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Griswold Behavioral Health Center

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42 Wright Street, Palmer, MA, Massachusetts 01069
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Griswold Behavioral Health Center: Comprehensive Mental Wellness in Palmer, MA

Located at 42 Wright Street in Palmer, Massachusetts, the Griswold Behavioral Health Center, a service of Baystate Wing Hospital, stands as a resource for comprehensive mental health care. Serving the local community and surrounding areas, this facility is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of individuals across the lifespan, from young children to older adults.

A Focus on Long-Term Psychiatric Needs

The center’s mission revolves around providing care for the long-term needs of psychiatric patients. While specific programs may evolve, the core commitment is to offer sustained support and therapeutic interventions that address complex behavioral and emotional challenges. Recognizing that mental wellness is a continuous journey, the center emphasizes thorough assessment and individualized treatment planning to ensure patients receive the most effective and appropriate care.

Integrated Behavioral Health Services

Baystate Behavioral Health operates the facility on the first floor, integrating various services to create a holistic treatment environment. This approach is crucial, as many individuals facing substance use challenges also require simultaneous treatment for underlying mental health conditions. By offering comprehensive behavioral health services, the center can address co-occurring disorders, which is essential for lasting recovery and stability.

Services are designed to be accessible and supportive, often including:

  • Individual and Group Therapy
  • Psychiatric Evaluation and Medication Management
  • Consultation and ongoing long-term support
  • Care coordination with Baystate Wing Hospital services

Serving All Ages

A distinctive feature of the Griswold Behavioral Health Center is its commitment to serving all ages. This broad scope ensures that behavioral health needs are met regardless of the stage of life. Whether addressing early childhood behavioral issues, adolescent struggles, or the mental health concerns of seniors, the experienced staff aims to provide compassionate, high-quality care tailored to age-specific developmental and psychological requirements. Accepted insurance plans generally include most major providers.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where is the Griswold Behavioral Health Center located?

It is located at 42 Wright Street, Floor 1, Palmer, MA 01069.

2. What age groups does the center treat?

The center provides services for all ages, from young children through the end of life.

3. Who operates the behavioral health services at this location?

The services are provided by Baystate Behavioral Health and are a service of Baystate Wing Hospital.

4. How can I contact the center for more information or appointments?

You can contact the center by phone at 413-370-5285.

Opening Hours
Monday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Type of Care
Substance use treatment
Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Service Setting
Residential/24-hour residential, Long-term residential
Hospitals
General Hospital (including VA hospital)
Opioid Medications used in Treatment
Buprenorphine used in Treatment, Naltrexone used in Treatment
External Opioid Medications Source
No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere
This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Type of Opioid Treatment
Buprenorphine maintenance
Prescribes buprenorphine
Prescribes naltrexone
Relapse prevention with naltrexone
Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere
Pharmacotherapies
Buprenorphine with naloxone
Buprenorphine without naloxone
Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable)
Naltrexone (oral)
Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable)
Clonidine
Medication for mental disorders
Nicotine replacement
Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Treatment Approaches
Anger management
Brief intervention
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Contingency management/motivational incentives
Motivational interviewing
Relapse prevention
Substance use disorder counseling
Trauma-related counseling
Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
12-step facilitation
Facility Operation
Private non-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation
State substance use treatment agency
State mental health department
Hospital licensing authority
The Joint Commission
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