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Went there for help and got nothing. 4th floor doctor sat with me for an hr yo tell me he cannot help me
About Community Mental Health Center
You’ll find the Community Mental Health Center at Cape Fear Valley in the city of Fayetteville in North Carolina.
This outpatient community health center provides comprehensive care to children, teens, adults, and families who are struggling with their mental or behavioral health. The center is also equipped to address substance abuse struggles that might be present as well.
Behavioral Healthcare and Addiction Treatment Referrals
All of their services are offered in an outpatient setting by board certified psychiatrists and licensed mental health and behavioral health specialists. The care team here is equipped to handle a diverse range of behavioral health care needs.
If you need more intensive support, you can get referred to different recovery programs within the Cape Fear Valley Health network. For example, there’s a dedicated program that supports adolescents with substance abuse struggles.
They accept most insurance policies and have discounted rates if you are uninsured and qualify for care.
Clinical Treatment Approach
At the Community Mental Health Center, you’ll start receiving services for a substance abuse disorder after first meeting with a psychotherapist. You’ll undergo an initial assessment that’s conducted by a licensed addiction specialist. From there, a treatment plan will be developed for you.
You can come to the Community Mental Health Center for your regular outpatient appointments. As you progress through your treatment plan, the necessary adjustments will be made to keep you on track toward recovery.
Medication Management and Integrated Support
Medication management is available for use within your addiction recovery plan. This is one prong of several approaches used to address substance abuse struggles.
You’ll find there’s a highly clinical approach to care here, which will include individual and family therapy, along with ongoing psychological testing and evaluations to determine if other mental health struggles are at play.
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Latest Reviews
My first appointment & I was nervous however I knew that I needed to let out all of my demons in my head. They listened & cared about how I was thinking. Actually felt better in a very long time. Thanks
Response from the owner1 week ago
Hi Mary, We appreciate the positive feedback. It means a lot - be well!
Do not go!! Cheryl Fisher should not be allowed to practice medicine! She is uncaring, rude, and a flat out liar just to cover herself so she gets a paycheck! They do not care about your mental health, they are not there for you when you need them! What a joke! I can’t tell you how many people said they cared and were on my side going to help when behind the scenes they were ignoring me trying to dismiss me from the clinic so they wouldn’t have to deal with the reality that they have crappy people working there and an even worse physician Cheryl Fisher! I have been a patient for years and never had an issue until I met Cheryl. She made me so much worse than I was, she made me cry at every appointment. Something needs to be done about that heinous woman!
I filed a complaint and when she found out she straight up lied about me to get me dismissed from the clinic! I’m not the only person complaining about this woman. Cape fear needs to do something because Chery Fisher is the problem not the patients!
I started coming here a year ago for PMDD and depression. My first psychiatrist, Dr. Brotzman, was excellent and always made me feel heard and supported. When I was switched to Dr. Oni, my care changed drastically. From the first appointment, she seemed aloof and uninterested in what I had to say.
After being diagnosed with combined-type ADHD in late September, I was first given a medication that did not help. I tried to explain that I had the same type of ADHD my mom has, and that her medication helps her. I was later switched to the same medication my mom takes, which unsurprisingly worked. I was told I could start on a lower dose for a few days and increase it if needed, but I was not given enough medication to last a full month. I discovered this only when I was about to run out.
When I called the clinic for help, I had to speak with multiple people, got hung up on by the weekend call service, and was not told until Monday that Dr. Oni had been out on Friday. Her nurse tried extremely hard to help, but the prescription was first sent to the wrong pharmacy, and then I could not pick it up because the base pharmacy was closed for Veterans Day. During all of this, I had to re-explain my own treatment plan to Dr. Oni because she seemed to have forgotten it, and she dismissed my concerns about withdrawal.
At my appointment, she seemed surprised that I had not been sleeping well or feeling okay after days without knowing if I would even get my medication. She barely listened, asked questions I had already answered, and made a passive-aggressive comment when I told her I had calculated the amount of medication I actually needed. She also took a phone call while she was supposed to be speaking with her supervisor, which felt unprofessional. When I explained directly why I was leaving her care, she avoided eye contact and took no accountability.
