Your Addiction Treatment Team

Entering treatment can, at first, seem daunting and overwhelming. While they likely entered rehab voluntarily, individuals starting the treatment process can be prone to resisting counseling and closing themselves off from other people. It can take time to open up and trust even the most well-intentioned persons, like counselors.

However, addiction treatment does not happen in a vacuum or on an island. There are a number of people that play key roles during treatment. Forming strong bonds and connections both with staff and other peers in rehab can greatly enhance both short and long-term outcomes for staying sober.

Seeing You as a Unique Individual

The staff members at Alternatives in Treatment are well-trained and highly experienced in assisting clients to feel comfortable as they begin their treatment. The clinically designed treatment programs at Alternatives in Treatment offer a variety of choices to best assist clients in finding a program they feel truly connected with.

Each program has a recommended length of stay. However, the primary focus of Alternatives in Treatment is to design a program for each client that will be custom-tailored to address their unique situation and individual needs.

Once the initial intake procedures and clinical assessment has been completed, the Clinical Director at Alternatives in Treatment will make a recommendation regarding the level of care needed based upon criteria that have been established by ASAM (the American Society of Addiction Medicine). Upon admission, the custom treatment plan will be further developed and implemented as a collaborative effort. Your treatment team will likely be comprised of the following:

Your Primary Therapist. This person will get to know you better than anyone else during your time at Alternatives in Treatment. Ideally, you will build a deep bond of trust over time, and you will come to know that they always have your best interests at heart.

The Medical Director. The Medical Director will oversee the assessment and monitoring of your physical state along with addressing any unique medical needs. They will ensure a safe and effective detoxification phase, and any current medical conditions or needs will be addressed both during detox and throughout your time at Alternatives in Treatment.

Clinical Director. You will have less direct contact with the Clinical Director, but their presence will be felt as they oversee the process and see that your unique treatment needs are addressed and met. The Clinical Director is in charge of making sure the diverse programs offered at Alternatives in Treatment run smoothly and effectively for all clients, and that each individual receives the ideal exposure to the best treatments and activities for their treatment.

The following social skills will be cultivated with all staff members during treatment:

Communication. Communication is key to success in life, and working one-on-one with staff members allows clients to work on becoming more adept at effective, sincere communication. Staff members strive to make all interactions with clients positive but honest ones, and clear communication is encouraged and fostered.

Trust. It may be difficult to trust others after initially entering treatment, and many new clients are hesitant to do so. Trust is built and earned over time, and the staff at Alternatives in Treatment is committed to putting in the time to build a key foundation of trust.

A network of support. Improving communication skills and building trust are two of the major components in creating a vital support network both in treatment and afterward. Relationships developed in treatment can become a vital support system both during treatment and going forward in life. Making positive connections with the staff members at Alternatives in Treatment will assist clients in improving communication, building trust, and creating the support they need to succeed in their recovery.