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The
following is a list of on-going groups at Sameem Associates:
Sameem
Associates is dedicated to the out patient treatment of
addictive disorders/chemical dependency. The staff
at Sameem Associates is a multidisciplinary group of licensed
and certified clinicians specializing in addictions treatment
consisting of psychiatrists, clinical nurse specialists,
psychologists, social workers, family therapists and addiction
counselors.
All our groups require a 3-month minimum commitment,
for more information on our groups, contact
us.
All our groups require a 3-month minimum commitment, for
more information on our groups, contact
us.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
For information on other groups in the Greater
Boston area visit GroupFind.
COURT OFFENDERS GROUPS
These ongoing groups
are for males and females 17 years old and older who are involved
with the courts (on probation or parole) because of a substance
abuse related crime. The group is psycho-educational -- addressing
substance abuse related activity and how this has impacted
the individual's life. Urine toxic screening is available.
Monthly attendance reports may be submitted to the referral
source. Group eligibility means the individual must attend
2 Alcoholics Anonymous meetings weekly in addition to group
attendance.
Wednesday - 5:30 - 6:45 PM in Newton, MA
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EARLY
RECOVERY GROUP FOR MEN
This long-term psychotherapy group is for males only, ages
30 and older. Emphasis is on the 12-step program philosophy.
Eligibility means individuals must be abstinent from substance
use (including alcohol) for a minimum of 2 weeks and must be
attending either Alcoholics Anonymous and/or Narcotics Anonymous
weekly.
Monday - 6:45 - 8:00 PM in Newton, MA
Tuesday - 5:00 - 6:00 PM in Newton, MA
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PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS
These long-term support groups are for parents of individuals
with chemical dependency problems. The group provides support,
education and strategies on how to cope with the addicted family
member. Attendance at Al-Anon is strongly encouraged.
Thursday – 3:30 – 4:30 pm in Newton, MA
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EARLY RECOVERY GROUP FOR WOMEN
This long-term psychotherapy group is for women only. Ages
are 22 and older. It is an issue-oriented group for women in
sobriety dealing with relationship, trust, and resentment issues.
Early recovery means double digit recovery time, i.e., 24 hours.
The group includes members with both short-term and long-term
abstinence (from 1 day to 12 years or more). Membership in
a 12-step program is recommended. Eligibility means individuals
must be abstinent from mind-altering chemicals.
Wednesday – 10:00 - 11:15 AM in Newton, MA
Wednesday - 5:30 - 6:30 PM in Newton, MA
Thursday – 9:30 – 10:45 AM
in Newton, MA
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YOUNG ADULT SOBRIETY GROUP
This ongoing group is for Young Adults ages 19-29. Eligibility
means individuals must be abstinent from mind-altering chemicals
and motivated to work on sobriety. Most individuals in this
group are active members of Alcoholics Anonymous and/or Narcotics
Anonymous.
Monday – 4:15 – 5:15 PM FOR WOMEN in
Newton, MA
Wednesday – 5:00 – 6:00 PM FOR MEN
in Newton, MA
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ADOLESCENT (TEENAGE) INTERVENTION GROUPS
These groups are for teenagers 13-19 who are referred because
family, school, court or community agencies have a concern
about their drug and alcohol use and/or the teen has a concern
about his/her drug/alcohol use. Individuals explore whether
or not their use is a problem or a dependency. Monthly progress
reports may be sent to referral source. Periodic review sessions
with parents, regarding their teen's progress, are included.
Monday - 4:30 - 5:30 PM in Newton, MA
Wednesday - 3:30 - 4:30 PM in Sharon, MA
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MEDICATION GROUP
This group is for individuals in treatment at Sameem Associates
and who have an additional diagnosis that requires psychiatric
medication. This group will help individuals process what it
is like to be on medication as well as coping with their addictive
disease -- the recovery process. A meeting with our psychiatrist
to review and reassess medication protocol will take place
during the group process.
Thursday – 6:00 – 7:00 PM in Newton
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RECOVERY
GROUP FOR ADULT CHILDREN
OF ALCOHOLICS/ HIGH STRESS FAMILIES
This ongoing therapy group is for women and men ages 25 and
older who find they have been affected by growing up in high
stress families, including chemical addiction, mental illness,
suicide, physical/or sexual abuse, divorce or chronic illness.
Through group process our support members address issues of
trust, intimacy, relationship and self-esteem.
Monday - 5:30 – 7:00 PM in Newton, MA
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TRAUMA SURVIVOR’S SUPPORT GROUP
This long term support group is for women ages 22 and older
who have completed a time limited survivor's group and would
like to address survivor's issues, such as trust, intimacy,
memory, relationships, sexuality and body image in more depth.
Group requires a minimum commitment of one year.
Tuesdays – 8:00-9:30 AM in Newton, MA
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MEDITATION & RELAXATION GROUP
This time limited group meets in 5 sessions, 1 1/2 hours each,
for males and females struggling with stress reduction as a
strategy to reduce obsessive compulsive behaviors, e.g., drug/alcohol
abuse -- addiction, relapse, and other negative behaviors.
The group will teach a variety of meditation and relaxation
techniques to help facilitate an individuals' recovery. The
group is designed as a supplement to individuals' existing
treatment and/or therapy.
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DETOX/STABILIZATION GROUP
This group is for individuals between the ages of 20 and 60 who have
either just finished an inpatient detoxification treatment; are in the process
of outpatient detoxification either at Sameem Associates or at another facility;
or have recently finished an outpatient detoxification treatment. The focus
of the group is to help individuals maintain abstinence, establish connections
with self-help programs and to be evaluated for other types of rehabilitation
treatment and/or medication assessment. Individuals must make an initial commitment
to attend the group for 12 weeks. This group compliments other programs and/or
groups offered at Sameem Associates.
Monday - 5:30 – 6:30 PM in Newton,
MA
Wednesday – 7:00 – 8:00
PM in Sharon, MA
Thursday - 4:30 - 5:30 PM in Newton, MA
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ADOLESCENT EARLY RECOVERY GROUP
This on-going
group is for both males and females between the ages of 14
and 22 who are continuing to struggle with issues surrounding
their substance use, abuse and dependency. A
motivation to change and achieve abstinence is recommended. Teens
entering the group need to make a minimum commitment of 3 months. Participation
in 12-step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics
Anonymous is strongly encouraged. A family assessment
is the first step before potential members begin their group
experience
Tuesday – 4:30 – 5:30 PM in Newton, MA
Tuesday - 6:30 – 7:45 PM in Newton,
MA
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PAYMENT OPTIONS
As with all treatment modalities at Sameem Associates, most
forms of commercial insurance as well as self-pay are accepted.
Commercial Insurance Accepted; Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Tufts
Health Plan, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, CIGNA, HMO Blue,
Magellan Behavioral Health, United Behavioral Health, Mass.
Behavioral Health Partnership, Fallon Health Care, Value Options,
Aetna, United Health Care and other selected HMO's.
Self Pay Options include: cash, check, MasterCard, Visa, American
Express and Bank Debit Cards.
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