St. Peter’s Addiction Recovery Center

About St. Peter’s Addiction Recovery Center – Guilderland

St. Peter’s Addiction Recovery (SPAR) Rotterdam is a private outpatient alcohol drug and recovery treatment facility in the Trinity Health Network with a campus in Schenectady, New York with modern amenities. Their program treats the physical and mental aspects of addiction to provide a whole person approach to healing. It is open to men and women.

SPAR recognizes that recovery doesn’t end upon the completion of a program. In addition to their full spectrum treatment plans, they offer transitional support for those who finish treatment.

Alcohol and drug use can develop into a toxic need for these substances to get through everyday life. Medical detox is the process of safely removing drugs and alcohol from a client’s system to break this need. Detox programs are managed and overseen by medical professionals in a safe environment where they can help manage withdrawal symptoms.

Outpatient programs are ideal for those who have a stable living situation and don’t require 24 hour observation. The basis of inpatient programs is individual and group therapy that uncovers the causes of addiction and teaches healthy coping skills. SPAR uses a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) modality that focuses on the relationship between emotions and actions.

The outpatient program also provides introductions to other recovery programs, such as 12 Step as well as health and behavioral education opportunities.

When addiction is present alongside mental illnesses like anxiety and depression, one can worsen the other. SPAR staff performs a dual diagnosis to uncover such issues and treat them alongside the primary addiction diagnosis. Dual diagnosis has been shown to increase success rates and lower risks of relapse because it treats additional factors that threaten stability.

It’s not uncommon for those with severe addictions to require specialized treatment beyond therapy and detox. With MAT, medical professionals administer medication to clients to reduce the impact of withdrawal symptoms. Doses are carefully measured to prevent overdose.

SPAR understands how difficult it can be to navigate insurance and secure the funding needed to enter a recovery program. To alleviate the burden, they provide advocates who work on behalf of applicants in need of assistance.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

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).

Intensive Outpatient

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.

Intervention Services

Intervention services helps family or friends of addicts stage an intervention, which is a meeting in which loved ones share their concerns and attempt to get an addict into treatment. Professional intervention specialists can help loved ones organize, gather, and communicate with an addict. They can guide intervention participants in describing the damage the addict's behavior is causing and that outside help is necessary to address the addiction. The ideal outcome of an intervention is for the addict to go to rehab and get the help they need.

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.

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.

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

Steven Hank, MD

President & CEO

Kim Baker

Senior VP Hospital Operations

Laurel Baum

Chief Integrity & Compliance Officer

Jessica Grant Boyle

Regional Chief Human Resources Officer

Katherine A. DeRosa

Chief Mission Officer & VP of Community Health & Well-Being

Michelle Mazzacco

Executive VP Continuing Care

Thomas Robert

VP & CFO

Kellie Valenti

President, SPHP Medical Associates

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