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Buffalo Valley Inc. - Castalian Springs

Holyoke, MA

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission Inpatient PHP MAT Dual Dx

Inpatient · PHP · MAT · Dual Dx center · in Holyoke, MA · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · Serves adolescents, seniors.

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About Buffalo Valley Inc. - Castalian Springs

Buffalo Valley in Castalian Springs helps adults and young adults recover from alcohol and drug use, along with mental health challenges. It offers many levels of care, including outpatient, inpatient, detox, and long-term support. With a strong community focus and trusted care, it makes recovery possible for people from all walks of life.
Clients receive one-on-one and group counseling, along with proven therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and the 12-step model. These approaches help people understand their behaviors, build healthy routines, and stay strong in their recovery as they move from more to less intensive care.
In the quiet surroundings of Castalian Springs, this campus provides more than treatment—it offers space to rest and rebuild. With housing support, peaceful outdoor areas, meditation spaces, and weekend detox options, clients receive care that fits their needs in a calm, welcoming environment built for lasting recovery.

Private for-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, mental health treatment.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care
Inpatient · PHP · MAT · Dual Dx
Service settings
Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Special populations
Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Persons with Alzheimer's or dementia, Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Medications used
Chlorpromazine, Fluphenazine, Haloperidol, Aripiprazole, Clozapine, Paliperidone, Quetiapine, Risperidone, Nicotine replacement, Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
Facility operation
Private for-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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Medicaid
Medicare
Private insurance
TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: Medicare; Medicaid; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds

Contact & Location

Address

45 Lower Westfield Road, Holyoke, MA 01040

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Facility direct line

(615) 374-9397

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Buffalo Valley Inc. - Castalian Springs accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Buffalo Valley Inc. - Castalian Springs accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific MA Medicaid plan. Call (615) 374-9397 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Buffalo Valley Inc. - Castalian Springs offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, PHP, MAT, Dual Dx. Service settings include: Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Buffalo Valley Inc. - Castalian Springs have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Persons with Alzheimer's or dementia, Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI).
What therapy methods does Buffalo Valley Inc. - Castalian Springs use?
Specific therapy approaches are not listed in SAMHSA data. Contact the facility for clinical details.
How do I start treatment at Buffalo Valley Inc. - Castalian Springs?
Call the facility directly at (615) 374-9397 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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