Spectrum Health System by https://padlet.com/kruusukallio/CommunityEducationAssigment 390 Merrill Rd, Pittsfield, Ma 01201 413-442-0402, Intake number: 1-800-464-9555 *1161 http://www.spectrumhealthsystems.org/2012/spectrum-health-systems-opens-new-clinic-in-pittsfield-massachusetts. en-us 2017-10-24 03:15:11 UTC 2025-03-03 18:04:46 UTC hello@padlet.com kruusukallio https://padlet.com/kruusukallio/CommunityEducationAssigment/wish/200649713 Spectrum offers a continuum of addiction treatment services including medication-assisted treatment, outpatient counseling and peer recovery support. Spectrum's recovery support helps individuals sustain their recovery over time. Active treatment is used to build skills needed for recovery and training to prevent relapse. Spectrum's medication-assisted treatment program addresses the aspects of each client's personal well-being. Active treatment planning and support services are designed to help ensure sustained recovery. The core of the treatment approach is a cognitive-behavioral group therapy curriculum that fully supports client involvement in community self-help recovery groups.  ]]> 2017-10-26 00:37:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kruusukallio/CommunityEducationAssigment/wish/200649713 Mission: kruusukallio https://padlet.com/kruusukallio/CommunityEducationAssigment/wish/200649846 Spectrum Health System's mission is to provide the highest quality of services to individuals seeking treatment for substance abuse. They assist clients in achieving sobriety, sustaining recovery, and fulfilling personal goals in order that they may lead healthier, more productive lives. 

"What we do is important, HOW we do it is what sets us apart. This distinction is what we call the SPECTRUM WAY" -Spectrum]]> 2017-10-26 00:38:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kruusukallio/CommunityEducationAssigment/wish/200649846 "The staff at Spectrum taught me ways to cope with everyday issues. I'm beginning to feel powerful, like I'm in control. I realize that i don't know all the answers and that it's okay to ask for help." kruusukallio https://padlet.com/kruusukallio/CommunityEducationAssigment/wish/200649867 -Spectrum Client ]]> 2017-10-26 00:38:21 UTC https://padlet.com/kruusukallio/CommunityEducationAssigment/wish/200649867 How to access and pay for services: Clients can access this agency by walk-ins or referrals and no appointments are needed. The fees for using Spectrum Health Systems services can be paid for by using state health insurances such as Medicade and Masshealth. Spectrum also accepts Vermont Medicade and some commercial insurances. kruusukallio https://padlet.com/kruusukallio/CommunityEducationAssigment/wish/200649894 2017-10-26 00:38:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kruusukallio/CommunityEducationAssigment/wish/200649894 kruusukallio https://padlet.com/kruusukallio/CommunityEducationAssigment/wish/200851598 2017-10-26 14:55:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kruusukallio/CommunityEducationAssigment/wish/200851598 kruusukallio https://padlet.com/kruusukallio/CommunityEducationAssigment/wish/200865384 2017-10-26 15:20:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kruusukallio/CommunityEducationAssigment/wish/200865384 The process where one becomes addicted to opioids is complex, involving significant changes to the brain in areas that are responsible for processing pleasure. Even an individual committed to quitting the use of these drugs will likely find it difficult due to associated cravings and the fear of withdrawal. Although, like any chronic disease treatment is available. kruusukallio https://padlet.com/kruusukallio/CommunityEducationAssigment/wish/200875695 2017-10-26 15:38:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kruusukallio/CommunityEducationAssigment/wish/200875695 Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is a highly effective form of treatment for opioid addiction. MAT includes the use of medications along with counseling and support. kruusukallio https://padlet.com/kruusukallio/CommunityEducationAssigment/wish/200887787 2017-10-26 15:57:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kruusukallio/CommunityEducationAssigment/wish/200887787 kruusukallio https://padlet.com/kruusukallio/CommunityEducationAssigment/wish/200916467 2017-10-26 16:45:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kruusukallio/CommunityEducationAssigment/wish/200916467 Spectrum Health Systems was founded in 1969 and is a nonprofit organization. Spectrum is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals impacted by addiction and/ or mental health disorders. Over the past forty plus years Spectrum has become known as an industry leader helping thousands of individuals overcome addiction and reclaim their lives. kruusukallio https://padlet.com/kruusukallio/CommunityEducationAssigment/wish/200939157 2017-10-26 17:26:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kruusukallio/CommunityEducationAssigment/wish/200939157 Spectrum's Hours: kruusukallio https://padlet.com/kruusukallio/CommunityEducationAssigment/wish/200967246 Monday-Sunday, Open all holidays and weekends. Walk-ins for opiate treatments Wednesdays at 6:00am

Nurse hours of medicating:5:30am-11:30am
The medication dispensing pump shuts off at 1:00pm and nurse leaves the building at 2:00pm.

Group hours:5:30am-7:00pm

]]> 2017-10-26 18:13:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kruusukallio/CommunityEducationAssigment/wish/200967246 Spectrum accepts both female and males at least 18 years of age. kruusukallio https://padlet.com/kruusukallio/CommunityEducationAssigment/wish/201280240 -Each client has a medical record
-Spectrum protects the privacy of their clients and has every employee sign a form of confidentiality. ]]> 2017-10-27 16:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kruusukallio/CommunityEducationAssigment/wish/201280240