The receptionist has no idea what she's doing, everyone here is so disorganized, and the place is so disgusting.
About Bryan Whitfield Memorial Hospital
Bryan Whitfield Memorial Hospital, in Demopolis, Alabama, provides comprehensive mental and behavioral health care services for adults, including specialized programming for seniors. They offer crisis intervention and patient stabilization, dual diagnosis care, short-term inpatient treatment, and aftercare planning and support.
Their inpatient programs enable clients to focus on their recovery in a highly structured and supportive environment featuring round-the-clock clinical supervision. Clients receive medical and mental health assessments, personalized care planning, and complete case management. They also engage in intensive individual, group, and family counseling drawing on proven psychotherapeutic modalities. The program promotes clients’ sustained recovery through age-specific life skills training addressing topics such as coping, self-care, medication management, and relapse prevention.
Their aftercare services promote a complete continuum of care aligned with clients’ evolving needs and may include referrals for long-term residential treatment, outpatient care, or other ancillary services.
Bryan Whitfield Memorial Hospital works with major insurers, including Aetna, Cigna, BlueCross BlueShield, Humana, United Healthcare, and others. Contact your provider to verify coverage because out of network benefits can vary. Financial aid is available.
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During camping trips, my daughter made two separate visits to this wonderful hospital. 1--husband with kidney stone; 2--grandson with allergic reaction to antibiotic. The staff are friendly, attentive, and on top of their game!
My experience at this ER with my father was TRAUMATIZING for us both! He went in to have a catheter placed and asked the physician to go slow - he seemed to shove even more as if he were in a hurry. (The parking lot was practically empty and I saw no other patients). My father, who s 86 years old, JUST laid his wife to rest 2 days ago, had to endure this kind of treatment from a facility who was lacking in CARE. To make matters worse, when asked to pull around so they could bring him to my car, they did so with NO regard for his dignity. A young black male tried to shush him and rush him into the car. I had to step in and tell him that I had him. Some things are not taught/learned in school or college as you re preparing for a career in healthCARE - they are simply a reflection of your character and who raised you. Where was the humanity and respect for an elderly man who was sick on last night who spent years of life educating others??? I PRAY you find some. As he told the young crew on last night, Keep living. I will pray for MERCY on the behalf of the young crew. Education aside he is a child of God. Do better.
Doctors are rude in the er and billing department is a joke
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Inpatient Inpatient rehab is designed primarily for clients exiting detox, people in early recovery, and those at an elevated risk of relapse. Participants reside at the rehab facility until they complete their treatment program. This allows them to focus solely on their recovery, away from outside distractions, stressors, and addiction triggers. Inpatient drug rehab typically involves extensive addiction counseling, recovery-focused life skills training, and complementary therapies.
Partial Hospitalization Program A partial hospitalization program (PHP) provides comprehensive treatment to those who do not require 24/7 monitoring and offers a higher level of care than outpatient programs. Often referred to as "day treatment" patients typically attend sessions a minimum of 20 hours weekly, allowing clients to return home each day. PHP treatment is often covered by insurance and can provide daily therapeutic sessions and services such as relapse prevention and medication management.
24-Hour Clinical Care At certain points in the recovery process, it's important to have medical support available around the clock, and 24-hour clinical care in Alabama offers a safe environment in which you can begin your recovery journey. This feature offers constant supervision in situations like medical detox, where a team of professionals are on hand to ensure the withdrawal processs is performed safely and comfortably.
Treatments
Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.
Programs
Adult Program
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.
LGBTQ Program
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
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.
Staff
Doug Brewer
Chief Executive Officer
Dr. John Jeans
Chief of Staff, Behavioral Health
Dereck Morrison
Chief Operating Officer
Donna Pope
Chief Nursing Officer
Donna Sue Gandy
Executive Director of Administration
Cindy Parten
Executive Director of Quality/Risk Management/Infection Control
Mack Fitz-Gerald
Director of Clinics
Shelley Wood
Director of Marketing/Public Relations
Contact Information
(334) 289-4000 
105 U.S 80
Demopolis, AL 36732
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