurring mental health disorder</strong>, the Compass Program uses evidence-based methods to treat both the mental health and the substance use disorder, and aims to educate clients on the various ways the two can impact one another. </p> <p>Beacon Center also offers <strong>gender-specific programming</strong>. In New York, 62.6% of facilities offer programs just for women, while <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/NY16.pdf" target="_blank">62% offer gender-specific programs for men</a>. At the Beacon Center, <strong>gender-specific process groups</strong> cover topics common among men and women struggling with substance abuse.</p> <p>Programming for <strong>teens and young adults</strong> centers around education on alcohol and drug use, self-esteem and peer pressure, and living lifestyles free of mind-altering substances. The program consists of <strong>weekly individual therapy</strong>, bi-weekly group therapy, and <strong>a monthly family day</strong>.</p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>Beacon Center employs two physicians, two doctors of osteopathic medicine, a social worker, a licensed mental health counselor, and several certified substance abuse counselors. The single alum surveyed by Rehabs.com to date gave four out of five stars for the staff’s level of training and experience.</p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>The single alum polled by Rehabs.com to date about the Beacon Center of Herkimer gave mostly positive feedback, indicating that they would recommend treatment at this facility. They gave the facility four out of five stars or higher for its holistic offerings, affordability, and if it was worth the cost. The alum only gave three stars for the level of family participation and counseling options, but offered five stars for discharge planning. "It was helpful with my road to recovery," the alum wrote.</p> <p>On its unofficial Facebook page, the Beacon Center has a four out of five star and a one out of five-star review to date.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> The negative review criticized the program’s lenient policy on client dating, writing how “why during treatment do you allow your recovery addicts in a relationship.” The positive review was quite negative, describing treatment as “An old ran down building. A bunch of women who drink giving advice on how to be sober and a whole bunch of brainwashing mumbo jumbo about how weed kills brain cells.”</p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>The single loved one to have completed a Rehabs.com survey as of this writing indicated that they wouldn’t recommend treatment here and that they believe the program “needs a lot of improvement in most areas”. They gave only two out of five stars for its counseling and one star for its leadership. The only positive feedback they provided was of the program’s affordability and “clean facility with supportive staff.” </p> <p><strong>WHAT STAFF SAY</strong></p> <p>On Indeed, Beacon Center received an organization-wide rating of 3.3 out of five stars based on 21 reviews to date.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a></small> Current and former employees described the environment as “fast-paced”, “comfortable,” and a “Great Place to Gain Experience.” One described how the “Coworkers were very friendly” but the benefits were “terrible.”</p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>No information is available concerning the facility's cost or payment options. However, the single alum polled by Rehabs.com on program affordability gave it four out of five stars, while the single loved one gave it's cost five out of five stars in an otherwise negative review.</p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Beacon-Center/153548094681951" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Beacon-Center/153548094681951</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Beacon-Center/reviews" target="_blank">https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Beacon-Center/reviews</a></small></p>
— Melanie Green · 2018-10-17 10:28:01 PDT
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