Behavioral Health Network
Addiction Services
Rochester Mental Health Center's Addictions Services provides a unique setting in which to address the individual needs of the chemically dependent person. Based in an outpatient clinic, the program's multidisciplinary staff is trained to evaluate the patient's immediate needs, such as detox, acute medical problems, mental health issues, and to recommend treatment in the least restrictive level of care. Services are provided at the Hart Building, 490 East Ridge Road.
If a patient is considered appropriate for Addictions Services, treatment can begin within a week. Here, patients can begin to share experiences in a group in order to learn from each other about the concepts of chemical use, abuse, and dependence.
Services Provided
Intake and Evaluation
Phase I - Group three times per week for four weeks:
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Orientation to treatment, focus on engaging patient in treatment
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Expectations of treatment, evaluate needs of patient
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Orientation to disease concept, progression of disease
Phase II - Group three times per week for twelve weeks:
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Includes family group once per week
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Continues to address the problem of addiction
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Issues of co-dependency, needs for support groups - AA/NA
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Issues of recovery and relapse
Phase III - Support group once per week for twelve weeks:
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Option to renegotiate for another twelve weeks for those actively making behavioral changes to support their abstinence.
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Includes those in late stage of disease having had a history of multiple treatment attemptsand/or medical problem(s) related to use.
Our Team
Our Addictions Services Team consists of:
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Program Manager
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Registered Nurse
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Certified Social Worker
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Certified Alcohol Counselor
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Mental Health Therapist
Eligibility Requirements
To participate, patients must be 18 years or older with a drug or alcohol dependence diagnosis.
Hours of Operation
Monday through Thursday, 8:30 am to 8:00 pm, Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Emergency walk-in services available 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. at Rochester Mental Health Center's Hart Building site, 490 East Ridge Road, or after hours at Rochester General Hospital's Emergency Department, 1425 Portland Avenue.
Information and Referrals
Robert Nazzaro, CASAC Program Coordinator
490 E. Ridge Rd., Rochester, NY 14621
Phone: (585) 922-2535
