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Princeton, Massachusetts, United States
McLean Fernside
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Estimated Cash Pay Rate
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About McLean Fernside
McLean Hospital, founded in 1811, is a leader in psychiatric care, research, and education and is one of the largest teaching hospitals of Harvard Medical School. McLean Fernside is a Signature Addiction Recovery Program that specialize in treating men and women who have previously completed a treatment program but have relapsed or are at higher risk to relapse. They offer a specialty track for those who have remained sober but have co-occurring disorders that need to be addressed to foster a full recovery. This recovery program is 30 days and costs approximately $59,500. They have around the clock care and supervision in a home-like. They use treatments based on clinical and neuroscience research with 12-Step integration and self-help resources. McLean Fernside has individual and group therapies along with education for clients and their families. Each client has tailored treatments that fit their individual needs. McLean Fernside has an extensive health education program that includes yoga, individualized fitness plans, nutrition education, smoking cessation, and expressive art and music therapies. They treat conditions such as depression, anxiety, OCD, and PTSD. They use evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). McLean Fernside has an intensive on-site diagnostic assessment that includes medication evaluation and management. Their program is self-pay, and they do not accept insurance or any third party reimbursement. They are accredited by the Joint Commission.
McLean Fernside, set near the beautiful Wachusett Mountains, is an elegant mansion that was built in 1835 and has been renovated. Warm and comfortingly furnished throughout the home, all bedrooms are private and include full baths. All meals are provided by culinary professionals in a beautiful dining room. Nutritionists are involved in developing the delicious menus for the clients. Clients have access to local recreational skiing, swimming, and tennis.
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Harvard Medical School Affiliate
"McLean Hospital is an affiliate of Harvard Medical School . . . so we're fully a part of that system, which means that when we approach a problem like addiction or like depression, we're approaching it with that same high level of evidence-based proven methodology that you would expect if you went to get surgery or cardiology treatment at a major academic center." - Rocco A. Iannucci, MD
The Middle East Center for Culturally Informed Care
McLean Hospital offers a customized service that guides international clientele through the hospital’s premier programs, beginning with a confidential and comprehensive evaluation at "The Pavilion." McLean has a proven track record and impeccable reputation for working with patients and their families from the Middle East, including those from Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, and Libya.
Center Overview
Estimated Center Costs
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Executives
Executive treatment programs typically directly support the needs of people who manage businesses and may provide flexible schedules and office space to allow work during treatment.
Treatment Focus
This center treats primary substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Your treatment plan addresses each condition at once with personalized, compassionate care for comprehensive healing.
Care Options
Treatment
Specializations
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
Depression
Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.
Approaches
Evidence-Based
A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.
Individual Treatment
Individual care meets the needs of each patient, using personalized treatment to provide them the most relevant care and greatest chance of success.
Wellness
Wellness philosophies focus on the physical, mental, and spiritual wellness of each patient, helping them restore purpose with natural remedies.
Therapies
1-on-1 Counseling
Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.
Meditation & Mindfulness
A practiced state of mind that brings patients to the present. It allows them to become fully aware of themselves, their feelings, and the present moment.
Art Therapy
Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.
Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.
Life Skills
Teaching life skills like cooking, cleaning, clear communication, and even basic math provides a strong foundation for continued recovery.
Motivational Interviewing and Enhancement Therapy (MET)
This approach is based on idea that motivation to change comes from within. Providers use a conversational framework that may help you commit to recovery.
Music Therapy
Singing, performing, and even listening to music can be therapeutic. Music therapy sessions are facilitated by certified counselors.
Narrative Therapy
Through narrative therapy, patients rewrite past events with a positive focus. They separate themselves from the problem to see their purpose and capabilities.
Psychoeducation
This method combines treatment with education, teaching patients about different paths toward recovery. This empowers them to make more effective decisions.
Conditions We Treat
Trauma
Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. Those ongoing issues can also be referred to as "trauma."
Substances We Treat
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
Cocaine
Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine abuse.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
Ecstasy
Ecstasy is a stimulant that causes intense euphoria and heightened awareness. Abuse of this drug can trigger depression, insomnia, and memory problems.
Heroin
Heroin is a highly addictive and illegal opioid. It can cause insomnia, collapsed veins, heart issues, and additional mental health issues.
Aftercare
Experience
Personal Amenities
Amenities
Special Considerations
Flexible technology policies
Centers with flexible technology policies allow professionals to stay in touch with work and give patients a greater sense of connection and normalcy.
Activities
Yoga
Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.
Off-Site Activities
Off-Site Amenities
Professional Staff
Rocco A. Iannucci
Director
MD, Harvard Medical School Instructor in Psychiatry
Monika E. Kolodziej
Director of Psychological Services
PhD, Harvard Medical School Instructor in Psychology
Andrew D. Gill
Consulting Psychiatrist, Fernside
MD
Accommodations
Food & Nutrition
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