About Eliot Center at Everett – Everett
Eliot Center at Everett is a mental health facility located in Everett, Massachusetts. They treat people with substance use disorder and alcohol use disorder. They also work with justice system clients.
When you are convicted of driving under the influence in the state of Massachusetts, you will have to take classes in safe driving in order to get your license back. Eliot Center offers a driver education class that is a total of 40 hours and goes on for 16 weeks.
The instructor will teach you about the effects of alcohol on your brain and on your hand-eye coordination. You will be expected to spend time on self-help for substance use education. This may include journaling or reading books about mental health and substance use.
You will also learn about the effects of drug and alcohol-related accidents on victims and the families of victims. This may include attending a panel discussion with victims or watching video interviews with them.
They also offer a group for second offenders. This involves therapy, education, and attending weekly AA meetings.
One rather unique thing about this company is the recovery coaching that they offer. This is a peer-centered form of therapy that does not directly involve evidence-based treatment or sessions with professional counselors.
Your coach will have been through the process of getting sober themselves. They will be able to give you coping tips and lend an ear when you need to talk. The coaches consult with trained professionals to find the best way to treat you.
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