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Carrick Forbes, 21, was the subject of a 2005 NBC "Dateline" special report, "Saving Carrick," that explored her addiction to heroin. Today, methadone and advocacy are part of her life in recovery, chronicled here.

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Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator

A searchable directory of alcohol and drug treatment programs.

www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov

 

Buprenorphine Physician Locator

An online resource designed to assist the states, medical and addiction treatment communities, potential patients and/or their families in finding information on locating physicians who can prescribe buprenorphine (Suboxone® and Subutex®) for treatment of opioid addiction.

(866) 287-2728

www.buprenorphine.samhsa.gov/bwns_locator/index.html

 

National Helpline

A national hotline offering confidential information on alcohol and drug use disorder treatment and referral.

1 Choke Cherry Road, Room 8-1036

Rockville, MD 20857

(800) 273-8255

(240) 276-2000

www.samhsa.gov/

 

 

Providers and Services

 

Addiction Intervention Resources
This national organization of professional intervention specialists, counselors and consultants provides fast and effective crisis management services through a proven protocol of education, action and healing
400 Selby Ave. Suite D
St. Paul, MN 55102
(651) 222-6740
(800) 561-8158

www.addictionintervention.com

 

American Society on Aging

Under contract to the California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs, ASA offers free training and technical assistance on abuse and misuse of Alcohol and Other Drugs for providers in nonprofit and governmental agencies in California to help them better serve their older clients.

833 Market St., Suite 511
San Francisco, CA 94103

(415) 974-9611
http://www.asaging.org/aod/index.cfm

 

Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital
The hospital offers veterans comprehensive treatment for a variety of addictions, from alcohol to drugs, through detoxification and recovery programs, including vocational and housing assistance as people reenter society.
7400 Merton Minter Blvd
San Antonio, Texas 78229
(210) 617-5300

www.vasthcs.med.va

 

Behavioral Health Services

A nonprofit center providing a continuum of alcohol and drug-use disorder treatment services with 11 facilities in Los Angeles County, based on the philosophy that recovery from addiction is a life-long process.

15519 Crenshaw Boulevard

Gardena, CA 90249

(310) 679-9031

www.bhs-inc.org

 

Betty Ford Center

Provides treatment for chemical dependency, as well as support and educational resources for family members and children of clients.

39000 Bob Hope Drive

Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

(800) 854-9211

(760) 773-4100

www.bettyfordcenter.org

 

The Bridge
The program offers long- and short-term residential drug and alcohol abuse programs primarily for African American youth ages 14 to 18, with individual, group, and family therapy, life skills activities and high school education.
8400 Pine Road
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 342-5000

www.phmc.org/addictions/thebridge1v2.asp

 

Caron Foundation

Offers detoxification, gender-separate rehabilitation, relapse treatment and extended care for adults and adolescents; educational programs for family members; and student assistance services.

P.O. Box 150

Wernersville, PA 19565-0150

(800) 678-2332

www.caron.org

 

Chestnut Health Systems, Adolescent Chemical Dependency Treatment
This center provides treatment, counseling and mental health services for adolescents throughout Illinois.
1003 Martin Luther King Drive
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309)-827-6026

www.chestnut.org

 

The Cleveland Clinic
The clinic has been named one of the nation’s best four hospitals in 2005 by U.S. News & World Report, the Cleveland Clinic provides a range of services to adults and adolescents addicted to alcohol or drugs.
9500 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, Ohio, 44195,
(800) 223-2273, ext. 44836

www.clevelandclinic.org/psychiatry/services/impairedprof.htm

 

Cornell Medical Center
The Addiction Practice at the Westchester Division is a division of the Department of Psychiatry which provides assessment and treatment for adults who are experiencing substance dependence
21 Bloomingdale Rd
White Plains, NY
(877) 267-3365

www.cornellphysicians.com/adctn_w/index.html

 

Fairview Recovery Services

Offers individually tailored services for people suffering from chemical dependency.

2450 Riverside Avenue South

Minneapolis, MN 55454

(800) 233-7503

(612) 672-2222

www.frsinc.org

 

Father Martin's Ashley

A private, non-profit facility for the treatment of alcohol and drug use disorders for those age 18 and over.

800 Tydings Lane

Havre de Grace, MD 21078

(800) 799-4673

www.Fathermartinsashley.com

 

Foundations Associates

Dedicated to the treatment and recovery of people with co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorders, with locations in Memphis and Nashville, Tenn. Another division, the Dual Diagnosis Recovery Network, is a membership-based advocacy group, providing educational activities, legislative and policy action and awareness projects to meet the needs of individuals with

co-occurring disorders.

220 Venture Circle

Nashville, TN 37228

(888) 869-9230

www.dualdiagnosis.org

 

Gateway Foundation

A private, not-for-profit organization providing substance abuse treatment in community-based and correctional settings in seven states.

