Trauma-Informed Addiction Treatment in Vermont
Discover how we integrate trauma-informed care in our addiction treatment programs.
Trauma-Informed Addiction Treatment at Valley Vista
Traumatic events like abuse or neglect, familial and social conflict, and violence are associated with the risk of substance abuse. Furthermore, a significant portion of people diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a trauma disorder developed by some people who have been through traumatic events, also have a substance use disorder. As a result, trauma-informed care is absolutely crucial for many people facing drug and alcohol addiction. However, not all addiction treatment centers offer it. So, what should you know if you’re looking for trauma-informed addiction treatment in Vermont? First, let’s define trauma-informed care and discuss how it can make a difference in your experience with substance abuse treatment. Then, we’ll talk about how Valley Vista can help.
What is Trauma-Informed Care?
Trauma-informed care is an approach to or model of treatment that acknowledges the impact of traumatic or stressful events a person has gone through. Instead of focusing on what is “wrong” with a client, it shifts the focus to what happened to them and why what they’re going through now–in this case, substance abuse–makes sense and how to cope in healthier ways.
One of the biggest objectives of trauma-informed care is to supply an environment that facilitates healing and recovery as opposed to re-traumatization, which can be a problem at facilities that are not trauma-informed. Addiction treatment professionals who are trauma-informed are aware of:
- The signs and symptoms of trauma, including the diverse ways they can present from person to person.
- The importance of establishing a sense of safety (and how to create that sense of safety with the client).
- How and why addressing underlying concerns like trauma and trauma disorders in therapy matters for treatment success.
At Valley Vista, we have a team of trauma-informed addiction treatment experts. We focus on whole-person healing and are here to support you or your loved one in overcoming trauma symptoms in addition to drug and alcohol abuse.
Trauma-Informed Addiction Treatment in Vermont at Valley Vista
The Valley Vista team has a deep awareness of the complexity of substance abuse. Part of that is understanding how trauma can intersect with addiction and the role substance abuse can play in a person’s life. For example, using drugs and alcohol can be a mode of self-medication for unaddressed trauma symptoms. In trauma-informed addiction treatment in Vermont at Valley Vista, our medical and mental health professionals use a non-judgmental, collaborative approach built on trust, acceptance, and accountability. With that in mind, here are some of the features that set our center apart.
Valley Vista offers truly gender-specific care, giving you a safe space to address trauma with others who have shared experiences. Since gender can impact your likelihood of going through some types of trauma (e.g., sexual assault) and your experiences with substance abuse, this can be particularly important in the context of trauma-informed addiction treatment. We have a women’s drug rehab center and a men’s drug rehab center located two hours apart from each other.
Valley Vista uses a range of therapies and treatments proven effective for the treatment of substance abuse and co-occurring concerns like trauma. Evidence-based and holistic treatments offered at Valley Vista include but aren’t limited to the following.
- Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)
- Creative therapies, including art and music therapy
- Solution-focused and goal-oriented therapy
- Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
- Medication-assisted therapy
- Horticultural therapy
- Stress management
- Couples counseling
- Gestalt therapy
- Family therapy*
- Psychoeducation
- Narrative therapy
- Sound therapy
- Adventure therapy
- Life skills
We also offer yoga, tai chi, reiki, on-site Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings (as well as alternative meetings), outings, and other activities.
*Family members can connect for therapy sessions online as needed by the client.
Every client receiving trauma-informed addiction treatment in Vermont at Valley Vista has a unique story and background. To meet our mission of providing the highest-quality treatment services possible, all clients at Valley Vista receive individualized treatment plans crafted to fit their needs.
While we are a primary substance abuse treatment center, Valley Vista provides specialized dual-diagnosis therapy for clients with various mental health concerns that may co-occur with addiction. For example, trauma, complex trauma, anxiety, grief, stress, bipolar disorder, and depression. Providing dual-diagnosis therapy is an essential part of our comprehensive trauma-informed approach. In addiction research, dual-diagnosis treatment has been repeatedly associated with various positive outcomes, such as improved quality of life, increased rates of recovery from both disorders, and lower rates of substance use.
Our Programs and What to Expect
Valley Vista is a 100% inpatient rehab center. However, we offer alumni services and will help you make an aftercare plan to support your continued recovery after treatment. We know that some clients are coming to our center from a distance and can help you or your loved one arrange transportation to Valley Vista if needed. Please call our admissions line if you have any questions about our programs and what to expect. Our friendly team is here to help.
Drug and Alcohol Detox
Getting through the acute withdrawal process safely and successfully is a vital first step in addiction recovery. Valley Vista provides inpatient drug and alcohol detox services for incoming clients who may be going through a range of physical and mental withdrawal symptoms when they arrive at our center. Detox is not held in a separate unit at Valley Vista, so you or your loved one will get to start therapy and other treatments immediately.
Inpatient Drug Rehab
The inpatient drug rehab program at Valley Vista offers intensive therapy for addiction and co-occurring mental health concerns like trauma. You will follow a full-day therapy schedule seven days per week while in inpatient treatment at our center, including clinical groups on weekends. Meals and snacks are provided in addition to room and board. Valley Vista can accommodate dietary preferences as needed.
Our inpatient facilities have ample amenities, like air conditioning, coffee and tea makers, ensuite bathrooms in some rooms, laundry services, and access to nature. Clients also benefit from on-site hiking, walking trails, gardens, games, an outdoor lounge, volleyball, basketball, and more.
Call Valley Vista for Trauma-Informed Addiction Treatment in Vermont
Valley Vista is a substance abuse and dual-diagnosis treatment center in Bradford, Vermont. We accept most forms of health insurance, which you can verify over the phone or online. If your insurance provider isn’t listed on our website, don’t worry–we’re here to help you find solutions.
Call Valley Vista for trauma-informed addiction treatment in Vermont today at (802) 222-5201. Our admissions line is available daily from 8 AM-5:30 PM. If you call outside of office hours, a staff member will reach out as soon as possible.