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Avanzando Gandara Center - Enhanced Residential Rehab Services

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Overview

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In Ludlow, Massachusetts, Avanzando Gandara Center offers Enhanced Residential Rehab for women struggling with mental health and substance use. The intimate setting also has specialized services for pregnant and postpartum women, including “motherhood suites” so that infants can stay with their mothers.

Address

14 Chestnut Place
Ludlow, MA 01056

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Ages Served

  • Adults (Ages 26-64)
  • Young Adults (Ages 18-25)

Genders Accepted

  • Female

Languages Served

  • English

Treatment

  • Long-term residential

Special Programs

  • Adult women
  • Past domestic violence
  • Past sexual abuse
  • Past trauma
  • Mental health disorders
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Pregnant/postpartum
  • Veterans
  • Seniors

Recovery for Women at Their Most Vulnerable Moments

This smaller, intimate community offers a structured, supportive setting designed to meet each woman where they are. Care includes therapy, group sessions, and practical recovery skills in an environment that recognizes the specific pressures women often face—balancing family, health, and personal recovery. Specialized programming for pregnant and postpartum women allows mothers and infants to remain together in dedicated “motherhood suites.”

Coordinated Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment

Both substance use and mental health needs are addressed at once. This integrated model helps reduce the barriers that can arise when care is separated across multiple providers. Residents receive individualized plans and consistent follow-up, emphasizing both emotional regulation and practical coping strategies.

Support for Life After Treatment

Women work with staff to build an aftercare plan that connects them to important community resources to strengthen their transition back into the community. The goal is to help women maintain recovery while rebuilding routines, relationships, and confidence in daily life.

Cost and Insurance

Insurance Accepted

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • TRICARE
  • State insurance
  • 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.


Cost

$ - Low Cost Facility

Cost ratings are our best estimates to help guide you, not guarantees. Actual costs may vary with treatment, insurance, and other factors. While we aim for accuracy, details may change.

Financial Assistance

  • Does not offer Free
  • Does not offer Payment assistance
  • Does not offer Sliding fee scale

Treatment

Treatment Setting

  • Long-term residential

Treatment Approaches

  • 12-step program support
  • Anger control support
  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Community reinforcement plus vouchers
  • Incentive-based therapy
  • Matrix Model program
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention support
  • Substance use counseling
  • Trauma-focused counseling

Additional Support and Services

  • Case management support
  • Child care services
  • Domestic violence support
  • Help with transportation
  • Mental health support
  • Residential beds for children
  • Social skills training

Counseling and Education

  • 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
  • Mental health screening
  • Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use assessment
  • Temporary support for clients
  • Tobacco use assessment
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use screening

Amenities and Experiences

Room Amenities

  • Private rooms

Activities

  • Job training
  • Life skills workshops
  • Spiritual or faith-based services

Policies

  • Allows cell phones
  • Smoking allowed in designated areas
  • Vaping allowed in designated areas

Ownership Type

  • Non-profit

Quality and Trust

The Joint Commission

The Joint Commission is one of the most trusted names in healthcare. If a rehab center has this accreditation, it means they meet strong national standards for safety, treatment quality, and staff training.

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Council on Accreditation

COA is known for reviewing organizations that support families and communities, including addiction treatment programs. Their seal means the rehab center has strong leadership, treats people with dignity, and follows proven practices across all levels of care.

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Avanzando Gandara Center
Call 413-266-4093

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