Behavioral health treatment center opens in Milford

Milford Treatment Services offers a variety of outpatient treatment for individuals and families including behavioral health evaluations; individual, group and family sessions; case management services; level one outpatient for substance abuse; and psychotherapy services. The site is open Monday through Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 4 pm. and Fridays until 4:30 p.m. Payment is on a sliding-fee scale based on individual or family income. No one is turned away because of an inability to pay.

"This center is about getting people the treatment they need so they can live a better life," said Lynn Fahey, CEO of Brandywine Counseling. They offer five critical areas of care including education, advocacy, early intervention, prevention and treatment. "We pride ourselves on helping members of our community recover with dignity, while also focusing on improving their physical health," says Fahey.

The staff at Milford Treatment Services includes a physicians, psychologist, licensed mental health practitioners, social workers, licensed practical nurses, dual diagnosis counselors and certified alcohol and drug counselors. "We serve populations that are often considered the most vulnerable," said Fahey. "We understand and treat behavioral illnesses directly, along with their indirect consequences such as substance abuse, child neglect and abuse, family violence, infant mortality and HIV/AIDS. Our programs provide intervention and treatment through the use of medication, counseling, education and referral to self-help groups."

The address is 769 Masten Circle, Suite 113, Milford. For more information, go to www.brandywinecounseling.org, call 302-856-4700 or email bccs@brandywinecounseling.org.