Howard Center Act One And Bridge Program

About Howard Center Act One And Bridge Program

The Howard Center Act One and Bridge Program offers a wide range of alcohol and drug addiction treatment services for adults and young adults in the Burlington, Vermont area. Services include inpatient and outpatient rehab, detoxification, interventions, aftercare support, and individual and group therapy for those struggling with addiction and substance abuse. The program is designed to meet the unique needs of each individual, and to provide the support and resources necessary for a successful recovery.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Alcohol Rehab
Alcohol rehab in Vermont helps clients find the motivation to make a change and gives them the tools to achieve long-term sobriety. Alcohol rehab may include detox, inpatient treatment, and/or outpatient care. You’ll learn the roots of addiction and learn how to build a substance-free life.
Dual Diagnosis
People with a dual diagnosis may be using substances to self-medicate. A high-quality rehab in Vermont can address both issues and help you reach recovery. A dual diagnosis program uses evidence-based approaches to help you overcome both your mental health concerns and substance use. This may include mental health medication, counseling, and more.
Opioid Addiction
A treatment program in Vermont can give you the tools and skills you need to overcome opioid addiction and reclaim your life. In an opioid treatment program, you’ll not only receive treatment, but you’ll participate in activities, receive peer support, and learn how to have fun without substance use.
Young Adult Rehab
When people join a young adult rehab in Vermont, they learn key life skills while receiving treatment. A young adult program gives you the skills you need to overcome addiction and address the unique challenges of transitioning from the teen years to adulthood.
Adult Program
Adult programs in Vermont address a wide range of substance use issues while also helping clients with concerns such as raising children or building a career. An adult program gives you the skills you need to overcome addiction and address the unique challenges of managing your work, relating to your family, raising children, and balancing a variety of other responsibilities
Men's Rehab
A men’s rehab in Vermont addresses the unique needs men have and allows them to build relationships in a gender-specific environment. A men’s program gives you the skills you need to overcome addiction and address challenges such as family relationships, fatherhood, emotional management, and more.
Women's Rehab
Those who join a women’s rehab program in Vermont are given training in key life skills to help them address their unique challenges. A women’s program gives you the skills you need to overcome addiction and address your unique challenges, such as motherhood, building a career, having healthy relationships, and more.

Insurance Coverage

Medicaid
If you qualify for Medicaid in Vermont, using the coverage to pay for rehab can allow you to get the care you need. Medicaid often covers the full cost of rehab if you choose a center that accepts it. You can look for multiple types of care, including detox, inpatient, and outpatient.
Private insurance
If you have private insurance in Vermont, you can use your coverage to help pay for rehab treatment. Contact your insurer to find out coverage details and to learn what out-of-pocket costs to expect, such as deductibles and copays.
Self-pay options
In Vermont, one way to pay for rehab is to use self-pay, also known as private pay. You can use a medical loan, write a check, or electronically send money to the center you prefer. Payment arrangements may vary depending on the type of treatment.
Financial aid
For those who qualify, using financial aid programs to pay for treatment in Vermont can make rehab more accessible. Financial aid directly from the treatment center is one option, or you might be able to find grants or scholarships from community groups or local non-profits.
Sliding scale payment assistance
For those who need help paying for rehab in Vermont, a program with a sliding scale payment plan can make treatment more accessible. Whether you need detox, inpatient treatment, or outpatient care, you can qualify for a lower cost based on your income and family size.
Medicare
One option for paying for rehab in Vermont is using Medicare. Plans vary, so be sure to get all the details before you start treatment. You may have out-of-pocket costs such as deductibles and copays.
Financing available
One option for paying for rehab in Vermont is using financing options if they are available. Treatment centers may have financing options such as payment plans, grants, or scholarships. You may also decide to get a medical loan to pay for treatment.
Military insurance
When looking for ways to pay for rehab in Vermont, consider military insurance if you’re a service member or veteran. You’ll want to contact your insurer to find out what treatment centers are in-network with your plan and get the details on what out-of-pocket costs you might have, such as deductibles and copays.

Levels of Care

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Detox Treatment
Alcohol and drug rehab in Vermont generally starts with detox, which lets you start fresh on building a new life. Detox is often medically supervised, helping it be safe and as comfortable as possible. Medical supervision may include FDA-approved medication and other treatments.
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Inpatient Rehab
Inpatient treatment in Vermont is led by professionals who help you build new habits and skills to live a substance-free life. Some of the elements of inpatient treatment include individual and group counseling, skill-building, relapse prevention, and help with essentials like employment and housing.
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Intervention Services
Intervention services in Vermont provide the support and guidance you need to encourage a loved one to get addiction treatment. Professionals can work with your family, arrange the intervention, facilitate the discussion, and help your loved one transition into rehab.
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Aftercare Support
In Vermont, aftercare allows you to access additional resources and support to help you avoid relapse after treatment. Aftercare may include connections to 12-step and other support groups, housing and employment resources, community recovery centers, and more.

Therapies

Group Therapy
It’s easy to feel isolated when you battle addiction, but group therapy in Vermont can show you you’re not alone. Group therapy sessions generally last 60 to 90 minutes and may include discussing a specific issue, sharing wins and challenges, education about specific topics, or developing life skills.
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy in Vermont can provide professional support and accountability as you work through substance use treatment. Individual therapy is a normal part of evidence-based treatment programs and may be a part of inpatient treatment, outpatient care, or both. Topics include processing past events that may have contributed to substance use, learning new life skills, and relapse prevention strategies.
Trauma Therapy
Trauma is an emotional response to a terrible event, and some people use substances to numb those emotions. Trauma-informed therapy in Vermont can help you address what happened and consciously create a healthier response. Trauma-informed therapy may be part of both inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment, and may include peer support, mental health medications, mindfulness, and developing new coping strategies.