55 East Jackson Avenue, No. 1500

Chicago, IL 60604

(312) 663-1130

www.gatewayfoundation.org

 

Hazelden Foundation

A non-profit, private treatment organization offering publications and programs for individuals, families, professionals and communities to prevent and treat alcohol and drug use disorders.

P.O. Box 11

Center City, MN 55012

(800) 257-7810

www.hazelden.com 

 

Latin American Youth Center

Provides outpatient counseling services for Hispanic individuals, families and groups.

1419 Columbia Road NW

Washington, D.C. 20009

(202) 319-2225

www.layc-dc.org

 

Mayo Clinic

An addiction psychiatry unit offering chemical dependency programs for people with alcohol and drug use disorders.

200 First Street SW

Rochester, MN 55905

(507) 284-2511

www.mayoclinic.org

 

Mount Sinai Medical Center
The Alcohol and Other Drugs program provides individualized treatment to help people cope with the problems associated with the use of alcohol and other drugs. The program is based on scientifically supported approaches, including cognitive-behavioral and motivational therapy, offered in a caring atmosphere by a staff of highly skilled and experienced professionals.
1 Gustave L Levy Pl
New York, New York 10029
212-241-6500

www.mountsinai.org/msh/msh_frame.jsp?url=clinical_services/aod.htm#us

 

National Acupuncture Detoxification Association
Conduct education and training on acupuncture used as part of comprehensive addiction treatment to relieve suffering during detoxification and prevent relapse.
PO Box 1927
Vancouver, WA, 98668-1927
(360) 245-0186

www.acudetox.com

 

National Alliance of Methadone Advocates

A nationwide membership organization representing those whose recovery from opiate dependence is assisted with medication.

435 Second Avenue

New York, NY 10010

(212) 595-NAMA

www.methadone.org

 

National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association

Aids the mental well being of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders when dealing with substance use.

1215 19th Street, Suite A

Denver, CO 80202

(303) 298-7910

www.naapimha.org

 

National Black Alcoholism and Addiction Council

Provides programs, education and training for the prevention and treatment of alcohol and drug use disorders in the African-American community.

5104 North Orange Blossom Trail, Suite 111

Orlando, FL 32810

(888) NBA -CORG 

(407) 532-2774

www.nbacinc.org

 

National Congress of American Indians

Offers assistance for tribes, tribal leaders and youth in the prevention, treatment and recovery of alcohol and drug-use disorders among American Indian and Alaskan Native families and communities.

1301 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 200

Washington, D.C. 20036

(202) 466-7767

www.ncai.org

National Council on Alcoholism
and Drug Dependence, Inc.

A non-profit advocacy organization working with the legislative and executive branches of the federal government on alcohol and drug policies, advocating for alcoholic and drug-dependent persons and their families, and providing information on prevention, intervention and treatment to the public.
20 Exchange Place, Suite 2902
New York, NY 10005-3201
(800) NCA-CALL
(212) 269-7797

www.ncadd.org

National Health Law Program

A national program providing resources on health care for uninsured or underinsured low-income Americans.

Health Consumer Alliance

2639 South LaCienega Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA 90034

(310) 204-6010

www.healthlaw.org

 

Odyssey House

In its more than 34 years of service to New Yorkers, Odyssey House has demonstrated its commitment to providing quality programs that meet the needs of a changing community of drug-troubled individuals and families, from mothers with children, to adolescents, the elderly, and men and women living with HIV/AIDS.

95 Pine Street

New York, NY 10005
(212) 361-1600

www.odysseyhouseinc.org

 

Partnership for Recovery

A coalition working to eliminate barriers to addiction treatment through education and awareness, including the Betty Ford Center, Bradford Health Systems, Caron Foundation, Cumberland Heights, Father Martin's Ashley, Gateway Rehabilitation Center, Hazelden Foundation, Sierra Tucson, Valley Hope Association, and the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers.

101 Constitution Avenue NW, Suite 675 East

Washington, D.C. 20001

(202) 737-8167

www.partnershipforrecovery.org

 

Phoenix House

A non-profit alcohol and drug use disorder treatment organization.

164 West 74th Street

New York, NY 10023

(212) 595-5810

www.phoenixhouse.org

 

Ridgeview Institute

Provides mental health and alcohol and drug use disorder treatment services in Georgia.

3995 South Cobb Drive

Smyrna, GA 30080

(800) 329-9775

www.ridgeviewinstitute.com

 

Rimrock Foundation

Offers community-developed treatment services for alcohol and drug use disorders.

1231 North 29th Street

Billings, MT 59101

(406) 248-3175

www.rimrock.org

 

Step One

Provides treatment for individuals with alcohol and drug use disorders and their families in North Carolina.

665 West Fourth Street

Winston Salem, NC 27101

(800) 758-6077

(336) 725-8389

www.stepone.org

 

Therapeutic Communities of America

A national non-profit membership association representing more than 400 treatment programs that provide services to alcohol and drug use disorder clients with a diversity of special needs.

