Welcome To Lawrence Medical Center
Lawrence Medical Center Is An Innovative Primary Care Provider As Well As A Dually Licensed* Integrated Specialty Medical Practice That Conveniently Offers All Your Medical And Recovery Support Service Needs In One Location. We Are Dedicated To Providing High-Quality Patient-Centered And Strengths-Based Medical, Addictive Disorders, And Behavioral Health Treatment In A Kind And Compassionate Environment That Welcomes All Individuals With A Wide Range Of Varying Treatment Needs. We Pride Ourselves In Providing Exceptional Healthcare Services To The Communities Of Greater Lawrence, Peabody, Attleboro, Worcester And Surrounding Areas.
Our Team
Lawrence Medical Center Is Dedicated to Hiring Compassionate, Caring, And Empathetic Team Members Who Support The Mission, Vision, And Values Of The Organization And Who Are Committed To Fighting The Battle Against The Devastating Effects That Result From Drug Addiction. At LMC We Treat Every Individual With Dignity And Respect Placing Their Needs At The Forefront And Believe That Working As A Collaborative Team Maintains The Highest Level Of Confidentiality.
Our Team Members Are Trained In The Treatment Of Addictive Disorders And Have Additional Expertise In Treating Mental Health Disorders, Co-Occurring Disorders As Well As Compulsive Behaviors. We Utilize A Trauma-Informed And Strengths-Based Approach And Are Culturally And Linguistically Aware. More Importantly, We Are Here To Welcome And Encourage All Individuals They Need To Provide You With The Loving Kindness That You Deserve
Our Treatments / Services
Primary Care
At LMC, we provide comprehensive primary care services designed to address a wide range of health needs. Our team offers thorough evaluations and assessments to ensure early detection and effective management of health concerns. We provide ongoing care for various medical issues, from acute illnesses to long-term chronic conditions, ensuring patients receive personalized treatment plans tailored to their unique needs. In addition, our primary care includes preventive services such as immunizations and health screenings to help you stay ahead of potential health problems. We also collaborate with specialists when necessary, offering referrals for advanced care to ensure continuity and quality in your healthcare journey. Our commitment to holistic health includes offering nutrition and wellness counseling, helping you achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle through informed decisions about diet, exercise, and overall well-being.
Recovery Support Services
Treatment can occur in various settings, take different forms, and last for varying lengths of time based on individual needs. Since drug addiction is often a chronic condition marked by relapses, medications or short-term treatments alone are typically insufficient. For many, treatment is a long-term process involving interventions, monitoring, and support to ensure lasting recovery and prevent relapse.
Individual Counseling/Therapy
A therapeutic process where patients work one-on-one with a trained therapist in a safe, caring, and confidential environment to explore feelings, beliefs, and behaviors that negatively influence their lives. The primary aim is to help facilitate meaningful change and improve the overall quality of life. It helps patients create new skills to handle challenging situations that would have previously led to relapse and setbacks in recovery.
Medication-Assisted Treatment:
The use of medications combined with counseling and behavioral therapies for treating addictive disorders has proven to be the most effective approach for achieving successful recovery. Medications prescribed by LMC for alcohol use disorders include Acamprosate (brand name: Campral), oral Naltrexone, and Vivitrol (injectable sustained-release Naltrexone). For opioid use disorders, options include Buprenorphine (brand name: Suboxone) and Sublocade.
Family/Couples Therapy
This Is A Form Of Psychotherapy That Works With Families And Couples In Intimate Relationships To Nurture Change, Growth, And Development. Working Through Family Pain Is A Therapeutic Process In Which A Patient’s Family Member, In Addition To The Patient, Works Collaboratively With A Trained Therapist To Address Underlying Stressors That Contribute To Dysfunctional Relationships Among Individuals With An SUD.Family members and partners often feel alienated from the addict.
Group Counseling/Therapy
A therapeutic process where patients meet confidentially in a supportive group setting with others facing similar stressors. Group members share personal experiences and provide constructive feedback, while a leader facilitates effective communication. Topics may include exploring relationships, improving self-esteem, enhancing coping skills, and planning for relapse prevention strategies.
