Address: 386 Stanley Street - Fall River, MA 2720
Phone Number: 508-324-3500
Website: http://www.sstar.org

Addiction Treatment & Rehab Overview

SSTAR is a drug & alcohol detox center that provides substance abuse treatment located in Fall River, MA (Bristol County).

They accept young adults and adults (ages 18 and up) and treat both men and women.

Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Licensing & Certifications

SSTAR Alcoholism/Drug Detox Program has the following licenses and/or certifications. Please contact the facility for more information.

  • State Substance Abuse Agency
  • State Department of Health
  • The Joint Commision

Addiction Treatment Setting

SSTAR provides drug and alcohol addiction treatment in the following setting(s):

  • Residential Drug & Alcohol Treatment
  • Residentail Drug & Alcohol Detoxification
  • Short Term Residential Addiction Treatment

Drug & Alcohol Detoxification Services Offered

SSTAR offers the following drug & alcohol detoxification services at their facility:

  • Alcohol Detoxification
  • Opioid Detoxification

Type of Opioid Treatment

SSTAR offers the following opioid addiction treatm services:

  • SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program
  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Buprenorphine detoxification
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment
  • Methadone detoxification
  • Prescribes/administers buprenorphine

Pharmacotherapies and Medications Used In Rehab

SSTAR uses the following pharmacotherapies and medications in their treatment program:

  • Acamprosate (Campral®)
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse®)
  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Suboxone®)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Extended-release, injectable Naltrexone (Vivitrol®)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders

Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment Approaches

SSTAR uses the following addiction treatment approaches:

  • Brief Intervention
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Contingency management/motivational incentives
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Substance use counseling approach
  • Trauma-related counseling
  • 12 Step Facilitation

Rehab Counseling and Education

SSTAR offers the following counseling and education programs:

  • Individual Counseling
  • Group Counseling
  • Family Counseling
  • Substance Abuse Education
  • Hepatitis Education, counseling, or support
  • HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support
  • Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitus

Specialty Drug & Alcohol Rehab Programs

SSTAR offers the following specialty addiction treatment programs:

  • Substance Abuse Treatment For Pregnant / Post Partum Women
  • Dual Diagnosis / Co Occuring Disorders Substance Abuse Treatment

Addiction Treatment Ancillary Services

SSTAR offers the following ancillary services to go along with their addiction treatment:

  • Case Management Services
  • Domestic Violence Services
  • Early Intervention For HIV
  • Mental Health Services
  • Consumer-run (peer-support) services / Alumni Programs
  • Self Help Groupss
  • Social Skills Development
  • Transportation Assistance

Drug Alcohol Rehab Transitional Programs / Services

SSTAR offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:

  • Aftercare / Continuing Care
  • Discharge Planning

Rehab Center Payment Information and Financial Assistance

SSTAR offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance abuse programs
  • Medicaid Accepted
  • Private Health Insurance
  • Cash or Self Payment
  • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Addiction Treatment Screening / Pre-Treatment Services

SSTAR utilizes the following screening and pre-treatment methods:

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Outreach to persons in the community

Health & Substance Screening and Testing Services

SSTAR screens and tests for the following substances and/or health conditions:

  • Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • HIV Testing
  • Screening for Hepatitus B
  • Screening for Mental Health Disorders
  • Screening for Substance Use
  • STD Testing
  • TB Screening

Facility Smoking Policies & Cessation Services

SSTAR has the following smoking policies/assistance:

  • Smoking permitted in designated area
  • Nicotine Replacement Therapy
  • Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation medications
  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling