For 50 years, our mission has been to deliver the highest-quality addiction treatment to clients and their families. We treat them with dignity, compassion, and respect. Willingway has been licensed as a specialty hospital in addiction medicine since 1974 and is accredited by the Joint Commission.
As a nationally-recognized, privately-owned alcohol and drug addiction treatment program, we practice evidence-based medicine to promote continuing recovery so that our clients may enjoy a life of sobriety and success.
Since its inception in the 1960s, Willingway has focused on family. The hospital’s roots are in the humble surroundings of the Mooney home. At that time, clients shared the house with Dr. John Mooney, his wife Dot, and their four children. Everyone who stayed there felt like they were a part of the family.
Even though the surroundings have changed and we are now on a beautiful 11-acre wooded campus, our clients and their loved ones are still considered family.
If you want help for substance abuse, you are in the right place. We are glad you are here.
Our treatment philosophy is based on the belief that substance abuse is a primary illness and a disease that affects the entire family system. Willingway based this philosophy on years of extensive experience and clinical research. The foundation of our treatment philosophy is based on the following:
We are proud of our high ratio of staff members to clients, with a significant percentage of staff currently in recovery. This dynamic means we have the right resources to provide the best chances of success in recovery and that our staff members genuinely understand every client’s unique needs.
Willingway focuses on treating substance abuse through a full continuum of programs, including:
All prospective clients receive a confidential pre-admission assessment by phone. Our highly trained and caring Willingway admission counselors conduct the assessment at no cost or obligation.
The admission counselor presents the information gathered to our medical staff, who review it to determine whether the caller needs help for a drug or alcohol addiction. The medical staff can recommend treatment options or make further recommendations.
Rehabilitation treatment from drug and alcohol addiction can’t start until our clients have been able to break free from the influence of chemicals. Our medically supervised detoxification (detox) process helps ensure that clients are kept as comfortable as possible. With our experienced medical staff, Willingway is an excellent choice to treat clients who have abused almost all combinations (and amounts) of mood-altering chemicals.
Until our clients are free from the influence of chemicals, our medical team is unable to make an accurate assessment and diagnosis of whether they are also living with a mental illness. Willingway’s treatment plans are individualized to meet our client’s needs and recovery goals.
Our inpatient program represents the gold standard in drug and alcohol treatment. Clients stay at Willingway for up to 90 days (or more) to focus their complete attention on the reasons they started using chemicals initially and on getting well. During their stay with us, clients pursue an individual treatment plan based on their medical history, substance use, and recovery goals.
Willingway is a primary substance abuse treatment facility. Our medical and clinical team are also able to treat individuals who are living with:
However, Willingway is not able to treat individuals experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms requiring immediate treatment or hospitalization.
At Willingway, we understand that clients are individuals. Some people can’t commit to a long-term inpatient treatment program due to employment, family responsibilities, or economic reasons. Willingway offers short-term inpatient drug and alcohol addiction treatment of approximately two to four weeks, during which clients receive targeted, comprehensive care.
Some of our clients have a better chance of achieving lasting recovery if they spend time in extended treatment (a sober living environment). Willingway operates two gender-specific programs that provide a structured environment where clients can build their skills for living sober after completing their inpatient treatment, focusing on one day at a time.
Willingway understands that not everyone needs an inpatient drug and alcohol addiction treatment program. Some clients, depending on their level of addiction, employment, and family responsibilities, can benefit from Willingway’s Adult Outpatient program. This program is structured to meet the needs of adults so they can continue to meet their work, school, and family responsibilities while pursuing substance abuse treatment.
All clients have access to one of our Continuing Care Community Groups. At present, we have 13 groups for clients returning home after receiving substance abuse treatment, and we strongly encourage them to participate in one if possible.
Continuing Care Community Groups are open to people in recovery from an addictive illness, their family members, and friends. Members meet weekly, and meetings are facilitated by volunteers (who are friends of Willingway). During these sessions, participants receive support from each other. The meetings are a source of hope and strength for all parties.
If someone can’t attend a group meeting personally, they can log in via Zoom and get the benefits of the Continuing Care Community virtually.
