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The Farnum Center 235 Hanover Street Manchester, NH 03104 (603) 622-3020 x10 or 33 The Farnum Center is a comprehensive alcohol and substance abuse treatment facility serving more than 400 residents of the state of New Hampshire.

The Farnum Center, a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) agency, is a comprehensive alcohol and substance abuse treatment facility serving more than 400 residents of the state of New Hampshire.

Our Philosophy
Addiction is a brain disease characterized by the repetitive, compulsive use of a substance that occurs despite negative consequences to the user. Addiction is powerful because it immobilizes basic brain functions. At the Farnum Center, we employ a number of promising and evidence-based interventions to help residents interrupt the course of the disease and to turn their lives around. The program utilizes Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and twelve step modalities. The Farnum Center recognizes the prevalence of co-occurring substance use and mental health problems; the expertise of program staff reflects this reality. Psychiatric staff works collaboratively with Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors and mental health clinicians who are skilled in the treatment of co-occurring disorders. Within the residential program, staff works with clients to develop an individualized treatment plan to identify personal goals and to develop strategies to support recovery and to enhance quality of life.

This is primarily a group modality program. Each resident is involved in various group activities daily in five major recovery areas: understanding the disease model of addiction, the impact of addiction on the family; relapse prevention, values, and spirituality. Related activities may include self-assessment, psycho-education sessions, group counseling, family education and relapse prevention planning. Each resident receives a thorough introduction to the use of 12 Step Programs as the primary support system for continuing recovery after discharge. Residents also receive weekly individual counseling.

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Referrals
Clients come to treatment through different avenues including: self-referral, courts, state agencies, local hospitals, family intervention, substance abuse and mental health providers and other community social service. All referred individuals are assessed to determine the appropriate level of care.

Farnum Center Treatment Options
Residential: The Farnum Center’s Residential Service is a 30-day substance abuse treatment program with the capacity to serve 33 adults with primary substance abuse issues or co-occurring mental health and substance use problems. This program is for clients who require the structure and intensive support of a residential setting.

Intensive Outpatient Services: The Intensive Outpatient Services (IOP) program enables adult clients who do not require a residential level of care the opportunity to receive intensive treatment services while fulfilling their daily responsibilities such as parenting, working, or pursuing educational goals. In the first phase of treatment, clients participate in programming four days a week for two and a half hours each day over four weeks. Phase two requires weekly group and individual counseling for ten weeks. The program consists of group psycho-education, group therapy, individual counseling, aftercare planning and case management.

Outpatient Services: Outpatient Services are available to clients who require minimal support, who are transitioning from a higher level of care, or those who need brief services for a specific purpose such as license restoration, court-ordered LADC evaluations or the resolution of personal issues. Outpatient Services consist of individual counseling, group therapy, and or psycho-education classes. Batterer’s Intervention, Anger Management and Women’s Group are examples of specialized group services. For the above services call 622-3020 x33 or 10

Buprenorphine/Suboxone Clinic: The Farnum Center offers medically supervised outpatient services for opiate addicted clients. Comprehensive telephone screening of referred individuals is completed to identify appropriate candidates for treatment. Clinic participants are required to meet regularly with a psychiatrist who specializes in addiction medicine and is specifically trained in the use of Suboxone. Participation in group counseling is a required program component. For the Suboxone Clinic call 622-3020 x23

Zachary Road Adolescent Co-Occurring Program: Located at the Zachary Road Campus, the Adolescent Co-occurring Program is a ten-bed, thirty to sixty day co-ed residential program for adolescents between the ages of 13-18 who are struggling with substance abuse and mental health issues. An interdisciplinary team of professionals with solid experience in the treatment of dual disorders is assigned to each child. Treatment consists of individual, group and family counseling. For the Adolescent Program contact Donna Keefe at 206-6603