Case Management
This collaborative process involves assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation, and advocacy for options and services to meet an individual’s or family’s comprehensive needs related to substance use or mental health. If additional needs arise, such as housing, financial stability, education, or medication-assisted treatment, the clinician will refer with the patient or family member’s consent.
Peer Recovery Support Specialists
Individuals in recovery from addictive use or co-occurring mental health disorders possess valuable life experiences that enable them to provide meaningful recovery support. Their unique journeys and insights allow them to offer guidance and encouragement, helping others benefit from their experiences while navigating their own recovery processes.
Aftercare Planning Program
At The Time Of Admission, Your Team Will Assist You In Establishing A Plan That Is Implemented Once Your Primary Treatment Is Complete. Maintaining Ongoing Sobriety After Treatment Is A Matter Of Staying Focused And Motivated As Well As Receiving A High Level Of Support And Finding Enjoyment In A Life Without Drugs Or Alcohol.
Psychiatric Medication Management
Patients experiencing symptoms from common mental health disorders may be referred for an evaluation of their psychiatric medication needs. They will have completed appropriate outcomes tools, undergone a comprehensive evaluation, and been screened for diversion potential. This thorough assessment helps ensure that their treatment plan is tailored to their specific needs, enhancing their overall mental health, well-being, and quality of life, while fostering hope, recovery, and resilience in managing their conditions effectively.
Collaborative Relationships
Lawrence Medical Center collaborates with various agencies to ensure comprehensive patient treatment. These include the Department of Children and Families, probation, the Department of Corrections, primary care practices, detox and in-patient psychiatric services, medical hospitalization, medication-assisted treatment (Buprenorphine, Methadone, Vivitrol), community support services (Tapestry Health, needle exchange), and homeless services such as healthcare, shelters, and food pantries.
Primary Care
When uncomfortable symptoms begin, call our office right away to speak to the provider on call or a staff member on duty.
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Outpatient Withdrawal Management
Outpatient withdrawal management is when individuals receive substance withdrawal treatment while not residing in a facility, like at home or in a non-residential setting.
Behavioral Health
Behavioral health encompasses mental, emotional, and behavioral well-being, affecting how we think, feel, and act. It includes addressing mental health disorders, substance use, and promoting positive behaviors for overall health and quality of life.
Mental Health
Our Organization
Exceptional Health Care Services To The People Of Lawrence And Peabody, Massachusetts.
Medical Providers
Charles D. Malis, M.D., Medical Director
Dr. Charles David Malis is a Board-Certified physician in Internal Medicine and Certification American Board Internal Medicine in Nephrology. Dr. Malis has over 40 years of experience in practicing internal medicine.
Seema Arora, M.D., Internal Medicine
Dr. Seema Arora is a Board-Certified physician in Internal Medicine, with certification in Medication Assisted Treatment for opiate addiction.
Allan Raskin M.D., Addiction Medicine
Dr. Allan Raskin is Board-Certified in Family Medicine. He had been an Emergency Physician for over 35 years. .
Babatunde Thomas M.D., Family Medicine
Dr. Babatunde O. Thomas is a family medicine doctor in Leominster, Massachusetts. He has been in practice for more than 20 years.
Mai Milan MSN, NP
Mai Milan is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner at Lawrence Medical Center since 2022. Mai is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (AANP).
Toni Parolisi Psych NP
Toni Parolisi is board certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
Behavioral /Mental Health Providers
Jeana Johnson, LMHC- Director of Clinical and Behavioral Health
Management
Zoser Mohamed Managing Director
Kenyatta Cosby Chief Medical Compliance Officer
Dr. Cosby is a contributing Physician Scientist / Scientific Consultant based in Rockville, Maryland, U.S.A.
Carol Mendes, Office Manager
Madeline Rosa, Clinic Supervisor
Staff
Melba Mateo, Medical Assistant
Karla Torres, Medical Assistant
Bianca Marquez, Medical Assistant
Nicole Pepin, Medical Assistant
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