ABOUT TERESA MCGOVERN CENTER
Located in Madison, Wis., Teresa McGovern Center offers residential treatment, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), outpatient programs, medically monitored detox, and aftercare to people struggling with addiction.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
According to Teresa McGovern Center’s website, residents work with counselors to create individualized treatment plans that are based on each clients’ needs. During residential programs, the treatment team utilizes a number of approaches, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectic behavioral therapy, 12-step programs, smart recovery, expressive arts, and family therapy.
Clients in IOP meet four hours a day, four days a week. Treatment plans can be developed specifically for clients who are employed, so individuals are able to continue working during treatment. Programming in this program is similar to residential treatment.
The outpatient program is the least restrictive level of treatment at the Teresa McGovern Center. The length of treatment depends on each client, and is based on an initial assessment. During the evaluation, individuals are assigned to group and individual sessions. Groups available include relapse prevention group and early recovery groups. There are also special group designed for women and teens.
The treatment center works with the court system to provide services to first offenders and underage drinkers.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
The facility’s website notes Teresa McGovern Center’s treatment team includes counselors, addictionologist, psychiatrist, and nurses. The loved one questioned by Best-rehabs.com at the time of this writing gave five out of five stars for the staff’s level of training and experience.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
Teresa McGovern Center’s website indicates residents stay in comfortable, dorm-style rooms, which are surrounded by the Aldo Leopold Nature Center. The one loved one polled by Best-rehabs.com at the time of this writing gave five out of five stars for accommodations and amenities.
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
The one loved one surveyed by Best-rehabs.com at the time of this writing provided positive feedback. The anonymous loved one gave four out of five stars when asked if they would recommend Teresa McGovern Center and for treatment effectiveness.
FINANCING
According to the facility’s website, Teresa McGovern Center works with a wide range of insurance providers. The loved one questioned by Best-rehabs.com at the time of this writing gave four out of five stars when asked if treatment was worth the cost.