ABOUT TRINITY OF CHEMUNG COUNTY IN ELMIRA, NY
Trinity of Chemung County, located in Elmira, N.Y., offers outpatient treatment to children and adults struggling with chemical dependency. The facility is a private, non-profit organization and also offers various types of special programming, including preventative education, a drinking driver program, drug court case management, and children’s case management.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
To be admitted, clients must begin with an evaluation that will determine the need for treatment. The length of treatment varies based on each client’s individual progress.
Trinity of Chemung County’s treatment program uses evidence-based treatment methods centered around the 12-Steps. Throughout treatment, clients may receive individual and group therapy, alcohol and drug evaluations, DSS assessments, adolescent drug and alcohol screens, educational classes, and community event programming. Participants may receive medication if necessary including Buprenorphine (Suboxone), Naltrexone, Vivitrol, Antabuse, and Campral.
Families are encouraged to participate in the treatment program through educational sessions. The facility’s drinking driver program is a New York State Dept. of Motor Vehicles approved seven-week course for individuals with alcohol and/or related driving convictions.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
The treatment team at Trinity of Chemung County includes a medical doctor and a registered nurse.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
On the facility’s Facebook page, which it can manage, there is an overall rating of 4.8 out of five stars based on thirteen total reviews, though no Facebook reviewer left commentary.
On Google, Trinity of Chemung County has an overall rating of one out of five stars based on two total reviews. Reviewer W.G. expressed dissatisfaction with the program. He gave one star and wrote, “Very typical program. Biased. Ignorant. Money making scam. I doubt if anyone has actually got any real help from this organization.”
WHAT FRIENDS AND FAMILY SAY
The two friends or family members polled by Best-rehabs.com at time of writing gave the facility mixed reviews. The anonymous loved ones gave the facility four and five out of five stars for treatment effectiveness, three and five stars for accommodations and amenities, and three and five stars for meals and nutrition. While they gave hight ratings to the staff’s level of training and experience, the loved ones polled felt the facility was understaffed and that “the employees that are there are over worked.”
On Google, reviewer J.S., who gave the facility one star, wrote that his friend still took drugs while in treatment. They wrote, “Do your job and get those that don’t want help back where they belong… in jail!! And help those who really want it and need it!”
FINANCING
There is currently no information provided by Trinity of Chemung County regarding its costs. However, the facility accepts insurance and also offers a sliding fee scale. Trinity states that no client will be denied services based on an inability to pay. Clients are encouraged to contact the facility directly for additional information regarding the cost of treatment.