1601 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 803

Washington, D.C. 20009

(202) 296-3503

www.therapeuticcommunitiesofamerica.org

 

Valley Hope Association

A non-profit organization dedicated to providing quality alcohol and drug use disorder treatment services, with treatment facilities in Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas.

103 South Wabash, POB 510

Norton, KS 67654

(800) 654-0486

www.valleyhope.com

 

Vanguard Services Unlimited

A non-profit, community-based organization offering treatment and recovery to individuals and their families suffering from the effects of alcohol and drug use disorders.

521 North Quincy Street

Arlington, VA 22203

(703) 841-0703

www.vanguardservices.org

 

Veritas Villa, Inc.

Provides inpatient rehabilitation and wellness services.

P.O. Box 6105 Ridgeview Road

Kerhonkson, NY 12446-0610

(845) 626-3555

www.veritasvilla.com

 

The Village South

Offers alcohol and drug use disorder treatment programs and referrals for job training, shelter and HIV testing for the diverse communities of Miami-Dade County, Fla.

3180 Biscayne Boulevard

Miami, FL 33137

(800) 443-3784

(305) 573-3784

www.villagesouth.com

 

Volunteers of America

A large, faith-based provider of substance abuse treatment and other social services.

1660 Duke Street

Alexandria, VA 22314

(703) 341-5000

www.volunteersofamerica.org

 

Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic

Provides behavioral health services for children, families, schools and communities.

3811 O'Hara Street

Pittsburgh, PA 15213

(412) 624-2100

http://wpic.upmc.com/

 

Federal Agencies and Services

 

Center for Substance Abuse Treatment

Provides information on treatment programs, publications, funding opportunities and resources; also sponsors annual  Recovery Month.

1 Choke Cherry Road, 5th Floor

Rockville, MD 20857

(240) 276-2750

www.samhsa.gov/centers/csat/csat.html


National Committee for Quality Assurance
The accrediting agency for most managed care companies offers online report cards on health plans that let you compare hundreds of health plans, Medicare and Medicaid, for the best treatment coverage.
2000 L St., NW, Suite 500
Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 955-3500

www.ncqa.org

 

Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Mental Health Services

Delivers mental health services to provide the treatment and support needed by adults with mental disorders and children with serious emotional problems.

1 Choke Cherry Road, 6th Floor

Rockville, MD 20857

(240) 276-2550

(800) 789-2647

www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov

 

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Provides benefits and services to people who are veterans, family members or survivors of veterans.

810 Vermont Ave NW

Washington, D.C. 20420

(800) 827-1000

www.va.gov

 

Disclaimer:
Please note: “Silent Treatment: Addiction in America” does not make specific recommendations or endorsements regarding individual treatment facilities or programs.

 



 
 

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BREAKING THE SILENCE

From bottom to top: A family’s generational struggle to live with addictions
Pain and secrecy of addiction shapes "wounded healers"

GUIDES AND RESOURCES

  Top-10 List of Addiction Myths — and Myth Busters
  Books, films and DVDs offer inspiration for getting – and staying – sober

ADDICTION:  WHERE IT STARTS

Addiction treatment catching up with ground-breaking brain and genetic research
Challenge one: Deciding to fight addiction. Challenge two: Paying for it

The first 90 days: "When I’m released, I’ll change people, places and things"

GUIDES AND RESOURCES

  How to choose a quality treatment program
  Treatment locator guide

YOUTH: THE DANGER ZONE

The danger zone: 1.6 million addicted kids shaping outside-the-box treatment strategies
For Santa Cruz’s young drug offenders, the whole village becomes treatment team
A cautionary tale from a child prodigy of substance abuse

GUIDES AND RESOURCES

  First, take a deep breath: Comprehensive tips to finding addiction treatment for your child
  Check yourself: A self-test on teen’s first drug of choice
  A resource list for adolescent and teen prevention and treatment

DISPARITY:
THE SILENT VICTIMS

With nearly 50 percent rise in drug-related arrests, women are the silent casualties of war on drugs
Addiction’s one-two punch: Abuse, social messaging make women harder to treat
Drug courts, treatment programs chipping away at numbers of imprisoned black males
From girl to woman: "I couldn’t count on myself. I couldn’t count on my emotions."

GUIDES AND RESOURCES

  Resource list for treatment, recovery and support
  Women-specific treatment resources

RECOVERY: THE NEW ACTIVISM

The new activism: Addiction recovery prepares to move ‘out of the basement’ into public health arena
Life in recovery: "There’s something about being out there every day, getting stronger in front of the world."

GUIDES AND RESOURCES

  List of recovery groups, programs and services
  Realistic recovery: How to survive that first year
  Choices abound to help you stay on path to recovery

OPINION - EDITORIAL

What a story: Treating addiction effectively means saving lives and money

 

         

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