Telehealth

Quality addiction treatment is more accessible than ever before. With flexible scheduling and easy-to-use and secure technology, Mountainside offers telehealth options for you to access life-saving treatment from the comfort and privacy of your home. Through our various virtual programs and services, you can receive the same high-quality treatment you would receive in person – anywhere, any time.

Telehealth Overview

Designed to make treatment more accessible, Mountainside uses secure HIPAA-compliant video conferencing to help you communicate regularly with a licensed clinician or certified recovery coach, attend virtual group therapy sessions, and participate in peer-to-peer support groups. Our convenient and easy-to-use virtual format breaks down treatment barriers, making it easier for you to address and overcome your addiction without having to worry about taking time away from work or family commitments, nor transportation or scheduling logistics.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is telehealth as effective as in-person treatment?

Several studies have shown that telemedicine is just as effective as in-person treatment. For individuals with hectic lifestyles, it can even be more effective, as it is often easier for them to fit telehealth treatment into their busy schedules. Regardless of whether you receive treatment at one of our facilities or through our Telehealth Services, we are committed to providing you with the high-quality care, compassionate treatment, and ongoing support you deserve.

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Programs Offered via Telehealth

Outpatient Services

When it is difficult to take time away from family, work, or school to focus on addiction treatment, Mountainside Outpatient Services offers a convenient and effective solution.

Recovery Coaching

In the first 365 days of your recovery journey, Recovery Coaching provides you a partner, mentor, spiritual guide, and support system to help you adjust to a new sober lifestyle.

Adolescent Services

Our innovative Adolescent Services program – open to high school aged teens who are struggling with alcohol or drug abuse – provides your teen with the counseling and guidance they need to get better and stay sober.

Additional Services

Psychiatric Services

Counseling and medication management help you address anxiety, depression, family/relationship distress, PTSD, adjustment disorder, bipolar disorder, and other mood disorders.

Family Counseling

Joint family therapy sessions help you improve communication, rebuild fractured relationships, and form new healthy connections.

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)

Addiction medications diminish withdrawal symptoms allowing you to better focus on counseling and behavioral therapy, enabling you to overcome your physical and psychological dependence on opioids and alcohol.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Therapeutic process of stimulating the brain through lateral eye movements to help you process traumatic life events and let go of emotional distress

Additional Resources:

For helpful articles about telehealth and how to get the most out of your telehealth therapy sessions, visit our blog.

Mountainside Telehealth Services are available in: Canaan, CT, Wilton, CT, Chappaqua, NY, Huntington, NY, Ramsey, NJ, and Massachusetts.