Brandywine Counseling in Milford offers medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction

Brandywine Counseling and Community Services has expanded its program to include medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction, and more prevention services geared toward teens and young adults. The new offerings complement the existing BCCS outpatient services, including individual, group and family counseling.

Beginning in April, BCCS expanded services through its Milford treatment center to offer both medication-assisted treatment as well as prevention education programs.

“Medication-assisted treatment is the most effective method to treat opioid addiction,” said Dr. Lynn Fahey, CEO of BCCS. “Prevention is key when it comes to addressing the opioid crisis facing our state and our nation. It’s critical that we offer both so we can help those struggling with addiction and warn our youth about the dangers of addiction so they can make healthy choices."

Specifically, the BCCS Milford site offers: medication-assisted treatment with methadone, suboxone and vivitrol; prevention programs for schools, youth and young adults; behavioral health assessments for adults and adolescents; outpatient counseling for individuals, groups and families; intensive outpatient program; psychotherapy services; case management; and re-entry services for adults and adolescents.

BCCS is a nonprofit organization that offers accessible behavioral health resources to those impacted by substance abuse, mental health issues, HIV and their related challenges. Programs include prevention, education, early intervention, treatment and justice-involved services.

For information, call 302-856-4700 or go to www.brandywinecounseling.org.