GRIT - Ridgewood
Overview
GRIT Ridgewood in Springfield, Massachusetts, is a residential program for men with substance use and co-occurring mental health needs. The program offers a structured, home-like setting where residents practice daily living skills, pursue school or job training, and stay connected through family involvement. Treatment combines trauma-informed care, counseling, and medications for addiction treatment when appropriate, with added supports like recovery coaching, transportation assistance, and wellness activities to prepare residents for life beyond treatment.
Ages Served
- Seniors (Ages 65+)
- Adults (Ages 26-64)
- Young Adults (Ages 18-25)
Genders Accepted
- Male
Languages Served
- English
Treatment
- Long-term residential
Special Programs
- Adult men
- Past trauma
- Mental health disorders
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Structured Residential Program for Men
GRIT Ridgewood offers 24/7 residential care in Springfield for men with substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions. Run by the nonprofit Mental Health Association (MHA), the program emphasizes stability in a home-like environment, where family involvement is welcomed and residents build routines that support lasting recovery. Smoking and vaping are permitted in designated areas.
Integrated and Trauma-Informed Treatment
The program combines counseling, trauma-informed approaches, and medications for addiction treatment (MAT) when appropriate. Therapies include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, anger management, trauma counseling, and twelve-step facilitation. Residents also receive medical and behavioral health screening, with testing available for HIV, STDs, and hepatitis. Family counseling helps strengthen relationships and support systems during treatment.
Building Daily Skills and Community Connection
Beyond therapy, residents gain practical tools for independence. Daily living skills are reinforced through cooking groups, nutrition education, and group exercise. Career planning, vocational training, and community volunteering offer opportunities to build stability and purpose. Employment counseling and recovery coaching provide added support for residents preparing for life after treatment.
Transition and Long-Term Support
To ensure continuity after discharge, GRIT Ridgewood offers aftercare planning, overdose education, naloxone training, and outcome follow-up. Residents also access peer mentoring, housing assistance, and social service connections. Specialized programming addresses trauma and co-occurring conditions, while suicide prevention and gambling disorder treatment expand available supports. These services help residents return to their communities with confidence and ongoing recovery tools.
Cost and Insurance
Insurance Accepted
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- Some Private Insurance
Disclaimer: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage details, as this information may change.
Financial Assistance
- Does not offer Free
- Does offer Payment assistance
- Does not offer Sliding fee scale
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Treatment
Treatment Setting
- Long-term residential
Treatment Approaches
- 12-step program support
- Anger control support
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Incentive-based therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Relapse prevention support
- Substance use counseling
- Trauma-focused counseling
Additional Support and Services
- Case management support
- Help with transportation
- Mental health support
- Social skills training
Counseling and Education
- Couples counseling
- Family therapy
- General health education services
- Group therapy
- Hepatitis education and support
- HIV/AIDS education and support
- Job training and educational support
- One-on-one counseling
- Substance use education
- Tobacco and vaping cessation counseling
Transition Support
- Discharge and next steps planning
- Ongoing recovery care
- Overdose prevention and naloxone education
- Post-discharge follow-up
Testing & Pre-Treatment
- Breathalyzer testing for alcohol
- Hepatitis B testing
- Hepatitis C testing
- Mental health screening
- Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
- Temporary support for clients
- Testing for HIV
- Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections
- Tobacco use assessment
- Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
- Substance use screening
Amenities and Experiences
Activities
- Culinary workshops
- Fitness activities
- Job training
- Life skills workshops
- Offsite outings
- Volunteering opportunities
Settings
- City
Policies
- Smoking allowed in designated areas
- Vaping allowed in designated areas
Ownership Type
- Non-profit
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