Willingway Hospital’s treatment program has evolved over three decades of helping those with alcohol or drug addiction. From an inauspicious beginning where individuals were treated solely on an outpatient basis, Willingway has grown into a hospital that is internationally recognized as a leader in the treatment of alcohol and drug abuse.

Willingway Hospital offers a full continuum of care for the treatment of alcohol and drug dependency which ensures that patients are placed in the most appropriate level of care depending on severity of the illness. While each treatment program is tailored to the specific needs of the individual, Willingway has a core treatment program which includes:

Detoxification is the most intensive level of care Willingway provides. Our detoxification unit is equipped to handle most acute medical situations and for more than 30 years has provided the most safe and consistent model of medical intervention available.

Inpatient/Residential treatment focuses on emotional stabilization, education about the illness, development of recovery resources and skills, and personal adoption of recovery principles. Day Treatment/Partial Hospitalization is available for patients who no longer need 24-hour, around the clock care, but do need more structure than outpatient treatment would provide.

Extended Treatment
Willingway Hospital operates extended treatment programs for men and women. Both the Men's Lodge and the Women's Residence are designed for patients who need long-term treatment for their addiction in order to establish a solid recovery program. While living in a structured, supportive, home-like environment, patients begin to assume responsibilities for daily living activities. Patients attend daily group counseling and are involved in 12-step work. They attend community 12-step meetings and many of the services available at Willingway Hospital are also made available to the patients in the extended treatment programs.

Intensive Outpatient is an evening program which provides at least 10 hours of therapy a week including combination didactic or educational groups and process groups.

Family Program is an essential element in maintaining sobriety. The spouse and/or other family members are expected to stay with the patient during the last few days of hospital care. Together, they participate in education programs, meeting with the attending physician and counselors, aftercare conferences and family counseling sessions.

Aftercare is a plan that is jointly devised with the patient and his/her counselor. It involves attending AA/NA meetings, having a sponsor and living in a non-toxic environment conducive to a positive recovery. Experience has shown that those who follow our aftercare plan are more likely to maintain sobriety.