Clinical treatment
AN EFFECTIVE TREATMENT METHOD FOR YOUR RECOVERY.
The nature or seriousness of an addiction may sometimes require admission to a clinic. Contact B-Free Addiction Care when clinical treatment is needed.
B-Free Addiction Care has a bespoke clinic that addresses the individual needs of everyone we treat. We provide intensive treatment programmes through a psychiatrist and Portuguese psychologists, social workers and nurses, all of whom speak English. Our experienced multidisciplinary team treats patients suffering from substance dependence, depression, anxiety and trauma. The clinic organizes group and personal therapy sessions with therapists who support your recovery process. Humility, integrity, respect, honesty and empathy are our core values. The clinic also provides support for the patient's family and loved ones.
Aftercare following discharge from the clinic is another of our priorities. Before admission, we draw up an aftercare plan based on mutual agreement.
B-Free Addiction Care treatment team
Clinical treatment is provided by qualified Portuguese psychologists and nurses, all of whom speak English.
A doctor is available in case of emergency.
Portuguese psychologists complete six years of training. They study psychology for five years, which includes selecting a specialism, and then complete their training with a one-year internship. B-Free Addiction Care psychologists have all completed the Clinical and Health Psychology specialism requirements. This specialism is the most appropriate for the mental healthcare treatments GGZ offers. Our psychologists have completed studies that have been validated up to level 7 of the European Qualifications Framework (EQF). This is comparable to the level of a Master of Science. They studied at the following Portuguese universities:
• University of Coimbra
• University of Minho
Our nurses have followed a four-year programme of study. They have completed studies that have been validated up to level 6 of the European Qualifications Framework (EQF). This is comparable to the level of a Bachelor of Nursing. They studied at the following Portuguese higher-education institutes:
• Coimbra School of Nursing
• Polytechnic University of Leiria, School of Health Sciences
All our employees are members of the professional association for their corresponding discipline. All B-Free Addiction Care psychologists have had their diplomas officially recognized in the Netherlands and meet the LOGO statement requirements, including having performed psychological evaluation under the supervision of a healthcare psychologist approved in the Netherlands.
