About Georgia Regional Hospital
The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) operates the Georgia Regional Hospital located at 1915 Eisenhower Drive in Savannah, Georgia.
The hospital provides treatment for clients with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorder (SUD). The hospital has five units: Adult Mental Health Care, Recovery Care, and three Forensic Services units. The Forensic Services units are secure and clients are there on referral from the corrections and criminal justice systems.
Some SUD services are also offered at enrolled provider sites affiliated with DBHDD. The facility accepts private health insurance, Medicare, and federal military insurance.
Accessing Behavioral Health and Addiction Care in Scenic Savannah
Some historians say Savannah was so charming that General Sherman spared it from burning on his famous march to the sea. Savannah is charming, full of natural and man made beauty. The hospital is only eight miles from the famed River Street with its restaurants and pedestrian promenade.
If you need mental health or addiction care, the hospital offers detoxification and SUD treatment. Additionally, they treat adults with co occurring mental health illnesses. They also treat children with serious emotional disturbances.
The hospital accepts clients using medication assisted treatment (MAT) for alcohol that was prescribed elsewhere, and they’ll also prescribe and administer MAT. The detox services include medications to ease withdrawal symptoms.
Residential SUD Treatment Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
It’s nice to see that DBHDD contracts with Caring Works, Inc. to provide intensive residential SUD treatment services for the hard of hearing and deaf. The treating staff are fluent in American Sign Language (ASL).
Both the regular and deaf SUD treatment programs include trauma related counseling and other evidence based treatment modalities. Motivational interviewing, anger management, and SUD counseling are some of the treatment approaches.
All treatment at the hospital focuses on the best approach to enable clients to return to the community, including treatment for clients whose length of stay is determined by the courts.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
Many life skills involve coping with emotions and stress. Others involve completing tasks that allow you to live independently. Examples include finding a job, managing finances, and nutrition. During rehab in Georgia, you'll work on any skills that are lacking to ensure you have the tools for success post treatment.
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.
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.
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.
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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
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(912) 356-2011 
1915 Eisenhower Drive
Savannah GA, 31406
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