Figuring out insurance coverage and how to pay for rehab can be overwhelming. Even if it seems complicated, financing should never stand in the way of your recovery. Fortunately, this isn’t something you need to work out on your own.

Once you’ve decided on the program and the rehab center that is best for your future, reach out. Part of the admissions process will involve getting health insurance information. Then, experts can explain what will be covered by your policy. Professionals who work at Gateway can ensure that clients get the coverage and financial support available to them on the way to recovery.

We use group therapy for clients for some particular benefits. Perhaps, the most important reason has something to do with looking at the client’s addiction problems through a different perspective. The real value of addiction group therapy is it brings together a group of individuals who have something to share with one another. While no one is required to share, we encourage it as part of the healing process.

One of the best ways you can support lasting recovery is to stay involved in the Recovery Community. From addiction recovery alumni meetings and recovery support group gatherings to speaker jams and community events, there are many opportunities to help others who wrestle with substance abuse issues. Supporting others in recovery is a great way to promote your own recovery efforts, as well. Assisting others keeps you grounded and creates opportunities to reconnect with counselors if needed.

Recovery is a lifelong journey, and DH assists all patients during their treatment stay to pack a tool kit and draw a map to keep recovery on track. Benefits of 12 Step Program

• Explanation of the 12-step concepts, the history and role in recovery

• Active support of initial involvement in 12-step programs like AA/NA

• Opportunities to discuss experiences from 12-step meetings

• Reduction of anxiety about attending 12-step meetings

• Creation of a forum to ask questions and explore concerns

As part of the treatment program offered at Gateway, all patients are encouraged to attend twelve-step meetings, onsite and in the community, as a component of the service model. Twelve-Step Facilitation is an internationally utilized clinical curriculum delivered by a counselor which provides education regarding how patients can incorporate 12-step groups into their personal recovery plan, coaching on engagement, as well as exploration of ambivalence and past experience.

Addiction affects entire families, not just the individuals engaging in substance misuse. When seeking treatment, your family also needs healing and to learn how to support you in your journey. A family therapy program at DH provides the support and care your family, and you both need. This therapy also helps your loved ones know how to help you achieve your goals in recovery, so you feel supported along the way.

Your health insurance helps you pay for the family therapy, just as it supports other methods of treatment. Use your Health Drug Rehab Coverage or other health benefits at Dorcas House. Call DH for insurance verification and to learn what your policy supports.

Traumatic experiences can happen to anyone, regardless of age, income, lifestyle or education level. When a person experiences trauma, they may turn to substances to cope with their thoughts, feelings and triggers. Using drugs or alcohol to cope only masks the real issue and can make it harder to find relief.

We uses a form of cognitive processing therapy to provide individuals with the tools and resources they need to overcome their trauma and co-occurring addiction. Learn how trauma and addiction go hand in hand and how trauma-informed therapy can help you find relief.

Whole-Person Addiction Treatment at DH

From drug detox programs all the way to sober living opportunities, Medication-Assisted Treatment can be helpful. At DH, clients will have access to MAT along with a wide range of comprehensive and effective therapies. Some of the many treatment methods available include the following:

• Dual diagnosis treatment

• Behavioral therapy

• Group therapy

• Family counseling

• Fitness and nutrition support

Medication-Assisted Treatment provides many benefits when it is offered in the correct environment. At DH, clients can find a recovery program that provides MAT therapy

First, we will conduct an assessment to appraise your history. Here our skilled counselors will determine the factors that could cause recovery stumbles. Second, you’ll work together to write a detailed relapse prevention plan. In other words, you’ll map out your responses to several triggering scenarios. For example, you could plan to attend a support group meeting when feeling lonely.

Similarly, you might designate a friend to call when feeling emotional pain. Next, our counselors will give you the tools to stay sober. Accordingly, you’ll have healthy alternatives to drugs for relapse prevention. Potential activities include journaling, meditating, hiking, swimming, and painting. Lastly, we will recommend the right aftercare services. 

Some substances do not require detox, such as marijuana. For others, however, we use medical detoxification to safely and effectively help patients withdraw from substance use.

For those who need medical detoxification, this step can be one of the most intimidating parts of the process. The key is anticipating which withdrawal symptoms may appear and then having professionals who can treat the symptoms safely.

In the first few days of withdrawal, the most severe symptoms appear. 

When you stop using alcohol or drugs, the balance of chemicals in your brain is impacted. During this time, you may experience uncomfortable feelings such as anxiety, racing thoughts and disturbances in your appetite and sleep. Even if these feelings do not last long, they can be overwhelming.

Medical detoxification educates patients on what to expect and consists of:

• Physician-directed care

• Nursing care

• Medication for safety and comfort