SSTAR Addiction Treatment Home About » Research Services » Projects » Employment News » Contact » Donate DDS – Dual Diagnosis Services The Dual Diagnosis Unit, or DDS, is a short term acute care unit, founded in 1999, that focuses on serving individuals with both mental illness and substance abuse. The Medical Director is a Board Certified Psychiatrist with extensive substance abuse experience. The Program Director is a Board Certified Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist and CARN (Certified Addictions RN) with over twenty years experience in substance abuse. All staff is cross-trained in the treatment of co-occurring disorders, and are encouraged to become addiction certified within their discipline. Educational assistance is provided. Services – Inpatient psychiatric and chemical addiction treatment, which includes: detoxification, psychiatric evaluation, medication management, education about co-occurring disorders, development of recovery skills in preparation for the client’s reintegration into the community, and establishment of long term treatment and community supports. Each patient’s treatment plan is individually tailored to his or her specific needs. The program integrates both Psychiatric and Chemical Dependency treatment modalities with evidence based practices, and incorporates Trauma – Informed Treatment with Motivational Enhancement Treatment (MET) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). The DDS Intake Coordinator is available to help determine eligibility for the program. All Mass Health Plans are accepted. Treatment contracts are in effect with certain private insurance companies. Visit our contact page for locations and phone numbers. If you need a department contact go here. The average length of stay on DDS is 7-10 days. Discharge is considered to be complete when the client has been safely detoxified, their mood has stabilized and solid after-care plans are in place. Approximately 50% of the DDS population continue on into either Structured Outpatient (SOAP) or Intensive Outpatient (IOP). Share this: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Like this: Loading... Quick Links Easily find SSTAR services by using the buttons below Project Aware Video Player 00:00 01:06 Connect WIth Us Help Us Save Lives! SSTAR intends to construct a 43,000 square foot facility that will increase capacity of its services for patients with mental health & substance use disorders. The facility will house a triage and assessment center; a federally qualified health center that will house primary care facilities; individual, family and group counseling rooms, and a medication assisted treatment center for those with opiate and alcohol addiction. In addition, this facility, along with additional funding from SAMSHA, will allow SSTAR to develop a state-of-the-art center… Read more Contact Us Your Name* Your Email* What can SSTAR do for you?* CAPTCHA About SSTAR Mission – To provide a quality continuum of care and support to all people, especially those affected by addiction, by responding to their mental, physical, emotional and spiritual needs. Vision – Led by our mission, our vision is to participate together as a team in this meaningful work, in a collegial, responsible and financially sound atmosphere. Read more Latest News / Blog Children’s Vaccine Clinic Appointments available for SSTAR Children’s Vaccine Clinic Saturday November 20th, 9 AM to Noon. W[...] more » PROVIDED BY NEW BEDFORD INTERNET STAFF WEBMAIL - PRIVACY POLICY - COPYRIGHT © 2021 SSTAR ADDICTION TREATMENT