Berkshire Medical Center – McGee Unit is a nonprofit substance use treatment provider in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, located at 725 North Street. The McGee Unit program is operated by Berkshire Medical Center.
Levels of care offered here include detox (medically supervised withdrawal), hospital inpatient care, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and a federally certified opioid treatment program. Clinicians use approaches such as brief intervention, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, substance use disorder counseling, and trauma-related counseling. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for young adults. Services are available in Spanish. Sign language services are available for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients.
Berkshire Medical Center – McGee Unit is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state department of health, and hospital licensing authority.
Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and self-help groups.