Alcoholism

ALCOHOLISM/SUBSTANCE ABUSE

1) ADCARE HOSPITAL OF WORCESTER, INC. (www.adcare.com)

Community Services Department 1-800-345-3552

107 Lincoln Street (24 hour helpline) 1-800-252-6465 (1-800-ALCOHOL)

Worcester, MA 01605 TTY 508-798-9946

Office hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Service hours: 24 hours/7 days

Comprehensive adult chemical dependency treatment center provides inpatient, outpatient, day treatment, aftercare, evening treatment, community education, outpatient counseling, and family program. 1-800-ALCOHOL provides information and referral 24 hours a day. Clients must be age 18 or older. Requires prior phone assessment for admission. No geographical restrictions. Handicapped accessible. Limited ability for bilingual detox (Spanish, Portuguese). (2003 Berkshire United Way listing)

2) AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS OF BERKSHIRE COUNTY

413-445-5852 (24 hour info line)

A support group for families (including adult children of alcoholics) and close friends of alcoholics. People whose loved ones are alcoholics may attend confidential meetings to listen and share feelings with people who face similar challenges. Al-Anon holds local support group meetings on a regular basis. (2003 Berkshire United Way listing)

3) ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

413-443-0212 (24-hour answering service)

Self-help, 12-step program dedicated to helping recovering alcoholics overcome their dependency on alcohol. (2003 Berkshire United Way listing)

4) ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS – BERKSHIRE INTERGROUP

85 East Street 413-448-2382

Pittsfield, MA 01201

Hours: Monday – Friday, 1 – 5 p.m.

Provides meeting information. (2003 Berkshire United Way listing)

5) BERKSHIRE MEDICAL CENTER – PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCY SERVICES (www.berkshirehealthsystems.org)

725 North Street Pittsfield, MA 01201

Emergency number –413-499-0412

Office number – 413-447-2164

Adolescent/Adult – Ages 15 and up on voluntary 20-bed unit Ages 16 and up on 15-bed locked unit Substance Abuse – 30-bed detox and stabilization unit Partial Hospital – Services for adolescents and adults Specialties – Dual diagnosis program, DMH replacement unit, including forensics

Primary care outreach team providing timely psychiatric consultation to primary care doctors and their patients by a multidisciplinary team. Also operates:

•Outpatient Memory Disorders Clinic, an interdisciplinary team of neurology, psychiatry, neuropsychology and social work to assess patients with emerging memory problems and provide support for families.

•Employee Assistance Program for area employers. (2003 Berkshire United Way listing)

6) BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF PITTSFIELD

16 Melville Street

413-448-8258

Pittsfield, MA 01201

Hours: Monday-Friday, 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Saturday, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Summer Camp, Guidance Department, alcohol and substance abuse counseling, after school programs, day care, full range of recreational activities, ice skating and vocational classes. Also provides daily feeding program throughout the winter months for club members, ages 6-18. (Membership to club required.) (2003 Berkshire United Way listing)

7) GREYLOCK PAVILION

North Adams Regional Hospital 413-664-5368

Hospital Avenue

413-663-3701

North Adams, MA 01247

Hours: 24 hours

Locked unit for short term, acute care, psychiatric and geriatric psychiatric unit. Provides care for persons who experience a dual diagnosis of substance abuse and mental illness. 20 beds in unit. Eligibility is determined on an individual basis. (2003 Berkshire United Way listing)

8) McGEE UNIT OF THE BERKSHIRE RECOVERY CENTER

165 Tor Court

413-442-1400

Pittsfield, MA 01201

1-800-222-1664

Hours: 24 hours

Detox and rehabilitation unit offering services for men and women in need of detoxification for alcohol and other addictions. Three to fourteen day program; call ahead. Operates an alcohol hotline with 24-hour professional coverage. (2003 Berkshire United Way listing)

9) MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES OF THE BERKSHIRES (www.mhsab.com)

333 East Street Pittsfield, MA 01201

413-499-0412

24-HOUR CRISIS EMERGENCY SERVICE AT ABOVE NUMBER

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Evening hours available)

Comprehensive, countywide outpatient mental health and substance abuse services, with over 500 employees in 28 locations, including specialized services for children, adults and seniors. Services include 24-hour crisis services, transitional, halfway, and supported housing programs. Also include individual, group, family and couples therapy, forensic services, driver alcohol education, batterer’s treatment, and substance abuse educational support groups, early intervention services, adult day health programs, outreach services, and consultation to schools and community groups. Locations as follows:

•Outpatient & Psychiatric Services:

– Berkshire Mental Health Center,

333 East St., Pittsfield, MA 01201,

413-499-0412

– Family Center of the Berkshires,

741 North St., Pittsfield, MA 01201,

413-447-2145

– Main Street Human Resources,

60 Cottage St., Great Barrington, MA 01230,

413-528- 9155

– Northern Berkshire Counseling Center,

25 Marshall St., North Adams, MA 01247,

413- 664-4541

•Substance Abuse Services:

Outpatient Services:

– 131 Bradford St., Pittsfield, MA 01201,

413-499-1000

– 165 Tor Court, Pittsfield, MA 01201,

413-445-9160

– 25 Marshall St., North Adams, MA 01247,

413-664-4541

– 60 Cottage St., Great Barrington, MA 01230,

413-528-9155

– All other services, call 413-499-1000

•Child/Adolescent Services:

– C/A Central, 251 Fenn St., Pittsfield, MA 01201,

413-496-9671

– C/A North, 25 Marshall St., North Adams, MA 01247,

413-664-4541

– South Forty, 25 Marshall St., North Adams, MA 01247,

413-664-4541

– Options for Youth, 74 Second St., Pittsfield, MA 01201,

413-496-9671

– Early Intervention, 25 Marshall St., North Adams, MA 01247

, 413-662-3315

•Senior Services:

Counseling Services:

– 25 Marshall St., North Adams, MA 01247,

413-664-4541

– 333 East St., Pittsfield, MA 01201,

413-499-0412

– 60 Cottage St., Great Barrington, MA 01230,

413-528-9155

Guardianship:

– 25 Marshall St., North Adams, MA 01247

, 413-664-4541

– North Adams Adult Day Health, 420 Curran Highway, North Adams, MA 01247, 413- 664-4048

– Pittsfield Adult Day Health, 33 Bradford St., Pittsfield, MA 01201

, 413-442-4978 (2003 Berkshire United Way listing)

10) MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING (MADD)

Western Massachusetts Chapter 413-527-8254 116

Pleasant Street, Suite 3307 Easthampton, MA 01027

Service Area: Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire Counties Program Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Eligibility: Open to all. Fees: No membership fees for victims and their immediate families. Others call for information. This organization’s mission is to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime, and prevent underage drinking. Victim advocates can assist victims through court proceedings, provide support, information and referrals. Volunteers assist in legislative tasks, victim advocacy, court monitoring, office work, and at special events. (2003 Berkshire United Way listing)

11) NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS

Pittsfield, MA 01201

413-443-4377 (24-hour emergency service)

Twelve-step program assisting persons overcoming their habit or addiction to a wide variety of drugs (cocaine, marijuana, pills, crack, etc.). Meetings held on regular basis in Berkshire County. Call for information and meeting times. (2003 Berkshire United Way listing)

12) WOMEN FOR SOBRIETY

National headquarters: 215-536-8026

165 Tor Court, Pittsfield

Berkshire group meets at the Hillcrest Campus of Berkshire Medical Center, on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. (2003 Berkshire United Way listing)