CHD Outpatient Behavioral Health Services Orange

About CHD Outpatient Behavioral Health Services Orange

CHD Outpatient Behavioral Health Services in Orange is part of the Center for Human Development serving people across Massachusetts with substance use and mental health needs.

The program treats co-occurring disorders alongside conditions like trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD and bipolar disorder, while also offering LGBTQ+ and gender counseling.

CHD emphasizes treating the whole person in the context of their life, rather than addressing addiction in isolation.

Addiction and Co-Occurring Care

CHD’s core focus is outpatient treatment for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.

Services include counseling along with medication-assisted treatment and assessment for dual diagnoses.

The clinic also provides court-mandated education and support for clients referred through the judicial system.

In treatment, clinicians draw on cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing and relapse-prevention planning.

Sessions are designed to address both the symptoms and underlying drivers of substance use with practical tools to support lasting recovery.

Whole-Person Counseling Beyond Addiction

Beyond substance use care, CHD supports individuals and families navigating trauma, abuse, parenting challenges and life transitions.

The clinic serves transitional-age young adults, seniors, and LGBTQ+ clients with affirming, individualized counseling.

Additional programming includes nicotine cessation, gambling-disorder support and anger-management counseling.

Edited by: Patti Croft, MBA

Addiction Treatment Programs

Dual Diagnosis
During dual diagnosis treatment in Massachusetts, you’ll receive integrated care for your mental health and substance use concerns, helping you establish long-term recovery. Dual diagnosis programs may offer detox, inpatient treatment, and/or outpatient care. The key is that they provide integrated treatment for both mental health symptoms and substance use.
Young Adult Rehab
Young adult rehab programs in Massachusetts can help young people make healthier life choices and avoid common mistakes. Some of the common services will include counseling and classes on coping skills, emotional management, communication, and other key life skills. Young adult programs can provide inpatient or outpatient treatment.
Adult Program
When people join an adult program in Massachusetts, they learn about topics such as employment and raising a family while receiving treatment. Some of the common services will include counseling and classes on coping skills, emotional management, communication, and other key life skills. Adult programs can provide inpatient or outpatient treatment.
Senior Rehab
Senior rehab in Massachusetts offers specialized addiction treatment for older adults that addresses their unique challenges. Some of the common services will include counseling and classes on coping skills, emotional management, pain management, and other key life skills. Senior programs can provide inpatient or outpatient treatment.

Insurance Coverage

Medicaid
If you qualify in Massachusetts, Medicaid is one of your options when it comes to paying for rehab. Medicaid covers multiple levels of care, and you may have no out-of-pocket costs. However, you’ll need to choose a treatment center that accepts Medicaid.
Private insurance
Paying for rehab in Massachusetts can be done in multiple ways, including using private insurance. Because plans vary, be sure to contact the insurer to find out what centers are in-network with your coverage and to find out what out-of-pocket costs you might be responsible for.
Self-pay options
In Massachusetts, you can use self-pay, also known as private pay, to cover the costs of rehab. Payment structure may vary depending on the level of care, but you can use a medical loan, write a check, or send money electronically.
Financial aid
One way to pay for rehab in Massachusetts is to use financial aid programs if you qualify. Financial aid options help you manage the cost of treatment by allowing you to use a grant or scholarship. Aid may be available through the center or through community groups in your area.
Medicare
Medicare is a good way to pay for substance use treatment in Massachusetts. Medicare plans may vary, so be sure to find out coverage details and what copayments or deductibles you might be responsible for.
Military insurance
For those with military insurance, using your coverage to pay for treatment in Massachusetts can make rehab more accessible. Your insurance plan can pay for some or all of the costs of rehab, especially if you choose a center that’s in the plan’s network. Be sure to check with the insurer to get full details.

Levels of Care

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Outpatient Rehab
During outpatient treatment in Massachusetts, each client attends multiple hours of care per week while living independently outside of treatment. Outpatient treatment is commonly a follow-up to residential treatment and may be used to help with skill-building, education, and to practice your new habits in daily life.

Therapies

Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Not everything we think is true or helpful. Cognitive behavioral therapy in Massachusetts teaches you to challenge distorted thinking so you can see things more clearly and choose healthier responses. CBT is a common part of both inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment and may be used to help with skill-building, overcoming problematic behavior, and managing substance use triggers.
Family Therapy
During family therapy in Massachusetts, clients and their loved ones can address dysfunctional relationships, resentments, and conflicts in order to create healthier relationships that support the client’s recovery. Family therapy sessions generally last 60 to 90 minutes and may include discussing marital issues, codependency, grief, domestic violence, trauma, and other topics that impact families. The goal is to create healthier relationships that can support recovery.
Group Therapy
During group therapy in Massachusetts, each client has a chance to share their unique experiences and feelings about the discussion topic. This creates accountability and support. Group therapy is a common part of both inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment, and may be used to help with skill-building, processing, and to present educational information.
Individual Therapy
You’re not alone as you work through addiction in Massachusetts. Individual therapy gives you a professional who’s on your side to help you build a new life. Individual focuses on improving both behavioral and emotional health. You may explore thought processes, develop motivation to change, and/or explore past events that may have played a part in your substance use.
Trauma Therapy
During trauma-informed therapy in Massachusetts, you’ll be given the tools you need to manage your emotions and understand what happened in a healthier way. When you receive trauma-informed therapy, it may include peer support, grief counseling, medications to support mental health, and developing healthier responses to emotional triggers.