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Farnum VPs
“We are dedicated to
helping people who
struggle with addic on.
We care about every
person who walks through
our doors seeking
treatment and work hard
to give the absolute best
care possible.”
state, municipal, and non-profit health
services agencies around the state to
ensure clients have access to any and
all relevant treatments.
The Journey of Farnum
It all started when Wilkie was
experiencing a severe trauma due to
the fact that she was homeless and had
lost everything, including her three-
year-old twins. Then, in 1986, she
decided to attend a treatment program
located in a hospital setting, for which
she considers herself very fortunate.
When she attended the treatment
center, the staff treated her with the
utmost dignity and respect, which
made her sail through the traumatic
phase.
When she was asked to take on the
position at the Farnum Center, Wilkie
wanted to create the same experience
through a safe and dignified treatment
program; similar to the one she had
experienced at the treatment center she
attended. When she took the position,
Farnum had 32 beds, and no medical
detox existed in the State of NH. She
watched the clients suffer from
withdrawal, and no hospitals were
willing to take in those withdrawing
from alcohol and drugs, except for the
ones with severe medical conditions.
Looking at this situation, she realized
that Farnum would have to create a
safe medical facility for those in NH
suffering from substance use disorders
who were willing to be treated.
Farnum then succeeded in opening the
first medical detox in NH and from
there, it has expanded to 140 beds,
with a continuum of care, meetings for
families, and other support.
Assorted Services under One Roof
In response to the challenges of the
nation’s opioid crisis, Farnum has
dramatically expanded its services and
treatment available to families
throughout New England. The center
offers a full range of services to its
clients that encompass Detoxification,
Inpatient, Partial Hospitalization
Programs, Medication Assisted
Treatments, Intensive Outpatient,
Outpatient, Family Services,
Stabilization Unit, and Transitional
Living. Recognizing the depth of the
grips of this disease, Farnum also
provides programs designed to support
families and loved ones to ensure that
all those involved are getting the help
they require/need.
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Partial Hospitalization Program
(PHP) - It is a level of care offered
for clients who require more
support than intensive outpatient,
but do not meet criteria for
inpatient services. By engaging in
PHP, clients can continue
maintaining their outside
responsibilities while having the
support of professionals and peers
five days a week.
Ÿ Open Access- It is a walk-in
service where clients are assessed
by a skilled clinician to determine
their program placement. Once the
assessment is complete, the
recommendation for placement in
the appropriate level of care is
discussed with the client and
together they form a plan. The
assessment consultations are on a
first come, first serve basis with
limited availability.
Ÿ Medical Detoxification Unit- This
unit serves individuals who are of
age18 and older, seeking help to
safely and medically stop using
alcohol and other drugs. The
average length of the stay is around
six days. Once screened and
accepted, a specific medical
treatment plan is developed as per
the established protocols. Then,
each protocol calls for a certain
medication to help alleviate the
symptoms of withdrawal. The
center has a strong relationship
with CMC (Catholic Medical
Center), which handles the client’s
physical issues not generated by the
withdrawal from alcohol and other
drugs.