GAAMHA – Pathway House - Addiction Treatment Services

About GAAMHA – Pathway House – Gardner

GAAMHA – Pathway House in Gardner, Massachusetts is a residential program designed for individuals who are struggling with substance use disorders. Since 1972 they have provided support for individuals who are seeking recovery and are motivated to enhance their quality of life.

During the intake process they will create an individualized treatment plan to identify your strengths and challenges, and help you set treatment goals. They offer individual counseling, family integration, life skills development training and exposure to 12 Step programming. These services can allow you to build a strong foundation for your recovery that can keep you motivated and moving forward.

What stands out to me the most is the positive feedback from previous individuals who went through the Pathway House residential program. They mentioned having ongoing support throughout the duration of treatment and structure to develop a healthy routine. They say they learned how to live life in recovery.

Something else that caught my eye was their assistance with helping you gain employment. Because they work with a variety of different local businesses they can help you get connected to employment. However, having a job is not a requirement to stay here. More importantly, prior to your completing treatment their mission is to ensure you have the confidence and tools you need to overcome any difficulties during your journey of recovery.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

12-Step

12 step programs such as Alcoholics or Narcotics Anonymous are support group style programs for individuals who are experiencing alcohol or substance use disorder. At Evoke they use a holistic model of addiction care that includes using 12 step programs. These programs are an integral part of most relapse prevention plans and provide continued support and accountability that support sobriety.

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.

Sober Living Homes

Sober Living Houses (SLHs), aka sober homes or halfway houses, are safe, substance-free, supportive living facilities for those recovering from substance abuse. Ideal for those who've just been through inpatient or outpatient treatment, SLHs are supervised environments with rules that support sobriety, such as curfews, shared chores, and therapeutic meetings. Residents are also often trained on life skills and coping skills to make it easier to transition into society. SLHs also provide a strong sense of community that can lead to the kind of deep and lasting connections with other sober individuals that supports a new, healthy lifestyle.

Treatments

Alcoholism Drug Addiction Dual Diagnosis Opioid Addiction Substance Abuse

Programs

Adult Program

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

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.

Military Program

Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

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.

GAAMHA – Pathway House

About GAAMHA – Pathway House – Gardner

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Accepted Insurance

Other Forms of Payment

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

12-Step

Inpatient

Sober Living Homes

Treatments

Programs

Adult Program

LGBTQ Program

Military Program

Young Adult Program

Staff

Shawn P Hayden, LADC-II

Michelle Dunn, LADC-II, CARC

Joseph Mercer

Laurel Miller

Allysha Jess

Accreditations

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GAAMHA – Pathway House

About GAAMHA – Pathway House – Gardner

Gallery

Accepted Insurance

Other Forms of Payment

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

12-Step

Inpatient

Sober Living Homes

Treatments

Programs

Adult Program

LGBTQ Program

Military Program

Young Adult Program

Staff

Shawn P Hayden, LADC-II

Michelle Dunn, LADC-II, CARC

Joseph Mercer

Laurel Miller

Allysha Jess

Accreditations

Rehab in Cities Near Gardner, Massachusetts

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