Monarch Program
Program Highlights
Advanced individualized care marks every facet of the Monarch Program for people with medically complex challenges, including older adults. Take your first steps toward renewal, hope, and recovery. As Monarch butterflies progress from egg to caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly, they are transforming into their futures, building resilience and determination.
Monarch also represents pre-eminence and leadership. Caron’s leadership in the addiction treatment field is your assurance of the best possible treatment for substance use disorder as well as medical and mental health challenges.
Caron’s model of care has transformed thousands of lives for 70 years through singular dedication to the best possible care for our patients and their families. Our comprehensive neurocognitive approach integrates advanced technologies targeting the brain to optimize function and build on traditional therapies.
To address cognitive and other health impairments that may block your recovery, this program allows for a longer length of stay for thorough evaluation, assessment, treatment planning, and in-depth treatment. The programs are located in Caron’s state-of-the-art medical centers on our Pennsylvania and Florida campuses. Full-time health care professionals, available 24/7, seven days a week, staff the centers. For your ease and convenience, medical services, detox, treatment, programming, residential quarters, dining, and amenities are available in the centers.
Treatment Designed for You
A group of experienced physicians brings expertise in specialties including addiction, chronic pain, internal medicine, critical care, pulmonary medicine, and genetics. The nursing staff is carefully selected for their experience in caring for patients with complex medical needs, including older adults. Chronic pain experts, in-house physical therapy units, and certified nursing assistants ensure premium care and attention.
Program Components
- On-site, medical detoxification services if needed
- Comprehensive medical screenings, psychological assessments, and brain mapping
- Integrative treatment consultations
- Evidence-based therapies, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness-based stress reduction
- Treatment of co-occurring mental health disorders and related impulsive and compulsive behaviors
- Gender-specific, gold-standard trauma treatment
- Group therapy focused on education and skill-building
- Targeted neurotherapies to aid and advance your body’s ability to heal itself (at an additional cost)
Resilience and Well-being
- Complementary therapies like acupuncture, mindfulness meditation, and massage
- Yoga and exercise (swimming pool with aquatic therapy on Florida campus)
- Art therapy
- Delicious, healthy meals customized for your preferences
- Thoughtfully designed safety features
- Medication management
- Mobility accommodation
Family Support
- 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
Continuing Care
- A personalized continuing care plan with tools and recommendations for recovery
- Alumni activities
- Recovery services, including My Recovery Connection and virtual support groups
- Breakthrough workshops to build well-being and resilience in your recovery
- Caron’s outpatient and recovery centers for ongoing treatment and support
Payment Options
At Caron, we believe that everyone deserves access to treatment. We partner with several national and local insurance companies and offer options for individuals and families who do not have insurance.
Specialized Services
For Chronic Pain
- Education and pain management counseling
- Medication management
- Mobility accommodation
- Holistic therapies
- Specialized treatments
For Patients in the Legal Profession
- Individual and group meetings with the legal services coordinator to discuss concerns, including return to work or school
- 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
- Individual counseling
- Groups dedicated to spiritual topics
- Meditation
- Educational presentations
Warning: Falls in Older Adults May Be a Sign of Addiction
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