Aviation Professionals Program

Program Highlights

If you work in the aviation industry, you understand the expertise necessary to maintain safe airways and protect passengers. Those requirements bring rewards, but also challenges, such as demanding work schedules, long hours, being on call, and extended periods away from home, family, and friends.

Dealing with those challenges can make substance use disorder a particular health risk that requires immediate expert care. That is what Caron provides in its Aviation Professionals Program.

In a private setting, you will receive care that includes:

Treatment overseen by HIMS-trained clinical experts
Meet aviation-specific requirements and regulations, such as reporting protocols, obtaining HIPAA compliance releases, and using company checklists
Caron’s visionary neurocognitive approach that integrates advanced technologies targeting the brain alongside evidence-based therapies to rewire the brain, optimize function, and aid and advance the body’s natural ability to heal itself

Treatment Program

Staff Expertise

HIMS-trained clinical experts on staff
Physicians board-certified in addiction medicine, psychiatry, internal medicine, critical care medicine, and anesthesiology
Licensed doctoral-level psychologists and psychiatrists to provide services as clinically indicated
Master’s level clinicians dedicated to the program

Assessment

Medical detoxification, if needed, in a state-of-the art medical center staffed by full-time, experienced medical professionals
Comprehensive toxicology screenings, as clinically indicated
Comprehensive metabolic blood work
A multidisciplinary clinical screening assessment that includes psychological testing and a quantitative electroencephalograph (qEEG) brainmap, as clinically indicated and may have an additional cost

Treatment

A personalized treatment plan, including treatment of co-occurring disorders
Individual counseling
Specialty groups specific to professionals in safety sensitive positions
Neurotherapy services, as clinically indicated and may include an additional cost
Medication-assisted treatment, as clinically indicated
Spiritual groups
Individual spiritual counseling, as clinically indicated
Corresponding and serving as a liaison with program representatives
Evidence-based treatment, as clinically indicated, such as dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive processing therapy, EMDR, and mindfulness-based stress reduction
Evidence-based individual and group trauma treatment, as clinically indicated

Partial Hospitalization with Sober Living

The Partial Hospitalization Program with sober living is available that employs Caron’s proven, evidence-based treatment therapies to help patients build skills learned and knowledge gained to increase confidence and readiness for life in recovery. Combining structure with flexibility, the program allows patients the freedom to use technology and go off campus.

Continuing Care

Caron support does not end once you return home. Rely on our trusted resources and staff as you navigate life in recovery, including:

A continuing care plan that aligns with HIMS program requirements, tailored for each airline program and the individual’s needs to support them in sustaining their recovery
On staff HIMS-trained psychiatrist to perform required evaluations to return to work at Caron Atlanta Outpatient Treatment Center
A personalized continuing care plan to support you in sustaining long-term recovery
Alumni support activities
Recovery services, including My Recovery Connection and support groups (Requires an additional cost)
Breakthrough workshops (Requires an additional cost)
Caron's outpatient treatment centers and regional recovery center for treatment and recovery support services

This program is designed for:

Pilots
Air traffic controllers
Flight attendants
Mechanics

Family Support

A family program with education on substance use and mental health disorders, recovery programs, relapse, and guidance on healthy coping skills, effective boundaries, communication, and self-care
Age-specific education and counseling for youth ages 7-17 through the Youth Education Program

Specialized Services

For LGBTQIA+ Patients

A safe and affirming environment
Pennsylvania clinicians certified as LGBTQIA+ affirmative and informed by the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals
LGBTQIA+-specific groups

For Health and Wellness

Physical and massage therapy as clinically indicated
Nutritional counseling with varying options depending on the program
Delicious, healthy food with accommodations for religious guidelines, food allergies, addictions, or eating disorders

For Chronic Pain