AdCare Rhode Island, Kingstown in South Kingstown, RI
Treatment Center Setting
- Executive
- Average Location/Amenities
AdCare Rhode Island, Kingstown Philosophy
AdCare Rhode Island at Kingstown, which is owned and operated by American Addiction Centers (AAC), provides outpatient rehab and addiction treatment services that embody a “big-picture” approach to substance abuse treatment, addressing the client’s lifestyle and environmental factors contributing to the addiction. Partnerships are created with each client’s family, loved ones, and community resources during the course of treatment to lay the groundwork for aftercare. Using individualized treatment plans and research-based therapy, CSRI doesn’t just focus on the substance abuse, but uses the client’s strengths to concentrate on a sober future, and build a self-directed life.
Areas of Specialization
Facility Highlights
CBT/MI offered
Treatment plans are based on the client's personal goals
Family participation is strongly encouraged
Curriculum is steeped in the 12 steps.
All staff is trained in Motivational Interviewing. CSRI has a certified MI facilitator on staff.
All modalities offered at CSRI
Monthly family support groups free of charge
Testimonials
Meet the Staff
Fred A. Trapassi, Jr.,
Chief Executive Officer of Rhode Island Operations
Fred A. Trapassi, Jr., began his career with Phoenix House in May of 2000 as Program Director for adolescent residential treatment services at Phoenix House Academy, Wallum Lake. In 2007 he was promoted to Vice President and Senior Program Director for Rhode Island Operations, with direct oversight of 11 programs throughout the state. Fred recently received the 2015 Rhode Island Labor Assistance Professionals Award for providing help and compassionate care to members of the associated unions and their families. Fred has also received the prestigious Jefferson Award for public service to a local community, the Nyswander Dole (Marie) Award for treatment advocacy, and the Brown University Howard K. Swearer Award for his work as a VISTA volunteer and street outreach worker, addressing the needs of runaway youth and the homeless from 1986 to 2000.
Jessica Elliott, MA, CAGS, LMHC, LCDP
Clinical Director
Jessica Elliott is a graduate of Rhode Island College with degrees in Psychology and Chemical Dependency/Addiction Studies. She holds a Master’s degree from Salve Regina University in Holistic Therapy and received her CAGS in Mental Health in 2013. Ms. Elliott is certified as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional, Expressive and Creative Arts Facilitator, Motivational Interviewing Facilitator, and Yoga Instructor. Jessica has worked in the field as a clinician since 2005. Prior to joining the CSRI team, she held various clinical leadership positions for a large behavioral health organization. As Clinical Director of CSRI, she is now providing patient care as well as training and clinical oversight to our staff.
Raymond J. Mis
Medical Director
Dr. Raymond Mis is a Doctor of Osteopathy and is certified in both Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine by the American College of Osteopathic Medicine. He received his medical degree from The New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1988 and currently serves on their faculty as an Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Norwalk Hospital, an affiliate of Yale University, where he was named “Top First Year Resident” in 1990. He was previously the Chief of the Department of Gastroenterology at Kent County Hospital in Warwick, RI and completed the ASAM Buprenorphine Course for Office-Based Treatment of Opioid Use Disorders by the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry. He is passionate about helping anyone in need and has a special talent in reaching those suffering from substance use disorders. Dr. Raymond was voted one of the top gastroenterologists in the State of Rhode Island by his peers in Rhode Island Monthly Magazine in May, 2000 and April, 2007, and was selected as one of the “Best Doctors in America” in 2009, 2010, 2013, and 2014.
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ABOUT CLINICAL SERVICES OF RHODE ISLAND, KINGSTOWN
Clinical Services of Rhode Island (CSRI) South Kingstown provides intensive outpatient, general outpatient, and group therapy. CSRI South Kingstown is a part of American Addiction Centers. In Rhode Island, it is also one of only 15 outpatient facilities to offer outpatient-based medical detox.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
Treatment at CSRI begins with an intake assessment and urine screening. The assessment is used to determine if clients are ready for treatment and what method of treatment would be most effective.
At CSRI’s South Kingstown location, clients participate in 12-step meetings, accompanying “step-work,” as well as group therapy. The 12-step program is a popular choice among 73 percent of treatment facilities in the U.S..
Education also plays an important part in the recovery process. The center facilitates education groups focused on teaching clients sober living skills. Classroom setting discussions with others in recovery are aimed to help clients learn techniques to control impulses and other recovery strategies.
Cognitive behavioral therapy through individual therapy sessions is offered as well. Outpatient treatment is held Monday through Thursday. A flexible morning and nightly schedule is available, with meetings lasting three hours. Depending on the client’s needs, additional care, including medication management, psychiatric care, or family education, may also be incorporated into programming. CSRI encourages family participation in the treatment process.
CSRI also hosts monthly “Meet and Greets” for alumni of any of their facilities, as well as quarterly alumni outings to sports games, music concerts, and dinners. Friends and family can also participate in a monthly education and support group.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
Clinical directors oversee the multidisciplinary treatment team of licensed therapists and counselors.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
At the time of this writing, four alumni provided feedback about their experience with Clinical Services of Rhode Island, South Kingstown to Rehabs.com. Three reviews were positive and one was negative. Alumni generally indicated that the staff was “very knowledgeable,” and Laura lauded the center's family involvement in treatment. Awarding the facility perfect five-star ratings for the staff's level of experience and treatment, discharge planning, and the likelihood they recommend the facility to others, alum Laura wrote: "CSRI is friendly, educated and offers support to the addict as well as the family."
The facility has earned an average 3.7 out of five stars on its Facebook page, which it may manage, based on eight reviews to date.[1] However, no reviewer elaborated on their experience.
WHAT FRIENDS AND FAMILY SAY
The three loved ones polled by Rehabs.com to date provided mixed feedback regarding the care their family members received at Clinical Services of Rhode Island, South Kingstown. Two reviews were positive and one was negative.
Offering five-star ratings for the facility's counseling options, family participation, and its ability to treat co-occurring disorders, loved one F.G. wrote: "They care about the people they treat. They don't treat people like a number." However, the loved one did feel the facility could be larger.
Loved one Sandra, however, reported a less than pleasant experience during intake, in which the family and client were denied a preferred level of treatment.
FINANCING
This facility accepts most private and public insurance plans, and any client who needs assistance with insurance can receive help from the administrative staff. Clients can also use self-pay options to pay for treatments.
CONCLUSION
CSRI continues to promote the recovery community through its social media pages. The facility provides a deeper look into the underlying factors and methods of treating addiction through thought-provoking posts on the subject.
[1] https://www.facebook.com/pg/ClinicalServicesOfRhodeIsland/reviews/
Published on December 2018
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