Strong Recovery Addiction Psychiatry Program

Key leadership names:	Gloria Baciewicz, MD Director Patrick Seche, BS, CASAC Clinical Coordinator, Strong Recovery Chemical Dependency (SRCD) Mary Ellen Ross, RN Clinical Coordinator, Strong Recovery Methadone Maintenance (SRMM)
Contact Information:	Ana Casillas Admissions Coordinator Strong Recovery Chemical Dependency 585-275-3161 Strong Recovery Methadone Maintenance 585-275-5489
Location of Service:	Ground Floor G-9054 300 Crittenden Blvd. Rochester, NY 14642-8409
Hours of Operation:	SRCD: M-Th 8:00 A.M. – 9:00P.M.; F 8:00A.M. – 5:30P.M. SRMM: M-F 6:00A.M. – 2:30P.M.; S 8:30A.M. - 10:30P.M.

Mission of Service

In partnership with patients, families, and the community, we promote recovery from addiction and mental illness through an integrated healthcare system that values both cultural diversity and linkage with teaching and research.”

Target Population

Strong Recovery serves individuals 18 and older with diagnoses of alcohol and drug dependence. Currently SRCD limits treatment of adolescents (under 18) to the provision of evaluation and referral (to other programs). SRMM has special tracks for pregnant women. Strong Recovery has always provided services to the criminal justice population, including those on parole and probation; in recent years, this criminal justice initiative has expanded to include the Willard Drug Treatment Facility, Rochester Drug Court, the Monroe County Jail, and the Monroe County Correctional facility.

Description of Service Providers

Our service is staffed by a multidisciplinary team of healthcare providers including two MDs, both ASAM Certified in Addictions Medicine with added qualifications as Addictions Psychiatrists, another MD who is a General Practitioner, Registered Nurses, Certified Social Workers, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a Family and marriage Therapist, and Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselors.

Types of Services Provided

Our service provides an array of treatments including:
Strong Recovery Chemical Dependency Services:

Intensive Treatment Program (ITP) which meets 3 days per week (9 hrs.) for 8-10 weeks.
Opiate Treatment Service (OTS) is designed specifically for patients enrolled in a Methadone Treatment Service who require additional services to support them in recovery. OTS services meet either 5 days per week (7.5 hrs.) for 6-8 weeks, or 3 days per week (6 hrs.) for 12 weeks, depending on patient needs. There is also a 3 days per week (6 hrs.) for 12 weeks for patients receiving Buprenorphine as an opitate replacement.
Mentally Ill Chemically Addicted (MICA) meets 3 days per week (6 hrs.) for 14-16 weeks.
Aftercare services which meet weekly (1.5 hrs.) for 6-12 months are often coupled with Specialty Groups to better meet patient needs.
Specialty groups (Women’s Group, Men’s Group, Family Group, Relapse Prevention Group) are available.

Multiple modalities are provided, including group, individual and family therapy, and psychological consultation. Two psychiatrists and a General Practitioner provide psychiatric evaluation and ongoing psychopharmacological medication management.

Strong Recovery Methadone Maintenance:
SRMM provides comprehensive and individualized treatment for Opioid dependent individuals. The program includes individual counseling, monitored urine drug screens, and patient education and support. There is extensive linkage and consultation with the Infectious Disease Clinic, the High Risk Obstetrics clinic, and other Strong Recovery services.

Special Features of Service

Strong Recovery services specialize in treating two particular sub-populations within addictions, Opioid dependent clients and clients with co-existing mental health and chemical dependency issues. As a result we have the most extensive services for methadone clients in existence, and extensive psychiatric support with a part-time Psychiatrist. The program is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals, and Licensed by the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services.