Caron Treatment Center

Caron Treatment Centers offer several treatments for alcoholism, which vary depending on the level of care required. Common treatment modalities include:

• Medical Detox for alcoholism
• Therapy for alcoholism and co-occurring disorders
• Innovative programs for alcoholism that change each year
• Family therapy for alcoholism
• Aftercare and Alumni Service
• Faith-based treatment for alcoholism

Caron Treatment Center in Pennsylvania has about 100 staff members who work at the inpatient and outpatient rehab facilities. Some staff members have affiliations with the church, while others come from medicals. It’s for this reason that the organization can ensure that every recovering alcoholic has access to mental health professionals, nurses, and doctors when necessary.

Meet some of the team at Caron Treatment Centers below.

• Sarah Alley: Sarah is an adult family therapist for Women’s programming with over a decade of experience at Caron. Before her current role, she was a recovery support specialist, supporting clients and their families in integrating recovery into their lives. Sarah holds a master’s degree in clinical counseling and is a certified allied addictions practitioner and a certified recovery specialist. Her personal experiences with addiction allow her to provide empathy and motivation to those in her care.
• Rev. Jack Abel, MDiv, MBA: As the Senior Director of Spiritual Care at Caron, Rev. Jack provides oversight for spiritual care services on the Pennsylvania campus. He also presides over the historic Caron Chapel Service. A popular teacher and speaker, Rev. Jack has helped establish clinical spiritual care as a core component in addiction care. He also helped design and launch Caron’s unique program in clinical pastoral education (CPE). He holds a Master of Divinity summa cum laude from Wesley Theological Seminary and an MBA from Wilmington University.
• Kaela Barton: Kaela is the primary Behavioral Health Therapist treating teens at the Caron Outpatient Treatment Center in Wyomissing, PA. She facilitates intensive outpatient groups and provides individual therapy. Prior to joining Caron in 2021, she worked in private practice, primarily with teens. Kaela holds a Master of Arts in clinical counseling and is a national certified counselor.
• Carmela Bellocchio: Since 2017, Carmela has been a recovery support specialist with the My Recovery Connection. She supports clients and their families as they build healthy lives in recovery. Prior to her current role, Carmela provided case management services to teens and adolescents with behavioral and mental health diagnoses in Philadelphia. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology and is currently working on her master’s degree in social work at West Chester University.
• Stephanie Berlin: Stephanie is a Behavioral Health Therapist working in the Women’s Treatment Continuum. She provides individual therapy, facilitates group therapy, and offers educational lectures on various topics. Stephanie started at Caron in 2017 and has served in several roles. She holds a Master of Arts in clinical counseling and a Bachelor of Arts in behavioral health from Alvernia University.
• Taylor Boeve: As an associate behavioral health therapist in the Men’s Program, Taylor provides individual therapy, facilitates group therapy, and offers lectures, primarily about AA’s 12 Steps. Prior to joining Caron in 2022, she served as a family-based therapist at a counseling agency and as a milieu manager for an inpatient psychiatric facility. Taylor holds a Master of Arts in clinical mental health counseling from Kutztown University and a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Shippensburg University.
• Paula V. Boulware-Brown, Psy.D: Dr. Brown is the Associate Director of Psychological Services and the Staff Psychologist for Caron’s Executive Program. She holds a Doctorate in Psychology from Regent University and has completed advanced training in psychological testing and several evidence-based psychotherapy approaches. Dr. Brown has worked with a diverse population throughout her career, including almost a decade as a staff psychologist for the US Navy in the substance abuse and rehabilitation program. She is also the author of “Eagles Don’t Eat Chicken Food,” an inspirational book offering a strategy for overcoming life’s obstacles.

Alcohol rehab at Caron Treatment centers lasts for however long is needed for patients to make a full recovery. Inpatient programs are usually weekly meetings that last for between one and two hours. Some meetings may include family members. These meetings may last for several months or until the patient makes a full recovery.

Inpatient alcohol rehab is a bit different. Many inpatient programs require patients to live at the rehab facility. The average inpatient program lasts for 30-90 days.

Yes, Caron treatment Centers have Gender specific alcohol rehab programs. There are programs for men, women, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.

No, Caron Treatment Center in Pennsylvania doesn’t offer telehealth services. However, there are national hotlines and online resources for recovering alcoholics.