I am relieved to have found a new psychiatrist who I hope will take my concerns seriously. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend being under Dr. Oni’s care. I attempted to call Patient Relations Services on Monday, but of course nobody answered the phone and am yet to hear back from them. I think it was assumed I would drop the complaint if I got my medication, but after withnessing Dr. Oni's utter lack of empathy and professionalism, my desire to file a complaint is even stronger. I don't know what else I should've expected from a corrupt, private healthcare system that has proven time and time again that patient care and safety isn't the top priority. The only thing that matters to CFV is money.
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Accepted Insurance
Other Forms of Payment
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.
Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.
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.
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.
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.
Clients receiving treatment at an inpatient rehab facility are typically in early recovery or are at heightened risk of relapse. Clients in inpatient care remain at the facility for the duration of their program, enabling them to focus solely on their recovery. Inpatient treatment typically involves extensive psychotherapy, often including group and family counseling as well as one-on-one sessions. Recovery-focused life skills education is another common service. Many rehabs also offer evidence-based holistic therapies.
Rehab aftercare programs offer a complete continuum of care for clients in the maintenance phase of recovery and are predicated on the idea that addiction disease is a chronic condition prone to relapse and warranting continuing care. Clients collaborate with their care team and case manager to access the specific rehab aftercare services they need to promote their sustained sobriety. Peer coaching, relapse prevention services, career counseling, and 12 step program induction are common in these programs.
12 step programs are based on a model of life-long recovery and are rooted in peer support and spiritual development. Regular attendance at 12 step meetings is the cornerstone of treatment, as is the selection of a peer sponsor to guide participants through the steps of recovery. These steps are based on non-denominational spiritual principles and are designed to foster self-awareness, forgiveness, acceptance, and accountability. Specialized programs are widely available, including programs for teens, seniors, and families.
Telehealth is the use of telecommunications technologies to facilitate long-distance healthcare. Through telehealth in North Carolina, you may receive health education, counseling support, medication support, or medical consultations. Common technologies utilized include streaming media, store-and-forward imaging, and videoconferencing.
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.
There are many types of drug rehab in North Carolina. To receive treatment for addiction, you can choose from many inpatient and outpatient programs. Often, participants start with detox and work through a full continuum of care that continues with ongoing support for long-term recovery.
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.
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.
North Carolina offers substance abuse treatment programs that provide a holistic and evidence-based approach. Through a comprehensive mental health assessment, addiction experts can provide an individualized care plan specific to your needs. You can expect most rehabs programs to provide individual and group therapy, recovery meetings, and evidence-based therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Depending on your circumstances and severity of addiction, you may need more intensive care. Levels of care include outpatient, residential inpatient, intensive outpatient, and partial hospitalization. By choosing the right level of care, you're more likely to succeed in long-term recovery.
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.
Teen programs are designed to address the unique pressures teens face, pressures that can drive them to experiment with dangerous, addictive substances. They need programs that meet them exactly where they are and give them tools for long-term recovery. Therapy can help teenagers understand and work through underlying issues so they can reclaim the life ahead of them.
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.
If you're struggling with insecurity about your ability to make changes in your life, motivational interviewing in North Carolina could be a good solution. This type of therapy offers support and empowerment to help you explore your options and decide how to move forward with positive changes.
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.
Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.
EMDR is a therapeutic modality originally developed to help process trauma. In an EMDR session, a patient is prompted to undergo eye movements that mimic those of REM sleep. This is accomplished by watching a therapist's finger move back and forth across, or following a bar of light. The goal is repetitive sets of eye movements that help the brain reprocess memory, which can significantly reduce the intensity of remembered traumatic incidents. Associated memories can heal simultaneously, leaving patients significantly calmer, more stable, and more emotionally relaxed.
Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.
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Private Rooms
Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Michael Nagowski
Chief Executive Officer
Daniel Weatherly
Chief Operations Officer
Debbie Marshburn, RN
Chief Nursing Executive
Samuel Fleishman, MD
Chief Medical Officer
Susan Dees, RN
Chief Nursing Officer, Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Accreditations
State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.
State License: North Carolina
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
711 Executive Place
3rd and 4th Floor
Fayetteville, NC 28305
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