AdCare Outpatient Facility, Worcester in Worcester, MA
Treatment Center Setting
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AdCare Outpatient Facility, Worcester Philosophy
The AdCare name represents innovation, quality and cost efficiency in alcohol and drug treatment. AdCare’s integrated system of care offers a nationally-recognized hospital facility in Worcester, Massachusetts; an inpatient treatment center in North Kingstown, Rhode Island; and a network of outpatient offices conveniently located throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island. AdCare, which is owned and operated by American Addiction Centers (AAC), embraces a philosophy of quality-driven, patient-centered programs that are also relevant to the challenges of today’s healthcare environment. AdCare’s continuum of treatment levels and modalities enables us to match the needs of the patient with the most appropriate level and cost of care. We believe that addiction is a disease that affects not only the individual, but his or her family as well. Successful treatment requires placement at the appropriate level of care and involvement of the family throughout the treatment continuum. This treatment philosophy has allowed us to advocate for the patient while remaining responsive to the interests of commercial healthcare companies, Medicare, and other insurers.
Areas of Specialization
Facility Highlights
Assists with managing substance use and mental health needs
Combines medical supervision during withdrawal with substance use treatment.
Focuses on the domains of wellness with a strong emphasis on physical self-care
7 days or 5 evenings per week
Available to Fallon and MBHP Members 7 mornings per week from 8:30am - 12:00pm or 10:30am - 2:30pm
Focuses on the coping skills of meditation and mindfulness
Focuses on the impact of substance use on parenting and learning new coping /parenting skills
Available to Spanish-speaking individuals
Meet the Staff
David W. Hillis
President
David W. Hillis is President and Chief Executive Officer of AdCare, Inc., the parent corporation of AdCare Hospital of Worcester, Inc., of which he is also Chairman and Chief Executive officer. Mr. Hillis maintains numerous professional affiliations in the fields of both hospital administration and alcoholism and drug abuse. He is a former member of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (and former Chairman), a Fellow in the American College of Addiction Treatment Administrators, and is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. He is a member of the National Association of Psychiatric Health Systems, Addiction Treatment Committee.
David W. Hillis, Jr.
Vice President of Outpatient Operations
David W. Hillis, Jr., Vice President of Outpatient Operations, oversees the development of AdCare outpatient services clinics, located throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Mr. Hillis, who has worked in the healthcare field since 1988, has also served as Director of Outpatient Services and as an Outpatient Therapist at AdCare Hospital. He received a B.S. degree in Psychology and a M.S. degree in Psychology (Mental Health Counseling) from Salem State College. Mr. Hillis is also a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (CADAC-II), as well as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADC-I).
Dr. Patrice M. Muchowski
VP of Clinical Services
David W. Hillis, Jr., Vice President of Outpatient Operations, oversees the development of AdCare outpatient services clinics, located throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Mr. Hillis, who has worked in the healthcare field since 1988, has also served as Director of Outpatient Services and as an Outpatient Therapist at AdCare Hospital. He received a B.S. degree in Psychology and a M.S. degree in Psychology (Mental Health Counseling) from Salem State College. Mr. Hillis is also a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (CADAC-II), as well as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADC-I).
Dr. Ronald F. Pike
Medical Director
Dr. Ronald F. Pike, medical director is a recent past president of the Massachusetts Society of Addiction Medicine (MSAM); a past director of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)’s New England Region, and a member of ASAM’s national board. In addition to his duties at AdCare Hospital, Dr. Pike is on staff at University of Massachusetts Memorial Health Care Center and Worcester Medical Center. He is also an affiliate of the University of Massachusetts Medical School’s Family and Community Medicine Department and an associate in its Department of Psychiatry. Dr. Pike graduated Assumption College, Worcester, MA, University of Rome, IT, Medical School, and completed his residency in Medicine at Carney Hospital in Boston., MA.
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ABOUT ADCARE WORCESTER OUTPATIENT
Founded in 1975, AdCare operates multiple drug and alcohol facilities across Massachusetts and Rhode Island including residential and outpatient centers. The Worcester, Mass. location is an outpatient treatment facility, which make up about 64 percent of all treatment facilities in Massachusetts. Services include regular outpatient treatment, intensive outpatient programs, outpatient detox, and family programs.
AdCare Worcester Outpatient, like all AdCare facilities, are part of American Addiction Centers.
While detox and residential programs are not provided at the AdCare Worcester OP, they are offered AdCare Hospital, located just down the road. Additionally, you can also consider the AdCare Rhode Island facility, located in North Kingstown, if you need detox or residential treatment.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
According to AdCare's website, the Worcester location offers a range of specialized outpatient programs including alternatives in recovery, outpatient detox, and Structured Outpatient Addictions Program (SOAP).
The treatment center also provides many groups such as co-occurring group, mindful group, men's group, women's group, parenting group, recover life skills group, spirituality group, whole person wellness group, and young person's group.
Programming may include comprehensive assessments, early recovery group, family support services, along with day and evening sessions. Individual, group, and family counseling is also available. Family and friends meetings are offered monthly.
The facility's goal is to help clients maintain abstinence, learn about substance abuse and recovery, build recovery skills, increase stability, learn coping skills, and help loved ones cope with the impact of addiction on relationships.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
AdCare's website notes it employs physicians, nurses, clinicians, nurse practitioners, counselors, and case managers. Yet, it's not clear what staff members are at each location.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
Rehabs.com has yet to receive any reviews from this facility’s former clients, loved ones, or staffers. However, the 22 people who left Google Reviews for AdCare Hospital of Worcester to date gave 3.5 out of five stars.[1] Reviews are mixed. Some alumni were positive, praising AdCare Worcester and its staff. "AdCare is a lifesaver. From the first phonecall they were great," Alum D.D. wrote, "The whole staff treats you like a person,with genuine caring."
Negative reviews appeared to center on the staff's behavior, such as laziness and poor supervision of discharge procedures. "This is a terrible program," alum M.M. wrote, "...the worst part is the staff is very questionable."
The 31 people who left Facebook Reviews for AdCare gave an average of average of 4.5 out of five stars. However, it's important to note the reviews are for all of AdCare's centers, and the center can manage its Facebook page reviews.[2]
WHAT STAFF SAY
Feedback from staff was not as positive. To date, the eight employees who left Glassdoor reviews for AdCare gave an average of 2.1 out of five stars. A few individuals praised the company, but negative feedback includes disorganized management, high stress levels, and big caseloads.[3]
FINANCING
According to AdCare's website, it accepts insurance plans. AdCare Worcester Outpatient, like the nearby AdCare Hospital, accepts both Medicare (accepted by 54 percent of Massachusetts facilities) and Medicaid (accepted by 68 percent of Massachusetts facilities).
[1] GoogleReview
[2] https://www.facebook.com/pg/800alcohol/reviews/?ref=page_internal
[3] https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/AdCare-Reviews-E40576.htm](https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/AdCare-Reviews-E40576.htm)
Published on May 2018