Saint Charles Hospital: Drug and Alcohol Rehab

Saint Charles Hospital: Drug and Alcohol Rehab

ABOUT SAINT CHARLES HOSPITAL: DRUG AND ALCOHOL REHAB

Located in Port Jefferson, N.Y., situated on the northern end of Long Island, Saint Charles Hospital provides a range of treatment services for adults struggling with chemical dependency, as well as co-occurring mental health concerns, including crisis intervention and short-term inpatient care. In addition, Saint Charles Hospital provides medical detoxification services for both adults and adolescents (ages 13 to 18).

TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT

Upon admission, patients undergo an initial medical evaluation and behavioral health assessment. If detoxification is medically necessary, patients will be referred to the 10-bed detoxification unit, where they’ll receive 24-hour medically monitored evaluation and treatment. Patients receive evidence-based medications, such as Suboxone (for opioid dependency), to minimize the discomfort of withdrawal.

After detoxification, adults may be encouraged to transition into Saint Charles Hospital’s short-term inpatient program, while clinicians may provide adolescents with linkages to an appropriate treatment program to continue treatment. As a hospital-based inpatient program, the goal of treatment is to rapidly stabilize the patient and refer them to a less-intensive level of care. To assist patients in early recovery, the hospital’s Drug and Alcohol Rehab program blends evidence-based methods with 12-step facilitation and guidance.

During inpatient treatment, patients participate in group psychotherapy to help individuals identify and process any underlying factors that may contribute to addictive behavior. Patients who indicated co-occurring mental health difficulties may also receive ongoing psychiatric evaluations and medication management.

In addition to counseling sessions, the Drug and Alcohol Rehab inpatient program incorporates educational workshops on a range of topics to help patients maintain sobriety, such as improving self-esteem, learning coping techniques, and developing life skills. Patients are also introduced to the principles and practices of the 12-step model of recovery. Patients may be required to complete assignments to help guide them through workshops and the 12-step process.

Once a patient is discharged, clinicians of Drug and Alcohol Rehab provide linkages and referrals to support services patients may utilize as they transition back into the community. This may be assistance locating 12-step meetings, outpatient programs, and other community-based resources.

STAFF CREDENTIALS

Saint Charles Hospital’s Drug and Alcohol Rehab program is facilitated by a team of physicians, nurses, clinical therapists, substance abuse counselors, and case managers.

ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES

Saint Charles Hospital’s detoxification unit can accommodate up to 10 individuals, while the inpatient program treats up to 40 patients at a time. As a hospital-based program, patients have 24-hour access to medical care in a clinical yet comfortable atmosphere conducive to early recovery. Out of five stars, the two individuals polled by Best-rehabs.com at the time of this writing gave ratings of four stars and five stars for the facility’s cleanliness and upkeep.

WHAT ALUMNI SAY

The one former patient polled by Best-rehabs.com to date had mixed opinions of the facility, but felt it was overall effective. Alum E.F. gave moderate three-star ratings for the treatment staff’s level of experience and training, though offered two-star ratings for the facility’s counseling options. “St Charles was one of the most effective rehabs I have been to and I have been to over 10 in the past 6 years,” E.F. wrote, but added: “Really no activities to do.” Citing the staff as a facility strength, the alum also praised the facility’s discharge planning.

WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY

The sole loved one polled by Best-rehabs.com at the time of this writing had more critical opinions of the facility, offering a one-star rating for the amount of family involvement and a two-star rating for the facility’s discharge planning. Overall, the loved one reported a shortened inpatient program due to insurance issues. “Rehabs should take your insurance whatever that may be,” loved one L.A.C. wrote.

FINANCING

Saint Charles Hospital accepts most insurance plans, Medicare, and Medicaid. According to the facility’s website, uninsured individuals may be eligible for financial assistance through the hospital’s Charity Care program and no one is denied treatment due to an inability to pay.

Services provided by Saint Charles Hospital: Drug and Alcohol Rehab


Service Setting

  • Inpatient
  • Type of Care

  • Detox
  • Substance Abuse Treatment
  • Treatment Approaches

  • Brief Intervention
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Substance Abuse Counseling
  • Trauma-related Counseling
  • 12-step Facilitation
  • Detoxification

  • Alcohol Detoxification
  • Benzodiazepines Detoxification
  • Cocaine Detoxification
  • Opioid Detoxification
  • License/Certification/Accreditation

  • State Substance Abuse Agency
  • State Department Of Health
  • Hospital Licensing Authority
  • The Joint Commission
  • Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Genders Accepted

  • Male
  • Female
  • Saint Charles Hospital: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Reviews

  • Treatment Effectiveness
  • Accommodations & Amenities
  • Meals & Nutrition
  • Staff was highly experienced
  • Treatment Effectiveness
  • Accommodations & Amenities
  • Meals & Nutrition
  • control. ive had nothing but great experiences
  • Treatment Effectiveness
  • Accommodations & Amenities
  • Meals & Nutrition
  • Good staff Able to see the rightt doctors like psychiatrists. Offers after care. Really no activities to do. Only aloud to use the phone once a week. Can't have any visitors until after 3 weeks St Charles was one of the most effective rehabs I have been to and I have been to over 10 in the past 6 years. They offer suboxone maintenance and really focus on recovery as you have to be detoxed before coming in. I think that's a better environment to be in. They offer after care to stay on the maintenance medication and also will help financially with social services and insurances and will help place you after you leave if you need some place to go instead of returning home.
    • Treatment Effectiveness
    • Accommodations & Amenities
    rehabs should take your insurance whatever that may be.