Therapists may be good but the people you have to deal with to see them are absolutely horrible, so it is not worth it I guess. Receptionists treat you like you are nothing as if it was a bother to do their job with you. I felt belittled two times
About Dorchester Mental Health Center
In Summerville, South Carolina, Dorchester Mental Health Center mental health and addiction treatment to local residents. This is an outpatient clinic where you can access psychiatric care, medical assessment, case management, and therapy. Their outpatient dual diagnosis program treats individuals who have a substance use disorder and mental illness. Dorchester offers several specialized youth services including therapeutic and case management.
Young people Receive Treatment and Support
The Youth in Transition program helps young people aged 16 through 21 access therapy and case management services. Program participants struggle with emotional, behavioral, or substance abuse issues. The goal of the program is to help you complete your education, find and maintain employment, and decrease time in the Juvenile Justice System.
Psychotherapy Will Help You Change Your Thoughts and Behaviors
The dual diagnosis program and outpatient counseling sessions will guide you through cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. You’ll participate in group and individual sessions while developing skills to manage problematic thoughts and behaviors in the present moment.
You’ll also learn how to navigate emotional regulation, interpersonal communication, and distress tolerance. If trauma is something you’ve experienced, clinicians can use a trauma focused model to treat trauma specific symptoms. Parent-child interaction therapy is a family-based program that gives parents the skills to manage and improve their children’s behaviors.
Former clients have good things to say about Dorchester Mental Health Center. Some of them say that the counselors have helped them and their children improve their lives. Some clients have mentioned it’s difficult to get a timely appointment.
Latest Reviews
DO NOT GO HERE! If you miss therapy you will get your case closed and to reopen it you ll have to start over . Does not matter if you ve been going for awhile they treat you like they do not know you . Also forget about getting your meds right after they do a new intake , because you will not get them when you need them . They ll have you going to another crap place and pay a lot of money. They also tell you about a letter you were supposed to have gotten in the mail probably about closing your case and you tell them you never got it and they do not care . They are heartless people who do not care because they figure they can treat humans like trash . So if you really want PROFESSIONAL help DONT GO THERE! They are a waste of time. They will cut you off as soon as possible and give lame reasons why.Oh and whoever is the boss or corporate idiot In charge won t answer back to this because you all just want a handout from the government and have no empathy for people who need help. Your staff is RUDE but that s because they treat people with no insurance with no respect or dignity or empathy or compassion. Low life staff
Withdrawing Waited an hour to be told hey wait months more amazing mental health services
I love this place! Was the best place that I found help for my son! Miss Jackie is a wonderful person. She really cares.
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Other Forms of Payment
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.
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.
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.
Young Adult Program
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Staff
Jennifer Brush, LPC, CPM
Executive Director
Stacy Mathis, M.A., CPM
Chief of Staff, & PI Director
Michael Kassur, MD
Medical Director
Taryn Reed, CPM
Center Administrator
David Gehr, LPC, CPM
Charleston Clinic Director
Contact Information
(843) 873-5063 
106 Springview Lane
Summerville, SC 29485
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Fact checked and written by:
Kelly Junco, CPC, CPRC, BA, BS
Edited by:
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