About Spectrum Health Systems Inc. – Millbury
Spectrum Health Systems is a provider of substance use disorder treatment to adults in Millbury, Massachusetts. The organization’s services are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. Their services include medication assisted treatment (MAT) and outpatient counseling. Additional services at this location include peer recovery support and mobile opioid use disorder treatment. When clients have completed treatment, continuing care services are available to help them continue moving forward with their recovery. The outpatient counseling services that Spectrum Health Systems offers include group, individual and family counseling. All clients will complete an intake evaluation before being given an individualized treatment plan.
During outpatient treatment, patients will learn the skills they need for recovery and address any other mental health needs. Family members can also receive education about addiction and how to support their loved ones as they go through recovery. The facility may offer intensive outpatient treatment, which involves two group sessions and one individual session a day. Clients will be in the program for a minimum of three weeks, depending on their needs.
The medications that are administered for medication assisted treatment are naltrexone, buprenorphine and methadone. Staff members will determine the amount of medication dispensed and conduct medical monitoring to analyze the effectiveness of the treatment. A unique thing about this facility is they offer same day admission for medication assisted treatment. Clients will just need to complete the intake, toxicology and a physical exam on the same day. If the medical professional deems it appropriate, the client can receive their first dose of medication before they leave.