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Nice place, very modern facilities and very well maintained. The bad thing about this hospital is that I came to him for help with anxiety and the mental health unit is not very professional.
About Bayhealth Family Medicine
Located in Dover, Delaware, Bayhealth Family Medicine provides primary care and behavioral health services for individuals of all age groups. Clients struggling with addiction can receive substance abuse counseling and treatment. Services can be paid for through Medicaid and Medicare.
Substance Abuse Treatment From Licensed Professionals
A licensed counselor will work with you to address the issues causing your addiction. Treatment approaches to help you heal include dialectical (DBT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
Both approaches are designed to help you develop coping skills and change negative thoughts that hinder your recovery. The facility provides family counseling and individual counseling.
Family counseling can help your family learn how to support you as you recover from addiction and heal any issues that may have been caused by your substance use. The team at Bayhealth Family Medicine can also coordinate other support services and emotional health resources as needed.
Healing Addiction Through Nature
Dover isn’t far from various nature attractions that can be good stress relief as you work through your addiction recovery. Some great places outdoors where you can spend time relaxing and reflecting include Silver Lake Park and Pickering Beach.
Multiple Primary Care Services For Healing
The facility offers various primary care services that can heal existing medical conditions and support your overall recovery from addiction. Clients can receive routine checkups, as well as treatment for chronic conditions and acute illnesses. Bayhealth Family Medicine also provides specialized medical care for adolescents and geriatric patients.
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This place is disgusting at how they treat their patients no compassion or bed side manner just attitudes especially amongst the women just nasty for no good reason. Why do you people even work in healthcare if you don’t care about the people you so called take care of? Shut this place down because there’s a lot of different reasons with my friends and family alone as to why this place shouldn’t be open and I’m tired of the neglect but this is the closest hospital to us so we’re stuck with this place unless we go out of our way to another hospital which we will do from on in less urgent cases that aren’t time sensitive. You “healthcare” workers need to do better no reason my co workers and family and myself have all had terrible experiences here. Unbelievable.
Response from the owner1 week ago
Hello Nick, we appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. We're sorry your experience wasn't positive, and we want you to know that your concerns have been noted. Our goal is always to provide compassionate, efficient care, and we are constantly working to improve.
The worst ER I have ever been to. Came in with chest pain and it's now 5 hours later and I am still waiting to be seen. I guess you have to die before they think it's an emergency.
Response from the owner1 week ago
Hello Lori, Bayhealth is committed to providing high quality care to all patients. We take reviews like yours very seriously. We have shared your comments with the appropriate leaders, who will look into this matter. We appreciate you sharing your view.
An absolute joke of a hospital. The word shortly should be banned from all their mouths. Nothing is done with any kind of urgency. The receptionists are so busy on Amazon or talking to security that it takes upwards of an hour for them to call you to finish registration. 90% of the staff I saw were on their phones in the 6+ hours it took to see anyone. Don't let your doctors send you here.
Response from the owner1 week ago
Hello Sara, we appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. We're sorry your experience wasn't positive, and we want you to know that your concerns have been noted. Our goal is always to provide compassionate, efficient care, and we are constantly working to improve. 
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Accepted Insurance
Other Forms of Payment
Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.
Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.
Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.
Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.
Clients receiving services in a rehab aftercare program have typically completed detox or an inpatient treatment program. Aftercare programs provide customized, wraparound care to support recovery as a life-long process. Case managers, the recovery care team, and the client work together to identify and access services the client needs in order to support sustained sobriety.
There are many benefits that come with choosing a sober living home in Delaware. Also referred to as a halfway house, this form of transitional housing offers accountability, structure, 12-step programs, and sober fellowship. Residents have the opportunity to develop positive friendships that encourage them to abstain from substances. These relationships provide crucial support when individuals have completed inpatient rehab treatment and are preparing to return to normal day-to-day living.
A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a short-term form of intensive rehab, usually for those with acute symptoms that are hard to manage but don’t require 24-hour care. PHPs have structured programming (i.e. individual and/or group therapy), and usually meet 3-5 days a week for around 6 hours (i.e. 9am-3m). Some PHPs are residential (patients sleep on site) and some are not, so patients sleep at home. PHPs can last from 1-6 months, and some offer transportation and meals.
Round-the-clock medical care is provided during medically supervised detox. This 24-hour clinical care in Delaware serves three main purposes. First, medical staff provide treatment to curb the effects of withdrawal, which range from uncomfortable to life-threatening. Second, the detox process minimizes substance dependence by clearing the body of addictive substances. Third, this supervised process prepares the individual for further rehab treatment.
Since quitting your drug of choice cold turkey can be uncomfortable (and even dangerous), a medically assisted detox is typically suggested. It takes place in an inpatient setting, where clinical staff can monitor your vitals, provide medications if necessary, and keep you as safe and comfortable as possible throughout the process.
Treatments
The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.
Recovery is possible for those who complete drug rehab in Delaware. These programs specialize in providing an environment that encourages sobriety and a professional staff that provides the tools to overcome addiction. Participants receive a customized treatment plan tailored to their needs.
A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.
Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.
Programs
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.
Clinical Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.
Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.
Delaware families focus on creating a supportive network for the individual in recovery during family therapy. Therapists work with your family to identify dysfunctional patterns and develop healthier ways of interacting. This can significantly improve the overall treatment outcome.
Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.
Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Terence M. Murphy, MHSA, FACHE
President & Chief Executive Officer
Lindsay Rhodenbaugh, MDiv, DMin
Senior Vice President & Chief Development Officer
Gary Siegelman, MD, CPE
Senior Vice President & Chief Medical Officer
Darlene Stone, MBA, CHHR, SHRM-SCP
Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer
Michael J. Tretina, CPA, MBA, FHFMA, FACHE
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
John Van Gorp, MA, MBA, CPA
Senior Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer
Rosemary Wurster, DNP, RN, MPH, NEA-BC, CEN
Senior Vice President, Patient Care Services & Chief Nurse Executive
Michael Ashton, MPH, FACHE
Vice President, Operations & Administrator
Accreditations
The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.
Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes
Contact Information
1074 S. State St.
Dover, DE 19901
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