Gaudenzia

Gaudenzia reports using: buprenorphine, often known as Suboxone, which reduces opioid cravings and withdrawal so you can focus on recovery; extended-release naltrexone, often known as Vivitrol, a once-monthly shot that blocks the effects of opioids and can reduce alcohol cravings; oral naltrexone, a daily pill that can reduce alcohol cravings or block the effects of opioids; clonidine, a medication that can calm some physical symptoms of withdrawal; nicotine replacement, like patches or gum, to help with quitting smoking or vaping.

Gaudenzia reports offering: cognitive behavioral therapy, a talk therapy that helps you notice and change the thought patterns that lead to substance use; motivational interviewing, a counseling style that helps you find your own reasons to change, without lectures or judgment; trauma-related counseling, therapy that addresses painful past experiences at your pace, because trauma and substance use are often connected; contingency management, a program that gives real rewards, like vouchers, for staying in treatment; 12-step facilitation, structured counseling built around the 12 steps, similar to AA or NA, guided by a professional; relapse prevention, which helps you spot your triggers early and make a plan so a hard moment doesn't undo your progress; anger management, practical skills for noticing anger early and cooling it down; substance use counseling, regular sessions with a counselor focused on your recovery.

Yes. Gaudenzia reports offering trauma-related counseling, therapy that addresses painful past experiences at your pace, because trauma and substance use are often connected.

Yes. Gaudenzia reports offering child care for your children while you're in treatment; beds so your children can stay with you during residential treatment.

Possibly, yes. Gaudenzia reports offering housing services, help finding or keeping a stable place to live.

Treatment doesn't just stop when your program ends. Gaudenzia reports offering: discharge planning, a concrete plan made with you before you leave; aftercare and continuing care, ongoing support after your main program ends; follow-up after discharge, check-ins to see how you're doing; self-help groups, peer meetings like AA, NA, or SMART Recovery; peer mentoring, support from people who have been through recovery themselves.

Yes. Gaudenzia reports offering naloxone and overdose education. Naloxone is a medicine that can reverse an opioid overdose.

Yes, in designated areas. Gaudenzia allows smoking in set areas, not everywhere on site. Vaping is not permitted.

Gaudenzia reports serving women. If you're not sure whether a program is the right fit for you, call and ask. It's a normal question and they hear it every day.

Gaudenzia reports serving young adults and adults.