Saint Vincent Hospital

About Saint Vincent Hospital

Saint Vincent Hospital is an acute care facility in Worcester, Massachusetts that provides hospital-based behavioral health and substance abuse services alongside comprehensive medical care.

The center supports adults and adolescents with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders through 24-hour psychiatric evaluation, inpatient care and step-down outpatient programming.

With a full continuum of care under one roof Saint Vincent meets patients wherever they are in their recovery journey.

Dual Diagnosis Treatment

Saint Vincent Hospital’s dual diagnosis program provides short-term, intensive care for patients ages 16 and older living with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

Each patient receives an individualized treatment plan supported by medical evaluation, aftercare planning and a multidisciplinary team.

Treatment blends crisis intervention, group work, one-on-one sessions, family therapy and occupational therapy to address both addiction and underlying mental health needs.

This integrated, hospital-based approach means patients also have access to broader medical services throughout care.

Structured Outpatient Programs

For adults 18 and older the Partial Hospital and Intensive Outpatient Programs offer structured daytime treatment for those who do not require full inpatient hospitalization.

Patients attend four therapeutic and supportive groups daily with psychiatry or nurse practitioner visits, medication management, individual psychotherapy and case management.

Care includes proven approaches including CBT, ACT, DBT and mindfulness.

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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Inpatient Rehab
If you struggle with addiction in Massachusetts, inpatient care is one option for rehab. You’ll live full-time at the facility and focus fully on recovery. Inpatient treatment includes multiple approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and holistic therapy options.

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.
Experiential Therapy
In Massachusetts, experiential therapy helps you express your emotions in non-traditional ways. This makes it much easier to reach long-term recovery. Experiential therapy involves a variety of activities that can make it easier to process trauma and emotions and allow you to break through some of the root issues that hold you back from recovery.
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.