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Fairbanks, AK 99701
About Fairbanks Memorial Hospital – Behavioral Health
Their inpatient programs allow 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 case management. Those undergoing detox may be prescribed FDA-approved medications to ease withdrawal symptoms and prevent potentially serious complications. Clients also engage in intensive individual, group, and family counseling and robust, recovery-focused life skills training addressing topics such as coping, self-care, and relapse prevention.
Their aftercare services enable a complete continuum of care aligned with clients’ evolving needs and may include 12 step program facilitation, step-down support, and referrals for additional medical, mental health, and social service programs.
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital–Behavioral Health contracts with most major insurers, such as Aetna, Beacon, Cigna, Humana, BlueCross BlueShield, United Healthcare, and others. They also accept Tricare, Medicare, and Medicaid. Contact your provider to verify coverage because out of network benefits can vary. Financial assistance is available.
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Latest Reviews
Gift shop! Filled with great unique gift ideas from top to bottom! Small no space shop but great. Nice volunteer cashiers. Baby gifts, for friends or family in Hospital and more!
TLDR: The doctor refused to listen to me when I told him an anti nausea medication didn't work for me and I had to go back a second time for help. I had to pay twice because the doctor wouldn't listen to me. They had my insurance but didn't bill it and instead the bill went to collections and it is still a fight over a year later.
Honestly the worst hospital experiences I have ever had. I had an ovarian cyst right after having an appendectomy and was experiencing a lot of pain due to it. What I didn't realize was that it was rupturing while I was in Fairbanks. I was on oral prescription pain medication but it did not completely control the pain and my nausea kept me from keeping it down. As the pain got worse the nausea got worse and I could not keep any medicine down.
I went to the ER where they gave me zofran and had me take the pain medicine orally then made me leave. I told the doctor that zofran did not work for me (after 4 previous trips to ER due to nausea and vomiting) but he ignored me and said it will work. He ignored me, gave me nothing to go home with, and basically said you have meds so you can deal with it. He also would not help with the nausea or pain until I got an ultrasound for the cyst I already knew I had. So I had to go to the ultrasound room crying, throwing up, and in pain.
I went home and kept throwing up and the pain came back just as bad because I could not keep the pain medicine down. I threw up everything including water. So I had to go back to the ER. The nurse and doctor were different and both nicer the second time. The doctor listened to me and gave me a different anti nausea medication through a shot and IV pain medication. It worked significantly better and the pain was lessened. I was still in pain but not to the point of throwing everything up. He gave me a prescription for the anti nausea meds that actually worked. While I was still crying in pain, it was more manageable. I asked if there was anything they could do and the doctor told me not until my surgery to remove the cyst which was two weeks later.
Now it is over a year later and I am still struggling with billing. Both from the hospital and the physician. The hospital did not send the physician's office my insurance information and as a result the bill went to claims. The hospital billing department was never even remotely helpful.
Regardless of the community in Fairbanks, my experiences here have been so bad that I refuse to live here once I graduate because it is the only hospital available.
There are 2 wonderful young women on staff, Teresa on 3rd floor, and Erleine (sp) at internal med and and senior care that need recommendation and recommendations for their genuine attributes of what Nursing care should epitomize and does. These 2 young women deserve accolades and resources for their care, empathy and genuine wonderfulness that depict what nursing care SHOULD be.Teresa spent time with me. caring, charismatic,: I can only hope she stays rather than travelling. Erleine at Senior care should be offered a scholarship to continue her nursing career as she is a shining example of what nursing should b all about! They are both the most rare gems and should be fostered as such! Thank you for having them on your staff. I reiterate, these 2 young women, Teresa should be encouraged to stay and Erlene should receive scholarship to nursing school.
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Accepted Insurance
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.
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.
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.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
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.
Clients engaged in an outpatient rehab program receive regular therapeutic care while continuing to live at home. Outpatient care is designed for clients in more advanced stages of recovery who no longer require intensive supervision. Many clients in outpatient treatment continue to work or attend school, while receiving counseling and education during the evening, night, or weekend. Levels of care vary based on clients' needs, ranging from partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) to standard outpatient programming.
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.
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) encompasses the conditions often referred to as alcoholism, alcohol abuse, alcohol dependence, and alcohol addiction. If someone is addicted to alcohol, they continue to drink, even when experiencing negative consequences. But alcohol rehab in Alaska can help you overcome alcohol dependency. Treatment typically involves evidence-based therapies and support groups, but may also include medications to treat alcohol addiction.
During drug rehab in Alaska, you'll receive a combination of medical and psychotherapeutic treatments that are designed to treat drug dependency. The goal of drug rehab is to break this dependency and help you develop the skills to maintain a drug-free life.
Opioid AddictionPrograms
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.
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.
Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.
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.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is a way of getting nicotine into the bloodstream without smoking. It uses products that supply low doses of nicotine to help people stop smoking. The goal of therapy is to cut down on cravings for nicotine and ease the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.
Nutrition therapy, aka medical nutrition therapy (MNT), is a way of treating physical, emotional, and medical conditions through diet. Specific dietary plans are designed by professional nutritionists or registered dietitians, and patients follow them in order to positively affect their physical and mental health.
Based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers some of the same techniques as CBT but is adapted for individuals who are experiencing intense emotions. It helps the individual understand their emotions and change unhealthy behaviors.
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Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Scott Bell
President
Joe Faulhaber
VP
Jeff Cook
Immediate Past President
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
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: Alaska
Contact Information
1650 Cowles street
Fairbanks, AK 99701
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