Office Location

 

1200 Converse Street, Suite L-3

Longmeadow, MA 01036

Treatment for Addictions & Associated Disorders

My practice specializes in providing professional counseling services to persons and families that struggle with issues related to addictions and associated disorders.  I also provide pastoral counseling for persons who chose to apply their Christian faith to their personal problems.

Sessions typically occur weekly and include talk therapy, education, and development of long-term strategies to assist with sobriety and recovery.

To learn more about counseling with Don, call the office and schedule an introductory session.

Welcome to Counseling with Don

The Counseling Practice of Rev. Donald Coombs, CAGS, LADC-1

 

Every Person

Deserves Recovery

Call (413) 565-5121 Today!

 

 

Communication

 

Phone & Fax:

413-565-5121

 

E-mail is not provided to protect your privacy.

All Mail Correspondence

 

PO Box 245

Hampden, MA 01036

Introducing…

Rev. Donald Coombs, CAGS, LADC-1

Education

· Bachelor of Arts in Religion from Eastern Nazarene College

· Masters of Education in Addiction Studies from Cambridge College

· Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Mental Health from Cambridge College (Advanced Masters Degree)

Certifications, Licenses, etc.

· Certified Addictions Counselor (CCB)

· Certified Co-occurring Disorders Professional (CCB)

· Board Certified Professional Christian Counselor (BCPCC—AACC)

· Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor  (CT-LADC)

· Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor 1 (MA-LADC-1)

· Ordained Minister in an Evangelical Christian denomination

Experience

· 2001—Present Program Development Director with one of the largest providers of Christian rehabilitation serves in the eastern part of the US..

· 1995-2003 Senior Pastor of a Church of the Nazarene in Southeastern Connecticut.

· 1995-2001 Counselor at a Christian Rehabilitation Center.

Self Care:  Making changes in your life is stressful. The following are standard recommendations for self-care .

 

WHEN SHOULD SEEK EMERGENCY SERVICES?

(Level Three Care)

When...

· Relapsing into substance abuse and are experiencing an overdose, unusual reaction, or are concerned the substances may be adulterated (e.g., tampered, changed, etc.).  

· Your are hearing voices that others don’t hear.

· When those voices are telling you negative things about others (e.g., harming or hurting).

· You are seeing things others don’t see (e.g., spirits, demons, bugs, dead people, etc.).

· Experiencing thoughts of self-harm with a low ability to control yourself &/or have immediate access to items that could be used to harm yourself.

· Experiencing thoughts of harming others with a low ability to control yourself &/or have immediate access to items that could be used to harm yourself.

 

Recommendations:

1. Call 911, request ambulance, and tell them of your problems.

2. Get to the nearest emergency room, and tell them of your problems.

 

WHEN SHOULD I SEEK SPECIAL SERVICES?

(Level Two Care)

When...

· Relapsing into substance abuse. You never know how your body will react to a relapse. 

· Feeling very depressed

· Experiencing thoughts of self-harm (e.g., suicide, cutting, self-punishing, etc.)

· Experiencing thoughts of harming others (e.g., fighting, punishing, depriving another, killing someone)

 

Recommendations:

1. For those relapsing into substance abuse, call the nearest detoxification center to see if admission is advisable. For those in the greater Springfield area call, Carlson Recovery Center at (413)  794-5555

2. For those experiencing thoughts of self-harm or harming others call Psychiatric Crisis Services at (413) 733-6661.

3. In Connecticut call CT Info-line at 211.

 

WHEN SHOULD I CALL THE OFFICE?

(Level One Care)

When...

· Problems seem to be increasing.

· You have a noticeable increase or decrease in sleep.

· Your individual warning signs of relapse are observed.

· You need to cancel or reschedule a session.

· Feel unsafe in your stability.

 

Recommendations:

1. Call the office.

2. Call your sponsor or mentor.

3. Call those persons who are your support system.

Address: The office is located at 1200 Converse Street in Longmeadow, Massachusetts.

Building: The building is on the corner of Dwight and Converse Streets. It is a red brick building with the words “Professional Building” out front.   The office is not handicap accessible. Arrangements may be made to meet at another location for those not able to use stairs. Upon entering the building you will step down the flight of stairs to your right (L-3).

Office: The counseling office is located at the end of the hallway, along with the offices of  Thomas Lachiusa, MSW, Ph.D. and Michelle Murray.  Office space is shared to keep counseling costs low. Each person operates their own independent, private practice.

Transportation:  We are conveniently located on the Pioneer Valley Transportation Authority bus route. Please call the bus company for the schedules, costs, and bus routes. 

Driving Directions: Coming from south of Springfield, take 91 North, to Exit 49 (Enfield /Longmeadow / Route 5). At the top of the ramp go to the right past Friendly’s and McDonald’s restaurants. Proceed through the lights. Approximately 2 miles on Route 5 north will lead you to Converse Street (on your right). Turn right onto Converse Street, and continue about 3 miles, until it meets Dwight Street. Our building is on the left.

From North of Springfield, take  91 south. After passing the Basketball Hall of Fame, take Route 5, Longmeadow exit on your right. Bear to the left after you exit, continue on Route 5 south past Forest Park (on your left). At the top of the hill proceed through the traffic light to the next set of lights. Turn left onto Converse Street (the third set of lights since leaving the I-91). The left turn on Converse Street will take you to the office in about 3 miles.

Route 5 in Longmeadow

Dwight Rd. in Springfield

91 North

Ex. 49

91 South

Springfield

Longmeadow

Route 5 Exit

Maple St.

East Longmeadow

Franconia Golf Course

Benton Dr.,

East Longmeadow

Directions to Counseling with Don Coombs

COMPENSATION and INSURANCE

 

I will work with you to explore various options regarding affording counseling.  Please call the office and have your insurance information (i.e., card) ready.

 

Insurances Accepted: 

· Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield

· PHCS/Multi-Plan

· Other applications with insurance companies may be pending.

** Call your insurance company for out-of-network benefits

 

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· Directions

· Compensation

· Self-care Practices

 

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