800-262-4205Berkshire Medical Center McGee Unit 3 West
About Berkshire Medical Center McGee Unit 3 West
Berkshire Medical Center McGee Unit 3 West is a hospital based addiction treatment center in Pittsfield, Massachusetts offering medically monitored detox and acute behavioral health services for adults and young adults.
Part of Berkshire Health Systems, the program treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions through a continuum that includes withdrawal management, stabilization and referral to continuing care.
The approach emphasizes safety, early recovery and relapse prevention within a coordinated regional health network.
Detox and Residential Treatment
Treatment typically begins at the McGee Recovery Center, a 21 bed acute treatment unit providing medically monitored detox from alcohol and other drugs.
Each client receives an evaluation and assessment followed by an individualized treatment plan designed to support safe withdrawal and early recovery.
Clients can expect group therapy and case management, relapse prevention and aftercare planning with connections to transitional residential recovery or outpatient continuing care.
A related long term stabilization program serves as a bridge between detox and community based residential treatment.
Quick Facts
- Location: 725 North Street in Pittsfield, Massachusetts within the Berkshire Health Systems campus
- Levels of care: Medically monitored detox, acute treatment and long term stabilization with referral to ongoing care
- Who they treat: Adults and young adults with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health needs
- Approach: Evidence based care including group therapy, case management and relapse prevention
- Setting: Hospital based 21 bed acute treatment unit; smoking and vaping are not permitted
- Continuum: Integrated with Berkshire Health Systems behavioral health, crisis screening and outpatient services
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Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment. |
Hospital detoxification allows you to withdraw from drugs or alcohol in a hospital setting. It’s ideal for people with severe withdrawal symptoms or complex medical needs. You’ll receive constant monitoring, emergency care if needed and FDA approved prescription medications. |
Detox Service Setting
Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment.
Hospital detoxification allows you to withdraw from drugs or alcohol in a hospital setting. It’s ideal for people with severe withdrawal symptoms or complex medical needs. You’ll receive constant monitoring, emergency care if needed and FDA approved prescription medications.
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