St. Joseph’s Addiction Treatment and Recovery Centers

About St. Joseph’s Addiction Treatment and Recovery Centers – Saranac Lake

St. Joseph’s Addiction Treatment and Recovery Centers offers a residential substance use treatment program in Saranac Lake, New York. It’s a co ed program that has 67 beds and offers varying lengths of stay based on a client’s needs. The facility focuses on treating both addiction and addiction with co occurring disorders. The treatments you may receive include medication assisted treatment and self help meetings.

Your treatment will be trauma informed, and staff members will address your past experiences with the sensitivity they need. The medical professionals who will work with you include licensed mental health counselors and credentialed substance abuse counselors. You’ll participate in daily small groups and focus groups that will cover topics such as grief and loss and other issues that contribute to addiction.

Counselors may use evidenced based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy to guide you in adjusting any thoughts or behaviors negatively affecting your recovery. You’ll also have individual hour long counseling sessions counseling once a week, and attend daily lectures where you’ll be given assignments to complete.

I like that this location also gives you time to engage in exercise and recreational activities. You’ll have the chance to do indoor activities such as yoga or spend time enjoying the weather outside. St. Joseph’s Addiction Treatment and Recovery Centers also understand that you may need support in other specific ways to ensure you have a successful recovery. Some of the specialty groups the facility provides include women specific programming and GED classes.

Saranac Lake is known for its scenic parks and its relaxing brick paved path known as the Riverwalk. Another unique attraction you can check out in the area for some fun is the Adirondack Carousel.

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.

24-Hour Clinical Care

24 hour clinical care provides close medical supervision for individuals in the early stages of recovery. Medical professionals monitor individuals around the clock for complications and provide immediate intervention when needed.

Aftercare Support

Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).

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.

Medically Assisted Detox

Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.

Outpatient

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

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 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Opioid Addiction

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.

Staff

James Button, MSW

President & CEO

Kati Jock

VP of Operations & Finance

Jennifer Dishaw

Chief of Staff

Courtney Frank

Associate VP of Finance

Jennifer DiTullio

Network Associate VP of Operations

Heather Wenzel

Associate VP of People

Zachary Randolph

Associate VP of Clinical Care

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About St. Joseph’s Addiction Treatment and Recovery Centers – Saranac Lake

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