Howard Center Burlington

About Howard Center Burlington

The Howard Center Burlington provides a variety of services to help those struggling with addiction and mental health issues. Their dual diagnosis program is designed to help those with both substance abuse and mental health disorders. They also offer drug rehab, young adult rehab, family therapy, and outpatient rehab. Their cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy programs are designed to help those with trauma and other mental health issues.

Addiction Treatment Programs

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.
Drug Rehab
Drug rehab in Vermont provides professional treatment to help clients overcome substance misuse and build a drug-free life. Drug 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.
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.

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.
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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Outpatient Rehab
If you’ve recently finished a residential treatment program, participating in outpatient treatment in Vermont can help you reinforce and practice your new habits. Outpatient treatment 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.

Therapies

Family Therapy
Many people have challenging family backgrounds, and addiction can create unhealthy dynamics as well. Family therapy in Vermont allows you to address these concerns. Family therapy is only one element of rehab treatment, along with activities, peer support, individual and group counseling, relapse prevention, and more. Together, all these methods support you in establishing long-term recovery.
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy in Vermont involves being aware of how your thoughts are connected to your feelings and behavior. During treatment, you’ll examine common thought disortions, identify learned negative behaviors, and learn the skills necessary to consciously choose a different reaction to each situation.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Dialectical behavioral therapy in Vermont involves embracing your strengths and building confidence in your ability to make positive changes. During treatment, you’ll unlearn unwanted thoughts and behaviors, practice and reinforce positive coping strategies, and empower yourself to create the life you want.
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.